The Walter Gorra trio returns to Nocturne, to play Walter’s original compositions and arrangements with Gonzalo Teppa on bass and Alejandro Castano on drums! The trio made up of long-time friends and Colorado musical accomplices that draw from their diverse backgrounds in various styles of music to develop an exciting, fresh sound. From a modern Afro-Cuban Danzon composition to a well-loved jazz standard played their way, the group features a diverse and fresh library of music. The quintet will delight audiences while respecting the tradition and history of jazz and making its own contributions to the trajectory of the music.
Walter Gorra is a Colorado-raised pianist, composer, educator and structural engineer. Studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Walter earned degrees in jazz piano performance and structural engineering and had the good fortune to study and work with Art Lande, Jeff Jenkins, Victor Mestas and many other notable Colorado musicians. Earning his master’s degree at William Paterson University in New Jersey, Walter had the opportunity to study and work with Jim McNeely, Cecil Bridgewater, Harold Mabern and Bill Charlap among others. During his time in New York, Walter also performed and/or wrote and arranged music for Paquito D’Rivera, Ingrid Jensen, and Pete McGuinness and others. Walter has performed at jazz festivals and clubs throughout North and Central America and won Downbeat and ASCAP Herb Alpert awards for his compositions.
Sunday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 – 7:45pm
Set Two: 8:45 – 10:00pm
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
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