Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club

Front Range Drive - led by pianist Ben Markley includes Peter Sommer - tenor sax, Wil Swindler - alto sax, Steve Kovalcheck - guitar, Seth Lewis - bass and Dru Heller - drums. Markley's playing and writing has been recognized by national publications such as DownBeat and All About Jazz. His brand of music is swinging, lyrical, and honest. Front Range Drive is Markley's latest musical project with material that ranges from Markley's original compositions, as well as influences including Cedar Walton, Herbie…

Tom Amend and Taylor Scott combine musical soulful forces to explore the music of the great New Orleans pianists/singers/songwriters including Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Dr. John, James Booker and many others. During Fortune Teller's May residency at Nocturne Jazz and Super Club, Amend and Scott will be joined by bassist Patrick McDevitt, and drummer Brian Claxton.

Comprised of Tenia Nelson on piano, Bob Songster on bass and Andreas Schmid- drums, Spherio is a Denver based modern jazz trio that honors the musical language and dialogue started by Thelonious Sphere Monk more than a half century ago. In this special three week series, Spherio is focusing on the work produced during Monk's Riverside years.

Peter Sommer presents Sounds of Joy, a collection of music that celebrates the blues philosophy of optimism in the face of adversity. In addition to a number of original works (by band members) written to brighten the spirit, the band will feature uplifting music from Thad Jones, Horace Silver, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie and others. Join us for Saturdays in June for for some deep swinging, soulful good times! Peter Sommer: saxophone, Steve Kovalcheck: guitar, Ben Markley: piano , Patrick…

Assembled by Denver pianist/arranger Justin Adams, Media Noche Honrado is playing throughout the month of June honor the Latin Jazz art form and the late Jimmy Trujillo, bassist and original member of Denver's Media Noche. Original arrangements of Salsa classics and reworked pieces by Clare Fischer, Don Grolnick and many others will greet guests of this special series. Media Noche Honrado: Justin Adams: Piano, Gonzalo Teppa: Bass, Alejandro Castaño: Drums, Leo Corona: Percussion Derek Banach: Trumpet

Paul Mullikin is excited to bring his 'Orchestral Quintet' to Nocturne, presenting Classical works through the jazz and improvisatory lens. There's endless inspiration within the classical/orchestral catalog, from Stravinsky's rhythmic madness to Debussy's lush harmonies, and Nocturne is elated to present this collection of top shelf jazz musicians as they interoperate and bring a fresh perspective to these timeless works. Paul Mullikin is a multifaceted percussionist who performs with The Boulder Philharmonic, Colorado Ballet Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, and…

Neo Soul Unplugged features Paige Sandusky (Vocals) with Dan Schwindt (Guitar) Jeff Jenkins (Keys) Patrick McDevitt (Bass) and Dru Heller (Drums). This collaboration of Denver area all-star jazz and funk musicians honors an incredible modern musical movement that grew out of Contemporary R&B and added elements of Jazz, Funk and Hip Hop to create a less conventional sound coined as "Neo-Soul". Neo-Soul has become a popular genre in tis own right and this "unplugged" take incorporates this band's organic/acoustic sound,…

John Gunther is a composer and multi-instrumentalist playing Saxophones, Clarinet, and Flute. With a restless and joyful musical spirit, he explores all forms of jazz from traditional to avant-garde, classical music, world and experimental electronic. He has performed or recorded with Dave Douglas, Ron Miles, Christian McBride, Bobby Watson, Wallace Roney, Larry Goldings,Tom Harrel, Dewey Redman, Joe Williams, The Woody Herman Orchestra, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and The Maria Schneider Orchestra. As part of New York city's "downtown" music scene…

Conceived by drummer Brian Claxton and pianist Tom Amend this artist in residency series is inspired by the iconic mainstream jazz album Trio+1, recorded in 1964 by Oscar Peterson Trio and Clark Terry.

The Meters' Cissy Strut, Paul Simon's 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, Steely Dan's Home At Last, and James Brown's Superbad are a few examples of songs defined by iconic drum beats. These beats are as memorable and specific as the lyrics and melody of their respective compositions. Wednesdays in July at Nocturne, the Ed Breazeale Quartet presents a chronology of the most famous and important jazz, funk and pop drum beats. Each evening's musical narrative features the songs associated…

Nocturne is delighted present an exciting new collaboration between singer Heidi Schmidt and saxophonist Wil Swindler Friday nights throughout the month of July. This talent filled duo will be joined by Victor Mestas on piano, Jill Frederickson on drums, and a number of special guests on bass (Kim Bird, Matt Smiley and Erik Applegate). The programming for the series is focused on select standards that feature Heidi's sublime vocal interpretations and Wil's earnestly bouncing and virtuosic alto playing. Heidi Schmidt…

