Caffé Sole

Internationally acclaimed drummer, composer, and educator Kenwood Dennard performs with longtime friend and collaborator Joe Anderies. Kenwood Dennard- drum set, Joe Anderies- saxophone, alto flute, Bijoux Barbosa- bass, Alex Heffron - guitar, Justin Adams- piano, keys Seating and dinner service begin at 6:00.

The High Plains Combo featuring Heidi Schmidt explores jazz standards with a country flair and jazz arrangements of country standards. Distinctive guitar and violin voices help set the tone for this jazz/country fusion. In the songbook are Charlie Parker's "Billie's Bounce" played as Texas swing, a jazz arrangement of "Shenandoah," and "How High the Moon" and "Sweet Georgia Brown," which have long lived in both the jazz and country repertoire. You might want to bring your dancing shoes. Dinner and…

Hazel Miller isn't just a great singer, "she is a force of nature!" said the Rocky Mt News. Hazel has been a sought-after performer in Colorado for the past 24 years. Whether she is singing blues, pop, or Gospel, her voice charges the song with a primal dose of genuine soul. Caffè Sole is a European inspired cafe Jazz Supper Club located in Boulder, featuring premier jazz Friday and Saturday nights served up with excellent and affordable cuisine, craft beer…

Caffè Sole presents an evening of great Jazz music featuring fantastic musicians both instrumentally and in support of MaryLynn’s vocals. MaryLynn is a great singer that combines the precision and control of classic jazz vocal styling with a modern sensibility and power that makes her music always relevant and exciting. I’m a big fan! This show will be no exception as she will perform with these Premier Colorado Jazz musicians: Peter John Stoltzman Gray - piano, Wayne Wilkinson - guitar,…

Tom is a local torch bearer of swing and the golden age of Jazz with great wit and musicality. Seating and dinner begin at 6:00pm, show starts at 7:00pm

Bob Schlesinger is a pianist whose work covers styles that include Jazz, Blues, R&B and Classical. In 2017 he received a Pathways to Jazz grant to record with bassist Eddie Gomez, guitarist Mike Stern, and drummer Billy Drummond. Prior to this he co-lead the jazz/funk group Purple Squirrel. Earlier in his career he spent a dozen years with singer Hazel Miller. Seating and dinner begin at 6:00pm

Saxophonist Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic and graceful playing and creative spirit to a wide variety of musical projects ranging from mainstream bebop to classic and contemporary concert music to avant-garde improvisations at venues across the nation and around the world. Seating and dinner start at 6:00pm.

Khabu Doug Young, guitarist and composer, recently relocated to Boulder CO after 20 years in New York City as an active musician and teaching artist . He has toured the US, Canada, Europe, and India with renowned musicians such as Art Lande and Paul McCandless. He performed with various groups around NYC with Jacob Sacks, Slog, DYGG, ok|ok, Alec Haavik, Yoon Sun Choi’s E-String Band, New York Mandolin Ensemble, Kendra Shank, and Elliot Sharp in venues such as Sweet Rhythm,…

Grammy-nominated Art Lande is an internationally known pianist, composer, improviser, drummer and educator who has performed with a long list of the Who's Who in jazz, including Joe Henderson, Woody Shaw, Bobby Hutcherson, Steve Swallow, Charlie Haden, Kenny Wheeler, Sheila Jordan, Mark Isham, Paul McCandless, Jan Garbarek and many others. Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement has established herself as one of the most sought after musicians working today. With her joyful presence, consummate technique and distinctive sound, Clement has gained the attention…

The DFQ honors the classics of jazz, swing, latin jazz and the American Songbook. Featuring Robert Johnson on vocals.

A tribute to Thelonious Monk featuring Gary Wittner, Anisha Rush, Mark Diamond and Dru Heller. Seating and dinner begin at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm.  

Espresso! plays fiery Gypsy jazz and swing standards. Based in Boulder, Colorado, Espresso! is a classy band with top-notch local talent. Seating and dinner begin at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm.

Seating and dinner begin at 6:00 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm.

