Dawn Clement/Clare Church/Gabe Rupe

These three playful, creative and soulful musicians join forces for one not-to be missed evening. Come share the joy!

Dawn Clement is a joyful and formidable force in the landscape of modern creative music. For over two decades, Clement has served as both a torchbearer of the jazz tradition and as a trailblazer in fresh sonic explorations. “In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument, but Dawn has come up with a voice that’s unique...” says legendary jazz trombonist Julian Priester. 

Clare Church played her very first gigs with Tony Bennett, the Temptations and the Four Tops. In her 40-plus years as a professional musician, she has performed all different styles and genres of music. She was a regular with the Joe Henderson Big Band, and performed with Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Carter, Nancy Wilson, Mel Torme, Doc Severinsen, and many more. She has played with all the Denver luminaries, including Ron Miles, Greg Gisbert, Art Lande, Eric Gunnison, Annie Booth, Gabe Mervine, and many more. She has been described as a sensitive, “music-first” drummer, and her many years of experience as a horn player make her drumming unique.

Gabe Rupe grew up in the Denver area, received his undergrad and masters degrees at the prestigious Juilliard School and Peabody Institute, and is currently pursuing his doctorate at UNC. Gabe has performed at every jazz venue in the Front Range with all the cats, including Eric Gunnison, Brad Goode, Paul Romaine, Shane Endsley, and Greg Gisbert. 

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