About The Website

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. 

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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