A Tribute to Momma: The Music of Louise Duncan w/ Roxanne Brown & Ellyn Rucker | May 7

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Roxanne Brown & Ellyn Rucker as they pay tribute to Louis Duncan at Dazzle Jazz on Saturday, May 7 at 7 and 9pm. Featured: Roxanne Brown-vocals, Ellyn Rucker-piano, Ken Walker-bass and Todd Reid-drums.

Roxanne Brown was born into a family of musicians, most notably the late Louise Duncan, international jazz pianist, for whom the Colorado Black Arts Lifetime Achievement award is named. Roxanne received the award herself in 2011 for her extensive musical accomplishments. Music is a part of Roxanne’s DNA, and it is reflected in her songs, appearances, and delivery. Roxanne’s career began in Aspen, Colorado at the Red Onion showroom and restaurant. Trio included acclaimed bassist, and Colorado native, Paul Warburton. Roxanne remained at the Red Onion for four years until offered an engagement in San Francisco, California where she performed at the Both and with Les McCaan and many of the local jazz venues for over 20 years. She then appeared at the South Tahoe Nugget and toured the Vegas circuit.

Being named the “First Lady of Jazz in Aspen”, during her four year engagement as resident vocalist at the Little Nell Hotel. Appearances at The Burnsley Hotel, Dazzle, El Chapultepec, Marties, Fairmont Hotel, Colorado Black Arts Festival, Estes Park Jazz Festival.

Roxanne loves to perform in Denver because of the warm and welcoming audiences, and their total appreciation of the music she provides.