Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio & Friends ft. Bailey Hinkley Grogan
Acclaimed pianist and bandleader Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño celebrate the 10th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition - a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the inaugural at the new Dazzle at the Arts Complex, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a host of brilliant and engaging jazz vocalists - Bailey Hinkley Grogan, Jenna McLean, and Marion Powers. Celebrate Guaraldi's timeless soundtrack along…
Adam Bodine Trio
Undeniable is pianist and composer Adam Bodine’s natural musicality and his joy of playing, which paired with his playful sense of humor, always shines on stage and treats audiences to unique and memorable experiences. For this special concert, Adam will be joined by his friends Dru Heller on drums and Gonzalo Teppa on bass as they explore a fresh, fun, and spirited variety of music. Adam Bodine’s expressive authenticity and refreshingly open musical sensibilities especially come to life through his…
Max Bessesen
Max Bessesen is a multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer in NYC. His “saxophone virtuosity” (Downbeat) has made him an in-demand sideman alongside musicians like Frank Lacy, Joe Farnsworth, and Mimi Jones. He has performed across the US, the Netherlands and Jordan as well as NYC venues like Dizzy’s, Ornithology, and Birdland. His acclaimed 2020 album Trouble (Ropeadope) features Ron Miles and the single “Bakkam” won an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. Support for this and other projects came from Luminarts, Pathways…
Otis Taylor
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…
Otis Taylor
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…
Ken Walker Sextet
The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group that has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post-bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris! Hearing the band is always an experience to remember! Ken Walker – Bass Paul Romaine – Drums Dave Corbs – Guitar Jeff Jenkins – Piano Brad Goode – Trumpet Peter Sommer…
Sarah Mount and the Rushmores
Led by local saxophonist who hails from the Mile High City, Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv-driven hard funk and indie soul to the Denver area for the last five years. Featuring the core line-up, and accompanying guest artists every show with an array of both original music and cover songs. TICKETS
Same Cloth
Same Cloth is a genre-bending, Denver-based, Black woman-led band that uses their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements that, along with JoFoKe's charisma and vocal stylings, are brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.…
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
NYE with Nostal-Jazz
Retro, Reimagined Live Music, One Set Dance Floor Costume Contest (optional) with Prizes It's a nostalgic video game extravaganza! Come party with us as we cap off 2023 with some classic video game music (and maybe some TV and film music too) with your friendly neighborhood cover band, Nostal-jazz! Level up your NYE night with an early dinner show, or hang with us late night as we ring in the New Year. The dinner menu features many of the Dazzle…
NYE with Nostal-Jazz
Retro, Reimagined Live Music, One Set Dance Floor Costume Contest (optional) with Prizes It's a nostalgic video game extravaganza! Come party with us as we cap off 2023 with some classic video game music (and maybe some TV and film music too) with your friendly neighborhood cover band, Nostal-jazz! Level up your NYE night with an early dinner show, or hang with us late night as we ring in the New Year. The dinner menu features many of the Dazzle…
Keith Oxman Quartet
This group has been playing on the Denver Jazz scene together for 30 years. This group is on numerous recordings with guest artists including Curtis Fuller, Charles McPherson, David Liebman and Houston Person. Keith Oxman - sax Jeff Jenkins - piano Ken Walker - bass Todd Reid - drums TICKETS
Eric Gunnison & Mike Marlier Tribute to Chick Corea
A tribute to the great Chick Corea featuring some of Denver’s finest musicians, co-led by Eric Gunnison and Mike Marlier. The evening will feature some of our favorite Corea compositions as well as some originals inspired by his brilliant musical legacy. TICKETS
Lynn Skinner
Lynn Skinner is a classically trained vocalist whose out-of-the-box personality quickly led her to weave her 3-octave voice into jazz, original music, folk, bossa nova, and a series of tribute concerts ranging from Duke Ellington to Joni Mitchell. For more than 40 years, Lynn has brought her artistry as a Denver-based performer and voice educator to much of the USA, the UK, France and Switzerland in intimate cafés, clubs, schools, festivals and concert halls. On hiatus for over 10 years,…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge David Mesquitic
