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THADDEUS TUKES - VIBRAPHONE VIRTUOSITY 🎶Discover the poetry of jazz through the shimmering sounds of the vibraphone! Join us at Café CODA for an evening with acclaimed Chicago musician Thaddeus Tukes, bringing his distinctive artistry, creativity, and rhythmic brilliance to the stage.
Named a 2026 DownBeat Magazine Rising Star, Thaddeus Tukes is a Chicago-based vibraphonist, pianist, composer, bandleader, and educator. Presented by Expo 2020 Dubai as the “World’s Best Vibraphonist” and praised by the Chicago Tribune for bringing “poetry to the vibraphone,” he has performed at Carnegie Hall, Chicago’s Symphony Center, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and venues around the world.
One of Chicago’s most prominent jazz musicians, Tukes maintains residencies at multiple venues across the city and is recognized by CBS Chicago as one of its “Hidden Gems.” He is the founder of the Chicago Freedom Ensemble, directs the Gallery 37/After School Matters Jazz Band, and teaches at the elementary, secondary, and collegiate levels. Through performance, education, and community engagement, Tukes continues to advance Chicago’s jazz legacy while expanding the possibilities of the vibraphone.
Don't miss your chance to experience an artist helping shape the future of jazz while honoring its rich traditions.
📅 Saturday, November 21st
🕖 Showtimes: 7 PM & 9 PM
🎟️ $25 Cover
📍 Café CODA | Madison, WI
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1224 Williamson st., Madison, WI, United States, Wisconsin 53703
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