There are a number of well-known tenor teams: Hershel Evans and Lester Young; Wardell Gray and Dexter Gordon; Zoot Sims and Al Cohn; and Dexter Gordon and Teddy Edwards, but the greatest tenor duo ever was Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt. The tenor saxophone team of nearly 25 years began in 1950 and continued into the 1970’s just prior to Gene Ammons death. The wonderful contrast of Gene’s approach of relatively few notes and a huge warm sound contrasted wonderfully…

Nocturne welcomes back to the stage the talented and always entertaining Adam Bodine. Weaving through an eclectic array of Adam’s dynamic original compositions, each set of music performed by this flexible threesome is a unique and exciting adventure that tickles the imagination. Embracing a wide spectrum of styles and moods, Bodine’s tunes creatively blend flavors from a variety of traditional and modern jazz worlds to produce a fresh, fun and compelling sound. Check out Adam’s most recent and acclaimed album…

Making music and sharing a deep friendship for nearly a decade, The Annie Booth Trio is comprised of Annie's longtime trio partners and collaborators, Patrick McDevitt (bass) and Alejandro Castaño (drums). This three week series will feature many new musical adventures as well as staples from this band's extensive repertoire!

We are excited to welcome the contemporary Afro-Caribbean and Latin Jazz sounds of Moderno back to the Nocturne stage. Moderno’s repertoire is anchored by a compelling book of original material, but also includes select Latin Jazz classics as well as 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! Jeremy Wendelin - woodwinds, Derech Banach - trumpet, Victor Perez -…

The bass lured Paul in at the tender age of fifteen. He could naturally play by ear and is completely self-taught. He learned finger positions by looking at pictures of Ray Brown and other bassists on the backs of albums in record stores. Paul graduated from East High School, in Denver, 1959 and immediately began to play for Effie, "The Blonde Tigress of the Keyboard" at the famous Senate Lounge in Downtown Denver. Since that time, Warburton has become an…

The Daryl Gott Quintet will be exploring the commonly overlooked front line of saxophone and trombone. Delving into notable material from the likes of Sonny Rollins/J.J. Johnson and Stan Getz/Bob Brookmeyer as well as a selection of original works that feature trombone and sax; it will swing hard and feature some of Denver's finest! About the Artist: Saxophonist and composer Daryl Gott was born and raised in Denver. Growing up in a musical family Daryl was exposed to music and specifically…

Friends and bandmates for over 30 years, 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 two time Nocturne Artist in Residency alum and we are tremendously excited to welcome them back to the stage for a third series in August and September of 2019. Weeknight Music Times: Set One: 6:30-8:00pm | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm The artist fee of $8 is per set for…

Midwest based vocalist Max Wellman has a sound that evokes the likes of Sinatra & Connick, and he takes pride in passing the Great American Songbook along in new ways to a new generation of listeners. Coming off the release of his full-length big band album, ‘Just In Time,’ Wellman also servds as the entertainment director at Noce, a state-of-the-art new jazz club in the heart of downtown Des Moines, Iowa. Backing Wellman up is the Annie Booth Trio: Annie…

Nocturne is delighted to welcome the Ben Markley Trio, back to the stage for their second residency series that highlights Dr. Markley's dynamic collection of original works. Ben is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records)…

What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - An interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide. Once per quarter, the Nocturne hospitality team creates an original tasting menu that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In addition to celebrating the release of the new menu, the night includes interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef Greg Weadick and Nocturne co-owners Scott &…

Established in 2014 Dinosaurchestra is a New Orleans band that plays a rich mixture of the Crescent City's sounds. You can hear influences ranging from Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Duke Ellington to Fats Domino and David Bartholomew. The group also blends genres to the reaches of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues and even Classical. Dinosaurchestra is very active in New Orleans and plays weekly residencies in some of New Orleans' most famous music venues ( d.b.a. and the…

Over the course of this special series The Tom Gershwin Quartet endeavors to explore the musical spirit and honor the legacy of the iconic Chet Baker, with a particular focus on Chet's prolific work on the Pacific Jazz label. Tom’s professional career began in the United States Army Band, where he performed for 3 years across the Pacific Northwest and Japan. He was promoted to sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge. He received his jazz performance degrees from CU Boulder…

New York City-based trumpeter and composer Dr. Jonathan Saraga, is a Blue Truffle Music and Fresh Sound Records recording artist. He took 1st place in the 2007 International Trumpet Guild Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, competed as a finalist in the 2009 Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition, and was a selected-participant in the 2011 School for Improvisational Music Summer Intensive Program, the 2015 Banff International Summer Intensive Program in Jazz and Creative Music, and the 2019 Banff Early Fall…

Robin Barnes: With a voice that is as powerful with a whisper as it is with a scream, Robin Barnes is ready to stun audiences, whether it be at her feature shows at the Windsor Court, Hotel Monteleone and the House of Blues, Foundation Room in New Orleans, or at shows around the world. Her most recent release, Songbird Sessions, a tribute to jazz greats and inspirations, debuted at #5 on the Traditional Jazz Albums Billboard charts and #8 on…

GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler, that features the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderely as well as original material by Goodrattle members. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group is a Nocturne Artist in Residency Alumni and a crowd favorite, and we can't wait to welcome them back to our stage! Wil Swindler is a Colorado based saxophonist, composer and winner of the 2008 Gil Evans Fellowship. He holds a B.M.…

Friday Nights through September, Nocturne is excited to host a special series that features the finest a few of the finest trumpet players in the front range. On September 6th we feature Shawn Williams and Al Hood. Artist fee is per set for this series.

