Upcoming Events

Celebrate the magic of the season through dance, music, and spoken word as Cleo Parker Robinson Dance explores holiday traditions from around the world!  Granny Dances to a Holiday Drum – the 33rd Anniversary presentation of this Denver family favorite will have you dancing in your seat! Guided by the Three Angels of the Rainbow, Granny visits Africa, the Americas, Mexico, Asia, and the Caribbean to celebrate the joy of Holiday Times!  From the African Harvest to Kwanzaa, from the…

Leslie Odom, Jr. is a multifaceted performer, Tony® winner, GRAMMY® winner, and a three-time Emmy® Award nominee recognized for his work on the Broadway stage, on television, in film, and as a recording artist. For his critically acclaimed performance as legendary soul singer Adam Cooke in Regina King's One Night in Miami, Odom Jr. was nominated for the Academy Award as Best Supporting Actor. He received a second nomination in the same year, as a songwriter, for co-writing the film's original…

Get ready for a second year of saxy holiday magic at Dazzle! Join us for A Very Saxy Christmas, a captivating concert featuring The Sax Syndicate, Denver's dynamic and electrifying saxophone ensemble. This year's Saxy Christmas is sure to be even more extraordinary than the first, following the huge success and near-sellout of last year's event. Immerse yourself in the soulful sounds of the saxophone as The Sax Syndicate delivers a festive repertoire ranging from timeless classics to contemporary holiday…

Enjoy music from the powerful artists Tenia Nelson (piano) and Paloma Ress (bass and vocals), two women who contribute to the Gift of Jazz board. We are beyond excited to present this woman-focused music program at the historic Denver Woman’s Press Club. Since 1898, the club has provided a gathering place for professional women newspaper journalists and published authors to organize, socialize, and earn a living through writing. This intimate event will include champagne and sweet and savory pastries. Seating…

For over 30 years, Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors has been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood and is a regular at Dazzle. Purnell Steen - Piano Myra Warren - Vocals Ed Stephen - Acoustic Guitar Vohn Regensburger - Brazilian Guitar Derek Banach - Trumpet Max Wagner - Sax Ron Bland - Bass Bill Larson - Drums TICKETS

We are thrilled to welcome pianist David Mesquitic back to the Nocturne stage, leading a phenomenal trio for a wonderful, swinging night of music. Even in his relatively short time in the northern Colorado scene, Mesquitic has quickly become a favorite at Nocturne, playing classic jazz with a dynamic, informed musical sensibility. For this one-off show, David will be joined by other Denver favorites, Seth Lewis (bass) and Alejandro Castaño (drums). Award-winning pianist David Mesquitic is a composer and educator committed to the intergenerational transfer…

Directed by John Gunther, CU’s award winning big bands will perform Duke Ellington's amazing jazz interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s famous score for “The Nutcracker Suite” The CU Jazz Ensemble has been recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding big bands. TICKETS

International chanteuse and comedienne extraordinaire Meow Meow brings her unique brand of holiday hilarity and musical mayhem. A rollicking tonic, “Feline Festive” will rekindle the spirt of the holidays, featuring a band of superb musicians and music ranging from jazzy vintage showbiz to wicked, witty Weimar 1920s tunes, French chansons, and original and contemporary classics. Meow Meow is … an award-winning multidisciplinary artist whose work has been commissioned by David Bowie, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Pina Bausch amongst others. She has performed…

To watch Stella Cole perform is to be transported back in time. Her sense of joy and wonder is infectious – one look at her massive social media following makes this clear. Take a quick scroll through the comments of any of her many viral videos and you'll see not only her irresistible charm, but an ability to expose fans of all ages to the wonders of the Great American Songbook, especially when these timeless stories are told honestly by…

Get ready for an evening full of Christmas music that will warm your heart and get you in the Holiday spirit. With a twist on some classics you will be dancing in your seats. Dave Preston- Gutair & Vocals, Joe Colomb-Drums, Neil Ross Hebbert- Bass, Becca Hirsh- Piano, Katelyn Klickman- Lead Vocals Tickets HERE

