Bar Centro

CHUCHITO VALDÉS TRIO
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Two Shows!
Doors: 6:30 PM | Show: 7:00-8:30 PM
Doors: 8:30 PM | Show: 9:00-10:30 PM
Cover: Adv $30 / DOS $35
Tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/7976/chuchito-valdes-trio

Chuchito Valdés carries forward Cuba’s legendary piano tradition as the son of Chucho Valdés and grandson of Bebo Valdés. A master of Latin jazz, he blends Caribbean rhythms and jazz into an energetic, expressive sound. The former pianist of Irakere, he has performed worldwide across major festivals and venues.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

THE LUCAS LABEAU QUARTET
Thursday, June 18, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $10

Home for the summer from Berklee, pianist Lucas Labeau performs an engaging set of modern jazz and original music.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

RIGHTEOUS ROOSTER
Friday, June 19, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $15

Righteous Rooster is a Chicago-based organ trio drawing inspiration from the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, Soulive, Medeski Martin & Wood, Goldings/Bernstein/Stewart, Grant Green, and the Sam Yahel Trio. They blend rich grooves with soulful melodies, crafting music that honors the classic organ trio tradition while embracing contemporary influences.

Henry Dickhoff – organ
Kenny Reichert – guitar
Luke Sagadin – drums & cymbals

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

MJI Night – DAKARAI BARCLAY
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Tickets: https://www.milwaukeejazzinstitute.org/event-details/mji-presents-dakarai-barclay-quartet

Dakarai Barclay is a trumpet player and educator based in Chicago, Illinois. With each performance, Dakarai seeks to pay homage to the origins of Black American music, in all its forms, and those whose legacies we are indebted to. Outside of leading his own projects, Dakarai has played with musicians such as Willerm Delisfort, Winard Harper, Marlene Rosenberg, Jarrard Harris, Ernest Dawkins, Emma Blau, and many more.

Dakarai Barclay – trumpet
Mark Davis – piano
Jeff Hamann – bass
Kyle Swan – drums

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212

THE DONOVAN CLARK COLLECTIVE
Thursday, June 11, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $10

The Donovan Clark Collective unites top Milwaukee musicians in a dynamic blend of jazz, R&B, soul, funk, and rock. Led by multi-instrumentalist Donovan Clark, the ensemble delivers high-energy, emotionally charged performances with a fresh and distinctive musical vision.

Donovan Clark – piano & guitar
Imunique Triplett – vocals
Trent Marley – trumpet
George Ballesteros – bass
Emilio De La Rosa – drums

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

Glen Mccormick sextet
Friday, June 12, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $15

Composer and arranger Glenn McCormick returns to bar centro with his sextet to highlight the vast work of Brazilian composer Antônio Carlos Jobim. In addition to Jobim’s well known songs and rarities, Glenn will feature some original works and other Brazilian standards.

Glenn McCormick – piano/vocals
Ben Dameron – guitar
Noah Newman – bass
Sam Taylor – tenor sax
Russ Johnson – trumpet
Hannah Johnson – drums

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

TROUBADOURS of Rhythm w/ Andrew Spadafora
Saturday, June 13, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:00 PM
Cover: $15

The Troubadours of Rhythm, led by bassist Jon Mroz, recreate the sound and spirit of the late 1920s and early 1930s Chicago through stomps, rags, blues, and early swing. Featuring a versatile ensemble of multi-instrumentalists, the group delivers lively, authentic performances that celebrate the enduring magic of early jazz and blues.

Jon Mroz – string bass & vocals
S.A. Anderson – piano
Kyle Samuelson– cornet & trombone
Ryan Neubauer – washboard
Greg Cramer – banjo & guitar
+ Andrew Spadafora – clarinet & saxophone

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

CHUCHITO VALDÉS TRIO
Saturday, June 27, 2026
Two Shows!
7:00-8:30 PM
9:00-10:30 PM
Cover: Adv $30 / DOS $35
Tickets: https://app.hi.events/event/7976/chuchito-valdes-trio

Chuchito Valdés carries forward Cuba’s legendary piano tradition as the son of Chucho Valdés and grandson of Bebo Valdés. A master of Latin jazz, he blends Caribbean rhythms and jazz into an energetic, expressive sound. The former pianist of Irakere, he has performed worldwide across major festivals and venues.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

JAZZ JAM
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:30 PM
Open Jam: 9:00-11:30 PM
No Cover

Discount drink & cocktail specials.
Open for listeners and players of all experience levels.

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/

HEIRLOOM
Friday, June 5, 2026
Doors: 6:00 PM | Show: 8:00-10:30 PM
Cover: $20

Heirloom welcomes Chicago pianist Elio Wijaya for an evening of original music and jazz standards. One of Milwaukee’s most innovative jazz groups, Heirloom blends contemporary classical, rock, and indie influences into a distinctive sound marked by soaring melodies, inventive rhythms, and thoughtful artistry.

Ben Dameron – guitar
Tim Ipsen – bass
Sam Taylor – saxophone
Hannah Johnson – drums
+ Elio Wijaya – piano

bar centro
804 E Center St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
https://centrocaferiverwest.com/events-calendar/