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Santa Rios brings the electrifying Latin fusion of Carlos Santana to life!
This powerful, nine-piece ensemble pays homage to Santana’s iconic music, 
blending Afro-Cuban rhythms with Blues and Rock to get everyone dancing.
Santa Rios captivates its audiences from their first note, authentically 
recreating tunes from Santana’s 5+ decade career. The band’s amazing live performances showcase their musicianship 
and dedication to honoring Santana’s legendary legacy. From the psychedelic jams of San Francisco and Woodstock in the 
‘60s to the timeless hits from…

Andrew Elwood is a young jazz drummer in the Denver/Chicago areas. In May of 2024, he graduated from Denver School Of The Arts and is now currently attending college at Roosevelt University's music school in Chicago. Andrew was also part of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz High School Forum, Colorado's All State Jazz Band, CCJA Jazz Messengers, Telluride All Stars, and is a YoungArts winner for 2024. Andrew has played with groups both as a sideman and a leader…

Chris Beck is a pianist and composer based in Denver, Colorado and he has been a staple in the Denver music scene for over a decade. Please join us for a night of music celebrating his debut album "Still Here". With a vibe that channels the experimental grooves of Snarky Puppy, the cinematic intensity of Kneebody, and the emotive depth of Aaron Parks, "Still Here" takes jazz fusion into a realm that’s edgy, soulful, and unforgettable. This is jazz fusion…

You can find Julius Rodriguez in many places. You could walk into a packed jazz haunt and bear witness to him behind the piano with energy practically surging from his fingers through the room. You might scroll up on social media and catch him alternating from drums to bass to guitar at the speed of a jump cut. You may also step onto festival grounds and see him on stage either solo or accompanying another likeminded visionary, jamming like his…

A concert by The Temptations and The Four Tops is a night of Motown hits, harmonies, and choreography performed by two of the most iconic groups in the history of the genre. The Temptations —Known as American Music Royalty, this group has sold out shows worldwide and is famous for its chart-topping songs and albums. Some of their best-known hits include "My Girl" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg." The Four Tops —This group has been thrilling audiences since 1954…

Richard Bona is a Grammy-winning musician, one of the most accomplished international bass players, composers and multi-instrumentalists. With his unique sound and vocal gift he is continuously representing his African origins. Bona’s music addresses the continent’s traditions, culture, beauty and issues. His purpose, and the way he connects with his audience has turned him into a staple name in world, jazz and Afropop music. TICKETS 

Joe Anderies is a longtime figure in the Denver and Colorado jazz scene as a flutist, saxophonist, and composer. Joe also has been a pioneer in the vibrant jazz education scene in Denver and currently serves on the Board of the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA). Throughout the three Dazzle locations, Joe has organized numerous collaborations of local and international musicians that have consistently sold out. Joe and his son Trevor are excited to do this collaboration project…

Denver vibraphonist Elias Earl is a YoungArts Winner, Herbie Hancock Institute student, and junior at Denver School of the Arts. He is graduating early this year to pursue his next phase of musical studies. His senior recital will be the culmination of what he has learned in these programs and the compositional work he has done with his group DAES. The show will be a mix of his modern jazz compositions, standards, as well as other styles that have influenced…

Multifaceted American jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen has emerged as one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. A recognized prodigy, Cohen began Suzuki method piano instruction at age three, and his playing quickly became a mature melding of musicality, technique, and concept. Downbeat observed that his "nimble touch, measured stride and warm harmonic vocabulary indicate he's above any convoluted technical showmanship." In the same spirit, Cohen himself has noted that playing jazz is "about…

34-year old Japanese-born pianist Miki Yamanaka has called New York City home since 2012 and in the past decade has wasted no time establishing herself as one of the leading personalities of her generation on the piano and beyond. Critics laud her “light, expressive touch and solidly crafted, mainstream approach” - Mike Jurkovic (All About Jazz), while audiences delight in not only her playing, but her vibrant personality as well. Yamanaka has gained international recognition from her albums as a…