David Mesquitic is a pianist, composer, and educator committed to the intergenerational transfer of the knowledge, history, and traditions of jazz. Mesquitic currently teaches at the University of Wyoming as a Lecturer in Jazz Piano where he also maintains a schedule performing with his trio, adjudicating, and commissioning music throughout the globe. More Information
Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors
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. TICKETS
DAES
DAES is a group of musicians committed to pushing the boundaries of jazz music through modern jazz hip-hop fusion. DAES is comprised of current and former students from the Denver School of the Arts. Members include Elias Earl (vibraphone), Declan Scully aka GOLDICHOPS (drums), Scarlet Before-Horses (piano), Aesop Pelta-Tiller (bass), and Gwen Parney featured on saxophone. TICKETS
Splifftet
Making their mark in the world of improvised music, Splifftet is defining their sound through innovations in original composition and the exploration of modern improvisatory language. The Denver-based collective, which has been together for over four years, features drummer Maliq Wynn, saxophonist Chris Ferrari, vibraphonist Alec Streete, pianist Max Moore, and bassist Tony Golden. This will be their first performance as a group at the new Dazzle (14th St) location, and their only show in Denver of the winter season!…
Kids’ Matinee: Jenn Cleary
A unique performance, which includes tunes from her albums All Together Now! (2021) and Happy Day (2022). Nature-based education and positive messaging, mixed in with a lot of interactive fun. From Jenn’s backyard farm, to bubbles, to honey bees, to caring about the earth and each other, this is an entertaining show for kids of ALL ages. "Families can sing, dance and laugh along with singer/songwriter Jenn Cleary. Jenn’s songs are both lively and educational and especially well suited for…
Moon.unit
Moon.unit is an emerging project out of Boston, a brainchild of three current New England Conservatory students. Featuring Denver’s own Koki Renwick on trumpet, synth, and electronics, Jake Walters on piano, synth bass, and vocals, and Dominic Vance on drums, electronics, and percussion, moon.unit combines the styles of modern jazz, free and noise music, hip-hop, and pop genres into a unique listening experience. TICKETS
Eli Baumgarten Trio
Presenting a sound rooted in jazz and classical traditions with a contemporary cinematic flare and fearless personal style, The Eli Baumgarten Trio is led by young composer and pianist Eli Baumgarten. Eli is a recent graduate from the CU Boulder Thompson Jazz Studies Program, and he studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Australia. You will hear from Eli’s debut EP entitled “Into Nowhere”, inspired by travels abroad and their interplay with the journey of life, alongside more of…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge Freddy Rodriguez Jr.
A solo piano set in the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge featuring Freddy Rodriguez Jr. More information
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
Roberta Gambarini feat. Eric Gunnison, Mark Simon & Paul Romaine
Multi Grammy nominated vocalist-lyricist Roberta Gambarini was mentored by, toured the world and recorded with some of the greatest Giants of Jazz. She has been twice named Singer of the Year by the International Jazz Journalists Association. Based in Denver since 1980, pianist and composer Eric Gunnison has led a distinguished career during which he has not only established himself as one of the mainstays of the Mile High City’s vibrant jazz scene as an instrumentalist, bandleader and educator, but has also…
Roberta Gambarini feat. Eric Gunnison, Mark Simon & Paul Romaine
Multi Grammy nominated vocalist-lyricist Roberta Gambarini was mentored by, toured the world and recorded with some of the greatest Giants of Jazz. She has been twice named Singer of the Year by the International Jazz Journalists Association. Based in Denver since 1980, pianist and composer Eric Gunnison has led a distinguished career during which he has not only established himself as one of the mainstays of the Mile High City’s vibrant jazz scene as an instrumentalist, bandleader and educator, but has also…
Roberta Gambarini feat. Eric Gunnison, Mark Simon & Paul Romaine
Multi Grammy nominated vocalist-lyricist Roberta Gambarini was mentored by, toured the world and recorded with some of the greatest Giants of Jazz. She has been twice named Singer of the Year by the International Jazz Journalists Association. Based in Denver since 1980, pianist and composer Eric Gunnison has led a distinguished career during which he has not only established himself as one of the mainstays of the Mile High City’s vibrant jazz scene as an instrumentalist, bandleader and educator, but has also…
Brad Goode feat. Dawn Clement/Seth Lewis/Harold Summey
