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Norman Provizer's Jazz Notes—Horace Silver

Norman Provizer

During undergraduate school, I was fortunate enough to discover the generosity of jazz players when it came to mentoring members of a younger generation in the music. Since I had…

Celebrating Tenia Renee Nelson—Women's History Month

We celebrate Tenia Renee Nelson on Women's History Month. As a pianist, percussionist, composer and arranger, and educator, Tenia Renee Nelson has 19+ years teaching experience in all levels of…

Celebrating Gayle Leali—Women's History Month

Denver native, pianist/vocalist Gayle Denise Leali has performed throughout Europe and Asia. Her musical background includes years of classical piano studies before earning her B.S. in music business with an…

On Stage—Celebrates the Music of Ellyn Rucker

On Saturday, March 20, at 10 pm, KUVO’s performance series “On Stage” features the music of local piano heroine Ellyn Rucker. Born and raised in Des Moines, Ellyn started playing…

CCJA Sundays: A Conversation with Tigran Hamasyan

Pianist and composer Tigran Hamasyan's unique voice combines the influence of folk music from his home country of Armenia with the rich tradition of jazz improvisation. Hamasyan's distinctive approach is marked by…

Celebrating Bonnie Lowdermilk—Women's History Month

Honoring Bonnie Lowdermilk, a Boulder Colorado-based pianist, vocalist, and piano teacher. Bonnie began piano lessons at age six and within a few years was singing and playing at Kiwanis and…

CCJA Sundays - Masterclass with Eric Gunnison

CCJA Sundays: Masterclass with Eric Gunnison Jazz pianist and composer Eric Gunnison has played with numerous musicians, including Carmen McRae, Dizzy Gillespie, Rene Marie, and many more. A Denver jazz…

On Stage—Tribute to Pianist Joe Bonner

"On Stage,” KUVO’s archive performance series, revisits its tribute to Denver-based pianist Joseph Bonner, produced in 2018 for the 70th anniversary of his birth. (He was born April 20, 1948.)…

Stories of Standards— John Lewis' Music

Linda Hillshafer

Tune in weekday mornings for Stories of Standards to hear our favorite recordings of John Lewis' music. Rodney Franks presents Stories of Standards Monday through Friday at 7:50 and 8:50…

On Stage: Local Piano Hero Eric Gunnison

This Sunday, December 1, at 4 p.m., KUVO’s performance series “On Stage” features local piano hero Eric Gunnison! Eric has been on the local music scene for more than two…

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