Upper Mississippi Jazz Society  has a mission to provide the  best in Live Jazz,  Dixieland Jazz and Big Band music.
 Get plugged into the electric atmosphere of live jazz performances and festivals happening in your area. Whether you're seeking to expand your jazz repertoire or just looking to groove to the infectious beat, Upper Mississippi Jazz Society has you covered. 

Get Jazzed Up
Experience the vibrant sounds of Dixieland jazz and much more



 Sunday
  July 6, 2025

Monthly meeting of the Upper Mississippi Jazz Society.  First Sunday of the month (April-November) at the Westfield Golf, Pub & Grill, 1460 West 5th Street, Winona.  Meeting is free and open to the public, but the Jazz Society will pass the hat to help pay the musicians.  Food and drink is available and a good time is had by all.

Toe tapping,good time music  by the 8 piece Gate City Jazz Band          from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Come and joinus for this monthly event!





38th Annual Winona Jazz l Festival
The  38th Annual Winona Jazz Festival will be on August 16, 2025 at the La Canne Park Pavilion (North of Winona on Hwy 61).  

It is a rain or shine event.  Picnic tables are provided, but you may bring a chair for your own comfort.  The Festival is free, parking is free ( The upper Mississippi Jazz Society will pass the hat for donations to help pay the musicians).  

Food will be available, or you may bring your own.


The Upper Mississippi Jazz Society  ( EIN 770635085 )
a non-profit organization since 1992, welcomes your support and invites you to enjoy this Festival with no cover charge or ​other fees.  Totally Free!









  
Festival Schedule
Noon - 1:00    Cotter High School Jazz Combo
Old and new Jazz favorites

1:15 - 3:00       Safe Passage Jazz Quaret
Traditional and modern selections from the Great American Song Book

3:15 - 5:00        Gate City Jazz Band
Traditional Dixieland and other toe tapping favorites
 

 

Cotter High School

Safe Passage Jazz Quartet

Greg Balfany, Alto and Tenor Sax.......................................... Karyn Quinn, Bass..................................................................... Rich MacDonald, Drums........................................................... Dave Marck, Piano...................................................................... The group has been playing together for the past 20 years and pianist Dave Marck, from New York, has been performing for the past 8 years, presenting free concerts at WSU and Viterbo Universities every September.

Gate City Jazz Band

Ken Bloom: Trombone, Vocals Dr. Dan Barr: Keyboard, Vocals Dr. Frank Bures: Clarinet Mike Snustad: Trumpet, Fluglehorn, Vocals Fred Dodd: Banjo Steve Kulas: Drums Tim Gleason: Tuba Margaret Cassidy: Washboard, Vocals