A multi-instrumentalist and composer who performs on trumpet, bass and drums, Brad Goode is recognized as a unique stylist with a highly creative approach to improvisation. He has recorded on many jazz albums, including 18 as a leader for the Delmark, Sunlight, SteepleChase and Origin labels. Brad has toured and recorded with the bands of Von Freeman, Red Rodney, Eddie Harris, Ira Sullivan, Curtis Fuller, Jack DeJohnette, Ernie Krivda, Rosemary Clooney, Barrett Deems, the Woody Herman Orchestra and many others.…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge @ Dazzle Jason Greenlaw
Jason Greenlaw is a Denver and Boulder-based jazz guitarist and educator. After studying under the tutelage of jazz guitarist Joe Negri and contemporary pianist Geri Allen at the University of Pittsburgh, Jason's work has led him to experiment in a wide variety of creative projects from modern jazz to opera. Since moving to Colorado in 2020, Jason regularly performs in the area with various groups, jazz combos, and his original quartet, Superimposition. He also teaches out of Parlando School of…
Live at Jack’s Entertainment Jacob Larson Band
The Jacob Larson Band is a 10-piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Jacob, an experienced entertainer with a strong and soulful voice, leads the band with true dynamic flair and presence, delivering the goods with a performance that moves and excites…
Lazlo Torok Quintet
Lazlo Torok is a vibraphonist and composer from Denver, Colorado currently studying jazz performance at the Juilliard School in New York City. In his music, he attempts to convey the emotional depth of the human experience. He explores the relationship between composition and improvisation to create vessels for individual expression and a cohesive group dynamic. Lazlo is very excited to be joined by drummer Maliq Wynn, currently in his last year at Berklee College of Music, pianist Max Moore plays…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge Tenia Nelson
As a Jazz Journalists Association 2023 Jazz Hero, an award-winning pianist, percussionist, composer and arranger, LifeForce Jazz Records artist and educator, Tenia has 20+ years of teaching experience in all levels of education. At present, Tenia teaches privately in her music studio, teaches classes at Neighborhood Music at Stanley Marketplace in Aurora, Colorado and also mentors future musicians through GRAMMY U. Tenia received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Metropolitan State University of Denver in 2004, and her Masters…
Joe Anderies/Chuck Lamb Collaboration Project
Renowned Colorado reedman and educator Joe Anderies will be collaborating with international pianist, composer Chuck Lamb for this rare concert appearance at Denver’s amazing Dazzle 3.0. Joe was featured on Chuck’s highly acclaimed recording North By Northeast and both musicians enjoy a longtime friendship and musical synergy with plans ffor a recording together in the works. Join them as they feature original compositions from Joe’s recent Resonance album as well as compositions from Chuck’s recent recordings. With them will be…
Joe Anderies/Chuck Lamb Collaboration Project
Renowned Colorado reedman and educator Joe Anderies will be collaborating with international pianist, composer Chuck Lamb for this rare concert appearance at Denver’s amazing Dazzle 3.0. Joe was featured on Chuck’s highly acclaimed recording North By Northeast and both musicians enjoy a longtime friendship and musical synergy with plans ffor a recording together in the works. Join them as they feature original compositions from Joe’s recent Resonance album as well as compositions from Chuck’s recent recordings. With them will be…
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
duo970 concert & Album Release Party w/ Composer Stephanie Ann Boyd
Based in Northern Colorado, duo970 brings together flutist James Hall and pianist Susie Maddocks, who have both enjoyed varied and impressive careers. The equal partnership and friendship built throughout the years have made duo970 one of the most highly sought-after duos in the world. These two superstars are masterful at enthralling audiences with their musicality, virtuosity, and chemistry. As champions of new music, the duo has commissioned, premiered, and recorded multiple works for flute and piano. Most recently, they gave…
Good Trouble
John Lewis spent his adult life inviting others to join him and get into ‘Good Trouble.’ Martin Luther King Jr. spent his adult life fighting for civil rights. On MLK Jr.'s Birthday, Daryl J. Walker issues a musical invitation to get into ‘Good Trouble’ where the legacies of both MLK Jr. and John Lewis are celebrated. Daryl J. Walker presents the live music equivalent of an old-school mix CD with each song designed to help you find your way to…
Tatiana Eva-Marie & Avalon Jazz Band: Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration
Tatiana Eva-Marie, is a Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader. Born and raised in Europe in a professional musical family, a Swiss-French composer and a Romanian classical violinist, Tatiana Eva-Marie grew up equally fascinated by her father’s New Orleans jazz records, and her mother’s heritage of Klezmer and Gypsy folk music. Nicknamed “the Gypsy-jazz Warbler” by the New York Times and acclaimed as a “millennial shaking up the jazz scene” by magazine Vanity Fair, Tatiana Eva-Marie returns to explore the music of…
Tatiana Eva-Marie & Avalon Jazz Band: Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration
Tatiana Eva-Marie, is a Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader. Born and raised in Europe in a professional musical family, a Swiss-French composer and a Romanian classical violinist, Tatiana Eva-Marie grew up equally fascinated by her father’s New Orleans jazz records, and her mother’s heritage of Klezmer and Gypsy folk music. Nicknamed “the Gypsy-jazz Warbler” by the New York Times and acclaimed as a “millennial shaking up the jazz scene” by magazine Vanity Fair, Tatiana Eva-Marie returns to explore the music of…
Tatiana Eva-Marie & Avalon Jazz Band: Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration
Tatiana Eva-Marie, is a Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader. Born and raised in Europe in a professional musical family, a Swiss-French composer and a Romanian classical violinist, Tatiana Eva-Marie grew up equally fascinated by her father’s New Orleans jazz records, and her mother’s heritage of Klezmer and Gypsy folk music. Nicknamed “the Gypsy-jazz Warbler” by the New York Times and acclaimed as a “millennial shaking up the jazz scene” by magazine Vanity Fair, Tatiana Eva-Marie returns to explore the music of…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge David Mesquitic
David Mesquitic is a pianist, composer, and educator committed to the intergenerational transfer of the knowledge, history, and traditions of jazz. Mesquitic currently teaches at the University of Wyoming as a Lecturer in Jazz Piano where he also maintains a schedule performing with his trio, adjudicating, and commissioning music throughout the globe. More Information
Matt Skellenger Group
Subspace Transmission is dedicated to our bandmate, mentor, and friend Ron Miles. It was released on March 8, 2023. One year after Ron’s passing. This 12-track album features 2 of Ron’s compositions, and his incredible playing is also featured on 2 tracks. The artwork for the album was done by Ron’s son Honor Miles. Ron Miles, We Love and Thank You.” – Matt This one-of-a-kind group from Denver performs the original music of Matt Skellenger. The group’s instrumentation is a…
iies.
“iies.” is a emerging artist/band currently residing within Denver, CO. The name “iies” is coined from the lead vocalist’s birth name "Craig Northup II" which takes the roman numeral two, to symbolize the two letter "i’s" creating the word "iies."- pronounced "eyes". known for engaging performances & past debut hip-hop albums such as "Poetry in the Field" and "Rebirth", iies. now tours Denver with “The iies. Collective” a band dedicated to pushing the musical envelope by bending genres and lyrical…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge Freddy Rodriguez Jr.
A solo piano set in the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge featuring Freddy Rodriguez Jr. More information
Kids’ Matinee: The Playmakers Family Brunch Presents: Snow White & the Dazzle Dwarves, an Interactive Event
Join us and help bring our fractured fairy tale to life. In our whimsical version of Snow White, our dwarves are all musicians who live in an old, abandoned jazz nightclub called Dazzle, (sound familiar?). The audience finds themselves part of the show as our master storyteller picks willing audience members to come up on stage and play the musical dwarves as well as various other roles in the play. No one gets left out of the act because everyone helps from their…
Mark Patterson Presents: Where Are They Now
Musical Style: Jazz Mark brings two friends from since early days at El Chapultepec--Greg and Ken--to join a few musicians who have come of age in Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts: Miles, Braxton, Sonya, Alex, and Timothy. This will be a fun session, a meeting of very cool and diverse creative minds. And a good dose of deep groove! Mark Patterson, trombone Greg Gisbert, trumpet Alex Loran, saxophone Timothy Bowar, saxophone Miles Fielder, trombone Sonya Walker, piano and trumpet…
Daruma
Musical Style: Contemporary jazz, original music, neo-soul, improvisation Daruma is a fresh, new contemporary jazz project featuring original music by some of Denver’s finest young talent. Their sound takes audiences from stank-face-inducing grooves, to intimate ballads, to massive Coltrane-inspired swing. Daruma reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century and crosses it with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-bending original sound. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary music ranging from Billy Childs,…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge Freddy Rodriguez Jr.
