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JZ Jazz Trio
Guitarist John Zaffiro leads the JZ Jazz Trio and has been a staple of the Milwaukee music scene for over 50 years. He started his first band at age 13 with classmates, inspired by the British invasion bands like The Beatles, Rolling Stones, and The Zombies. His musical journey continued through high school, even taking him to Nashville, Tennessee, to record with one group. Zaffiro later pursued jazz, enrolling in the inaugural Jazz Performance Degree Program at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music in 1973, where he studied improvisation under pianist Tony King and master guitarist Manty Ellis. During his time at the Conservatory, he collaborated with fellow students and teachers, performing at local jazz clubs. He went on to join groups such as Montage Project, the Tony Pagano Quartet, and co-founded Rainbow’s End with Marcia Cunningham. Zaffiro also served as a Jazz Educator at the Conservatory. His performances have spanned venues like Alpine Valley Music Festival, Milwaukee Summerfest, Potawatomi Northern Lights Theatre, Belfry Music Theatre, and even extended to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Today, he continues to perform both solo and with various ensembles, including Jazz Flux and the Jane Taylor Band.
Drummer/Percussionist— Victor Campbell launched his performance career at just 12 years old, playing alongside MKE jazz legends Manty Ellis and Berkley Fudge. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance from the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. Campbell also played as a drummer and percussionist for the acclaimed KO-THI AFRICAN DANCE COMPANY, joining international tours across Europe, Poland, and Japan. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with several nationally renowned artists, such as Frank Morgan, Ronald Mulgrew, Melvin Rhyne, George Braith, Richard Davis, among many others.
Bassist- James Yorgan has been active in the Racine-Kenosha and MKE jazz scene for many decades as an in demand sideman. He also performs and conducts his own ensemble, the James Yorgan Sextet
Reservations are always recommended. Reservation Page – Let It Be
Food Service is 4:00PM – 9:00PM
Performance is 6:00PM – 9:00PM