Muse Performance Space

In this series, Elena Camerin Young, born in Venice and living in Boulder since 2015, is singing with some of her friends and amazing collaborators. Four different projects with incredible musicians, living in this area, coming from various experiences and finding common ground in the joy of making music together in this great venue, the Muse. Tickets HERE

Laura Deal is a storyteller, poet, and dream worker. She has appeared on storytelling festival stages (in person and online) across the U.S. She hosts Poets Standing Strong Together, a monthly online gathering of poets under the umbrella of Artists Standing Strong Together. You can hear her stories on Story Story Podcast and the Apple Seed on BYU Radio, as well as her CDs, The Diffendaffer Taffy Cafe and Other Stories and Simple, Clever, and Wise. She's the author of…

The journey started 12 years ago in Fort Collins under the name Manabí Salsa Band acquiring a predominant stamp in Northern Colorado for its high energy performances. In 2022 the remaining band members and founder/leader Aquiles decided to embark on a new ambitious and fresh project striving for versatility, freedom and authenticity with a new name and sound: Aquiles & The Latin Groove. Known for bringing big crowds to venues, breweries, corporate events, private parties and festivals the band’s devotion…

Classical Open Mic Night will present opportunities for professionals and amateurs to perform a selection of music in a club atmosphere. There will be a short concert to start the open mic with Alaina De Bellevue and special guests! This will be a fun, stress free hang with fellow classical listeners and performers! Sign up for a performance slot HERE Tickets HERE

The Rekha Ohal Quartet presents the music of Supertramp. They'll be exploring the music of British prog rock band Supertramp through their own musical jazz lens. If you're a fan of Supertramp, you'll love this; if you're new to their music, hopefully, this will serve as a sweet introduction. Hope to see you there! Tickets HERE

Join internationally renowned artist, Cody Qualls, as he performs Billboard classics and Broadway smashes. This show regularly sells out at Muse, and features a new setlist including hits from the 80s to today's top 40. He will also perform selections from Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and Next To Normal. Qualls was recently cast as Dr. Madden in the Tony Award winning show, Next to Normal. One voice. One piano. One night only. Tickets HERE

This band is a collaboration between NYC-based guitarist Joel Harrison and his allies in Colorado. At separate times Jim and Joel, as well as Steve and Joel, hit it off at a session a few years back and resolved to do more. This 2 guitar outfit will do resource guitar roots across the stylistic spectrum, whether jazz, rock, or country. They'll do some of Harrison's original works as well. The NY Times called Harrison "protean and brilliant." His latest record,…

Andrew Elwood is a jazz drummer in the Denver Metro area. He is a five-year senior at Denver School of the Arts, a participant at the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz, and a 2024 YoungArts Winner. Andrew has played in professional groups in the area both as a leader and sideman, as well as groups including the CCJA Jazz Messengers, Telluride Jazz All-Star Band, All State Jazz Band, and the award-winning DSA Jazz Workshop Orchestra. The Andrew Elwood Quartet plays…

In 2018, Amina composed a suite for a South African children’s choir and her sextet, which was performed at the “Joy of Jazz” Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa with a student choir from Soweto. Her aspiration was to record this masterpiece with the choir, but due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, it was impossible. However, fate intervened when Amina and Bart found themselves on the same flight from Europe to NYC with the Matsiko World Orphan Choir from Liberia. After conversing…

In 2018, Amina composed a suite for a South African children’s choir and her sextet, which was performed at the “Joy of Jazz” Festival in Johannesburg, South Africa with a student choir from Soweto. Her aspiration was to record this masterpiece with the choir, but due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, it was impossible. However, fate intervened when Amina and Bart found themselves on the same flight from Europe to NYC with the Matsiko World Orphan Choir from Liberia. After conversing…

In this series, Elena Camerin Young, born in Venice and living in Boulder since 2015, is singing with some of her friends and amazing collaborators. Four different projects with incredible musicians, living in this area, coming from various experiences and finding common ground in the joy of making music together in this great venue, the Muse. Tickets HERE

JoFoKe is a multi-genre singer and songwriter. A Denver native, she earned her Bachelor’s of Arts in Music: Technical Voice from Fisk University, a historically Black college in Music City USA: Nashville, TN. Throughout her career, JoFoKe (pron: Joh-Foh-Kee) has shared her vocals by way of stage and studio with Natalie Cole, Roberta Flack, Lyle Lovett, Bebe Winans, Daniel Weatherspoon, Aaron Neville, Marvin Sapp, Dianne Reeves, When performing, JoFoKe uses her platform to advocate for suicide prevention and to #RemoveTheStigma…

Tom Weiser and Roy Willey lead this open jam for all voices, instruments, and abilities. Come play along, or just listen to the infectious grooves! TICKETS

These three formidable musicians are dear friends, and have played together in many incarnations over the years. This concert will showcase the vocal and songwriting talents of both Clare and Jason, and will include both originals and well-known songs. Tickets HERE

