Two performances at 6:30pm and 9pm.

Dazzle welcomes The Republic Big Band for its annual holiday performance of original compositions and arrangements in joyful abundance with styles including swing, Afro-Cuban, and hip hop. This 19-piece big band led by composer, arranger and trombonist Adam Bartczak features Colorado’s finest players. Bartczak is one of Colorado’s most gifted composers and continues to push the big band format in exciting new directions. Expect fresh interpretations of favorite holiday classics as well as a compelling repertoire of original music!

Though rooted in jazz, Denver-based trombonist, composer, arranger, and educator Adam Bartczak reaches into many walks of music. His compositions have been performed by the West Point Academy’s Jazz Knights, the University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band, Denver’s 9th and Lincoln Jazz Orchestra, and his own Adam Bartczak Republic, among other groups. Bartczak is in demand as a performer, composer, arranger, and clinician throughout the country.