Jazz in the Plaza: Tony Exum Jr. Performing Live

An unforgettable evening as Five Points Plaza is transformed into an open-air amphitheater—complete with seated areas, creative bars, and an immersive live-music vibe—courtesy of Spangalang Brewery. The spotlight shines on acclaimed saxophonist Tony Exum Jr., whose soulful, sultry sound has made him a national recording artist in contemporary jazz, R&B, and funk.

Meet Tony Exum Jr.

Born in Colorado Springs, Tony Exum Jr. grew up with jazz in his blood—military life took him from Germany to Mississippi, New Orleans, and Phoenix before he settled back in Colorado.

He began playing saxophone at 11 and honed his craft through adolescence. At 20, he became a fixture on the Colorado jazz scene and launched his solo career in 2008.

He’s released acclaimed albums such as Finally (2010) and The One (2012), and his 2019 single “My Name’s Tony” climbed the Smooth Jazz Network’s top 100

As a performer, Exum has graced stages from Blues Alley in D.C. to Yoshi’s in Oakland and major jazz festivals nationwide.

His awards include the 2011 International Breakout Star (Coffee Talk Jazz) and honors from the NAACP Colorado chapter.

Beyond music, Tony dedicates himself to mentoring youth in Colorado and is an active voting member of the Recording Academy (Grammy Awards).

Spangalang Brewery is a Black-owned, jazz-inspired microbrewery. The name “spangalang” nods to a classic jazz cymbal rhythm championed by Kenny Clarke in the 1940s—and reflects the brewery’s reverence for Five Points, once dubbed the “Harlem of the West”

Event Highlights

• Live Saxophone Performance by Tony Exum Jr.—expect his smooth, funk-tinged, contemporary-jazz style to fill the night.
• Five Points Amphitheater—completely reimagined for one night, with seating, ambient lighting, and bars.
• Craft Beer & Culture—Spangalang’s fresh draughts, each steeped in local flavor and jazz spirit.
• Community Vibe—celebrating Denver music history in a space that honors Five Points’ cultural legacy.

Be part of a night that brings jazz to life, celebrates a legendary Denver neighborhood, and features one of the region’s most captivating saxophonists. Secure your seat in the plaza amphitheater and raise a glass to jazz—True Five Points style.

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