Taylor Clay and Daryl Gott present this new project that explores the sonic timbres and compositions of Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh and others who established the “West Coast” jazz sound of the 1950's. The interwoven sounds of Lee Konitz and Warne Marsh has left a significant and somewhat unexplored landmark in the world of jazz. Their melodic ingenuity and technical virtuosity opened a door to a fresh and modern approach to jazz composition and improvisation. The sources of their inspiration…

MaryLynn Gillaspie (vocals), Eric Gunnison (piano), Tom Gershwin (trumpet), Bill McCrossen (bass), Andreas Schmid (drums)

Friday Nights through September, Nocturne is excited to host a special series that features the finest a few of the finest trumpet players in the front range. On September 20th we feature Gabriel Mervine and Derek Banach. Artist Fee is per set for this series.

Friday Nights through September, Nocturne is excited to host a special series that features the finest a few of the finest trumpet players in the front range. On September 27th we feature Peter Olstad and Greg Gisbert. Artist Fee is per set in this series.

The Jenna McLean Quartet honors the iconic late jazz singer Anita O’Day (who would have turned 100 this year in the month of October). Known for her high energy performances, leadership and incredible sense of swing, AnitaO'Day helped to shatter stereotypes associated with female singers and became one of the most respected jazz vocalists of her day. Honoring the spirit of this incredible jazz artist every Friday in October is the Jenna McLean Quartet featuring Ben Markley and Tom Amend…

Born and raised on the east coast (now based out of Denver, Colorado) AnDré Mali is an award-winning trumpeter and composer who performs jazz, gospel, rock, and blues. A gifted performer with a truly original sound, AnDré has played with a number of international artists including Tab Benoit and George Clinton. Artist fee for this date is $18 per set.

The Organization organ trio explores the music of rock and roll archetype Jimi Hendrix through the soul-jazz lens. Jeff Jenkins: B3 Organ, Mike Abbott: Guitar, Mike Marlier: Drums

We are excited to welcome bassist Seth Lewis back to the Nocturne stage, as he presents a five week residency entitled "Inspiration". Seth's notes on this unique project: "For my second Nocturne residency as a leader I wanted to play with Eric Gunnision and Steve Kovalcheck, two musicians that challenge and inspire me. In addition to being consummate professionals, they have a deep understanding of melody and harmony, without neglecting the rhythmic feel and intensity that gives music life. Playing…

Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic tenor playing and creative spirit to a wide variety of musical projects ranging from mainstream bebop to avant garde and beyond at venues across the nation and around the world. Although rooted in the great jazz tradition of his heroes Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane and Ornette Coleman, he continues to search for the mystery in music making and takes great joy in sharing the present moment with the listener. Peter Sommer is Associate…

Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Tom Amend performs throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman. He has performed and recorded extensively with Colorado based Soul/Blues artists: The Burroughs and the Taylor Scott Band and is a two time Nocturne Artist in Residence Alumni. Tom was selected as a semifinalist for the American Jazz Pianist Competition in 2014 and 2015, and a finalist in concert in…

John Stenger is an accomplished musician with a unique and personal voice, informed by his deep love of many different styles of musical expression – from bluegrass to rock to samba, classical and spontaneous free improvisation. John has performed on more than 25 albums, music directed numerous professional theater productions, and his playing and writing have been heard on television, radio, and in person across the country. Born and raised in Louisville, Kentucky, John became serious about jazz while in…

Robert Johnson has shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Angela Brown and Stan Getz and has appeared in national and regional productions of Porgy and Bess, Ain’t Misbehavin, Blues In The Night, A Brief History Of White Music, Showboat, The Full Monty, The Buddy Holly Story and as the voice of the plant in Little Shop Of Horrors. Robert has sung The National Anthem at fourth game of the 1976 World Series in New York and the 1984 NBA All-Star…

One of the most highly regarded drummers on the planet, Jeff Hamilton is a dynamic bandleader and top tier jazz musician of incredible pedigree. In his twenties, he cut his teeth playing with Lionel Hampton, Monty Alexander and Woody Herman. In his thirties he performed with Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra and Rosemary Clooney, and has since toured with Oscar Peterson and the Ray Brown trio and served as co-director of the Clayton/Hamilton Jazz Orchestra, and toured the world…

Each of the members have spent a lifetime performing and recording jazz, funk, pop, classical, and world music, but they are brought together through their strong passion for the music of Brazil. Over nine weeks in May and June, this ensemble will explore an exciting collection of classic and modern compositions in all the styles of the music of Brazil including: Samba, Bossa Nova, Baio, partito alto, afoxe, and Chiro, etc. Many are transcriptions they have taken off of their…