Fareed Haque is a modern guitar virtuoso. Steeped in classical and jazz traditions, his unique command of the guitar and different musical styles inspire his musical ventures with tradition and fearless innovation. One of the most versatile, skilled, and curious musicians in Chicago, guitarist Goran Ivanovic has built a career built upon exploration. They recorded two CDs together, "Macedonian Blues" and "7 Boats", to great critical acclaim, even getting the nod as top best acoustic guitar albums 2004 from Acoustic…

This is a new project created by Elena Camerin Young, a very gifted and accomplished Italian singer and composer. She will perform with these two amazing musicians and wonderful friends. The music, composed by Elena especially for this trio, can hardly be described: imagine a mix of Italian lyricism, quirky melodies, with twists of sad and funny and everything in between. “In other words: you can't miss this!” Seating and dinner service begins at 6and Showtime is 7-10. $13 Suggested…

Kimandala was formed in 2018 with the idea of playing original music written by its members, reviving some obscure jazz classics, and discovering the group's improvising identity. The Trio features Amanda Williams, piano, Kim Bird, bass and Art Lande, drums and melodica. Amanda Williams, with her excellent piano technique, vivid imagination and relaxed, natural and unique time sense, contributes to the majority of the compositions. Kim Bird's bass sound has the clarity and rich resonance that provides the foundation the…

Friday, 2/14 Caffè Sole will celebrate Valentine’s Day with a delicious and romantic evening of Latin Boleros and Jazz from Cuba, Venezuela and beyond and with a special menu for the occasion. The world renowned Latin Jazz pianist and band leader, Andy Navela will perform with the all-star Latin jazz Quintet featuring Gonzalo Teppa on bass, Jeff Nathanson on sax and Pete Olstad – Trumpet, and Alejandro Castaño – Drums. Mixing the very best of Latin jazz and world music,…

James Thorpe, In A Violet Room Record Release Party In James’s words...I've been working on this album for 18 months with some of the best musicians I know, and I'm so thrilled to finally share it with the world. I've been lucky enough to play with some great groups and have been pushed musically to new exciting places I'm thrilled to share. I'll be joined by Laurie Amodeo and Nina Rolle on vocals, Sean Winters keys and trumpet, Jonny Jyemo…

Caffè Sole is delighted to present the debut of an exciting collaboration between singer Heidi Schmidt and saxophonist Wil Swindler. This dynamic duo will be joined by Annie Booth on piano, and Jill Frederickson on drums and Matt Smiley on bass. The musical focus is on jazz standards with original interpretations that feature Heidi's sublime vocal styling and soulfulness and Wil's earnestly bouncing and virtuosic alto playing. Heidi Schmidt is one of Colorado’s premier jazz singers with a classic jazz…

Sherefe performs their superb renderings of Balkan, Greek, Turkish and Arabic songs. These musicians are very accomplished and devoted to their craft and the music is very lively, animated and fun. Core members include Jesse Manno on Bouzouki, Baglama, Ud, Flutes, Vocals and percussion, James Hoskins on Cello, Gadulka, Zurna and vocals, and Brett Bowen on percussion and Julie Lancaster on accordion and vocals and Dexter Payne on Sax. Seating & dinner at 6:00 pm Showtime: 7:00-10:00 pm

Friday Night, 2/28 is the Deborah Stafford Octet. Her hot 8 piece band sports a 3 part horn section playing sizzling swing, blues, R&B, Jazz and soul music. Fantastic dance Band! The Players are Bob Schlesinger on piano, Jason Malmberg on bass, Dave Rohlf on drums, Peter Flom on guitar, Doug Rasmussen on sax, Ryan Cavis on Trumpet, Jim Griffis on Trombone, and Deborah Stafford on Vocals. Seating & dinner: 6:00 pm Showtime: 7:00-10:00 pm

Venezuelan Bassist and composer Gonzalo Teppa presents his new project “Gonzalo Teppa Quintet”, performing his most recent original music that draws from the musical wells of contemporary jazz, Latin American music (Venezuelan, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban), ballads, swing, blues, free jazz and more. Dinner Service: 6-9 pm Showtime: 7-10 pm

Born in Venice, Italy, Elena began her musical studies on piano and later on voice at the "Thelonious Monk" jazz school with Carla Marcotulli; she also studied opera with soprano Francesca Scaini. Italian Songs and Wine Tasting: Elena Camerin Young, Khabu Doug Young, Kent McLagan, Dave Willey on accordion. Dinner Service: 6-9 pm Showtime: 7-10 pm

