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“GUITAR: The Instrument That Rocked The World” takes you on a fascinating exploration of the science, sound, history, and pop culture behind the world’s most popular instrument. The exhibition celebrates many facets of this iconic instrument, from its origin and continued evolution to the music it creates and the cultural impact it has. Explore STEAM concepts like sound waves, frequency, mathematical scales, engineering, and more through a wide range of hands-on experiences. Take in the exhibition’s collection of more than…

Dazzle presents "Some Assembly Required" every Tuesday, at 9:30 pm. Some Assembly Required is an immersive multi-genre live performance band and artist collective created by poet/author Dominique Christina and Hip Hop artist DNA Picasso. Live music is a language. Some Assembly Required demonstrates the links between contemporary music and the forms that birthed it. Which is just a dope way to say we do everything: poetry, jazz, hip hop, neo-soul, classic covers, original music, and collaborative pieces composed by musical…

The Dave Hanson Trio presents an evening of original compositions by Dave Hanson With these great musicians: Paul Romain on drums and Mark Simon on bass.

Ken Walker started playing upright bass when he was a student at Arkansas Tech University, where he received his bachelor of music education degree. Ken moved to Denver in the mid 1980's and began a 12-year tenure as the house bassist at Denver's El Chapultepec. As a first call sideman he has shared stages with: Eddie Harris, Hal Galper, Tom Harrell, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Nat Adderley, Jimmy Witherspoon, Carl Fontana, Slide Hampton, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Freddie…

Two performances at 6:30pm and 8:30pm. Directed by John Gunther, CU’s award winning big band will perform this amazing jazz interpretation of Tchaikovsky’s famous score for “The Nutcracker.” The CU Jazz Ensemble has been recognized as one of the nation’s outstanding big bands. The Nutcracker Suite is an album by American pianist, composer and bandleader Duke Ellington recorded for the Columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of “The Nutcracker” by Tchaikovsky, arranged by Ellington and Billy Strayhorn.

From Earth to Sky (director Ron Chapman) presents the works of seven Indigenous architects from North America. While each has their own unique style, they share similar philosophies and approaches to culturally responsive architecture and sustainable design – consulting with communities to design and construct buildings and landscapes that embrace the culture and traditions of their clients, their connections to the land, imbued with a sense of their history and their visions for the future. “To me, the real test…

Vocalist, percussionist, player and composer Shelley Thomas blends Balkan, Arabic, Hindustani, Classical, Pop-Soul and African music styles in her compositions to create the emergence of a new genre: World Chamber Pop. With cinematic arrangements and inspired emotive power, she interlaces diverse threads of culture through a rhythmic, poignant examination into the human condition. Recognized for her extensive multicultural experience and attention to musical nuance, her depth of study and sensitivity have allowed her a rare breadth of styles including folk,…

Lets make it a jazzy Christmas!!! G.A.M.E. are initials for “Great American Music Experience”, and jazz is the only musical art form that originated in America, so our group is the Great American Music Experience jazz … welcome to the G.A. M. E.! The band members have performed nationally and internationally for many years. Ron Bland on Bass has worked with many musical greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Doc Severinson, Pavarotti, Marvin Hamlisch, Linda Ronstadt, Rosemary Clooney. Jan Cleveland with Vocals…

Su Teatro continues celebrating its 50th Anniversary, with the Su Teatro holiday classic Joaquin’s Christmas. Joaquin is 7 years old, he lives in 1950’s Pueblo with his Mama y Papa, all he wants for Christmas is a new bike. But his Papa may go on strike against the evil Mr. Van Rich N’ Wealthy. With the help of his magical abuela (all grandmothers have magic, que no?), a talking cigar smokin’ dog , a beautiful lady in the clouds  and…

The King’s Singers performance at the Newman Center will celebrate Christmas and the holiday season. This is their first return to Gates Concert Hall since their sold-out performance in 2017. On October 22, The King’s Singers new album titled Christmas Carols with The King’s Singers will be released. The King’s Singers have represented the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years. The Grammy-winning British vocal sextet are renowned for their unrivaled technique,…