A solo piano set in the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge featuring Freddy Rodriguez Jr. More information
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
KUVO Presents — Convergence
Convergence has lovingly brought three decades of exciting and creative music together. Following this amazing span of collective listening, the band understands how each other breathes, musically speaking, and when to leave space in the air. A new Convergence recording, due out in early 2024, brings fresh and organically-inspired music. Many of the newest songs and pieces draw musical portraits of particular people, or times...or even a beloved dog. Their ethic--to collectively balance melody, harmony, and rhythm, and always swing--is…
KUVO Presents — Convergence
Convergence has lovingly brought three decades of exciting and creative music together. Following this amazing span of collective listening, the band understands how each other breathes, musically speaking, and when to leave space in the air. A new Convergence recording, due out in early 2024, brings fresh and organically-inspired music. Many of the newest songs and pieces draw musical portraits of particular people, or times...or even a beloved dog. Their ethic--to collectively balance melody, harmony, and rhythm, and always swing--is…
Leena & Adam Waite
Featuring a unique blend of jazz, folk and classical music, forged over 20 years of collaboration, violinist Leena Waite and pianist Adam Waite make their Dazzle debut performance with a dynamic set of original compositions, covers and standards. Married since 2008, Leena Waite and Adam Waite’s music is experienced as a “musical conversation” - a freely flowing, improvised, artistic expression of friendship and hope, of grief and sorrow, of joy and love. Violinist Leena Waite is heard most frequently as…
Mark Patterson Presents Duets & More!
Duets Plus! In duos, trios, and quartets, this unique program celebrates the intimacy of collaboration among four players who seek the unexplainable beauty found in spontaneous improvisation on favorite songs. Improvising with a duo partner can allow an idea to become something neither one expected beforehand. Combining duets into a small-group orchestration sparks another kind of musical joy. This evening, trombonist Mark Patterson brings together Dale Bruning, master in many senses (of guitar, melody, rhythm, accompanying, teaching); Scott Robinson, a…
Joe Farnsworth #timetoswing Quartet feat. Sarah Hanahan
One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today, Joe is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts in 1968, Joe grew up in a musical family; his father was a music educator and he has four older brothers, two of whom became professional musicians. He studied with Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor prior to attending and graduating from William Patterson College in New Jersey in 1994 where he…
Joe Farnsworth #timetoswing Quartet feat. Sarah Hanahan
One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers on the scene today, Joe is known for his blazing speed, precision, musical, and melodic playing. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts in 1968, Joe grew up in a musical family; his father was a music educator and he has four older brothers, two of whom became professional musicians. He studied with Alan Dawson and Arthur Taylor prior to attending and graduating from William Patterson College in New Jersey in 1994 where he…
Honoring Astrud Gilberto
Astrud Gilberto, known as "The Girl from Ipanema" and often referred to as "The Queen of Bossa-Nova", is an artist with roots firmly planted in Brazilian music. Her music has become an interesting combination of the sensual rhythms of Brazil and American Pop and Jazz. Performing some of the songs she was famous for will be Elena Camerin Young, vocals; Bill Kopper, guitar; Gonzalo Teppa, bass; Victor Mestas, piano; Alejandro Castaño, drums; and Pete Lewis, saxophone. TICKETS
Ken Walker Sextet
The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group that has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post-bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris! Hearing the band is always an experience to remember! Ken Walker – Bass Paul Romaine – Drums Dave Corbs – Guitar Jeff Jenkins – Piano Brad Goode – Trumpet Peter Sommer…
Tansy Wine
Musical Style: Jazz Fusion, Progressive Rock, Art Pop, Experimental, Together, Tansy Wine defies genre boundaries and captivates audiences with their unique blend of jazz, art music, and more. Tansy Wine has a stunning display of up-and-coming musical powerhouses in its ranks - Sofia Nehama (Composition & Vocals), Sonya Walker (Keys), Maximillian Moore (Keys), William Kuepper (Bass), and Gabriel Gravagno (Drums). Tansy Wine’s engine runs on resplendent skill and focus from all five, knitting together a vibrant musical landscape and bringing…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge Freddy Rodriguez Jr.
