Upcoming Events

Beware, my lord, of jealousy... Against all odds, a Black man climbs the social ladder of a rigidly homogenous Venice—finding success in politics, military efforts, and even love. At his side, a woman born to status holds firm in her agency, even as her world reduces her to a symbol. In the words of the director: “Balanced atop a knife’s edge between devotion and destruction, this timeless and timely classic challenges all of us to witness how deceptively easy it…

Cinco de Mayo in Denver May 4 & 5! An unforgettable celebration at the largest and longest-standing regional Cinco de Mayo festival in Colorado! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with a weekend full of exciting events, contests, and non-stop entertainment across three dynamic stages. Indulge your taste buds at our diverse food vendors, and explore unique merchandise from local artisans. Bring the whole family to enjoy kid-friendly activities and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out on this…

Hunter Gammel's musical journey has been marked not only by his extraordinary talent but also by his remarkable resilience. Born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle coordination, Hunter has faced challenges that might have deterred others from pursuing an instrument like the piano. Yet, fueled by his passion for music, he has defied expectations and surpassed limitations, using the piano as a vehicle for self-expression and empowerment. As an active member of the Denver music scene,…

Jasper Silver Band, led by the charismatic and multi-talented Laurie Michelle. Alongside Laurie’s captivating vocals, the band features a stellar lineup of musicians: Daniel Moran, the band’s adept musical director and keyboard virtuoso, with Danny Kaminski laying down fat bass tones and Dylan Johnson skillfully finessing the drums. Together, this quartet boasts a diverse range of musical influences, deftly weaving through various styles of Jazz, Blues & Soul to offer fresh and imaginative renditions of beloved standards and original compositions.…

Jazz at Bar 404 is hosted weekly by pianist Ron LeGault, from 7 to 9 p.m. Coming Events May 1 — Joe Anderies Trio with Bonnie Lowdermilk, Patrick McDevitt May 8 — Craig Allegrezza Trio with Ron LeGault, Jason Malmberg May 15 — Ron LeGault Quartet with Ken Walker, Todd Reid, Derek Banach May 22 — Casey Barnett Trio with Josh Williamson, Lou Gott May 29 — Ron LeGault Quintet with Andrew Vogt, Curtis Fox, Dave Weinand, Andreas Schmid Also…

Peter Sommer is joined by Ben Markley (piano), Matt Smiley (bass), and Dru Heller and Alejandro Castano (drums) for an evening of music by and for the great tenor saxophonists of the 1960s, including influences such as Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Gene Ammons, Eddie Harris, and John Coltrane. Featuring classics from the Blue Note and Prestige catalogs, as well as other gems off the beaten path. Join us for a night of swing, grace, power, and soul! Saxophonist Peter Sommer has contributed his…

Veins of the Amazon, Directors Terje Toomitu, Alvaro Sarmiento, & Diego Sarmiento. In the Peruvian Amazon, the main means of transport for goods and people since the time of the rubber boom and the infamous adventures of Fitzcarraldo are the ferries navigating the majestic Amazon River. Today the ferries bear products from the global market place in exchange for “exotic” goods from the jungle. Yet the ferries also form a distinct space of transition for the travelers taking a journey…

Bill Kopper is a Boulder, Colorado based guitarist known for his fluency in American Jazz and Blues, and Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova.. He is featured on a diverse selection of recordings, from his own CDs, Samba de Chueca, El Oeste, Muzungu, and Ancient Rhythms, to Jazz vocalist and 2017 Grammy nominee Rene Marie’s CD “Black Lace Freudian Slip” and the soundtrack to her one-woman show “Slut Energy Theory,” Brazilian pianist/composer Carmen Sandim’s 2019 Rope-a-Dope Records release, “Play Doh”, Choro…

Daruma's music takes audiences from deep grooves, to intimate ballads, to Coltrane-inspired swing. Daruma reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century and crosses it with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-bending original sound rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. Gabriel Mininberg (sax), Shane Dähler (drums), Max Moore (piano), Zach Rich (trombone), Hunter Roberts (bass) Daruma is a new project featuring some of Denver’s finest young talent. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary…

Lose yourself in the intricate harmonies and masterful interplay of West Coast Cool Jazz. The Sax Syndicate meticulously recreates the sounds that defined a generation. Experience the genius of Miles Davis's "Birth of the Cool," the lush arrangements of Gerry Mulligan, and Dave Pell. This octet, featuring trumpet virtuoso Derek Banach, delivers a nuanced performance that showcases the light tone, relaxed feel, subtle complexities and sophisticated beauty of the Cool Jazz style. Trumpet: Derek Banach Alto Sax: Carlos Chavez Tenor…