The “Wizards” have a unique vocal jazz and rock style that is many things—harmonious, powerful, funny and emotional—all wrapped up into an entertaining evening of music.Their spontaneous nature, entertaining personalities, and evolving musical style makes each performance different, which is why audiences never tire of them. Alan Welty:Bass, Ben Hirshfield:Bass, David Barnes:Bass, Doug Haley:Tenor, Jack Miller:Tenor, Jim Keller:Tenor, John Farmer:Baritone, Mark Klenk:Tenor, Mike Chrzanowski:Bass, Nick Gruber: Tenor, Peter Zagone: Tenor, Sam Ewig:Baritone, Sam Stott:Baritone, Scott Zedack:Tenor Tickets HERE

Jazz Jam for all instrumentalists and vocalists. All ages and abilities. Come out and play/listen…be part of the community and have fun. Featuring: Gonzalo Teppa, Clare Church and Eric Gunnison Tickets HERE

This will be the first public performance of this group. Featuring two drummers electric bass, and electric guitar. The music will be fully improvised. Tickets HERE

Chantil Dukart is an indigenous jazz pianist, singer, and composer with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq tribes of Alaska and will be coming to the Muse with her trio "the Dukes of Art" to express and create within the extraordinary confines and freedom of the piano trio. With influences from Bill Evans to Harry Connick Jr and Nat King Cole, this dynamic group will laugh, inspire and amaze with the paradox of childlike joy and venture into the depths…

The Three Tenors band will perform arrangements of standards, BeBop, Hard Bop, and Modern classics made famous by saxophonists such as John Coltrane, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, Lockjaw Davis, Michael Brecker and others. This will be a fun evening of music that will swing hard with the stellar rhythm section of Paul Romaine, Keith Waters, and Mark Diamond. The front line of tenor saxophones will be Rich Chiaraluce, Chuck Schneider, and Pete Lewis. Tickets HERE

Tom Weiser and ensemble play music by local Front Range composers. This is a celebration of the bounty of the Front Range Jazz scene with music by Annie Booth, Clare Church, Paul Fowler, Pete Lewis, Jeff Jenkins, Scott Martin, Carmen Sandim, Gonzalo Teppa, and Tom Weiser. Swinging, soulful, sassy and sorrowful, the band features the scat-superpowered vocals of Tom Weiser backed by the solid groove of Clare Church and Mark Diamond. Paul Fowler makes a rare and welcome appearance on…

Undeniable is pianist and composer Adam Bodine’s natural musicality and his joy of playing, which paired with his quirky 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, Matt Smiley on bass and Khabu Doug Young on guitar as they explore a fresh, fun, and spirited variety of music. Adam Bodine’s expressive authenticity and refreshingly open musical sensibilities especially…

A collection of arrangements and originals by Scarlett Before Horses. Timothy Bowar - Sax, Charlie DeGrove - Bass, Kieran Osborne - Drums, Scarlett Before Horses - Piano Tickets HERE

Broadway, Billboard and Beyond: AT MOM'S REQUEST - The Mother's Day Show Let your mom run the show…literally. Join internationally recognized vocalist, Cody Qualls, as he takes the stage with songs that NOT only a mother could love, but you will, too. They will perform some of your favorites, and then take requests from the audience. Mom’s requests are the priority, of course. This show will feature highly enjoyable fun top 40 hits that span the decades, as well as…

Jonathan Paul Romero is a Mestizo and a Multi Media Artist from, and based in Denver, Colorado. Jon was Inducted into the Chicano Music Hall of Fame at Su Teatro in 2023. He is an Artist/Member of The Chicano Humanities and Arts Counsel in Denver, Colorado, and has been performing for 60 years as a Musician, DJ, Mexican Folkloric Dancer and an Actor in the State of Colorado, as well as exhibiting his artwork and acting as a mentor to…

Paul Cornish is a Los Angeles-based Pianist and composer who has performed around the world with some of today's most prominent artists across genres, such as Joshua Redman, Louis Cole, Snoh Aalegra, HAIM, and Kanye West to name a few. He will be presenting new original music from his upcoming album release "You're Exaggerating," with a world-class trio comprised of Jermaine Paul (Gerald Clayton, Dianne Reaves) and Jonathan Pinson (Mark Turner, SEAL). "You're Exaggerating" is a set of music inspired…

Flex is joined by stalwart Front Range jazz saxophonist Peter Sommer for an evening of energetic, creative, and heartfelt original compositions from the library of Sommer and Lande's long-standing duo. Flex is a band formed in 2017 that embodies flexibility, flexion of muscle and mind, the reflex of heart and mood, and the inflection of a wide range of musical influences. Featuring pianist Art Lande, bassist Gonzalo Teppa, and drummer Dru Heller, the group embraces the myriad of possible textures…

