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Dave Stoler is a native of Madison WI, and has formerly resided in New York City, Milwaukee and Miami. One of the busiest keyboardists in the area, Dave works with his own jazz trio, the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Sextet and Los Bad Hombres. He also co-leads Steely Dane, a 14 member Steely Dan tribute band. His trio and quartet perform at Smalls and Mezzrow Jazz Club in New York City. His 1994 compact disc recording, titled “Urban Legends” is available directly and can be found on numerous streaming platforms. He was a semifinalist in the Thelonious Monk Piano Competition, The American Jazz Piano Competition, and a finalist in the Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition. He received a Master Of Music Degree in Jazz Performance from the University of Miami-Coral Gables, and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Music Composition from the University of Wisconsin, Madison.

🎶 SAT, May 29

🕖 Show at 7pm & 9PM

🎟️ $20

Tommy is a Madison, Wisconsin–raised vibraphonist, drummer, composer, arranger, and bandleader specializing in Latin jazz and salsa. After studying percussion and jazz vibraphone at the University of Wisconsin, he moved to Brooklyn in 1992, where he immersed himself in New York’s vibrant Latin music scene.

Influenced by legends such as Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Cal Tjader, and Thelonious Monk, Tommy developed a signature sound blending jazz vibraphone with Latin rhythms and sophisticated arrangements.

He co-founded Grupo Latin Vibe in the mid-1990s alongside Anibal “Tito” Rivera. The group became internationally recognized during its long-running residency at The Parkside Lounge in New York City, releasing acclaimed albums including Mambo City, All That Vibe, and Amanecer.

In 2024, Tommy contributed to the creation of Nostalgia, a vinyl remastering and compilation celebrating highlights from the group’s catalog.

🎶 FRI, May 29

🕖 Show at 7pm

🎟️ $20