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Meat & Potatoes—Dazzle Stage
Brandon Harris is a multi-instrumentalist from Denton, TX now residing in Denver, CO and is looking to be the musical nutrients for your soul! His musical journey started in Texas where he studied at the University of North Texas, the brought him to Berklee College of Music (Boston, MA), and has since taken him throughout the country. Of his passion for music, Harris says it helps him explore the subconscious mind and freely expresses his creativity. Though his degree is…
Rekha Ohal & Dexter Payne—100 Nights of Jazz Series
The series "100 Nights of Jazz" is a collaboration of Classic Pianos and La Cour. The duo plays a variety of music, ranging from Sinatra and Ella to Radiohead and Beck, in a jazz and pop format. A long-standing favorite in the Denver scene. Clarinetist Dexter Payne has performed from Tijuana to Paris, from Montreal to Buenos Aires. Payne is equally at home playing Brazilian choro jazz (modern instrumental spectrum of musica Brasileira – choro, samba & nordestina) as he…
SoJourn: Juneteenth
Join SoJourn—with special guests Will Gaines and Tarell Martin—as they speak musically, vent artistically and breathe expressively in celebration of Juneteenth and Black Music Month 2020. In addition to their original music, the group will share their arrangements of songs by Black music makers worldwide. JoFoKe – Vocals Solomon J. Chapman Sr. – Keyboards Will Gaines – Bass Tarell Martin – Drums Dedicated to the memories of #AhmaudArbery, #BreonnaTaylor, #SeanReed, #GeorgeFloyd, #DavidMcAtee, and those unknown. #BlackLivesMatter #iAmNotAThreat #iCantBreathe #StopKillingUs #SayTheirNames…
The Virtual Arts in the Afternoon with Sheryl Renee
The world is going though a lot, but music has the amazing ability to transport us to another place, if only for a little while. Join vocalist Sheryl Renee (Home for the Holidays, Beehive) and pianist Tom Sandquist, for an hour of some of the greatest songs written over the last century, mixed with inspirational messages of hope. Songs will include "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," "What a Wonderful World," "Stand by Me," and more! This will be a professionally produced…
Hazel Miller & The Collective
One of the tightest and most versatile bands on the scene, Hazel Miller & The Collective performs an eclectic blend of jazz, R&B, blues, soul, and original music. Guaranteed to rock the house! Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for “bringing it” whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival, or non-profit fundraiser. She is not just a great singer; she is “a force of nature!” (Rocky Mountain News). A sought-after performer in Colorado and beyond for…
Friday Night Trio at Muse
The Muse will have a live show—the Friday Night Trio! Featuring: Clare Church: drums, Dave Hanson: piano and Gonzalo Teppa: bass Only 20 people in audience. Make Reservations Here
Paul Mulliken / Joey Glassman Quartet
Paul Mullikin: Marimba, Joey Glassman: Vibes, Kevin Matthews: Drums, Andrew Rose: Bass Building on the foundation laid by great jazz vibes players like Milt Jackson and Gary Burton, The Mullikin/Glassman Quartet adds another percussive element- the mellow, rich-timbre of the Marimba. Along with Andrew Rose, bass, and Kevin Matthews, drums, the group will explore jazz history, from ragtime to contemporary, as well as original compositions and arrangements. This evening of mallet madness will surely be intriguing, exciting, and unique. During this time…
Peter Stoltzman Trio Honors Chick Corea
Peter Stoltzman - piano, Gonzalo Teppa - bass, Dru Heller - drums Nocturne presents the Peter Stoltzman Trio as they pay tribute to the great Chick Corea. Chick is one of the most prolific and acclaimed of jazz artists from the second half of the 20th century, with contributions to most forms of modern music, including straight-ahead jazz, electric fusion, avant-garde and orchestral music. A DownBeat Hall of Famer and NEA Jazz Master, 22-time Grammy winner, and keyboard virtuoso, Chick…
The Ben Markley Trio Celebrates Black American Composers
Ben Markley - Piano, Matt Smiley - Bass, Alejandro Castaño - Drums Nocturne welcomes the Ben Markley Trio to the stage as they celebrate the works of the great Black American jazz composers (Sonny Clark, Tad Dameron, Bud Powell, and many more). Ben is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big…
Gonzalo Teppa Quintet
Dazzle presents the Gonzalo Teppa Quintet: Gonzalo Teppa – Double Bass, Greg Harris – Vibraphone, Alex Heffron – Guitar, Andrew Wheelock – Drums and Ike Spivak Venezuelan bassist and composer Gonzalo Teppa presents his new quintet performing original music from his latest album Away From Home. Each composition written by Teppa is inspired by his family and his native country, drawing from the musical wells of contemporary jazz, Latin American music (Venezuelan, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban), ballads, swing, blues, free jazz,…
Purnell Steen Trio
The Purnell Steen Trio presents a Spiritual Healing Concert live from the Dazzle stage. Purnell Steen – Piano Ron Bland – Bass Todd Reid – Drums Advance reservations are required – no walk-ins will be taken. Reservations limited to 50 people. Parties of 6 or fewer. $10 suggested donation for Musicians. To make a reservation click here.