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 Lecturer in Jazz Piano where he also maintains a schedule performing with his trio, adjudicating, and commissioning music throughout the globe. Mesquitic holds a Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Piano Performance from the University of Texas at Austin, a Masters of Music from Texas State University, and Bachelors of…

Blossom Dearie, b.1924, was named Blossom after the pear blossoms her brothers picked and decorated their house with to celebrate her birth. By the age of two Dearie was able to pick up songs on the family piano at their home in New York. Her mother remarked that, unlike most children who would bang at the keys when in front of a piano, Blossom thoughtfully played songs from ear and memory. Debussy's Afternoon of the Faun was a favorite. Dearie…

Kat Ellis is an authentic and accessible jazz musician. Her gift of expression and storytelling using her emotive voice lets her cover tunes ranging from reflective to torchy, witty to sorrowful. Kat Ellis:Voice, Brad Goode:Trumpet, Eric Gunnison:piano, Gonzalo Teppa:bass, Harold Summey:drums Tickets HERE

Celebrating 25 Years of Jazz Excellence! After Midnight CD Release Party! After Midnight, a cornerstone of the Colorado jazz scene for the past quarter-century, proudly announces the release of their much-anticipated CD - C'est Si Bon. To mark this milestone, the band is hosting a spectacular CD release party, promising an unforgettable evening of music and celebration. Since its inception in 1999, After Midnight has captivated audiences with their soulful melodies, innovative arrangements, and dynamic performances. The anniversary CD features…

The What’s Cookin Jazz Band is back at the Muse to present some new charts! The band is made up of two trumpets/trombone/three saxes/guitar/bass/piano/drums which gives it a big band sound with the flexibility of a smaller group. You will hear exceptional soloists and an array of arrangements which will make it a fun listening experience for all jazz lovers. Tickets HERE

Come join the celebration! Listen to the storytellers, musicians , and artists. Partake in some free hors ‘d'oeuvres, beverages. This is a free event.

Dawnia Dresser and Kim Kopp are moving musical storytellers who’s creative relationship and craft has evolved over 2 decades of playing together. From Colorado to California and back again, they continue to move audiences with their acoustic folk and Americana style originals and covers. Powerful vocal harmonies flow effortlessly around one another, taking you on a musical journey that connects, ignites and inspires. Kim & Dawnia make the notion clear that musicians do have creative soul mates. Tickets  HERE

Stafford Hunter & Freedom Quartet will explore some original music and along with some re-constructed standards in an open, piano-less setting. Celebrating Freedom in every sense of the word. Stafford Hunter: Multi-Grammy nominated trombonist & seashell player, native Philadelphian (but born in Atlantic City, NJ). Lived in NYC for almost 30 years and has performed and/or recorded with the likes of Clark Terry, McCoy Tyner, Roy Hargrove, Frank Foster, Lester Bowie, Amy Winehouse, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Dionne Warwick, Donald Byrd Dance…

The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers preserve traditional music by echoing the stylings of blues, folk, country, and Gospel music. They push these genres with electricity, modern vocal harmonies, and pop music arrangements. They play a combination of cathartic Americana roots, Indie Folk Rock, Rock n' Roll, and Gospel music. Tickets HERE

An Artful evening of solo piano from the masterfully imaginative and creative spirit of Art Lande. If you have attended one of Art's solo concerts you know how delightful and transformative they can be. Sign up now for this evening of beneficial positive energy at the Muse. Tickets HERE

Join the Dawn Clement Quartet for an unforgettable jazz performance blending original songs, straight-ahead swing, and modern fusion. Featuring special guest bassist Eric Hitt, this is a must-see event! Dawn Clement: piano and vocals, Shane Endsley:  trumpet, Eric Hitt: bass, Brian Claxton: drums Tickets HERE

A fundraiser for the Muse hosted by Amy Biondo, we will be celebrating the joy, awkwardness, and poignancy of our formative years. Amy and others will read from the diaries they kept in middle school. Amy’s dad will tell of an unfortunate run-in with an orangutan at a county fair. Art Lande will share a song he wrote in high school and read from his journals. Bill Kopper will share stories from his mis-spent youth. And much more! Please join…

Join Muse for a Night of Great Music & Storytelling with 2 Acclaimed Singer/Songwriters Dana Cooper, from Nashville, is as a song poet that engages & inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories & lyrics. He is on a National CD Release Tour for his 32nd Album "The Ghost of Tucumcari." This release features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, David Starr, Susan Gibson, Mando Saenz, Darden Smith & more. The album takes listeners on a stirring musical…

An exciting set of classic compositions and adventurous improvisation on the music of Pat Metheny featuring Jason Greenlaw on guitar, Adam Bodine on piano, Barry Eldridge on drums, and Kevin Johnson on bass. Tickets HERE