A solo piano set in the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge featuring Freddy Rodriguez Jr. More information
Same Cloth
Same Cloth is a genre-bending, Denver-based, Black woman-led band that uses their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements that, along with JoFoKe's charisma and vocal stylings, are brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.…
Same Cloth
Same Cloth is a genre-bending, Denver-based, Black woman-led band that uses their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements that, along with JoFoKe's charisma and vocal stylings, are brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.…
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
Gio Bard Zero
Join Gio on a multi-instrumental exploration of different genres within and adjacent to the vast world of jazz. Gio studied jazz piano with Dawn Clement, Solomon Chapman, and Sam Harris, and was classically trained through the Tbilisi State Conservatory. His love of music extends beyond piano to include various instruments and styles. He will be joined on stage by Kevin Mooney on saxophone/flute/piano and John Baldwin on bass/drums/bass kalimba, as well as a special guest appearance by the phenomenal El…
The Cat’s Glasses
The Cat's Glasses (formerly the Jon Gauer Octet) is a genre-bending ensemble led by trombonist and composer Jon Gauer. Is it jazz? Is it funk? Is it prog rock? Is it fusion? Whatever you want to call it, it'll be an exciting set of original music performed by some of Denver's finest young musicians. Their first recording project, Silver in Red, can be heard on all streaming services as well as on YouTube, and several new recordings are due to…
GAMEjazz
America is the birthplace of jazz and the Best of the Best Jazz Composers will be featured in this concert: Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Fats Waller, Bill Evans and Billie Holliday to name a few. The G.A.M.E.jazz quartet of Doug Roche on piano, Ron Bland on Bass, Todd Reid on drums and Jan Cleveland on vocals will bring you the finest of the jazz greats! Jan Cleveland, vocals Doug Roche, piano Ron Bland, bass Todd Reid, drums TICKETS
Eddie Henderson
Jazz trumpeter extraordinaire Eddie Henderson received his first informal lesson on the trumpet at the age of 9 from Louis Armstrong. As a teenager, he studied trumpet at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and performed with the San Francisco Conservatory Symphony Orchestra. In 1957, Eddie met Miles Davis for the first time. Miles, a family friend, admired the strikingly beautiful tone and musicality of Henderson’s trumpet playing and encouraged him to pursue a music career. As a family friend,…
Eddie Henderson
Jazz trumpeter extraordinaire Eddie Henderson received his first informal lesson on the trumpet at the age of 9 from Louis Armstrong. As a teenager, he studied trumpet at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and performed with the San Francisco Conservatory Symphony Orchestra. In 1957, Eddie met Miles Davis for the first time. Miles, a family friend, admired the strikingly beautiful tone and musicality of Henderson’s trumpet playing and encouraged him to pursue a music career. As a family friend,…
Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors
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. TICKETS
The Delta Sonics feat. Ken Saydak
The Delta Sonics music takes a Chicago Blues base and seasons it with Swing, Delta, N’awlins R&B and some early Rock n' Roll. They were Westword’s best blues band in Denver the last six of eight years. The band made the semi-finals in the Memphis (International Blues Challenge) in 2012. They have been featured at many of the major festivals in Colorado and Wyoming. Al Chesis supplies vocals & foot stomping showmanship but it's his harmonica playing that grabs you.…
The Delta Sonics feat. Ken Saydak
The Delta Sonics music takes a Chicago Blues base and seasons it with Swing, Delta, N’awlins R&B and some early Rock n' Roll. They were Westword’s best blues band in Denver the last six of eight years. The band made the semi-finals in the Memphis (International Blues Challenge) in 2012. They have been featured at many of the major festivals in Colorado and Wyoming. Al Chesis supplies vocals & foot stomping showmanship but it's his harmonica playing that grabs you.…
Nelson Rangell
"Nelson Rangell is an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil" - Jazziz Magazine "He plays the alto saxophone with such authority there is no doubt Nelson Rangell is a true artist" Saxophone Journal "Rangell gives the impression anything is possible when he improvises" - Flute Talk Magazine 6:30 p.m. TICKETS 9:00 p.m. TICKETS
Nelson Rangell
"Nelson Rangell is an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil" - Jazziz Magazine "He plays the alto saxophone with such authority there is no doubt Nelson Rangell is a true artist" Saxophone Journal "Rangell gives the impression anything is possible when he improvises" - Flute Talk Magazine 6:30 p.m. TICKETS 9:00 p.m. TICKETS