THE DEMOCRACY is a modern jazz quintet that operates in a way that allows each musician to be an active a part of the creative direction of the ensemble. All five players contribute to the original works performed an all have a say of how each night will go... this band is proof that Democracy is not broken. adam bartczak - trombone, sam williams - saxophone , peter stoltzman - piano, gonzalo teppa - bass, alejandro castaño - drums

A night of elegant but ghoulish Halloween revelry, inspired by an excerpt from the original draft of the Great Gatsby (the one that did not get published, but...maybe should have): "In his blue gardens broken men and tattered girls came like moths, walking slowly toward the mansion with dead eyes, thirsting for champagne, martinis, and blood...On weekends his Rolls-Royce became a tool to bludgeon the undead.. racing to the city between nine in the morning and long past midnight, crushing…

A night of elegant but ghoulish Halloween revelry, inspired by an excerpt from the original draft of the Great Gatsby (the one that did not get published, but...maybe should have): "In his blue gardens broken men and tattered girls came like moths, walking slowly toward the mansion with dead eyes, thirsting for champagne, martinis, and blood...On weekends his Rolls-Royce became a tool to bludgeon the undead.. racing to the city between nine in the morning and long past midnight, crushing…

Doug Roche has over 40 years of experience as a freelance Jazz pianist. He currently resides in the Denver area, performing with many of Denver’s finest musicians. He is a member of the Denver Jazz Quartet, and PoeJazz (a blend of Jazz and Poe)

Genre-fusing pianist and composer Adam Bodine leads his band through an entertaining and dynamic mix of creative original music every time he hits the stage. Adam’s song catalog is extensive, eclectic and embodies an optimum framework for his imaginative and often humorous personality to shine through his music. A fun and freaky treat of a show - this night will hold tricks - many treats - many creative interpretations of a wide variety of sounds. Expect a haunting and humorous…

Friday nights throughout November, Kenyon Brenner takes to the Nocturne stage to highlight his original works for small group, including the music from his newly released debut album as a leader, The Long and Short of It. He will be joined onstage by a tremendous quartet consisting of Jack Roben (guitar), Dana Landry (piano), Erik Applegate (bass), and Brian Claxton (drums). Saxophonist and composer Kenyon Brenner has performed intermittently in Europe, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia, and across North America experiencing…

Saturday nights in November, Gabriel Mervine digs deeply into the Miles Davis catalogue alongside bassist Patrick McDevitt, drummer Alejandro Castaño, pianist Tom Amend, and saxophonists Daryl Gott and Taylor Clay. The sextet format made up of players like this who play together often will bring a unique energy and fire - these Saturdays are going to be very special nights of music. Gabriel Mervine is deeply rooted in the traditions of Jazz and Classical but is also a very active…

Tuesday nights in November, Denver drummer and bandleader Dru Heller and his quartet present a special month long series featuring the original compositions of Colorado jazz icons. Guests will hear new takes on works by Ron Miles, Bill Frisell, Art Lande, Joe Bonner, and many more.

The raw soul and sonic power of the traditional organ trio has captivated Ryan since his first encounters with jazz as a young musician in the late 90's. To this day he is still drawn back to that sound and continues to pursue his niche artistically within the rich and historical genre. With this project Ryan will be joined by Tom Amend (organ), and Hiroki Kitazawa (drums) as they look to uncover music from some of the more unheralded organist…

Teague Bechtel is a guitarist and composer originally from the Orlando, Florida area and founder of the independent blues/rock trio The Teague Stefan Band that has toured extensively and recorded two internationally recognized albums of his original compositions, Game of Life (2008) and Hard Eight (2006). Teague has performed with such jazz artists as Antonio Hart, Jon Faddis, Marty Morrell, Jeff Rupert and saxophonist Jack Wilkins. He holds a Doctorate of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado and is…

This show dedicated to the prodigious art form of bebop. Curated by Colorado based saxophonist/arranger/composer Wil Swindler, the name is inspired by the iconic Royal Roost jazz club on New York's storied 52nd Street in the late 1940's where bebop was organically brought to life by musicians such as Dexter Gordon, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Tadd Dameron, Fats Navarro, Miles Davis and Max Roach. Wil Swindler will be joined on the bandstand by a number of special guests including Ben…

Assembled by Denver pianist/arranger Justin Adams, Media Noche Honrado is honoring the Latin Jazz art form and the late Jimmy Trujillo, bassist and original member of Denver's Media Noche. Original arrangements of Salsa classics and reworked pieces by Clare Fischer, Don Grolnick and many others will greet guests this evening. Artist fee for this date is $19 per set.