Bloom is a band inspired by Blossom Dearie that features the expressive and clever trumpeting of Greg Gisbert, the supportive and witty piano playing of Justin Adams, the clear and savvy vocal phrasing of Robyn Gisbert, and the colorful and sensitive drumming of Jill Fredricksen. From jazz standards to originals, nostalgic television themes to profoundly emotional songs, these musicians weave stories of life and play the human experience. Bloom is what we’re all doing with our lives here on Earth–so…

Jonathan Powell's new group Mambo Jazz Party draws from his 20 year freelance career as a trumpet player in the NYC salsa and latin jazz scene. After being a member of Eddie Palmieri's groups for 10 years as well as recording and performing with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Miguel Zenon Big Band, Oscar Hernandez and Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Ricky Martin, and Tito Puente Jr among many more, Jonathan's love for the music runs deep. The members…

Matt Venuti is an award-winning multi-instrumentalist composer/performer and music video artist who is known for captivating his audiences with original, oftern improvised music, using rare and expressive acoustic and electronic instruments. Matt is also a singer-songwriter who approches this art form in the most unique ways. He's performed on numerous national stages and high-profile events…both as a soloist and with his San Francisco and NY-based bands. Matt’s innovative music career was launched and cultivated in San Francisco, and he’s toured…

Extraordinary jazz vocalist Dominique Eade has been described by Variety magazine as a "fresh, inventive musical mind." Based in Boston, Eade is a dazzling singer and improviser, who has recorded with George Mraz, Alan Dawson, Stanley Cowell, and many others, and is on the jazz faculty of the New England Conservatory. With her is veteran pianist Keith Waters, who has played throughout the US, Europe, and in Russia and South America, and performed with James Moody, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Harris,…

Adrian Herrera Jazz Trio is a modern jazz trio led by the Renown Colombian Jazz pianist Adrian Herrera who is the current director of the piano and commercial keyboard program at Colorado Mesa University . This concert is the premier and release of the first American album "HOPE" of this trio formed originally in 2016 at Colombia - South America. Now based in United States, this American Jazz trio has Andy Wheelock on Drums and Gonzalo Teppa on bass. The…

Tim Wendel is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim has performed at Carnegie Hall, toured the east coast and Rocky Mountain region with original rock, funk, jazz, and classical projects, as well as traveled the entire United States as a member of the Broadway National Tour of The Color Purple. He has performed with notable jazz luminaries as Dave…

Forrestdwlr is a new, Colorado-based trio featuring Forrest Lotterhos (hammered dulcimer/synth), Phil Lotterhos (keys/synth), and Ben Sloan (drums/percussion). It's a cross-genre, improv heavy project that blends ambient, jazz, fusion, and rock elements into mesmerizing music that's simultaneously danceable and meditative. Tickets HERE

Amy Biondo had a big birthday this year, and the band will celebrate by featuring fresh interpretations of songs released in her birth year of 1974! Which, as you’ll find out, was an absolutely stellar year in music. The show will also feature some brand new originals by Amy. Amy Biondo is known for her highly emotional and versatile voice, warm stage presence, and contemplative approach to making music. Her original songs unite deep rhythms of the heart with evocative…

Denver’s blues band, Reckless and Blue was established in 2017. Playing the best of blues spanning more than 100 years, these seasoned professionals will keep your feet tapping all night long. Reckless and Blue released their first album in December of 2021 and are recording their second album now. Whether you want to hear classic blues, modern blues or original blues, Reckless and Blue will keep you satisfied. Tickets HERE

Gabe Rupe is a Bassist, Composer and Educator from Lafayette, CO. Gabe is conservatory trained, having participated in the final iteration of the acclaimed Brubeck Institute, receiving an undergrad at the Juilliard School, and being the inaugural bassist in the Graduate Jazz Ensemble Program at the Peabody Conservatory. Specializing in Jazz, Gabe also finds his way into other genres and productions, performing in hip hop/ art music fusion ensemble Shout House with Will Healy and George Meyer. Gabe has performed…

Ben Thompson is a piano player, composer, and teacher who currently lives in St. Louis, Missouri. He is a very versatile musician mixing jazz improvisation, classical music, salsa, funk, and rock to create his own musical identity. Ben has a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies which he attained in 2020 from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Ben has performed with several esteemed musicians and groups including Rico Jones, Greg Gisbert, Brad Goode, Evelyn Soto, Michael d’Angelo, Bob Deboo,…

Communitas (noun) is the sense of sharing and intimacy that develops among persons who experience liminality as a group. A group of CCJA alumni and Denver musicians--Chris and Jack Kuelling, Sebastian Andrews, and Reece Cogswell--combine to realize Communitas. Their debut release, self-titled Communitas, is an all-original journey in liminality: in creating within and without genre, time, and space thresholds. Predictably, Communitas derives its influences widely. A single tune will incorporate an ambient soundscape, a guitar-driven, Khruangbin-esque melody, chaotic improvisation a…

