Jean's Jazz Series Educators Credit Union
Jean's Jazz Series was begun in the fall of 2001 by Joe Mooney, in memory of his wife Jean, who died of cancer the preceding June. Jean had been a jazz devotee and a dedicated volunteer for the Racine Theatre Guild. A night of Jean's Jazz is a total audio, visual, social and soulful experience with:
  • Two dynamic sets (opening act 7-8p.m., second act 8:30-9:45p.m.)
  • Superior acoustics and unobstructed sightlines
  • Beautiful, smoke-free surroundings and comfortable seating
  • Complimentary desserts and coffee
  • Cash bar (and you can bring drinks into the auditorium!)
  • Dancing
  • Opportunity to meet and greet top artists

THANK YOU! Jean's Jazz Series is supported by patrons of Jean's Jazz Oasis (beverage tent) at First Fridays in Downtown Racine and underwriting from our generous sponsors.
Atlantic Wave
Atlantic Wave
Atlantic Wave was born in November of 2004, when Ed Paloucek, Kaitlin Hahn, Barry Houlehen, and John Karr joined to form a band that played not only traditional Irish tunes, but performed medleys and songs from a variety of Celtic nations, all of which touch the Atlantic Ocean. Two fiddlers, a guitarist/singer, and a bouzouki/bodhran player put their own feel and interpretation to fast-paced reels and jigs, slow airs, strathspeys, and marches, throwing in some classical, other world influences, originals, and the works of contemporary Celtic artists.
Paris La Nuit
Paris la Nuit heats up your night -- mixing up jazz, gypsy, chansons, latin, tango & pop into one fantastic French-y performance.  Repertiore spans Edith Piaf, Serge Gainsborg, Gorillaz, Barbara, Guns N Roses {Oui}, Benebar, Paris Combo, Django Reinhardt, Arthur H, Jacques Brel, lePercolateur, Radiohead, Antonio Carlos Jobim and more - served up with a sultry twist of Pink Martini.  Paris la Nuit's musicians are as diverse a blend as their catalog - showcasing members from the Paris Conservatory, America's esteemed Jazz Universities, Aruba and the streets of the Windy City itself.
Paris la Nuit
Tim Clausen
Tim Clausen
Milwaukee area native Tim Clausen is a jazz and blues pianist rooted in the great stride-piano tradition. Self-taught, his stylistic influences include jazz giants Erroll Garner, Art Tatum, Oscar Peterson, Tommy Flanagan, Ahmad Jamal, and Carl Perkins. Since 1976, Tim has been a featured pianist at many of Milwaukee's finest restaurants, hotels, arts centers and special events, and he has performed at jazz engagements in Houston, Philadelphia and Paris, France. In his related work as jazz biographer, Tim has interviewed dozens of jazz legends while putting together musical histories on his two favorite jazz pianists, Erroll Garner and Dave Catney.
Los Perros Cubanos
Los Perros Cubanos feature the music of Cuba's Golden Age of the 1940's and 1950's. Prepare to dance the night away!
Los Perros Cubanos
Kevin Horrigan
Kevin Horrigan
Kevin’s personal acoustic guitar approach is characterized by a highly rhythmic and percussive playing style, often slapping/tapping the strings to accompany independent bass/melody lines. Enriching the texture even further, Kevin enjoys singing over complex acoustic backdrops, and has a penchant for utilizing looping technology to create even fuller soundscapes.  Born in Brookfield, WI, and currently based out of Milwaukee, WI, Kevin discovered his passion for music at a young age. His earliest memories include dancing around the house, listening to Michael Jackson and The Beatles on vinyl. Through the music of Keller Williams, Kevin was turned on to finger-style guitar icons Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges, and soon realized his preference for the acoustic guitar.
The Bill Sargent "Really" Big Band
Wisconsin's King of Swing.

"They're the tightest, most solid ensemble of expert musicians Milwaukee may ever see." - The Milwaukee Journal
The Bill Sargent Really Big Band
Tickets are available on-line at www.racinetheatre.org or through the Racine Theatre Guild box office. (262) 633-4218
Individual Tickets
Adults $14.00
Seniors: (62 and older) $12.00
Students: (21 and under with ID) $5.00
Season Tickets
Adults $32.00
Seniors: (62 and older) $27.00
Students: (21 and under with ID) $15.00
All proceeds from Jean's Jazz Series benefit:
Racine Theatre Guild
2519 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, Wisconsin 53404
(Map)
Phone: (262) 633-4218
Email: Racine Theatre Guild
Major Sponsor
Educators Credit Union
In-Kind Sponsors
Tricia's Tasty Pastries