    Three words explain what this show is all about: Dynamic. Thrilling. Swinging. Award-winning drummer, composer, and multi-instrumentalist Brian Claxton is known for his electrifying groove and rhythmic mastery. Brian is a two time Nocturne artist in residency alumni. Brian's diverse background includes touring internationally with jazz piano legend Monty Alexander and performing alongside Donny McCaslin, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Dave Douglas, Randy Brecker, Nicholas Payton, and many others. A passionate student of the history of American music, Claxton…

Wahl Street is a jazz quintet led by saxophonist Greg Wahl. With a repertoire of original compositions influenced by hard-bop, contemporary jazz, and indie-rock, Wahl Street brings a distinctive blend of music to the Colorado jazz scene. Joining Mr. Wahl is a collection of renowned Denver musicians including: Daryl Gott (alto sax), Peter Stolzman (piano), Patrick McDevitt (bass) and Paul Romaine (drums).

Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 25 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Derek's quintet album, "Tugende" displays his composing talents and personal approach to trumpet playing. He has recorded with Italian producer Nicola Conte, Quintetto X, Paul Mulliken and has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Richie Cole, Joe…

Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 25 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Derek's quintet album, "Tugende" displays his composing talents and personal approach to trumpet playing. He has recorded with Italian producer Nicola Conte, Quintetto X, Paul Mulliken and has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Richie Cole, Joe…

A quartet of Denver's jazz elite ( saxophonist Keith Oxman, guitarist Dave Corbus, bassist Ken Walker and drummer Todd Reid ) will be exploring Eddie Harris' legacy and musical ideas through their own lens for this exciting show. An influential force on the jazz world for decades, tenor saxophonist Eddie Harris used his light and fluid sound to bring groundbreaking compositions such as “Listen Here”, “Freedom Jazz Dance”, and “Cold Duck Time" to the world. He was equally influential in…

We are pleased to welcome back to the Nocturne Stage one of Denver's finest jazz ensembles, the Peter Sommer Septet. Joining Peter is Al Hood- trumpet, Wil Swindler- alto/bari saxophone, - trombone, Eric Gunnison- piano, Seth Lewis- bass and Paul Romaine- drums. Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic tenor playing and creative spirit to a wide variety of musical projects ranging from mainstream bebop to avant garde and beyond at venues around the world. Although rooted deeply in the great…

With a huge range, personal tone and dazzling technique, Trumpeter Greg Gisbert is considered by many to the modern-day Clark Terry. A graduate of the Berklee School of Music, Greg has spent his musical life playing with stars of jazz world (Maria Schneider, Buddy Rich, Gary Burton, he Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, The Woody Herman Band, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and Ken Peplowski to name but a few). Artist fee for this show is per set.

A triple threat talent, Katie Thiroux has garnered considerable attention for her bravura bass playing, singing and compelling compositions. With the release of her debut album, “Introducing Katie Thiroux,” her substantial gifts as a bandleader and recording artist earned her "Debut Record of the Year" from the Huffington Post, All About Jazz, Jazz Journalists Association and "Top 5 Debut Records of the Year" from NPR Jazz Critics Poll. Katie just released her newest recording "Off-Beat" on Capri Records and Nocturne…

Paul Musso presents a two set show paying homage to Nat King Cole's iconic trio. Denver native Paul Musso is an active freelance guitarist and has performed in several diverse jazz, Latin, Gypsy, pop and classical ensembles including: the Colorado Symphony, the Boulder Festival Orchestra and the Aspen Music Festival Orchestra. Paul has performed in venues throughout Europe, Mexico and the United States including the Roulette in Brooklyn, Ronnie Scott’s in London, the Tijuana Cultural Center, the Aspen Music Festival,…

On this very special evening the Ben Markley Trio and Nocturne's newly minted record label team up to celebrate a debut release: The Ben Markley Trio: Live at Nocturne. "Featuring The Ben Markley Trio on Nocturne’s debut record label release is quite an honor. Ben is a world class jazz pianist and composer. His tunes and improvisations are fantastic and he’s such a gentle but strong band leader. This recording captures the magic of three superb players listening, reacting and…

A Nocturne holiday season tradition in its fifth year, Nocturne presents Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and beyond - a night of truly swinging holiday standards curated by Drew Morell and Scott Mattson. Drew Morell - piano, Paul Musso - guitar, Scott Mattson - drums, Robert Johnson - vocals A $22 PER GUEST ARTIST FEE APPLIES TO EACH SHOW - TICKETS/RESERVATIONS NOW AVAILABLE Two nights: December 17 and December 18 Special Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30-9:45pm

Wil Swindler is a saxophonist, composer, and winner of the 2008 Gil Evans Fellowship, and an educator based in the Denver Front Range area. Mr. Swindler holds a B.M. from the University of North Texas and has received commissions from West Point's Jazz Knights, The USAF Falconaires, Denver University, Colorado State University, and has composed original music for Steve Wilson and Steve Weist among others. As a performer, he has played with Toshiko Akiyoshi, Cuong Vu, John Fedchock, Steve Wilson,…

