Upcoming Events

A live performance Tribute Show of one of the worlds all time favorite soul singers -Frankie Beverly & his band Maze. Big Pocket Band, comprised of a collective of Colorado elite musicians and performers, will perform well-known songs that include "Happy Feelin's", "While I'm Alone", "Joy and Pain", "Before I Let Go” , just to name a few. Big Pocket Band also well known for presenting tribute events celebrating the music of other male soul heavyweights: Marvin Gaye, Luther Vandross,…

Featuring Daryl Gott, Taylor Clay, Dave Devine and BK Khan, this sublime straight ahead quintet (led by world-class bassist Seth Lewis) performs a thoughtful mix of standards, orignals and modern works. 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, Eric Alexander, David Hazeltine,…

The Rich Chiaraluce Quintet will be playing the music of the legendary Cannonball Adderly Quintet. All of the arrangements swing hard and have a groove. Rich Chiaraluce - Alto Pete Olstead - Trumpet Eric Gunnison - Piano Mark Simon - Bass Paul Romaine - Drums TICKETS

A Mexican band that recaptures the roots of tropical psychedelic music. Guitars, eccentric organs, analog synthesizers, and theremin are some of the elements of the group’s lysergic music. A proposal of exotic rarity that likes to dress up their music with esoteric airs that alter perception and force dancing to exhaustion, accompanied by hypnotic visuals performed live by Dr. Alderete. TICKETS

Alex premiered her “New Beginnings Suite” in March and is excited to bring some of the movements from it as well as brand new music to Dazzle. Alex recently graduated from the Thompson Jazz Studies program at the University of Colorado Boulder. She draws from her education there as well as personal experience to compose music that showcases her original voice. As a saxophonist, she has been fortunate to work with many accomplished musicians from Colorado and all over the…

Join us for this very special, one-time evening with the Dred Scott Trio. In a celebration of Scott's 60th birthday, the band will be celebrating the music of the iconic players that inspire them: from giants of the piano such as Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Keith Jarrett, to the inimitable style of drummer Jack DeJohnette and the recordings he made with the ECM label. This trio will also feature original music as well, highlighting Scott's distinctive compositional voice in his Nocturne…

Heather Hunt, based in Denver, CO, is a captivating songwriter who effortlessly blends elements of blues and jazz into her music. Her compositions are a fusion of various styles, reflecting her diverse influences and musical sensibilities. With her soulful melodies and evocative lyrics, Heather captivates audiences, inviting them on a journey through the rich tapestry of her musical expression. Heather Hunt- vocals/electric guitar Thomas Decker - Drums Michael Merola - bass (electric) Christian Ragland - guitar TICKETS

Keeping The Blues Alive! We offer a family oriented atmosphere where everyone can expect a wonderful Blues experience. Great food and drink, merchandise vendors, ample free parking, plus camping & RV sites available just outside the Island Grove Arena. Expect lots of food vendors on site or pack a picnic lunch, leave it in your car, and you can come and go from the arena and enjoy the park. Ticket holders will be stamped and allowed to re-enter at any time.…

The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group that has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post-bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris! Hearing the band is always an experience to remember! Ken Walker – Bass Paul Romaine – Drums Dave Corbs – Guitar Jeff Jenkins – Piano Brad Goode – Trumpet Peter Sommer…

Still Life is a chamber jazz collective based in Denver, Colorado. Led by trumpeter and composer Micah Miller, and featuring some of Northern Colorado's most dynamic and creative young musicians, Still Life performs music that blurs genre lines; honoring the tradition of improvisational music while also drawing inspiration from new chamber music, folk, and rock. The band is thrilled to make their Dazzle debut, presenting a tapestry of original works and arrangements with a singular and unique musical voice. Micah…

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 schedule performing with his trio, adjudicating, and commissioning music throughout the globe. Mesquitic is currently earning his Doctor of Musical Arts in Jazz Studies at the University of Texas at Austin where he was recently awarded the 2022 Eleanor Alexander Stripling Award…