Tom Weiser and ensemble play music by local Front Range composers. This is a celebration of the bounty of the Front Range Jazz scene with music by Annie Booth, Clare Church, Paul Fowler, Pete Lewis, Jeff Jenkins, Scott Martin, Carmen Sandim, Gonzalo Teppa, and Tom Weiser. Swinging, soulful, sassy and sorrowful, the band features the scat-superpowered vocals of Tom Weiser backed by the solid groove of Clare Church and Mark Diamond. Paul Fowler makes a rare and welcome appearance on…

Daniel Moran is a pianist/multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Denver and a graduate of East High School. He has been gigging professionally since 2006 and studied jazz at Lamont School of music in Denver, the New School in Manhattan, and University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He has played with notable Denver jazzers such as Hugh Ragin, Vince Wiggins, Keith Oxman, Todd Reid, Ken Walker, Darryl Gott, Greg Gisbert, Gabe Mervine and others. When not playing music he enjoys being outdoors,…

Dazzle presents acclaimed tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson and his quartet. Jackson is joined by pianist Jeremy Manasia, bassist David Williams, and drummer Billy Drummond. Performance features music from Jackson’s acclaimed original film score With Peter Bradley for the art-world documentary on the iconoclastic abstract artist. Missouri-born tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson left his studies at Berklee College of Music in 1986 to join Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, where he later played alongside pianist Benny Green, trumpeter Philip Harper, trombonist Robin Eubanks,…

The Adam Ohlson Quartet sets out to take listeners on a deep musical journey, blending genres and styles as they perform original compositions as well as bespoke arrangements of standards. Pianist Adam Ohlson is joined by Jonathan Powell on trumpet Dominic Sbrega on bass and Joey Glassman on drums. Adam Ohlson is a pianist, composer, and arranger from Colorado Springs. Adam holds a BA in piano performance and composition from Whitworth University, and a Masters in Jazz Studies from University of Northern Colorado. Adam currently plays piano for…

Undeniable is pianist and composer Adam Bodine’s natural musicality and his joy of playing, which paired with his quirky sense of humor, always shines on stage and treats audiences to unique and memorable experiences. For this special concert, Adam will be joined by his friends Dru Heller on drums, Matt Smiley on bass and Khabu Doug Young on guitar as they explore a fresh, fun, and spirited variety of music. Adam Bodine’s expressive authenticity and refreshingly open musical sensibilities especially…

Cleo Parker Robinson Dance (CPRD) uses the universal language of dance to honor the African Diaspora, explore the human condition, champion social justice, unite people of all ages and races, and ultimately celebrate the complexity of life through movement. Sharing treasures long unseen from the richly diverse Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble’s 53 years of artistic brilliance, we can’t wait to welcome our Denver audience on Mother’s Day weekend! This concert will feature Cleo’s timeless work Mary Don’t You Weep which she created…

Freddy Rodriguez, Jr. carries on the great music tradition from Denver’s legendary jazz club “El Chapultepec“. Featuring jazz standards, pop, to Latin classics! Freddy also sings and plays songs from his legendary father’s songbook Freddy Rodriguez, Sr. FREE

The Dawn Clement Trio, hailing from the vibrant jazz scene at MSU Denver, embodies the essence of contemporary jazz. Composed of the virtuosic Dawn Clement on piano and vocals, Patrick McDevitt's dynamic bass rhythms, and the spirited percussive stylings of Dru Heller, they bring storytelling to life through their music. Inspired by the like of ECM Records' finest and pianists like Jaki Byard and Blossom Dearie, their performances are intimate dialogues in melody and rhythm. They offer audiences more than…

Jazz History boasts of dozens of great trumpeter - composers. The Derek Banach Quintet will highlight some outstanding contributions penned by many of these influencial artists : From Clifford Brown, Art Farmer, Lee Morgan and Kenny Dorham to Roy Hargrove and even a few originals by Derek. The group will include David Bernot (sax) Dave Hanson (pno), Patrick McDevitt (bs) and Todd Reid (dr). This series will run just three nights: May 11th, 18th and 25th. Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 30 years in a variety of settings…

A collection of arrangements and originals by Scarlett Before Horses. Timothy Bowar - Sax, Charlie DeGrove - Bass, Kieran Osborne - Drums, Scarlett Before Horses - Piano Tickets HERE