A Nocturne holiday season tradition in its fifth year, Nocturne will present  Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and beyond - a night of truly swinging holiday standards curated by Drew Morell and Scott Mattson. A full winter-inspired dinner menu will be available, along with a kid-friendly menu for guests under the age of 12. Hot toddies, winter cocktails and our full wine list are still available for the grown-ups. Drew Morell - Piano, Scott Musso - Guitar, Bill Larson -…

Neil Hemphill is a Chicago based jazz drummer. Originally from Colorado Springs, CO he began playing drums at the age of 16 where he studied under Henrique De Almeida. After graduating from Fort Lewis College with a bachelors in Music Performance, Neil moved do Denver where he performed, toured and recorded with Jeff Jenkins, Greg Harris, Kenny Walker and many others. In 2015 Neil moved to Chicago where he has had the opportunity to play, record and tour with Bobby…

GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler, that features the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderly as well as original material by Goodrattle members. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group is a Nocturne Artist in Residency Alumni and a crowd favorite. Wil Swindler is a Colorado based saxophonist, composer and winner of the 2008 Gil Evans Fellowship. He holds a B.M. from the University of North Texas and has received commissions from…

John Gunther is a composer and multi-instrumentalist playing Saxophones, Clarinet, and Flute. With a restless and joyful musical spirit, he explores all forms of jazz from traditional to avant-garde, classical music, world and experimental electronic. He has performed or recorded with Dave Douglas, Ron Miles, Christian McBride, Bobby Watson, Wallace Roney, Larry Goldings, Tom Harrel, Dewey Redman, Joe Williams, The Woody Herman Orchestra, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and The Maria Schneider Orchestra. As part of New York city's "downtown" music…

Ring in 2020 in proper fashion at Nocturne’s 5th Annual New Year's Eve Gala. Sip the night away with Champagne and sublime cocktails as you enjoy delectable flavors created by their kitchen and take in the sounds of the ever-swinging Peter Olstad Quintet. With two seatings to choose from, you can get your big night kicked off at Nocturne, or make this your final New Year's destination and join in the countdown into 2019. Peter Olstad Quintet: Peter Olstad (trumpet),…

Jeff was gifted a priceless jazz treasure, one of the actual "Bass Books" from Bill Evans' iconic trio. The exquisite beauty of Bill Evans' music has been covered and performed by countless musicians, but rarely does one peer through the lens of the bass player in choosing which Bill Evans tunes to perform. This residency will be at once insightful, swinging and beautiful.

Front Range Drive - led by pianist Ben Markley includes Peter Sommer - tenor sax, Wil Swindler - alto sax, Steve Kovalcheck - guitar, Seth Lewis - bass and Dru Heller - drums. Markley's playing and writing has been recognized by national publications such as DownBeat and All About Jazz. His brand of music is swinging, lyrical, and honest. Front Range Drive is Markley's latest musical project with material that ranges from Markley's original compositions, as well as influences including Cedar Walton, Herbie…

Moderno is a Latin jazz quintet that brings together some of Colorado’s finest players for a brilliant exhibition of Afro-Caribbean traditions, including the music of Cuba, Brazil, Puerto Rico, and others. Featuring pulsating rhythms from traditional Latin dances to jazz-influenced beats to funk grooves; the horns lay down a variety of colors -- red-hot to cool and bluesy, and the group’s outstanding soloists stretch their imaginations to give listeners a new and unique experience in each show. Whether just listening…

Born and raised on the east coast (now based out of Denver, Colorado) AnDré Mali is an award-winning trumpeter and composer who performs jazz, gospel, rock, and blues. A gifted performer with a truly original sound, AnDré has played with a number of international artists including Tab Benoit and George Clinton. AnDré's second Nocturne Artist in Residency, this 2020 Tuesday night series will include a mix of original compositions and select standards that draw from the musical wells of gospel,…

Wednesdays in January Nocturne is presenting the Samuel Williams Quintet (Gabe Mervine - trumpet, Peter Stoltzman - piano, Mark Simon - bass, Dru Heller - drums) playing the works of jazz icon Wayne Shorter. Samuel Williams is a saxophonist and music educator, currently residing in Boulder, Colorado. Experienced in a variety of music styles, Sam performs regularly in jazz venues and concert halls in Colorado and beyond. In addition to freelancing as a bandleader and sideman, Sam is a member of the H2 Big Band, the Colorado Jazz…

Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 25 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Derek's quintet album, "Tugende" displays his composing talents and personal approach to trumpet playing. He has recorded with Italian producer Nicola Conte, Quintetto X, Paul Mulliken and has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Richie Cole, Joe…

Rich Chiaraluce is a well-known woodwind authority and fixture of the Denver jazz scene. He has performed with Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman, Bobby Shew, Red Rodney, Carl Fontana, as well a singers Mel Tormé, Tony Bennett, Nancy Wilson, and Natalie Cole. Mr. Chiaraluce has taught at the University of Denver and the University of Northern Colorado. Rich has recorded two albums as a bandleader: Because I Love You and Live at Sherman’s Coffee House spotlights featuring guitartist Dale Bruning and…