Chris Thomas King is an American blues musician, producer, composer, actor, and now author based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Son of renowned blues master, Rockin' ‘Tabby’ Thomas, Chris is a two-time Grammy Award-winning artist who has sold more than 10 million records. Chris took home Grammys for Album of the Year in 2002 for the soundtrack to O Brother, Where Art Thou? and for Best Historical Album in 2003. He also boasts 5 additional Grammy nominations between 2006 and 2013 as…

Join us every 2nd Friday of the month for Throwback Friday. Enjoy a delicious lunch, lots of laughs and a trip down memory lane as we feature musical icons from the past. December celebrates the prolific and amazing composer Irving Berlin. Jona Alonzo transports us back to the 30’s and 40’s with her bewitching vocal stylings, accompanied by the amazing Martha Yordy on piano. Pamela Clifton & LuAnn Buckstein bring some laughs to this entertaining lunch hour show featuring trivia,…

LAPOMPE returns once again to Dazzle for their annual "Django Carols" holiday show. Featuring classic seasonal music in the style of Django Reinhardt's hot club jazz. Come see live performances of the songs from their “Carols” EP including original compositions and mashups of jazz and holiday standards. Join us for this yearly tradition! TICKETS

Chuck Sitero & Dylan Kober, two of the founding members of the Colorado Front Range Bluegrass band High Lonesome, named in Denver Westword's - "Ten of the Top Colorado Bluegrass Bands” list, by Nick Hutchinson. When performing as a duo the show leans more Americana, Bluegrass, Folk, and Acoustic Classic Rock Covers with some soothing original songs. Originally from North Georgia, Chuck cut his teeth on bluegrass music at the legendary Everett’s Music Barn in Suwanee Georgia, which is a…

Christmas Cheer is in the air, and Denver Brass Quintet is inviting you to share in our most cherished Christmas tradition: performing a FREE concert of jolly jazz and heartwarming holiday favorites! This concert is our gift to our fans on the nice AND naughty lists, and a chance for you to make Christmas dreams come true by donating in support of The Denver Brass educational and community service programs. FREE

Join the Denver Jazz Orchestra for its annual Dazzle Holiday Concert! Featuring swinging versions of some your holiday favorites as well as a few latin interpretations of the great seasonal carols. This one is always sold out so make your reservations early! TICKETS 

We are excited to welcome Moderno's contemporary Afro-Caribbean and Latin Jazz sounds back to the Nocturne stage for this special show. A compelling book of original material anchors Moderno’s repertoire, including select Latin Jazz classics and works from contemporary masters, such as Miguel Zenon, Paquito D’Rivera, and John Benitez. Moderno is a two-time Nocturne artist in residency 'alumni' and has become a crowd favorite over the last four years. Moderno is Jeremy Wendelin - woodwinds, Derek Banach - trumpet, Peter Ellingson - piano, Andrew Rose - bass, and Manuel Lopez -…

Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 11th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year once again at Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined for their 21-show run by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Jenna McLean, Marion Powers, Kathryn Radakovich, and Bailey Hinkley Grogan. Celebrate…

Denver Brass bring their triumphant trumpets, heroic horns, and ebullient tubas to Lone Tree Arts Center for a resounding celebration of the holiday season. This concert will feature your favorite holiday tunes- from the warm and nostalgic to the bright and joyous- including Denver Brass’ brand new arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker. TICKETS

Nocturne's 10th Annual Swinging Holiday Songbook  We are delighted to present a very special series of shows to celebrate the joy of the Colorado holiday season. This series (in its 10th year) features nostalgic Sinatra, Perry Como, and Ella holiday arrangements, as well as select songs from Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and more. Embrace the season's magic and join us for this Nocturne holiday season tradition. On this special night, we welcome celebrated Denver musician/bandleader Drew Morell back to the stage.…