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Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes for April, 2nd

Jazz Notes 4-2-2015  By Norman ProvizerThis week begins and ends on two very interesting musical notes. To kick things on Thursday, piano Donal Fox brongs his Inventions Trio to the…

Yellowjackets at Lone Tree Arts Center | April 17

After touring all over the world with their signature blend, the Grammy-award winning group Yellowjackets is coming to Lone Tree Arts Center April 17. The Yellowjackets' name has been synonymous…

XicanIndie Film Fest | April 9-12

XicanIndie Film Fest XVII, a four day film festival showcasing the best in Chicano independent films and Latino World Cinema, will take place at Su Teatro Performing and Cultural Arts…

"Poinciana" aka "The Song of the Tree" | Listener Picks, April 2

Composer Nat Simon and lyricist Buddy Bernier wrote “Poinciana” in 1936, based on a Cuban folk song by Manuel Lliso titled “La Canción del Árbol” (The song of the tree). Tune in today…

"All Blues" | Listener Picks, April 1

Composed by Miles Davis, “All Blues” was recorded in April 1959 during the second session of Kind of Blue, one of the best-selling jazz albums of all time. Currently, there…

International Jazz Day Program | April 11

Every year on April 30, jazz is recognized worldwide for its numerous cultural contributions, including promoting respect for human dignity and diversity, fostering gender and race equality, and promoting individual…

Arthur Johnston's "My Old Flame" | Stories of Standards

Accompanied by the Duke Ellington Orchestra, actress and vocalist Mae West first introduced "My Old Flame" in the 1934 film Belle of the Nineties.  Composed by Arthur Johnston with lyrics…

New Music Monday: Women's History Month Edition

We close out March-Women's History Month spotlighting three new releases that have women as leaders. The honey-toned vocalist Cassandra Wilson is back with a tribute to Billie Holiday one of…

Cancer: Emperor of Maladies - local hope (part 1)

comments by Sue Hermann, Marcia Donziger, Stacy Fischer Rocky Mountain PBS hosted a preview screening of Ken Burns-produced film,  “Cancer: The Emperor of All Maladies,” a three part documentary based…

Denver Welcomes New Jazz Venue: Baur's Listening Lounge

Denver just added a new jazz gem - Baur's Listening Lounge, located in the downtown theater district. Baur’s offers intimate “un-plugged” performances by nationally and internationally touring artists as well…

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