Amelie Quartet plays Parisian Salon Music and Gypsy Jazz.  Special Guest Mike Isabell on accordion. Dinner: 6-9 pm Showtime: 7-10 pm

Caffè Sole is delighted to announce our Valentine’s Day live stream celebration with one of Colorado’s hottest, sexiest Latin jazz bands, Los Chicos Malos! The Los Chicos Malos are performing the romantic music of Cuba, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Venezuela and beyond. You will enjoy this concert at home with your Valentine’s Day Cuban Feast from Chef Leo featuring Lechón Asado: a Cuban pork roast marinated in citrus and spices overnight, then roasted until it is perfectly moist and tender. This…

On the Memorial Day Weekend of May 28, 29, and 30, Caffe Sole will have a 3-day Community Celebration featuring Hazel Miller and Band with special guest the renowned singer Jessie Upshaw from Baltimore. The Jazz Supper Club on Friday and Saturday nights with Ms. Miller and on Sunday afternoon, a Family Outdoor Barbecue with marinated pork ribs, mashed potatoes, and Chili Dogs and Hamburgers for the kiddos-young and old. Vegetarian, Gluten free and Vegan food will be available as…

Colorado’s great Flamenco guitarist and recording artist Miguel Espinoza will perform an evening of Flamenco Jazz Fusion.  Join us for an evening of passion and virtuosity, creativity and fire! He performed with this band at Sole twice and the music was beautiful, enchanting and soulful. This is one of the hot new bands in Colorado. Maestro Miguel Espinoza is an award-winning virtuoso flamenco guitarist/composer described by Guitar Player magazine as "mesmerizing." Gracefully balancing tradition and innovation, he blends flamenco with Northern Indian percussion,…

Caffè Sole presents the Jocelyn Medina Quintet featuring Peter Stoltzman on piano, Kabu Young-guitar, Dru Heller-drums, and Kent McLagan on bass. Ms. Medina is a highly accomplished, artful master vocalist who traverses from jazz standards to Latin Classics and contemporary American music. Her musicians are among the best anywhere and it will be another epic ride at SoBo’s Caffè Sole. “Medina offers the jazz listener a musical journey that takes the foundation of Latin and Jazz idioms and successfully redefines…

Caffè Sole presents the Joe Anderies Power Quartet. Joe is a virtuosic winds, horn player, and bandleader with Colorado’s heavy hitters: Paul Romain on drums, Kabu Young-guitar, and Jeff Jenkins on organ. This quartet is able to play the highest level of improvisational composition that is symphonically intricate, beautiful, and thrillingly fresh. Wild horses couldn’t keep me away! Caffè Sole doesn't take reservations, so come early to get a table and enjoy a great bistro dinner, beer, and wine. Dinner…

This Friday night is the return of the virtuosic Gonzalo Teppa Quintet, featuring Gonzalo Teppa on bass,  Greg Harris – vibraphone/piano/percussion, Alex Heffron – guitar, Andrew Wheelock – drums, Ike Spivak – sax/flute/clarinet. Their music is always very accomplished, fresh, beautiful, and at times thrilling. They will perform a collection of Teppa’s compositions that draw from the musical wells of contemporary jazz, Latin American music (Venezuelan, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban) blues and free jazz. Teppa obtained his Bachelor of Music and Master in Jazz Studies degrees at The University…

Maestro René Heredia and his Flamenco Fantasia Dance Theatre bring the heart and soul of Spanish Gypsy Flamenco to Caffè Sole. Experience the power and fiery passion of Flamenco in an intimate cafe setting, complete with colorful costumes, fans, castanets and stomping feet. Maestro René Heredia is from Granada, Spain, and is a direct descendant of the Gitano Flamenco Puro tradition as passed down to him by generations of his Gypsy family. The above photograph is of Maestro Heredia as a young…

The Boulder Opera Company will perform the beloved Italian, French and Spanish arias. They have performed at Caffè Sole several times and it is particularly wonderful and rare to hear great opera in an intimate, cafe environment- very European. The singers are soprano Sarah Kochevar, tenor Alexis Haro and mezzo-soprano Natacha Condor. Caffè Sole doesn’t take reservations, they recommend that you arrive early to get a table and enjoy our delicious dinner menu and selection of excellent international wines and…