This group performs original music in a chordless format. The intersections and interplay of unique melodic characters presents an exciting palate of textures and colors in which to explore. Tickets HERE

Internationally acclaimed artists celloist Daria Joanna, and pianist Miroslaw Gorski will perform Bach, Beethoven, Bloch, Ravel. Suggested donation of $20.00

Born in Beckenham in 1971, Internationally acclaimed guitarist Richard Smith is a veteran road dog sometimes referred to as “The hardest working man in the biz.” With a repertoire that spans from uptempo barn burners to swing standards, Chopin, Bach, Mozart, Scott Joplin, fiddle tunes, pop, 60’s classics to Sousa marches, his solo show is a showcase of guitar virtuosity and versatility. 2024 brings the new year in with a tour of the southern states and down to Florida, until…

New Orleans-based vocalist Cindy Scott and guitarist Brian Seeger have been cultivating their magical musical connection for over a decade now. The pair have wowed audiences around the world, including concerts in Kazakhstan, Turkey, Mexico, Morocco and across the US and Europe. Although they both have serious Jazz credentials, their performances and songwriting embrace a multitude of sounds including Jazz, the music of New Orleans, Southern Soul, and Americana. Expect a wonderfully musical and personal journey which deftly carries the…

In recent years, legendary NYC Jazz Pianist, Composer, Arranger, and Professor, Charles Blenzig, relocated from Astoria, Queens to Longmont, Colorado where he has formed an exciting new trio, “Blenzig & Simple Math”, featuring prodigy Drummer J.J. Mazza and Hunter Roberts on Bass. The Trio has a unique, modern sound that comes from a mutual trust, diverse experiences, and ineffable chemistry. In the tradition of seasoned elders collaborating with the young bloods, this project seeks to blend the “was” with the…

A funny and unapologetic expression of womanhood with story telling and stand up comedy. Comics include: Heather Gray, Gabby Guttierrez Reed, Stacy Pederson, Zoe Rogers Story Tellers include: Stephanie Springer, Ellen Nordberg, Jenn Yee, Eunice Brownlee Tickets HERE

International recording artist, Mad Dog Friedman, harmonica player, musical innovator and founder of many popular Colorado blues acts over the years including King Comfort, Harmonica Loowinski, Papa Juke, the Mojo Medicine Show & Blue Lightning, has put together an acoustic blues jam band with a unique blues style indigenous to Colorado in the 21st Century while still honoring his blues roots. We call this music Colorado Country Blues because it combines the “Colorado Sound” (jam grass) with traditional rural blues.…

The Lucas Davis Quintet is made up of 5 young musicians who all grew up in Colorado. They will be playing a mixed set with some originals by the band, as well as music by Lucas’s heroes. Trumpeter Lucas Davis is a creative musician dedicated to spreading peace and love by sharing his music with audiences across the world. He is a passionate improviser, performer, and composer in the jazz world, but enjoys playing many genres. He plays regularly with…

The Louisa Amend Quartet is coming together for a live album recording at the Muse! Join us for a night of jazz standards and beyond, with a chance to be a part of the creation of an album. The recording is made possible with the help of Octave Records, masters of hi-fi recording technology. Louisa Amend is a vocalist and educator based out of Denver, Colorado. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2016 with a Bachelors of…

Ike Spivak is an American multi-instrumentalist, music producer, voice actor, and educator based in Denver, Colorado. His 2022 release, Earth to Isaac, features original music heavily influenced by Jazz, EDM, and Hip-hop genres. Since 2020 Ike has been working for Pan-Asian Creations LLC to do voice acting and produce sound for Holiday toys including Target's viral success, "Lewis" the pumpkin ghoul. After composing four original big-band arrangements and winning first place at the Next Generation Jazz Festival with the Lamont…

The Jacob Larson Band is a 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 concert-goers…

DAVELLIE performs traditional gypsy jazz as well as Emmy award-winning songs, written by both David Williams and Ellie Brown. David started the first gypsy jazz band in CO over 20 years ago and has been responsible for many musical groups, including the cabaret band TRICKSTER CAROUSEL. David Williams--vocals, guitar, mandolin. ​Ellie Brown--vocals, uke, kazoo. Duane Webster--bass. Evan Yardley--guitar. Adelle Kannar--snare Tickets HERE

Each band member has written and/or chosen their own compositions for this group and this performance. Step into the Muse and out of the ordinary. As summer winds down, join Art, Tim and Shane for a festive evening of evocative, original music. Be it written or spontaneous, these are among the best creative, musical instigators around. New Adventures: Art Lande (piano), Tim Wendel (guitar), Shane Endsley (trumpet) Tickets HERE  

Bassist and composer Alex Annan brings his quartet along with Denver vocalist Kelsey Wallner to the Muse Performance Space to celebrate the release of his latest album "Northern Dreams." A creative collaboration between Alex, Kelsey and guitarist Ben Hall, alongside producer Andrew Janak, "Northern Dreams" is a modern jazz album that features influence from minimalist, folk, and rock music. It features original compositions from Alex and Ben and original lyrics from Alex and Kelsey. The album personnel is completed with…

