Upcoming Events

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.…

Holiday Brass is one of Colorado’s favorite festive traditions ringing with nostalgia! Witness the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more. Whether it comes from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood’s most popular Christmas movies, Holiday Brass will end 2024 on a high note. TICKETS 

Nocturne's 10th Annual Swinging Holiday Songbook  Over five nights, we present a special series of shows celebrating the season's joy. This series features nostalgic arrangements of holiday classics from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as select songs from Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and Beyond. Embrace the season's magic and join us for this Nocturne holiday tradition (now in its 10th year!) On this special holiday show night, we welcome Denver jazz vocalist Louisa Amend and her world-class…

The late December blizzard had you worried. Weather delays and lost luggage kept you wondering if you would make it home in time for warm eggnog and hiding the presents under the tree. But as you approach the front door adorned with a sparkling wreath, see the lights gently flickering in the windows, and hear the sound of laughter inside, your stress instantly melts away: you are finally home for Christmas. Denver Brass is here to welcome you home and…

This exuberant jazz, gospel, and R&B-infused concert brilliantly reinvents Handel’s Messiah and returns by popular demand, with associate conductor Christopher Dragon at the podium! Featuring incredible guest soloists and members of the Colorado Symphony Chorus, this exhilarating night of music will have you rejoicing in the aisles. Christopher Dragon, conductor Colorado Symphony Chorus, Mary Louise Burke, director TICKETS 

Otis Taylor grew up in Denver, but like the old blues song said, he was born in Chicago in 1948. According to Taylor his parents were both jazz fans. My dad worked for the railroad and knew a lot of jazz people. He was a socialist and real bebopper. His mother loved everything from Etta James to Pat Boone. The first instrument Taylor learned to play was the banjo, but he soon rejected the banjo for its association with the…

Celebrate the holiday season at Nocturne with this special one-time performance by Denver favorites, the Big Swing Trio! Friends and bandmates for over nearly four decades, Mark Diamond, Paul Romaine, and Andy Weyl consistently inspire audiences with their spirited arrangements of Swing, Latin, Hard-bop, Blues, and standard repertoire. Big Swing is a three-time Nocturne Artist in Residency alum, and we are always thrilled to welcome 'The Trio' back to the Nocturne stage! BASS: Mark Diamond's hard-grooving acoustic bass sound was birthed in the New York area,…

World-class composer and trumpeter Jonathan Powell returns to the Nocturne stage to present an unforgettable night of music with his newest project: his Mambo Jazz Party. This group draws from Powell's 20-year freelance career as a trumpet player in the salsa and Latin jazz scene in New York City. Having been a member of Eddie Palmieri's groups for 10 years, as well as recording and performing regularly with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Miguel Zenon Big Band, Oscar Hernandez, Spanish…

YasmineEmani Is Singer/songwriter and actress based out of Denver Colorado. She is passionate and determined to create and mesh various sounds and genres that illuminate her black American and Caribbean heritage. She has been able to share her voice for various NBA games, Sofar Sounds, community spaces around the city as well as working in the Denver theatre scene. Yasmine first began releasing music in 2020, and since she's released 5 singles and is currently writing her debut album. Yasmine…

In recent years, NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and Professor, Charles Blenzig, relocated from Astoria, Queens to Longmont, Colorado where he has formed an exciting new trio, “Blenzig & Simple Math”, featuring prodigy Drummer J.J. Mazza and Hunter Roberts on Bass. The Trio has a unique, modern sound that comes from a mutual trust, diverse experiences, and ineffable chemistry. In the tradition of seasoned elders collaborating with the young bloods, this project seeks to blend the “was” with the “iz”…

Ring in 2025 properly with the 9th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration at Nocturne! On a night when we pull out all the stops, sip the night away with Champagne and sublime cocktails and enjoy delectable plates created by our award-winning culinary team as you take in the sounds of the ever-swinging Seth Lewis Sextet, featuring Derek Banach on Trumpet, Adam Gang on tenor sax, Daryl Gott on alto sax, Tom Amen on piano, Seth Lewis on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. With two…

Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the Jacob Larson Band in the heart of downtown Denver at Dazzle! Join us for an evening filled with soulful tunes, heartfelt moments, and an open dance floor. Whether you’re sharing laughs with friends or enjoying a special night with someone close, this event will be the perfect way to ring in the New Year. Let’s toast to 2025 together—grab your tickets, put on your dancing shoes, and let’s make it a night to remember!…