This energetic modern jazz quintet features all original music by its members, who have collaborated with many great artists in Colorado and beyond. The Democracy was awarded a Pathways to Jazz grant to record their self-titled debut album and has been entertaining audiences in venues and festivals since its formation in 2016, constantly evolving with forward looking compositions and exciting interaction among its members.

Sam Williams – saxophone
Adam Bartczak – trombone
Peter Stoltzman – piano
Gonzalo Teppa – bass
Dru Heller – drums