Caffè Sole presents the state champion blues band Deborah Stafford and her Big Bad Funky Horn Band. Ms. Stafford has played at Sole many times and she has the power, range and finesse to sing great blues and jazz, and there is nothing like a sassy horn section to bring it home! This band is great fun and is not to be missed. Caffè Sole doesn’t take reservations, they recommend that you arrive early to get a table and enjoy…

Caffè Sole presents the Lionel Young Blues Band featuring Lionel Young-bandleader, singer, blues violin and guitar, Jay Forest is on drums, Kim Stone of Spyro Gyra and Rare Silk on bass, and Daryl Smith on guitar. Lionel Young is a triple threat-great blues guitar player, violin player, and singer. In 2011 he won the International Blues Challenge for best band and best solo performer. That makes Lionel the first double champion in the history of the IBC. Daryl Smith is a former…

Caffè Sole presents the Mighty Twisters for a night of chills and thrills for their 10th annual Skalloween party at Sole! This is one fun show. Great rock n roll, dancing and costumed revelry. In the Mighty T's words...Only one week left to get those creepy/outrageous/ hilarious Halloween costumes ready! Caffè Sole doesn't take reservations, so it's recommend that you get there early for good seating, enjoy our delicious bistro dinner menu and excellent international wines and craft beer. $15…

Los Chicos Malos Latin Jazz, Featuring Grammy Winning Victor Mestas on piano, keys and vocals, Zak Kopeikin - Bass, Leo Corona - Congas, vocals and special guest Timbal player from Cuba-Howard Hernandez and Pablo Betrán - tenor sax. Per Victor... It will be a more of a salsa night, some latin jazz. Los Chicos Malos have played at Sole several times and their nights are always 100% great fun. Chef Leo has created a dinner special for the occasion- a Mexican masterpiece, nowhere else in Colorado to…

The Emily Takahashi Quintet will be performing at Caffè Sole to celebrate the release of Emily’s second album of original compositions for jazz quintet, Cenozoic Dreams. Emily’s lifelong immersion in both the classical piano and jazz improvisational worlds has evolved into a personal language that is a hybrid of both. Her compositions explore the intersection between the lyricism and orchestral elements of classical music with the rich harmony, rhythmic complexity, and open improvisation of modern jazz. She will be joined…

The Hazel Miller Band returns to Caffè Sole for a weekend of blues, jazz, soul... and the beyond! Ms. Miller has been a sought-after performer in Colorado for over 25 years. Whether she is singing blues, jazz, pop, or Gospel, her voice charges the songs with a primal dose of genuine soul. Hazel has sung with or opened for such artists as Julian Lennon, John Hammond Jr., Lucy Bleu Tremblay, Peter, Paul and Mary, Stanley Jordan, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite,…

Your favorite samba band to bring you a night of high energy, unforgettable Brazilian music. Come to the Ginga Samba Party at Caffè Sole to shake, rattle and roll off some of that Thanksgiving feast. This is one of our last shows this year and will be great fun, great music and great dancing. Per Francisco Marques, “Join us on the Saturday after Thanksgiving for a very special night of merriment and Brazilian music at Caffé Sole. Come experience their space…

A Christmas Celebration with Raul Murciano and the Colorado Cuban Mambo Orchestra. This will be Caffè Sole's last event of 2021 and will be great fun! Raul Murciano is a world-renowned Latin jazz pianist, composer, and orchestrator. He was one of the founders of the famous Miami Sound Machine staring Gloria Estevan. The Murciano Mambo Septet will celebrate the great dance music and traditional jazz of Cuba (think Buena Visit Social Club) and we will feature a traditional holiday Cuban…

Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club Returneth! A dynamite NYC classic jazz piano trio featuring the outstanding musicianship of three like-minded players, born in three different decades (exactly ten years apart): Dean Johnson on bass, Tony Mason on drums, and Erik Deutsch on piano. All three are top-flight studio musicians who have recorded and toured with the who’s who from around the world for decades, as well as their many own recordings. This special performance in Boulder at the Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club is…

Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club Returneth! The much anticipated Robert Johnson Sextet Residency at Sole. Per Robert, he will perform “musical excursions from traditional jazz to funk and R&B.” He has toured and recorded with many of the greats from Stevie Wonder, Roberta Flack, Lionel Richie, Lou Rawls, Luther Vandross, and many, many others. This is a rare show and Robert no longer lives in Colorado. Performing with Robert: Dave Fulker – flugelhorn & trumpet, Victor Mestas – keyboards, Gonzalo Teppa – acoustic bass, Dru Heller –…

Caffè Sole Spring Welcoming Brazil Music Fest Celebrating Spring with TWO nights of Bossa Nova, Samba, and original compositions. Friday night is a Brazilian dance party with vocalist Gui Kroneberger from São Paulo Brazil, Niko Owen on percussion, Bill McCrossen on bass, Bill Kopper on guitar. Saturday Night is Brazilian Jazz with Carmen Sandim (also from São Paulo) on piano, Bill McCrossen on bass, Dru Heller on drums, and Bill Kopper on guitar. This will be an evening of Brazilian…

An evening showcase of diverse artistic expression featuring the visual artwork and live music performance of Denver resident, Raul Murciano. Raul is a renowned pianist, composer, and orchestrator and was the founder of the Miami Sound Machine with Gloria Estefan. Also an accomplished painter, he will exhibit his artwork at Sole and will begin the evening with his Art Opening at 6 pm. You may already be familiar with Raul's Colorado Mambo Orchestra. Starting at 7 pm, Friday's musical offering…

The Bill Evans Tribute features Eric Gunnison on piano, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Dru Heller on drums. Bill Evans was an iconic jazz pianist and played on the landmark Miles Davis ‘Kind of Blue’- the largest selling jazz record ever. Evans had a classical background which to my ears brought to jazz some of the spacious qualities of the 19th-century nocturnes. He integrated his classical and jazz sensibilities impeccably in his compositions. His trio was one of the early…

Saturday night is the long-awaited "Secret Language" CD release party for Mary Lynn Gillaspie. Ms. Gillaspie, in addition to being a good friend, is one of the great modern jazz singers of our time who brings mastery, depth, and soul to her craft as a singer and native skill as a bandleader. As a founder of the Grammy-nominated band, Rare Silk, she toured the world with Rare Silk by invitation with Benny Goodman. Their concerts included Carnegie Hall and the…

They will be playing an evening of Americana and Western swing. Greg is on guitar and mandolin, Dusty Rider - pedal steel, banjo, Conner Hollingsworth - upright bass, Damon Smith - drums, and Jeremy Mohney on sax. These guys are serious musicians that are dedicated to the roots of Western swing. Bring your dancing shoes. It will be great fun. After the war in the 50s, the touring big swing bands faded in popularity and the economics no longer supported…

The Jeff Jenkins Quintet features the music of Billy Strayhorn, one of America’s greatest composers, arrangers, and collaborative partner with Duke Ellington. Strayhorn’s musical main love was classical music, but jazz was the outlet that afforded him the full expression of his prodigious musical talents. He was regarded as the creative genius behind Duke Ellington’s creative genius. Duke Ellington wrote that “Billy Strayhorn was my right arm, my left arm, all the eyes in the back of my head, my…

The Jocelyn Medina Group: Jocelyn Medina - vocals, Bill Kopper - guitar, Peter Stoltzman - piano, Bill McCrossen - bass, and Dru Heller on drums. Ms. Medina and this all-star quintet will perform Brazilian and American Jazz and original compositions. Jocelyn is an excellent singer and with these great musicians, it is guaranteed to be a great evening. Because Caffè Sole is an intimate venue and we don’t take reservations, we recommend that you come early to get a table…

The Max Wagner Quartet with Ken Walker on bass, Mike Marlier on drums, and Dave Hansen on piano. Max Wagner is a rare breed because he is a great saxophonist-from ballads to bop to high octane swing, and he is also a terrific singer with superb phrasing, style, and elegance reminiscent of the great singers from the golden age of jazz and his charm and wit make for a night of great entertainment. The suggested Cover Charge is $15. Seating and dinner begin at 6…