Special Blend Intergenerational Band was created in 2022 between the White Rabbit Rock and Blues Band and the North High School Jazz Ensemble.  Research has proven that intergenerational synergetic activities such as art and music can enhance connectedness and benefit the spirit. Audiences of all ages enjoy the Special Blend sound and feel. Don’t miss this astonishing hour of music! TICKETS 

Guitarist and singer JOHN PIZZARELLI has been hailed by the Boston Globe for “reinvigorating the Great American Songbook and re-popularizing jazz.” Established as one of the prime contemporary interpreters of the Great American Songbook, Pizzarelli has expanded that repertoire by including the music of Paul McCartney, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, Tom Waits, Antônio Carlos Jobim and the Beatles. In addition to being a bandleader and solo performer, Pizzarelli has been a special guest on recordings for major pop names such…

Classic Jazz Featuring The Music of Charles Mingus. The band includes former members of the Mingus Big Band. TICKETS

Caity Gyorgy (pronounced George) is a 2 time JUNO award winning Canadian vocalist known for singing bebop and swing music. She has performed at jazz clubs and festivals across Canada, Mexico, Japan and the USA and has worked and recorded with incredible musicians including Christine Jensen, Pat LaBarbera, Jocelyn Gould, Ira Coleman, Bryn Roberts and Joe LaBarbera, to name a few. In addition to being a performer, Caity is an avid writer and composes songs in the style of the…

New Jazz Underground, an American trio, have been described as “an innovative and ultra creative collective striving to establish themselves as a defining voice for the genre of Jazz and beyond”. Their music signals a merging of traditional sensibilities in Jazz with the modern influence of swing, hip-hop, house/afro-beat, and afro-cuban music. Listeners were introduced to the trio’s undeniably fresh sound through viral videos of the band performing in their living room. Millions viewed videos such as: “they can hate…

This one-of-a-kind group from Denver performs the original music of Matt Skellenger. The group’s instrumentation is a unique mixture of acoustic instruments that are centuries old(Tabla, Ghatam, Cajon, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Conch Shell), with modern electric instruments and effects(Electric Bass, Pedal Steel Guitar, Effects Pedals). The music blends jazz, world, funk, rock, and fusion influences to create a sound unlike anything you have heard. Matt Skellenger – Electric Bass Adam Bartczak – Trombone, Conch Shell Dave Miller – Drums, Ghatam…

Consisting of an unhinged saxophone, lush vocals, dreamy guitar, chunky ukulele, exploratory bass, and deep-in-the-pocket drums, Cactus Cat has their roots in sax-driven instrumental surf rock but have slowly and deliberately gone off the rails into the self-described realm of adventure rock. Aaron Varnell - Tenor and Bari Sax, Uke, Vocals Amy Keisling - Alto and Tenor Sax Gavin Courtman - Guitar Ian Maxwell - Drums McKenzie Tharp - Lead Vocals, Guitar Stephen Garrison - Bass TICKETS

Flamenco guitarist, composer, and performer Gary Meyers intuitively taps into the Spanish spirit to perform this storied traditional music with reverence and dazzling virtuosity. Gary’s sultry musicality has garnered favorable comparisons to contemporary artists such as Jesse Cook, Johannes Linstead, Pavlo, Gipsy Kings and Ottmar Liebert Gary Meyers - Guitar Andreana Cortes - Guitar, palmas, Cante Dillon Bess - Percussion TICKETS

Join us at the Spangalang Brewery for a night of Cowboy Karaoke, Denim fashion, and fantastic brews at the third annual Denver Denim Ball! Whether you're rocking classic blue jeans or pushing the boundaries of denim fashion, come dressed to impress in your Western best and dance the night away. We are blending the best of Denver's vibrant spirit with the iconic traditions of the West. TICKETS 🎤 Cowboy Karaoke: Dust off those cowboy boots, wear your best Western denim…

Music From The Sole is a tap dance and live music company that celebrates tap’s Afro-diasporic roots, particularly its connections to Afro-Brazilian dance and music, and it lineage to forms like house dance and passinho (Brazilian funk). Led by Brazilian dance/choreographer Leonardo Sandoval and by bassist/composer Gregory Richardson, their work embraces a blend of sound and movement, with a mission of bringing tap dance, America’s vernacular dance form, to new audiences. Since their first performances in 2014, Music From The…