Based in Fife, Scotland and playing across the UK and Worldwide, Skyrie is a 3-5 piece band of experienced traditional musicians, with a professional approach and a passion for great dynamic music and creativity. They have lifted traditional Scottish ceildh music to a higher level with innovative twists of their own, adding their own contemporary tunewriting into the mix. Skyrie have performed at the prestigious Celtic Connections Festival among others, at city wide holiday celebrations such as the Dundee Christmas…

Hailed by John Renbourn as 'the best Celtic guitarist in the world,’ Tony McManus has also been listed as one of the 50 transcendent guitarists of all time by Guitar Player Magazine. Long applauded for his uncanny ability to transpose the delicate, complex ornamentation characteristic of traditional bagpipe or fiddle tunes – even the phrasing of a Gaelic song – onto his own six strings, McManus is being increasingly acknowledged as a pioneering figure in bridging the realms of Celtic…

On the heels of their master class performance in the “Rocky Mountain Archtop Festival”, Mafalda returns to the MUSE with her longtime guitarist Paul Ricci in the show “Impronta Latina” to perform some classics in their cutting edge sonic style. The show captures the spirit of her repertoire and brilliant international career, placing her with the music's most refined interpreters on the world’s #1 jazz radio stations like WBGO & KUVO (where they did a “Studio Club” show), and on…

Joy in song. . . inspiration in breath. . . cosmos in chaos. Heidi sings from the depths of her being. She has danced with gypsies, shared coffee with Bedouins, sipped tea in the House of Lords, sung jazz for Transylvanian Franciscan monks – her delivery is shaped by rich experience. Heidi launched her professional singing career in Eastern Europe, refined it touring throughout Western Europe, and produced three albums while living in Romania. Tickets HERE

Global Roots Ensemble creates original world music at the intersection of modal jazz, Indian ragas, swampy Delta blues and melodic folk. Dissolving barriers among genres and listeners, Global Roots Ensemble’s storytelling concerts energize audiences, sparking imagination and joy. Band/Artist Personnel: Bobby Bringi, composer, percussionist Elden Kelly, musical director, fretted and fretless guitars Sheela Bringi, bamboo flute, harp, harmonium, and voice John Gunther, saxophones and woodwinds Bill McCrossen, acoustic/electric bass and West African N'goni Tickets HERE

From their new recording, “Break Law at a Time”: these songs are in the same vein as John Prine, Neil Young, and Donald Fagen. They decided to record the music as a duet to put the emphasis on the songs and not the production. Hopefully the songs will entertain and provoke some thought! Eric Moon has played with everyone from Charlie Pride, Vince Gill, Victor Wooten; while in Los Angeles, Moon produced and co-wrote a number one hit for Malaysian…

Showcasing his bandleading and original compositions and featuring a unique lineup of vibraphone, trumpet, and trombone, with this project Max put together some of his favorite musicians in Denver and beyond to bring his music to life. Striving to combine all of his influences to make music that is personal to him and his life and experiences in Georgia, Colorado, and New York, Max is excited to bring something unique to the Muse. Max Moore- Piano, Alec Streete- Vibraphone, Nate…

The Duo of Elena (voice) and Khabu (guitar, bass guitar) explores original compositions and open improvisations, along with jazz standards, Brazilian and Italian songs. Thelonious Monk, Antonio Carlos Jobim, Carlo Alberto Rossi are among the favorite composers whose music provides a platform for wide interpretation and improvisation. Since their meeting in May 2009, Elena & Khabu have been composing and performing as a duo around Colorado, New York City, New England, Texas, Maine and Italy. Additionally, they have been giving…

This jam has proven to be a fun and inspiring gathering every single month. Hosted by Kat Ellis and featuring Eric Gunnison: keyboards, Gonzalo Teppa: bass, Clare Church: drums. $10 suggested donation

This will be the first performance of this NEW GROUP! We all share of history of playing together in different contexts, but this will be an entirely NEW CONSTELLATION of our collective talents. Electric guitar, electric bass, and TWO kit drummers! Please consider joining Muse for an amazing night of collective improvised post-modern music! Tickets HERE

"Colorado-born multi-instrumentalist Sonya Walker presents her very first set of all original music with some of her favorite artist friends on the Denver scene. Come and see!" Tickets HERE

Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds and united by their shared passion for the saxophone, The Sax Syndicate is a dynamic and electrifying octet composed of a five-piece big band style saxophone section accompanied by a full rhythm section. Inspired by the iconic group, Supersax, The Sax Syndicate combines their individual virtuosity to create a seamless blend of harmonies, exhilarating solos, and infectious rhythms. Their repertoire includes jazz compositions and arrangements set in five-part harmony written by the likes of Gordon…

