Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club welcomes Taylor Clay and his quartet back to the bandstand at Nocturne as they honor the works of prolific composer Cole Porter. Jack Dunlevie - piano, Hunter Roberts - bass, Kevin Matthews - drums Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music Performance in 2012, he…

The Bar at PLAZA 38 presents LC's Latin Jazz Band The group exemplifies Larry’s love and appreciation for Afro-Cuban rhythms. They are passionate about performing accurate and exciting music to motivate listeners to move! LC’s Latin Jazz Band has produced 6 CDs to date, and are currently working on a new release. The Band: Larry Copeland- Conga Drums, Daniel Moran – Lead Keyboard, Robert McDaniel – Keyboard and Jacque Parkison – Vocals  

Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 25 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Derek's quintet album, "Tugende" displays his composing talents and personal approach to trumpet playing. He has recorded with Italian producer Nicola Conte, Quintetto X, Paul Mulliken and has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Richie Cole, Joe…

Dr. Heath Walton is an in demand freelance and jazz musician who performs in Colorado and beyond. In addition to work with the Colorado funk band "Funkiphino", Heath is a contributing sideman to Denver/Boulder area musicians Annie Booth, Dru Heller, and Tom Gershwin. Heath maintains a large private saxophone studio and has taught at the Stanford Jazz Workshop (summer) and at CU Boulder during the pursuit of his doctorate degree. Tim Wendel - electric guitar, Greg Harris - vibraphone, keyboard…

Assembled by Denver jazz pianist/arranger Justin Adams, Media Noche Honrado is playing throughout the month of September and honor the Latin Jazz art form and the late Jimmy Trujillo, bassist and original member of Denver's Media Noche. Original arrangements of latin and Salsa classics and reworked pieces by Clare Fischer, Don Grolnick and many others will greet guests of this special series. Justin Adams is a versatile, first call Denver jazz pianist and educator. Justin has performed with jazz greats Claudio Roditi, J.P.…

Two Sets—Set One: 6:30-8:00pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30 Venezuelan bassist Gonzalo Teppa presents his quintet performing a collection of his compositions that draw from the musical wells of contemporary jazz, Latin American music (Venezuelan, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban) blues, free jazz and more. Gonzalo is a Nocturne Artist in Residency alumni and recently released his debut quintet recording (featuring this band) to much acclaim. Teppa obtained his Bachelor of Music and Master in Jazz Studies degrees at The University of Colorado…

The Bar at PLAZA 38 welcomes Ritmo Jazz Latino for some Hot Latin Jazz! With decades of musical experience bringing various styles, rhythms, & musical influences that collectively translate into a very exotic blend of music! Ritmo Jazz Latino is the essence of “True Latin Jazz.” With arrangements ranging in 6/8 time signatures, to coro sonidos resonating with the flavors of Puerto Rico and Cuba, this group of gifted musicians live and breathe clave and poly-rhythmic flavor. The musicians of Ritmo Jazz…

Todd Reid has been active as a jazz musician since childhood, sitting in with jazz groups beginning at age nine. After graduating from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music with both a Bachelor of Music in Jazz & Commercial Music (1983) and a Masters of Music in Percussion (1986), Todd moved to New York City, where he worked with such jazz artists as Gerry Mulligan, Dr. Billy Taylor, Jim McNeely, “Big Nick” Nicholas, Bucky Pizzarelli, Mike Richmond, vocalist Marlene VerPlank and…

Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music Performance in 2012, he moved to Colorado to attend the University of Northern Colorado as a graduate student and teaching assistant. Taylor currently lives in Denver, Colorado works as a busy freelance musician and is a past Nocturne Artist in Residence. During this…

Growing up in Sandusky, Ohio Mike Marlier started playing drums at the age of five, and hasn't stopped. A lifetime in music was established from the day he was born, as he was immersed in the jazz records his father played both at home and on the radio station where he worked. Mike attended the prestigious Interlochen Arts Academy in 1975, then went on to further studies at Bowling Green State University - after graduating Mike moved to Denver in…

Saxophonist and composer Daryl Gott was born and raised in Denver. Growing up in a musical family Daryl was exposed to music and specifically jazz at a young age. He graduated from Denver School of the arts and continued his formal music education at the City College of New York where he studied with saxophonist Jon Gordon. Daryl is established in Denver's jazz scene as an in demand sideman and a dynamic bandleader. During this time of limited indoor capacity,…

Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement has established herself as one of the most sought after musicians working today. With her joyful presence, consummate technique and distinctive sound, Clement has gained the attention and respect of musicians, critics and fans through the US and abroad. “In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument, but Dawn has come up with a voice that’s unique…” says legendary jazz trombonist Julian Priester. With 5 CD’s under her…

Small group jazz does not get any better than this. Each of these members are regulars on the Nocturne stage, appearing in a number of bands, but Nocturne is especially honored to host this truly world-class ensemble when they come together as Convergence. This will be the band's first Nocturne Residency series, and they could not be more excited to see what kind of sparks fly over the course of five performances. Convergence was formed in 1991, performing and teaching…

Dave Hanson is an accomplished arranger, composer, and pianist who has written for a diverse range of artists and ensembles, including the Boston Pops, Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Denver Brass, Boulder Brass, USAF Falconaires, and Paul Winter. He is co-leader and arranger for the critically acclaimed H2 Big Band (based in Denver, Colorado). Hanson teaches at the Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, and is actively performing and teaching in the Denver area.…

This special Sunday series features the music of Oscar Peterson performed by the Tom Amend Trio and our four-course Renditions Menu inspired by the music of Oscar. This Renditions Menu is available only on these four Sunday nights in October - reservations are highly recommended! Tom Amend is a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording often throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman he can be heard…

The ultimate ’60s music battle! Who will reign supreme in this amazing night of music?! Join the Motones and Jerseys along with Emcee Mary Louise Lee for an evening of ’60s song, dance, and crowd interaction. Featuring the music of artists that you love, including Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, The Temptations, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Bruno Mars, Gladys Knight and the Pips, The Beach Boys, Rick James, The Platters, The Flamingos, Herman’s Hermits,…

The fourth year running - this is a fun and freaky treat of a show. This night will hold tricks - many treats - many creative interpretations of a wide variety of sounds. Expect a haunting and humorous concoction of funky surprises and psychedelic soundscapes from a bubbling cauldron of rock and pop Halloween tunes, as well as theme songs, all with a slight improvisational accent. ADAM BODINE - PIANO/COMMENTARY/SOUND EFFECTS, JEAN-LUC DAVIS - BASS, KEVIN MATTHEWS - DRUMS Genre-fusing…

Tom Amend is a pianist, organist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording often throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman he can be heard with with Colorado based Soul/Blues artists: The Burroughs and the Taylor Scott Band. Tom was selected as a semifinalist for the American Jazz Pianist Competition in 2014 and 2015, and was a finalist in concert in 2017. He also received third place at the 2015…

The Heath Walton Band is back for their second residency at Nocturne. This residency will feature original compositions, new arrangements, and selections from their debut album “Brooklyn’s Bridge.” This project began in 2016 after Heath won a Pathway to Jazz Grant from the Boulder County Arts Alliance. The grant helped fund their previously mentioned album and is Heath’s second recording as a band leader. The Heath Walton Band’s music represents the modern jazz idiom albeit with rock, hip-hop, and R&B…

Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 25 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Derek's quintet album, "Tugende" displays his composing talents and personal approach to trumpet playing. He has recorded with Italian producer Nicola Conte, Quintetto X, Paul Mulliken and has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Richie Cole, Joe…