A Celebration of art, music, food and community! Brought to you by New Cottage Arts, Lighthouse Writer's Workshop and Denver Food Rescue. Our event series is a celebration of the vibrant cultural tapestry that defines our neighborhood. From live music performances by local artists to interactive art workshops and culinary delights from small business vendors, Clayton Community Days offers something for everyone to enjoy. But Clayton Community Days is more than just a series of events and concerts—it's about you!…

At Outside, we’re on a mission to get everyone outside. That’s why we’re launching the Outside Festival—an all-new way to inspire, educate, and get more people to experience everything the outdoors has to offer. In partnership with the state of Colorado and Visit Denver, the Outside Festival is designed to promote outdoor pursuits for the health of people and the planet. Lineup, Set Times & Programming Thundercat, Fleet Foxes, Lettuce, Andrew Bird, Say She She, The Heavy Heavy, and more.…

Denver’s Latin American Art Museum, Museo de las Americas (Museo), located in the heart of the Art District on Santa Fe, will host their annual fundraiser Noche de Museo: Cuba on June 1, 2024, at Space Gallery 400 Santa Fe Dr, Denver, CO 80204. Guests will be treated to an unforgettable evening filled with delectable cuisine, captivating performances, and exciting auctions. Your participation in the silent and live auctions, as well as any donations made during the event, will directly contribute to Museo de…

The official credit tells it like it is. “Recorded in an old building in Ripley, Mississippi” – that’s all the info we get and all that we need. When Cedric Burnside prepared to record Hill Country Love, the follow-up to his 2021 Grammy-winning album I Be Trying, he set up shop in a former legal office located in a row of structures in the seat of Tippah County, a town with 5,000 residents that’s known as the birthplace of the…

Daruma is a fresh, new contemporary jazz project featuring original music by some of Denver’s finest young talent. Their sound takes audiences from stank-face-inducing grooves, to intimate ballads, to massive Coltrane-inspired swing. Daruma reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century and crosses it with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-bending original sound. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary music ranging from Billy Childs, Rufus Reid and Tia Fuller to the Colorado…

Since forming his first jazz group at age 16, Spencer Zweifel has become a regular member of the Colorado music scene. An accomplished jazz pianist, Zweifel has performed professionally in a wide variety of genres across Colorado as well as in tours around the US. A Downbeat award-winning vocalist, educator, and bandleader based in Denver, Colorado, Kelsey Wallner charms audiences with intimate, soulful, and inventive interpretations of jazz touchstones while placing the history of the music front and center. FREE

Kutandara fuses ancient African music traditions with indie-pop, rock, jazz, gospel, classical, and world folk influences. Their exuberant and hi-energy polyrhythmic performances manage to be innovative and deeply-rooted at the same time. Kutandara means to come together and have a good time, which is the group’s purpose as they exchange energy of music and movement with their audiences. Kutandara recently brought on Zimbabwean drummer Blessing ‘Coach Bled’ Chimanga. He is a producer, educator, and content creator. He is passionate about sharing…

A Celebration of Community Roka Hueka (Row-Kah-Way-Kah) is Denver’s premier Latin Ska band. Born in 2014, its members originate from Mexico , Colombia and the US. Roka Hueka’s music draws on influences such as Cumbia, Funk, Reggae, Soul, Punk and traditional Ska. Celebrating 10 years, Roka Hueka is currently traveling to different cities inside the US with “Diez y Pa’Delante Tour” (Ten and Going Forward Tour). Roka Hueka has been named one of the Top Ten Latino bands in Colorado…

Live Edge Trio Features Ben Markley on piano, Seth Lewis on bass, and Andy Wheelock on drums. Live Edge writes and arranges music that reflects and builds upon the rich history of the Jazz Piano Trio. Each member of the trio offers a unique and distinct musical perspective, which come together as hard-swinging, harmonically rich, infectiously groovy tunes. Their first studio record, Look for the Silver Lining was released in 2023 as is available on all major streaming platforms. The…