Art Lande and the S Band with Khabu Douglas Young on guitar, Bill McCrossen-bass and Mark Miller on wind instruments Art Lande and the S Band, feature some of the finest avant-garde musicians anywhere. Mr. Lande is the musician, teacher, and mentor to many of America’s finest musicians. He brings textures, dynamics, rhythmic invention, and melodic ideas into his approach to drums and piano. He is the Artist-in-Residence at the CU Jazz program, and he teaches and performs worldwide. These musicians have performed together…

The Lionel Young All-Star Blues Band featuring Mr. Young- the International Blues Challenge winner and bandleader, singer, violin player, and guitarist with Daryl Smith- guitar, Dexter Payne- horns, Dirk Dixon- bass, and Jay Forest- drums. These cats are all fantastic blues players and Daryl Smith, if you haven’t seen him, is one of the finest blues, R&B, and soul guitarists. He is from Detroit and was a Motown studio session player and toured with many of the big names-Diana Ross and the Supremes and The Temptations to name…

Caffè Sole Supper Club has one of the premier residency events ever this weekend, The Rico Jones All-Star Sextet: Tribute to the Jazz Trumpet Masters. Rico Jones is hailed as one of the great emerging talents anywhere in the world of jazz. In 2019 Rico Jones was awarded 1st prize in the Vandoren Emerging Artist competition. Rico and two of his ensembles also received a total of  4 Downbeat awards for the 2020 edition of their SDA program including “Jazz…

Miguel Espinoza Flamenco Fusion twists Flamenco, jazz, Cuban and classical Indian musical forms into intoxicating journeys that thrill audiences! Described by Guitar Player Magazine as “mesmerizing”, Miguel Espinoza has recorded and performed with Howard Levy, Bela Fleck, Kai Eckhardt, Kitaro, Tuck and Patti, Rita Moreno, and Ben Vareen. David Balakrishnan of the two-time Grammy-winning Turtle Island Quartet said of their music: “Miguel Espinoza set parameters of style, yet ever remains close to the heart.” Special guest, Grammy-nominated vibraphonist Dave Hagedorn, will join…

The long-awaited CD release party for Annie Booth and her All-Star Sextet. The Annie Booth Sextet, led by award-winning pianist and composer Annie Booth, features Greg Gisbert (trumpet), Anisha Rush (alto saxophone), John Gunther (tenor + soprano saxophones), Patrick McDevitt (bass), and Alejandro Castaño (drums). WOW! This group is a collection of truly many of Colorado’s finest musicians! The Annie Booth Sextet performs Annie’s original compositions - written expressly for this group - that highlight the diverse individual voices of each band member. The group is a 2021 grantee of the Performance…

Caffè Sole presents Sean McGowan: Union Station Organ Trio with Sean McGowan on guitar, Jeff Jenkins on organ, and Todd Reid on drums. All three musicians are tops and have played at Sole many times and I really look forward to their new musical incarnation of organ jazz. Mr. McGowen is a fingerstyle jazz guitarist who combines many diverse musical influences with unconventional techniques to create a broad palette of textures within his compositions and arrangements for solo guitar. He is a guitar player’s guitarist,…

Caffè Sole presents the debut of the Darren Kramer Organization Jazz Sextet. The DKO Jazz Sextet is a 6 piece modern jazz group that performs original jazz compositions as well as fresh creative arrangements of jazz standards written and arranged by trombonist and band leader Darren Kramer. This exciting group brings high-energy music through their dynamic power and stylish blend of this amazing brass section with this world-class rhythm section. It is truly an experience not to be missed! This Sextet…

Caffè Sole debuts Los Bohemios! They perform music with Cuban, Afro Cuban and other Latin American origins, plus some crossover with American music.  Band members include Ricardo Peña - vocals, guitar, keys, requinto, Amy Biondo - vocals, hand percussion, Ed Edwards - vocals, guitar, tres, Mark Diamond - bass, Dean Kielian - drums and percussion.  Los Bohemios appeals to a multicultural audience for anyone who loves great music just to listen to, or certainly for getting up and dancing! The Dawson Media Group, from Portland Oregon will film Los…