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
CCJA
2:30 Domi Edson 3:00 Greg Gisbert 3:30 Daryl Gott 4:00 Vocal Showcase 4:30 Andrew Rose The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts CCJA is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives young musicians life-changing musical experiences, mentored by the region’s most sought-after authentic professional jazz musicians, who help them reach whatever level of mastery they desire, while feeling connected and supported as they explore their artistic selves. Our…
CCJA
7:00 Jonathan Zimny 7:30 Jake Alvarez 8:00 Alejandro Castaño The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts CCJA is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives young musicians life-changing musical experiences, mentored by the region’s most sought-after authentic professional jazz musicians, who help them reach whatever level of mastery they desire while feeling connected and supported as they explore their artistic selves. Our students participate in small ensembles, big bands,…
Mistura Fina Presents The Music of Claudio Roditi & Paquito D’Rivera
Musical Style: Latin & Brazilian jazz Mistura Fina is a Latin jazz band formed in Denver in 2000. The band features a rousing mixture of African and Latin rhythms combined with a jazz delivery that compels listeners to get up and move. Founding member Frank Ayala has been a fixture in the city’s music scene and has entertained audiences for over 40 years. He frequently features exotic instruments like the Berimbau, Cuica, and Talking Drum much to the delight of…
KUVO’s Jazz Odyssey Presents — King of Beats: A Tribute to J Dilla by ManyColors
James Dewitt Yancey, better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer and rapper who emerged in the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, as one-third of the music group Slum Village. He was also a member of the Soulquarians, a musical collective active during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although his life and career were short, J Dilla is widely considered to be one of the most influential producers in…
KUVO’s Jazz Odyssey Presents — King of Beats: A Tribute to J Dilla by ManyColors
James Dewitt Yancey, better known by the stage names J Dilla and Jay Dee, was an American record producer and rapper who emerged in the mid-1990s underground hip-hop scene in Detroit, Michigan, as one-third of the music group Slum Village. He was also a member of the Soulquarians, a musical collective active during the late 1990s and early 2000s. Although his life and career were short, J Dilla is widely considered to be one of the most influential producers in…
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors: Celebrating Black History Month
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. In September 2022, the Ambassadors spent a week playing and lecturing in Denver’s Sister City, Brest, France, as part of our cultural exchange. The band has performed for many dignitaries, including the 2008 National Convention, playing for the Clintons and other notables. Purnell is a…
Mardi Gras with No Hands Brass Band
Irrepressibly exuberant and brilliantly versatile, No Hands Brass Band updates the full-throated brass band sound with a dazzling virtuosity and artistic sensitivity. Equally adept in energetic pop, hard-hitting funk, contemporary jazz and Dixieland swing, the group performs absorbing music with ear-catching melodies, improvisational prowess, and deep grooves. Alec Bell - Trumpet Jared Crider - Trumpet Allison Young - Alto Sax Darrel Watson - Tenor Sax Zach Rich - Trombone James Standish - Trombone Joe Ricard - Tuba Ian Spillman -…
“A Night in Paris” – The Legacy Group’s Valentine’s Day Show
The Legacy Group invites you to a romantic escapade with "A Night in Paris" this Valentine's Day. Join them at Dazzle for an enchanting evening filled with timeless melodies that will transport you to the City of Lights. Let us serenade you with classic and contemporary jazz as you sip your wine, lost in the magic of love and music. Don't miss this mesmerizing journey where every note promises to be a memory in the making. Add the Romance Package…
“A Night in Paris” – The Legacy Group’s Valentine’s Day Show
The Legacy Group invites you to a romantic escapade with "A Night in Paris" this Valentine's Day. Join them at Dazzle for an enchanting evening filled with timeless melodies that will transport you to the City of Lights. Let us serenade you with classic and contemporary jazz as you sip your wine, lost in the magic of love and music. Don't miss this mesmerizing journey where every note promises to be a memory in the making. Add the Romance Package…
Gabe and Giz
Gabe Mervine and Greg Gisbert are two of the most respected jazz trumpet players on the Front Range, and for good reason! In addition to possessing gorgeous tones and being virtuosic technicians on their instruments, they play with beauty, subtlety, and creativity. At a time in music where history and originality never seem to go hand in hand, Gabriel Mervine takes steps every time he picks up his trumpet to bring these two closer together. With a musical upbringing, Gabriel…
