Celebrating one of the most influential drummers and bandleaders of all time, Max Roach, born January 10, 1924. One of the pioneering voices of bebop, Max Roach recorded with some of the most important figures in Jazz history, such as Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Thelonious Monk, Coleman Hawkins, Charles Mingus, Stan Getz, and Duke Ellington. Roach was an influential bandleader, most notably with his quintet in the 1950s co-lead by trumpeter Clifford Brown. Featuring some of Denver’s finest jazz musicians, this residency will celebrate Max’s immense contribution to jazz over four exhilarating shows.
Dru Heller has made his home in Denver since 2013. He has toured and recorded with some of the greatest names in Jazz, including Don Byron, John Ellis, Ron Miles, Art Lande, and others. Dru keeps up a busy schedule as bandleader and sideman in a multitude of projects and can be seen frequently in different clubs, festivals, and concert halls in Denver. As an educator, Dru been an artist in residence for many colleges, high schools, and music festivals around the country. He has a private teaching studio of all ages and ability levels and is a music faculty member of Metropolitan State University of Denver. Dru attended the University of Colorado in Boulder where he received an M.M. in Jazz Performance/Pedagogy.
Friday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 – 7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00 – 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $35 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
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