Kat and the Dawgs plays songs from the Great American Songbook, but they cover these songs with fresh arrangements. Experience the songs you know and love with entirely different ways. You'll hear swing, funk, reggae, Latin, and New Orleans style jazz, They cover songs arranged by the famous singers: Emilie-Claire Barlow, Tierney Sutton, Claudia Acuna, and Carol Welsman. Come hear the vocal stylings of Kat Ellis and the Dawgs (Tim Hurley (g), Ron Jolly (p), Ron Bland (b), and Patrick…

Kimandala has been playing together for years. We've written a lot of our music, rehearsed regularly, laughed and groaned together, and recently recorded and released out first album "Little Guy," which was celebrated at a Dazzle Album Release concert on Aug 21. That's all old news! We have so much more music to share we're playing another concert of those tunes with an audience and we invite you to take part in this Kimandala performance. Tickets HERE

The Bill Kopper Quintet will perform selections from many of the Jeff Beck recordings! Not to be missed! Victor Mestas - Piano, Bill McCrossen - Bass, Vincent Gonzales: percussion, Raoul Rossiter - Drums, Bill Kopper - Guitar Tickets HERE

Gabriel Santiago brings his celebrated project to The Muse, featuring a special guest appearance by Grammy-nominated saxophonist and composer Remy Le Boeuf. Known for his rich blend of Brazilian music, jazz, and classical influences, Gabriel’s music continues to push creative boundaries. This performance marks the first collaboration between Gabriel and Remy, promising a fresh and exciting fusion of their distinct styles. The ensemble also includes Gonzalo Teppa on bass, Gabriel Mangione on drums, and Peter Stoltzman on piano and keys,…

Bring your instrument and/or voice, dress in your best not-concert-not-black, and join in this fun event for the Boulder classical music community hosted by pianist Alaina de Bellevue! This is an opportunity for both amateurs and professionals alike to play classical rep in a casual and supportive setting. $10 suggested donation, drinks and snacks available for purchase. Sign up ahead to guarantee your time by posting here in the event, DMing the page, or emailing a.debellevue@gmail.com. We look forward to…

Thompson Jazz/CU Boulder presents their Graduate Jazz Group with special guest Art Lande. The band will feature their original compositions along with an exciting mix of jazz classics. The award-winning Thompson Jazz Studies Program at CU Boulder is dedicated to creating excellence in jazz education. Through its comprehensive curriculum, creative environment, and nurturing community, students are challenged to develop their craft and find their individual voice and passion as improvisers. Degrees Offered include a BM in Jazz Studies, BA music,…

With the recent passing of her husband, Neil Bridge, Karen Lee Bridge is so very happy to celebrate his life by carrying their music forward! Along with her outstanding musicians...they will continue to perform the stunning songs from The Great American Songbook & beyond arranged by Neil Bridge and in musical collaboration with Karen Lee Bridge. Karen Lee Bridge.... Karen's lifetime dream of singing professionally came true when she married her beloved Husband...renowned Jazz Pianist Neil Bridge, who also became…

Venezuelan Bassist and composer Gonzalo Teppa presents his new project “Gonzalo Teppa, Origins”, performing his most recent original music that draws from the musical wells of Latin American roots (Venezuelan, Brazilian, Argentinian, and Afro-Cuban), ballads, Jazz and more. Each composition and arrangement written by Gonzalo is inspired in the origins of each of his bandmembers as well as his native country-Venezuela-. This new ensemble features: singer Josefina Mendez (Argentina), guitarist Gabriel Santiago (Brazil), drummer Alejandro Castaño (Colombia-Cuba) and bassist Gonzalo…

An evening of Jazz, Blues and R&B with a touch of Neo Soul! Eric Gunnison- Piano, Gonzalo Teppa- Bass, Larry Thompson- Drums, Robert Johnson- Vocals Tickets HERE

Emerging from events of the day, chance insights, nonlinear observations and decades of collective enactment, S concerts offer an array of possible journeys. Being present and engaged supplies the band with navigational energy. Take part! Be at The Muse to go somewhere new and now with S . Art Lande (piano), Khabu (guitar), Mark Miller (woodwinds), Bill McCrossen (bass) Tickets HERE

Saxophonist John Gunther teams up with this dynamic rhythm section featuring Eric Gunnison - piano, Patrick McDevitt - bass; and Dru Heller on Drums. They'll perform some of John's original compositions and some of their favorite jazz compositions from the likes of Thelonious Monk, Billy Strayhorn, and more! John Gunther is a composer and multi-instrumentalist playing Saxophones, Clarinet, and Flute. With a restless musical spirit, he explores all forms of jazz from traditional to avant-garde as well as classical music,…