KUVO’s Super Sonido Presents: Don Chicharrón
Musical Style: Chicha, cumbia psicodelica. Don Chicharrón quiere bailar contigo. Don Chicharrón plays and pays homage to Chicha, the sonic result of Peruvian artists mixing the various aural stylings of their day: ‘60s psychedelia, Andean traditional folk melodies, and Afro-Cuban cumbia rhythms. Formed by Peruvian-American, Aldo Pantoja, Don Chicharrón filters its brand of Chicha through the songwriting influences of its 8 other members, giving its self-titled debut LP touches of punk, surf, prog, jazz, reggaetón, and salsa. Live, Don Cheech…
SOLD OUT! / Live at Jack’s Entertainment BigPocket Tribute to Luther Vandross
Tribute To Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr. (April 20, 1951 – July 1, 2005) was an American Soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer. Throughout his career, he achieved eleven consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. Known as the "Velvet Voice", Luther was the recipient of 8 Grammy Awards. BigPocket Band will tribute to this amazing artist by performing many of his treasured hits, including So Amazing, Any Love, It's Over Now.. just to name…
Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman
Singer Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman have a musical relationship that goes back over 20 years. While Sutton racked up 9 Grammy nominations for her 14 albums as leader, Hendelman was arranging, recording and performing with Barbra Streisand and Natalie Cole, leading his own trio, and being the featured pianist of the Jeff Hamilton Trio and Grammy-Winning Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. And along side all this, Tierney and Tamir still found time to tour as a duo in Italy, Japan,…
Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman
Singer Tierney Sutton and pianist Tamir Hendelman have a musical relationship that goes back over 20 years. While Sutton racked up 9 Grammy nominations for her 14 albums as leader, Hendelman was arranging, recording and performing with Barbra Streisand and Natalie Cole, leading his own trio, and being the featured pianist of the Jeff Hamilton Trio and Grammy-Winning Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. And along side all this, Tierney and Tamir still found time to tour as a duo in Italy, Japan,…
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. TICKETS
Dave Hanson & Claude Sim
Dave Hanson and Claude Sim have been creating and collaborating for many years in the worlds of small-group Jazz, Chamber Music, Symphony Orchestra, and now for the first 6me, Duo performance. Dave arranged and played on Claude’s solo CD “Time With You” which featured Claude improvising with a string quartet and rhythm section. Claude was the Concertmaster on Alan Hood’s “Just a Little Taste” chamber orchestra recording with arrangements and compositions by Dave. Claude’s sound is key to the expressive…
Dave Hanson: A Tribute to Al Hood
Great players playing the music of Al Hood-a compelling reason to come and celebrate Al and his work. To honor Al means placing the trumpet and trumpet playing front and center: you'll hear the best tonight-Pete Olstad, Greg Gisbert, and Jonathan Powell. Add Wil Swindler on saxophones, Dave Hanson, piano, Ken Walker, bass, and Harold Summey, drums, and you've got the ingredients for a festive tribute to our friend Al Hood! Dave Hanson is an arranger, composer, and pianist who…
Dave Hanson Trio Live Recording
Come join the Dave Hanson Trio in a live recording of original compositions, some written brand-new for the occasion. The music will cover a diversity of styles, and will feature the empathetic playing of Mark Simon and Paul Romaine. Dave and Mark established a rapport after playing a duo gig every Saturday night for two years, and Paul was a mainstay in Dave and Al Hood's H2 Big Band, and played on all tracks of Al's "Jazz Muses" CD. Look…
J’s Ruckus
J's Ruckus was formed to create a disturbance in the status quo of the various genres of music you enjoy the most. Are you bored with the same cover tunes from the same cover bands? Our infectious and up-lifting originals were made for audiences hungry for a memorable Jazz experience Jason Klobnak - trumpet Kevin Supina - sax R. Alan Brooks - vocals Chris Beck - keys Kim Bird - bass James ‘J-Rob’ Roberson - drums TICKETS
Ken Walker Sextet
The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group that has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post-bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris! Hearing the band is always an experience to remember! Ken Walker – Bass Paul Romaine – Drums Dave Corbs – Guitar Jeff Jenkins – Piano Brad Goode – Trumpet Peter Sommer…
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