Upper Mississippi Jazz Society has a mission to provide the best in Live 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 more
Sunday April 6, 2025
Monthly meeting of the Upper Mississippi Jazz Society. First Sunday of the month (April-November) at the Westfield Golf Course Restraunt, 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 join us for this free performance!
38th Annual Winona Jazz Annual 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).
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