All events for Denver Jazz Fest 2025 – Isaiah Collier

“Collier has established himself as an heir apparent to both the Chicago lineage and the post-Coltrane sax tradition.” — The New York Times While still in his mid-20s, saxophonist Isaiah Collier has already made his mark with five albums and another one coming in October, The World is on Fire. Collier’s work is widely hailed in the jazz community, and he’s won a DownBeat Rising Star award in both 2023 and 2024. His sound is passionate and spiritual, with echoes…

“Collier has established himself as an heir apparent to both the Chicago lineage and the post-Coltrane sax tradition.” — The New York Times While still in his mid-20s, saxophonist Isaiah Collier has already made his mark with five albums and another one coming in October, The World is on Fire. Collier’s work is widely hailed in the jazz community, and he’s won a DownBeat Rising Star award in both 2023 and 2024. His sound is passionate and spiritual, with echoes…