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Time and Spaces: The Life of Eddie Henderson
Time and Spaces is an immersive look at the life of Dr. Eddie Henderson. Jazz trumpeter, doctor, professional figure skater, Air Force Pilot, and so much more. Opening reception: February 1, 4—7 pm The remarkable life of living jazz great Eddie Henderson is captured in a documentary film and immersive art exhibition—both to be enjoyed in Denver during Black History Month. On February 1, 2024, Time and Spaces opens at the CU Denver Experience Gallery, located in the Denver Performing Arts…
Cuarenta & Ocho (40)
Su Teatro presents Cuarenta Y Ocho (40) Written and directed by Anthony J. Garcia 50 years ago. 2 Explosions. 6 Chicano Activists Dead. Speculation remains. 48 hours can mark a lifetime. Performances Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 7:30 pm Sunday, March 17 - Matinee at 2 pm TICKETS *Cuarenta y Ocho contains harsh language and depiction of harsh language and drug use.
DSA Jazz Workshop Orchestra
The Denver School of the Arts Jazz Workshop Orchestra Combos and Big Band are excited to perform an evening of jazz for our Denver community. Enjoy performances of four student combos leading to a performance of the award-winning DSA Jazz Workshop Orchestra Big Band performing works by Miho Hazama, Maria Schneider, and Annie Booth in a celebration of Women’s History Month. We look forward to playing for you! Michael Paulez - Director Alejandro Castaño - Rhythm Section Artist & Combo…
Hazel Miller Trio
Join us for an unforgettable evening of soulful music with the Hazel Miller Trio, featuring the incredible talents of Hazel Miller, Dana Marsh, and Rich Lamb. Experience the captivating blend of jazz, blues, and soul as Hazel Miller's powerful voice, Dana Marsh's masterful keyboard skills, and Rich Lamb's dynamic bass lines create a truly mesmerizing musical journey. Don't miss this opportunity to see these renowned musicians live in action! TICKETS
Daryl Gott Quartet Plays Jackie Mclean
For this special March series, Nocturne welcome's saxophonist Daryl Gott back to the stage as he explores the musical legacy of the great Jackie McLean. Daryl will be joined by a top shelf rhythm sesction that includes: Brian Claxton (drums), Seth Lewis (bass) and Max Moore (piano). Saxophonist and composer Daryl Gott was born and raised in Denver. Growing up in a musical family Daryl was exposed to music and specifically jazz at a young age. He graduated from Denver School of the arts and continued his formal music education at…
The Music Room at “The 404”
Jazz at Bar 404 is hosted weekly by pianist Ron LeGault, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m. Ron LeGault Quartet — Andrew Vogt (sax), Ken Walker (bass), Harold Summey (drums) For the past 2 years, Ron LeGault has performed in the trio setting at “The 404”. A tight group that swings hard. Now, Harold Summey is added on drums, and if you think the trio could hit a groove, wait ‘till you hear the quartet. It’s jazz that’s…
The David Mesquitic Trio: Digging On Oscar Peterson
David Mesquitic and his trio (Dr. Seth Lewis - bass, Alejandro Castano - drums) return to the stage to play a compeling mix of original works, arrangements, and special interpretations on jazz standards ranging from the ragtime, stride, bebop, post bop, and contemporary. 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…
Forever Is Now
FOREVER IS NOW is the romantic and unlikely story of a professional musician and a lawyer who fall in love when they are both eligible for Social Security and start writing songs together a few years later. Kenny Passarelli has lived a lifetime of music on and off the world stage. He is a multi-instrumental musician, singer, composer and producer. He has toured and recorded with scores of legendary musicians including Elton John, Joe Walsh and Stephen Stills. He co-wrote…
NextUp: Adam Gang Quintet
Gift of Jazz presents NextUp with Adam Gang Quintet on Thursday, March 21 at 7 pm. The Adam Gang Quintet is influenced by many great artists including Jan Garbarek, Keith Jarrett, and the works of Israeli jazz musicians such as pianist Shai Maestro. Adam Gang is a Colorado born and based saxophone artist who has shared stages with Gabriel Mervine, The Vlad Girshevich Trio, The Annie Booth Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows, The Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado…
KUVO Presents Lee Fields & The Monophonics
Hailed by Rolling Stone for “his classic American soul sound,” Lee Fields is arguably the greatest pure soul singer alive today. In an age when the shelf life of an artist largely depends on posturing and trends, he has proven to be an unassailable force of nature. His prolific five-decades-plus career spans more than twenty albums and over forty singles, a supreme, still-evolving body of work that continues to garner attention via samples by such heavyweight artists as J. Cole,…