Caffè Sole welcomes the return of Raul Murciano and the Colorado Mambo Orchestra. They play the traditional music of Cuba...think the Buena Vista Social Club and Mambo. Mambo jazz emerged in Cuba in the 1930s but was popularized in Mexico City and New York. It blends jazz harmonies and instrumentation with Afro-Cuban rhythms. Mambo was all the rage in New York City in the late 1940s and 50s and is alive and well in SoBo at Caffè Sole! Miami-born world-famous…

Caffè Sole's entertainment is Scott Martin and the Silver Cars. The Silver Cars are a percussion-driven (congas + drumset) band featuring sax, keys, and bass playing Latin Jazz, Fusion, Funk and fun Jazz Standard arrangements with Scott Martin piano, Scott Parker Mast on Congas Andrew Rose on base, Russ Meissner from New York will be on Drums, Joe Lukasik will be on saxophone and clarinet. Mike Holt will be singing vocals. Silver Cars have played at the Sole Jazz Supper Club many times and the music is always excellent,…

The debut of the Stafford Hunter Latin Jazz Explorations. With him is the all-star band featuring Peter Stoltzman: Piano, Seth Lewis: Bass, Leo Corona: Congas & Percussion, Harold Summey: Drums Stafford Hunter is a multi-Grammy nominated trombonist & sea shells player (and sometimes vocalist). He became a professional musician at the age of 16 and was an award winner of the "Al Grey Award for Musical Excellence." It acknowledged Stafford as "the Most Promising Jazz Trombone Talent". He is a graduate of the New…

Featuring a night of smokin’ hot jazz with some of the finest jazz musicians…anywhere! Joe Anderies the band leader is on alto flute, saxophone, Gonzalo Teppa - bass, Eric Gunnison - piano, Alex Heffron - guitar, Harold Summey - drums. The Joe Anderies Quintet plays outstanding modern jazz compositions many of which are original. They draw from the classic forms of jazz with great ensemble performances and stellar solos. His music is very fresh and thrilling with a contemporary sensibility. This group will have just completed Joe’s first album…

The Fantabulous Flamenco Duo featuring Maestro Miguel Espinoza on guitar and symphony cellist Dianne Betkowski. Maestro Espinoza twists jazz, flamenco, Cuban and classical Indian musical forms into intoxicating journeys that thrill audiences. Described by Guitar Player Magazine as “mesmerizing,” Miguel Espinoza has recorded and performed with Bela Fleck, Kai Eckhardt, Kitaro, Tuck and Patti, Rita Moreno, and Ben Vareen. Gracefully balancing tradition and innovation, he blends flamenco with Northern Indian percussion, Latin jazz, and classical flavors to create an exotic, intoxicating musical elixir—one that is as…

The debut of the Amy Biondo Quintet features Amy’s original compositions, which are rhythmically dynamic with evocative lyrics and innovative arrangements, jazz at the heart but heavily peppered with pop, R&B, and Latin American influences. Repertoire will also include pieces by Art Lande and Gonzalo Teppa, Latin American gems, and a few reimagined jazz and pop tunes. Performing with Amy is the dream team: Eric Gunnison on piano, Bill Kopper on guitar, Gonzalo Teppa-bass and Dru Heller on drums. These…

The return of Ms. MaryLynn Gillaspie. She is one of Colorado’s premier jazz singers. As a founder of the super hot, Grammy-nominated band Rare Silk, she has a vocal range from the classic jazz stylings of the big band era to contemporary jazz and pop interpretations. She is a great band leader and brings to this show top jazz musicians from Colorado. It will be a musical and vocal feast! With MaryLynn is Eric Gunnison - piano, Dave Corbus - guitar, Bill McCrossen…

This all-star quartet features David Corbus on guitar, Eric Gunnison on piano, Mark Simon on bass, and Harold Summey on drums, plus special guests. All four of these musicians are exceptional in their musicianship and leadership in the Colorado jazz scene. Electric Mingus explores the monumental compositions of the great composer, band leader, bassist, and activist Charles Mingus with emphasis on his blues-based compositions set for an electric guitar quartet. Dave Corbus, instructor of jazz guitar at CU Boulder, spent over a decade playing in New York…