Dazzle Dinner Show—Lionel Young Band
Lionel Young is a high-energy performer with a bent for the blues. His Lionel Young Band has won numerous top awards in and around the Colorado region, including first prize in the 2011 International Blues Challenge (IBC) band competition. Given that Young also received top honors at the 2008 IBC in the solo/duo category, he is therefore the first double champion in the history of the IBC. Fans of the driven, classically trained Young love his distinctive brand of blues…
2B3 Trio
Dazzle presents 2B3: Mike Abbott – Guitar, Jeff Jenkins – B3 Organ, and Mike Marlier – Drums Comprised of highly simpatico musicians and long-time collaborators, the 2B3 Trio performs fiery renditions of Jimi Hendrix’s music, turned upside-down and arranged for organ trio.
Expeditions with Greg Harris—Livestream from Muse
Multi-Instrumentalist Greg Tanner Harris leads the “Greg Harris Vibe Quintet,” and is a member of Bluegrass legend Pete Wernick’s Flexigrass, hip-hop/jazz/soul group Future Jazz Project, New World Citizen Band, 9th & Lincoln Orchestra, and SuperCollider. Among his work as a studio musician, he has released 5 albums- Greg Harris Vibe Quintet “Glass Gold,” “Open Space,” “Frames Live,” Prospector “Memory of Pilots” featuring trumpeter Ron Miles, and “World Citizen” with West African master xylophonist Aaron Bebe Sukura. The Greg Harris Vibe…
Alejandro Castaño Quartet—Boogaloos and Vintage Jazz Funk
Saturdays in July, Nocturne invites you for two sets of vintage and funk and groovy boogaloos with Alejandro Castaño (drums), Ben Markley (piano), Patrick McDevitt (bass) and Alex Heffron (guitar). Alejandro Castaño is an active performer and educator in the United States and abroad. Castaño’s performance and recording credits include: Ron Miles, Eric Gunnison, Greg Gisbert, Peter Sommer, Steve Turre, Benny Bannack III, Gabriel Mervine and many others. He received his Bachelors in Jazz Studies from Metropolitan University of Denver in 2015. He…
Dawn Clement Trio
Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club presents the Dawn Clement Trio: Dawn Clement - Piano, Greg Garrison - Bass, Dru Heller - Drums 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…
Sandra’s Friday Night Live@Dazzle—Mary Louise Lee
Sandra's Friday Night Live@Dazzle presents Mary Louise Lee! Lee’s self-titled band has opened for nationally known recording artists including Stephanie Mills, Boyz II Men, Surface, Con Funk Shun, Cameo, Harold Melvin & the Bluenotes, Al B. Sure, Jeffrey Osborne, Sheila E., Evelyn “Champagne” King, and Fantasia. In addition to her extensive performance career, Lee is also a highly sought-after vocal coach, mentor, and director. A native of Denver, Mary Louise Lee began performing at an early age. For over 20…
Bob Bowman Trio
Nocturne presents the Bob Bowman Trio featuring Jim White on drums and Dave Hanson on piano. Bob Bowman, a native Kansan, learned to play the piano and clarinet before beginning to play bass at age 12. He won a scholarship to the Stan Kenton Jazz Clinic as a high school freshman, followed by study at North Texas State University. In 1976, he joined the famous Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, touring and recording several albums. Bob continued his performing and recording…
Connor Terres Quintet
Connor Terrones is a guitarist, composer, arranger and private instructor currently residing in Denver, Colorado. He was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and found a deep love for music at a young age. At the age of 17, Terrones attended the Colorado Springs Conservatory to study jazz, classical and musical theatre. At the age of 18, Connor began studying with Steven Kovalcheck at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to obtain his Bachelor of Music Performance Degree in Jazz Studies…
Friday Night Live@Dazzle—A Girl Named Sethe
A Girl Named Sethe’s band delivers an authentic and polished urban pop sound. For almost a decade they have been putting the “R” in R&B, the “P” in pop, the “F” in funk and the “S” in smooth, all the while seamlessly intertwining Sethe’s love of music and people. Sethe has had the privilege of sharing the stage with quite a few nationally and internationally known artists, including being featured on Gerald Albright’s recent album 30. Presently, Sethe stays busy…
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