Alex Heffron is a Denver based jazz guitarist and composer. As a bandleader, his music has been featured on stages all across the country, as well as at festivals like the 5 Points Jazz Festival, Telluride Jazz Festival, Evergreen Music Festival, Boulder Jazz and Arts Festival, Jazz on 2nd Ave. (Niwot Jazz Festival) and New West Fest. Alex and his quintet are Nocturne Artist in Residence alumni. He has performed with noted artists such as Tony Monaco, John Riley, Kenwood…

Shawn Williams is a Colorado based jazz trumpeter, composer, arranger and educator. Shawn holds a B.M in Jazz Studies from California State University, Northridge (2009), an M.M in Jazz & Contemporary Media from the Eastman School of Music (2011) and an M.A in Teaching from Santa Clara University (2016). Shawn is expected to complete his Doctor of Arts degree in Jazz Performance/Composition from the University of Northern Colorado in Spring 2020. Prior to moving to Colorado, Shawn thrived in the…

GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler, that features the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by Goodrattle members. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group is a Nocturne Artist in Residency Alumni and a crowd favorite. Wil Swindler is a Colorado based saxophonist, composer and winner of the 2008 Gil Evans Fellowship. He holds a B.M. from the University of North Texas and has received commissions from…

Inspired by the music of Herbie Hancock, Alejandro Castaño has put together an amazing group of musicians to explore all of his favorite compositions. Every Saturday in February, you can hear Alejandro Castaño (drums), Tom Amend (piano, Patrick McDevitt (bass), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), and Serafin Sanchez (saxophone) playing the vast collection of Herbie Hancock’s music. These nights are guaranteed to be funky, fresh, and swingin! Alejandro Castaño is an active performer and educator in the United States and abroad. Castaño’s…

The Andrew Vogt Quartet performs a tribute to Gerry Mulligan and Art Pepper. Gerry Mulligan's baritone saxophone and Art Pepper's alto saxophone helped lead and define the west coast jazz sound of the 1950's. The Andrew Vogt Jazz Quartet will present many of their great compositions as well as select jazz standards they both favored. Being heavily influenced by both musicians. Andrew Vogt - alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, and clarinet, Ken Walker - bass, Doug Rouche - piano, Paul Mullikin - drums.

In response to a wave of demand, The Tom Gershwin Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage to perform an encore series honoring the iconic jazz master Chet Baker. The series will run just four nights (Thursdays in February). Tom’s professional career began in the United States Army Band, where he performed for 3 years across the Pacific Northwest and Japan. He was promoted to sergeant before receiving an honorable discharge. He received his jazz performance degrees from CU Boulder (undergraduate)…

In September of 1962 three great band leaders: Charles Mingus, Max Roach and Duke Ellington gathered in the studio to embark on a musical adventure and make their mark on the quickly developing post-bop modern jazz movement. The results are an intriguing mesh of voices - a tense conversation between instruments, sometimes bordering on argument, all the while showcasing the brilliance of each individual musician. Denver pianist and composer Tom Amend is paying homage to Ellington, Mingus and Roach by…

Romance is alive and well and we invite you to celebrate a proper Valentine’s Night Out with a delicious four course tasting menu and a special performance featuring select romantic standards performed by jazz singer Jenna McLean and her band Steve Kovalcheck on guitar, Tom Amend on piano, Erik Applegate on bass, and Brian Claxton on drums. Early seating: 5:30 pm Late seating: 8:30 pm Reserved Table Seating - $116 per guest includes, dinner, music, tax and gratuity. (beverages not…

With a huge range, personal tone and dazzling technique, Trumpeter Greg Gisbert is considered by many to be the modern-day Clark Terry. A graduate of the Berklee School of Music, Greg has spent his musical life playing with stars of the jazz world (Maria Schneider, Buddy Rich, Gary Burton, the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, The Woody Herman Band, Toshiko Akiyoshi, and Ken Peplowski to name but a few). Justin Adams (piano) , Seth Lewis (bass), Todd Reid (drums), Amaya Arevalo (sax) An artist fee of $19 per…

Join Nocturne for a very special night as they pay homage to the great Crescent City and her ebullient traditions of Carnival and Mardi Gras. Bar seats are available for walk-ins and advance purchase floor seat tickets get you a three-course New Orleans inspired menu, a classic New Orleans cocktail and a seat for a night of great music that features a mix of big-easy inspired funkiness, traditional and second line by a quintet of local jazz all-stars (Tom Amend - B3 Organ, Jack Roben -…

Throughout his prolific career Brad Mehldau has explored and expanded the reaches of expression both at the piano and within the classic piano trio format. His approach dives to new depths of harmony, rhythm, and technique while always carefully speaking the heart of a song. Jack Dunlevie pays homage to this trio with his own featuring Hunter Roberts on bass and Kevin Matthews on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from…

Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement expands into contemporary pop with her project Tempest, a melodic narrative that tenderly reflects on themes such as passages, struggle, redemption and love. Ethereal vocals, delicate tension and elegant harmonies create a dreamy intimacy and the lyrics, with references to nature, color and light, evoke a sense of spacious optimism. Dawn Clement - piano and vocals, Dave Devine - guitar, Seth Lewis - bass, Dru Heller - drums, Tania Katz - background vocals and electronics Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement has established herself as one of the most sought after musicians…

What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide. Once per quarter, the Nocturne hospitality team creates an original tasting menu that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums through flavor, texture, and emotion. In addition to celebrating the release of the new menu, the release night includes interactive chats and in depth course explanations by Chef de Cuisine Jeremy Kuney, Chef Partner Dustin…

You'll feel like you've walked into a filming of "Mad Men" as Drew Morell hosts a throw-back series that celebrates the hard-grooving sound of the jazz boogaloo from the 1960s. Songs like Ramsey Lewis's "The In Crowd" that introduced a hip, groove-oriented music blending blues, latin, and jazz that would inspire the birth of a genre that Wes Montgomery, Cannonball Adderly and Stanley Turrentine all took part in. Drew Morell - piano, Paul Musso - guitar, Derek Banach - trumpet,…

Thursday nights in March and April, Gabriel Mervine and his hardbop centered sextet explore the catalog of the iconic Lee Morgan. Few trumpeters in history approached their playing with such energy, tenacity and fire as Lee Morgan. He seamlessly merged the harmony and melodies of the American music's history with the groove and flavor of the experimental 1960's. Gabriel will be joined on the bandstand by: bassist Patrick McDevitt, drummer Alejandro Castaño, pianist Tom Amend, and saxophonists Daryl Gott and…

Friends and bandmates for over 30 years, Mark Diamond, Paul Romaine, and Andy Weyl consistently inspire audiences with their spirited arrangements of Swing, Latin, Hard-bop, Blues, and standard repertoire.   Mark Diamond, bass; Andy Weyl, piano; Paul Romaine, drums

Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement expands into contemporary pop with her project Tempest, a melodic narrative that tenderly reflects on themes such as passages, struggle, redemption and love. Ethereal vocals, delicate tension and elegant harmonies create a dreamy intimacy and the lyrics, with references to nature, color and light, evoke a sense of spacious optimism. Dawn Clement - piano and vocals, Dave Devine - guitar, Seth Lewis - bass, Dru Heller - drums, Tania Katz - background vocals and electronics Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement has established herself as one of the most sought after musicians…

Thursday nights in March and April, Gabriel Mervine and his hardbop centered sextet explore the catalog of the iconic Lee Morgan. Few trumpeters in history approached their playing with such energy, tenacity and fire as Lee Morgan. He seamlessly merged the harmony and melodies of the American music's history with the groove and flavor of the experimental 1960's. Gabriel will be joined on the bandstand by: bassist Patrick McDevitt, drummer Alejandro Castaño, pianist Tom Amend, and saxophonists Daryl Gott and…

Throughout his prolific career Brad Mehldau has explored and expanded the reaches of expression both at the piano and within the classic piano trio format. His approach dives to new depths of harmony, rhythm, and technique while always carefully speaking the heart of a song. Jack Dunlevie pays homage to this trio with his own featuring Hunter Roberts on bass and Kevin Matthews on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from…

Nocturne presents the Paul Mullikin Quartet: Eric Gunnison: Piano, Sean McGowan: Guitar, Gabriel Mervine: Trumpet, Paul Mullikin: Drums, Andrew Rose: Bass Following a 2019 residency at Nocturne, Paul Mullikin's 'Orchestral Quintet' (a small group that presents Classical works through the jazz and improvisatory lens) went into the recording studio to capture the groups sonic adventures from Stravinsky's rhythmic madness to Debussy's lush harmonies. Nocturne is elated to present this collection of top shelf jazz musicians as they celebrate their record release and…

Friday nights in June, the Taylor Clay quartet honors the spirit and music of the great John Coltrane at Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club. Mr. Clay will be joined by Mark Emmons on drums, Tom Amend on piano & Hunter Roberts on bass. Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music…

THE DEMOCRACY is a modern jazz quintet that operates in a way that allows each musician to be an active a part of the creative drection of the ensemble. All five players contribute to the original works performed an all have a say of how each night will go... this band is proof that the spirit of Democracy is alive and well. adam bartczak - trombone, sam williams - saxophone , peter stoltzman - piano, gonzalo teppa - bass, alejandro…

Over three Thursdays in June, the Matt Smiley Quintet will be diving deep into the music and complex energy of the brilliant David Bowie. Bowie without a doubt was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century and the ripples of his ideas will continue to travel far and wide. This series, co-developed with Nocturne has been highly anticipated and we can't wait to hear this project on stage! Matt Smiley - bass, Heath Walton - sax,…