Caffè Sole proudly presents The Sandim-Royster-Shelley Group. This vibrant, all-female contemporary jazz trio will premier all original compositions which are jazz rooted, intricately arranged, and strongly infused with rhythms of Brazil.   Carmen Sandim - An engaging jazz pianist, composer and music educator, has performed many times at Caffè Sole to sold out performances. Her compositions are lyrically beautiful and harmonically sophisticated but totally natural and accessible. Carmen combines harmonically sophisticated post-bop with traditions from her native Brazil. A native…

Vocal legend  MaryLynn Gillaspie returns to Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club for her last performance of the year at Sole with her Stinking Hot Band of premier jazz musicians that will play her songbook with some rocking, high octane fusion in the mix. Per MaryLynn, “We’ll delve into a bit more funky/fusion fare, utilizing Mitch Chmara’s virtuoso guitar sounds as well as Peter Stoltzman on piano, Bill McCrossen on electric bass, and Andreas Schmid on drums. It’s a nice mix of fusion and some of the arrangements I’m known for…

One Thousand Nights Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club presents Robert Johnson Sextet Album Release and final performance in Colorado this year. With Mr. Johnson is his all-star Sextet: Eric Gunnison-piano, Brian Casey on bass, Larry Thompson on drums,  Mike Abbott on guitar,  Bob Rebholz on sax, and David Fulker on trumpet and flugelhorn. On the 29th Manuel Lopez is the drummer. Robert Johnson is a world-renowned, extraordinary singer with a 4-octave range who has toured and/or recorded with many of the great performers of our generation,…

One Thousand Nights Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club presents... The Bonnie Lowdermilk Quintet will debut at the Sole Jazz Supper Club featuring Bonnie on piano and vocals, Gabe Mervine (trumpet), Dave Corbus (guitar) Mark Diamond (bass) Jill Fredericksen (drums). Per Bonnie, “We'll be showcasing my compositions, arrangements (including a Bob Dylan tune), and a few standards.  I'm playing with some of the area's finest players who also are long-time friends.  When long-time friends get together and play music the vibe can…

One Thousand Nights Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club presents... Bill Kopper Quartet. Bill is renowned for being one of the top American and Latin jazz and Brazilian guitarists. With Bill are Colorado’s jazz elites: Grammy winning Victor Mestas on piano, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Raoul Rossiter on drums. All of these musicians have played many times at Sole and they always deliver a wonderful evening of Latin and American jazz. Bring your dancing shoes. Suggested Cover Charge $17 No…

Caffè Sole features Boulder’s Espresso Gypsy Jazz. EGJ is a Colorado favorite French gypsy jazz band featuring the musical genius of Django Reinhardt as well as the French romantic classics and the American Songbook and a lot of swing. Espresso! Gypsy Jazz includes some of the 'Best in the West' with Bill Pontarelli on both tasty clarinet leads and vocals. Jordan Ramsey, National Mandolin Champion, is a super force on mandolin and vocals. Chanteuse Emily Reynolds shines on rhythm guitar and vocals. Rounding out the…

Per Dru: “One night only! Dru Heller’s debut album, “Dedication” will be released on November 18th at Caffe Sole.  All original music with some of Colorado’s greatest musicians.  Vinyl copies will be available for purchase at the show.  Please consider joining us for this very special night of music.” Esteemed Colorado drummer and composer Dru has played at Sole many times and is a local favorite. With Dru is the all-star ensemble: Peter Stoltzman on piano, Greg Garrison on bass,…

Per Victor, “We will play Latin Jazz, some Brazilian, Argentinian, Mexican tunes… pretty open program. I think it is perfect music to listen to while having dinner and a glass of great wine!” Victor is a Grammy Winning pianist from Venezuela and is an extraordinary musician who has mastery of many of the Latin Jazz traditions to American and European jazz to contemporary folk and rock. With Victor are some of Colorado’s great musicians: Jill Fredericksen - drums, Kirwan Brown -…

Caffè Sole features a second evening with guest artist Mitchel Long and the All-Star Jazz Quartet with Bill McCrossin on bass, Eric Gunnison on piano and Dru Heller on drums. Suggested Cover Charge $20 No Reservations: First Come, First Served – Caffè Sole Jazz Supper Club is an intimate venue and because we don’t take reservations and it often fills up, we recommend that you come early, get a table and enjoy an excellent meal and show! Seating and dinner…