Jason & The Jazzerknots — Appleton

Jazz Coterie live music concert series welcomes Jason and The Jazzerknots to our pop-up jazz club in Appleton, Wisconsin — featuring Jason Goessl on guitar, Josh Gallagher on piano, Jeremy Boettcher on bass, and Mike Malone on drums.

ALBUM RELEASE EVENT! — The Shakedown by Jason and The Jazzerknots

This band of acclaimed Wisconsin natives presents a love letter to the many styles that fall under the jazz umbrella. The tracks that comprise The Shakedown consist of musical transliterations of the composer’s life experiences. From the skips and jumps of “Harper Dance” to the effusive meditation of “Black Cars and Taco Bars,” from the funky swagger of “Jazz Camp” to the walking swing of “Steppin on the Avenue,” Jason and The Jazzerknots evoke many moods and points of catharsis. Featuring inspired solos and melodies, The Shakedown lifts the spirts with sonic appeal.

“Like a navy blue sport jacket, guitarist Jason Goessl and his Jazzerknots serve up small group jazz that fits any occasion and environment.” — Jazz Weekly

The Shakedown brings together four expert jazz artists on 11 engaging tracks. Guitarist and composer Jason Goessl leads the group with the unique, horn-like approach to the guitar while the rhythm section, featuring Josh Gallagher on piano, Jeremy Boettcher on upright bass, and Mike Malone on drums, takes its inspiration from the great rhythm sections of jazz history. Laying down a deep, contagious grooves, The Shakedown supplies an album of inspired, accessible jazz sure to appeal to a variety of music lovers.

“The team is as clean and polished as the grill of a ’49 Buick . . . and cruises like one with a V8 engine.” — George W. Harris

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