Back by popular demand, the Diamond Edwards Duo! Mark Diamond (bass/vocals) and Ed Edwards (guitar/vocals) have been a team for well over a decade and in the music business for over 40 years. They play together in numerous bands including Milestone, Los Bohemios, The Jake Edwards Band and The DEF Trio. Along with the acoustic guitar, upright bass, and harmony vocals, live looping is incorporated into their music, so although there are only two musicians performing, the result is the…

Bassist/composer Marcos Varela is a Creative Capital Award winning musician who has made a name for himself working in the bands of some of Jazz and music industry’s brightest lights including Ingrid Jensen, Billy Hart, Eddie Henderson, Antoine Roney, Nasheet Waits, Charli Persip big band, Vincent Gardner’s big Band and the Mingus Big Band.The legendary Ron Carter writes that Varela’s “Tone, Choice of Notes and Compositions will place his playing and name on the list of bassists to be heard.”Mr.Carter…

Bassist, composer, and educator Matt Smiley navigates his broad sonic world with imagination, openness, and artistic vision. Matt merges his deep roots in the jazz bass tradition with modern explorations of sound, texture, and improvisation from the world of contemporary composition, making him a favorite and frequent collaborator of creative musicians across a variety of musical genres. Matt is joined by St. Louis based improviser and composer Alex Cunningham and Wyoming percussionist Ron Coulter for a night of improvised music.…

Dawn Clement and Steve Kovalcheck are a dynamic duo in the world of modern creative music, each bringing a wealth of talent and expertise to their collaborative projects. Clement, a celebrated pianist, vocalist, and composer, has been a prominent figure in jazz for over two decades. Her impressive career includes performances with jazz greats such as Jane Ira Bloom, and Julian Priester and she has recorded with the GRAMMY-nominated vocal ensemble, säje. Clement currently serves as an Associate Professor at…

Blue Sky Jazz Collective is a hard bop-infused Denver quintet that is rooted in swing, blues, and latin grooves. With fresh interpretations and creative arrangements, the band draws from a wide range of tunes from the history of jazz music. Wilson Thomas - tenor saxophone, David Froman - trumpet/flugelhorn, Elliot Litz - piano/keyboards, Tim Linn - bass, Dave Rohlf - drums Tickets HERE

A love of Improvisation is the binding element and motivation behind this collaborative project of Rachel Eckroth and John Hadfield. This democratic unit defies tradition and truly embraces adventure, creativity and chaos while being perfectly synchronized. In addition to their own compositions, they explore and create spontaneously for the audience who discover the work simultaneously with the artists who bring it to life. Tickets HERE

Jennifer Bobola is an award winning artist and is shown internationally and nationally. She has been showing in Colorado since 2000. Her paintings combine Abstract Expressionism, rhythmic line, and create unique textures. She uses a thoughtful approach, allowing experimentation and improvisation to make her work more balanced and alive, while manipulating dimensions of color and shape. She has also played tenor and soprano saxophone for over 30 years. One of her favorite aspects of jazz and abstract art is improvisation.…

Pianist Bill Giebler has appeared on Denver/Boulder-area stages with a diverse array of performances across genres and formats. In his debut showcase at The Muse, Giebler will lead a classic jazz trio, powered by the dynamic rhythm section of Bill McCrossen on bass and Jill Fredricksen on drums. The trio's set will orbit around 1960s jazz, interwoven with original compositions and modern Americana. Jill Fredricksen - Drums, Bill McCrossen - Bass, Bill Giebler - Piano Tickets HERE

Going strong for 26 years, the Johnny O. Band maintains a firm foothold on the Colorado music scene. In the past two decades Johnny O has toured in Brazil, all across Europe and recently played shows in Canada and Mexico. The band has opened up for the Allman Brothers, Taj Mahal, Buddy Miles and Jimmy Vaughn, among others. Johnny O has travel down to Memphis Tennessee for the International Blues Challenge on three separate occasions representing Colorado, winning the Colorado…

The John Gunther Trio "Flashing Lights" blends jazz improvisation, deep grooves, and ambient electronic textures to create an immersive experience. Each performance features spontaneous musical exchanges that allow for unexpected directions in their sound. By merging live instrumentation with electronic elements, the trio invites listeners to engage emotionally, making every concert a unique journey. This fusion of genres pushes the boundaries of traditional jazz, offering a fresh and captivating experience. John Gunther - Woodwinds, Tim Wendel - Guitar, Dru Heller…

Experience an evening of South Asian spiritual jazz, where Sheela Bringi’s ethereal, Hindustani-inflected vocals intertwine with the resonant sounds of her rāga harp and bansuri flute. The group’s sound blends Mark Miller’s emotive woodwinds, Elden Kelly’s virtuosic guitar, Bill McCrossen’s centering bass and world strings, and Kevin Matthews’ percussive textures and deep grooves. Together, they create an intricate and soulful musical landscape that both grounds and elevates, inviting listeners into a transcendent sonic journey. The group debuted to a sold-out…