Denver to Takayama: Jazz Luncheon & Trip Discovery
Denver Sister Cities International, in partnership with Dazzle, invites you to the Third Friday Denver Sister Cities Music Luncheon on Friday, March 22, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Featuring a special performance by the Remy Le Beouf Trio, who spent his honeymoon in Takayama and was just there last August, so the Denver / Takayama connection is deep. This Luncheon will offer a delicious lunch box, insightful cultural presentations, sake tasting, and the melodious sounds of jazz in celebration…
Legacy Unleashed: Buckner Funken Jazz Ignites the Soul of Five Points
Spangalang Brewery proudly presents the dynamic sounds of Buckner Funken Jazz on Friday, March 22, 2024! Buckner Funken Jazz, led by the charismatic vocalist Rod Buckner, is set to ignite the stage with its fusion of jazz, funk, and blues. Comprising five exceptionally talented musicians, this ensemble delivers a one-of-a-kind musical experience that is sure to captivate audiences of all tastes. Having graced prestigious stages across Colorado, including standout performances at the Five Points Jazz Festival and City Park Jazz,…
Jeremy Wendelin Quintet: Our Man In Paris
Jeremy Wendelin and his talented quintet return to Nocturne and dig deeply into the art form of hard bop as they study the compositions and stylings of Dexter Gordon and Bud Powell, the famous American jazz expatriates living in Paris in the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to compositions by Powell and Gordon, a special focus will be paid to the contributions of prominent sidemen from this time and place, people like Kenny Clarke, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederson, Kenny Drew, and Pierre Michelot. These nights…
Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield
Tatiana “LadyMay” Mayfield is an award-winning jazz/soul vocalist, musician, composer, and educator from Fort Worth, Texas. In 2023, LadyMay was named as an awardee for the “Next Jazz Legacy” grant program created by NEA Jazz Master, Terri Lyne Carrington in partnership with the Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice and New Music USA with funding from the Mellon Foundation. Through this program, she has been mentored by pianist/vocalist/composer Patrice Rushen and jazz/soul harpist Brandee Younger. Additional highlights of her…
The Music Man
LCC and Performance Now Theatre Company present The Music Man. There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. By turns wicked, funny, warm, romantic and touching, “The Music Man” is family entertainment at its best. Meredith Wilson’s six-time, Tony Award-winning musical comedy is a family-friendly story to be shared with every generation. TICKETS starting at $22 March 22 - 7:30 pm March 23 - 2 pm and 7:30 pm March 24…
The Songwriting of Ron Miles: Matt Skellenger + Matt Reid Duo
Born and raised in Denver, CO., Matt Skellenger has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado for 30 years. Matt earned a B.A. in Music from Metro State University in 2002 where he studied with the great Ron Miles. Matt has also studied with world-renowned bassist and educator Victor Wooten. In addition to leading his own group, Skellenger performs solo, duo, and in the Grown Ass Man Band. He has also been a music teacher at Swallow Hill since…
El Chapultepec Piano Lounge Rocco LC Williams
Join vibraphonist, Rocco LC Williams, for a night of originals and classics that nourish the ear! More Information
Coração Brazilian Jazz Quartet
The Coração Brazilian Jazz Quartet with Eric Gunnison on piano, Bill Kopper on guitar, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Raoul Rossiter on drums and percussion will perform the beautiful and lyrical music of Brazil 6:30 Seating and Dinner 7:30-10 Showtime TICKETS Advance Ticket Cover Charge $20 Door Cover Charge $25
The Jack Dunlevie Double Keyboard Quintet
Saturday nights in March, Nocturne is delighted to welcome the Jack Dunlevie Double Key Quintet to our stage as they explore swinging original works and thoughtful arrangements of jazz standards. For this evening jack will be joined by: Gabe Mervine- Trumpet, Adam Gang- Tenor, Tom Amend- Organ, Alejandro Castaño- Drums Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards in composition and recital performance. Performing…
Brionne Aigné & The KYN
The KYN is a Denver-based collective whose sound fuses the classic songwriting of pioneering musicians like Stevie Wonder, Curtis Mayfield, and The Beatles with the heavy-handed chords of Herbie Hancock and 90’s R&B. Led by producer and musician Callum Bair, every raw love song and ear-candy hook The KYN produces has an underbelly of harmony that comes from a deep love of fusion, jazz, soul, and R&B. Denver’s own Brionne Aigné will also be gracing the Dazzle stage as The…
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