The warm sounds of the holidays fill the Hall with festive seasonal favorites including ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas, narrated live from stage by beloved Denver vocalist Devin DeSantis! This family-friendly evening, conducted by Colorado Symphony Chorus Assistant Conductor Taylor Martin, features traditional Christmas carols, your favorite new winter tunes, and even some newly arranged surprises — all with a chance to sing along to your heart’s content! And you better not pout because Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus will…

Wil Swindler - sax; Peter Sommer - sax; Seth Lewis - bass; Paul Romaine - drums Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain Front Range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring…

This family concert, presented by The Muse and Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors, is a chance for families to come learn about jazz while enjoying holiday favorites. Free cookies and hot chocolate!

Curated by bassist/composer Seth Lewis, Nocturne presents this a virtuosic quintet of Denver jazz icons exploring the musical works of the legendary, Sting. Tom Amend - piano, Dave Devine - guitar, Gabriel Mervine - trumpet, Brian Claxton - drums, Seth Lewis - bass, Seth Lewis has travelled the world performing and teaching. Seth has played on Broadway and Las Vegas shows and during his time in New York he played Smalls, Smoke, Dizzy’s Club Coca­-Cola, Cleopatra’s Needle and The Iridium. He has shared the stage with Mulgrew Miller, Louis Hayes,…

It’s that time of year again: come get into the seasonal mood with the best of top-notch holiday jazz from a collection of the finest, most seasoned jazz musicians in the Denver area. The Denver Jazz Orchestra includes 18 players serving up some wonderfully complex and engaging versions of holiday favorites. It’s one of our most popular shows of the year, so get your tickets early—come to Dazzle after work and enjoy food, drink, and great big band music which…

Holiday Brass with members of your Colorado Symphony Holiday Brass is a festive tradition featuring the best of brass! Witness the brilliance and power of the Colorado Symphony Brass in a resounding program of seasonal ballads, carols, and more. Whether it comes from the vitality of the Renaissance, the glory of the Baroque, or the nostalgic jubilation in the music of Hollywood’s most popular Christmas movies, Holiday Brass will end 2021 on a high note. Featured Artists Brian Buerkle, conductor…

This 19-piece big band featuring some of Colorado’s finest players returns to Dazzle for its annual holiday show with original compositions and arrangements in a broad diversity of styles, including swing, Afro-Cuban, and hip hop. The Republic’s first studio release Grass Is Greener is available on Dazzle Recordings.

Friends and bandmates for over 30 years, Mark Diamond, Paul Romaine, and Andy Weyl consistently inspire audiences with their spirited arrangements of Swing, Latin, Hard-bop, Blues, and standard repertoire. Big Swing is a three time Nocturne Artist in Residency alum and we are tremendously excited to welcome them back to the stage! Bass: Mark Diamond's hard-grooving acoustic bass sound was birthed in the New York area, where he learned to play many musical styles. In 1980 he moved to Colorado…

Wil Swindler's Elevenet presents a live concert performance of original music at the Muse on Wednesday Dec 15th, 2021. This concert will feature music to be recorded this January at a live in-studio performance. The Elevenet is award-winning composer Wil Swindler's creative voice seeking to blend the sounds of modern large ensemble jazz with classical chamber music. The arrangements are always thoughtful, beautiful and truly unique on the modern jazz scene. The group always displays top-notch ensemble playing and high-level…

This show will focus on iconic music that was born in the ‘60s, with selections from the albums of John Coltrane, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Charles Mingus, Thelonious Monk and others. The selections include a mix of later bebop, modal jazz and select ballads. The music of this era, which could be innovative and intense, was nevertheless full of emotion and epitomized the best of 20th century jazz. Harry Drabkin - sax; Derek Banach - trumpet; Jeff Jenkins - piano; Brian…