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The Julie Monley Quartet – “Songs I Should Have Written”
Celebrate Easter with Brunch at Dazzle and the Julie Monley Quartet! A song list pulled from many different moments and places. France, Brazil and straight-ahead jazz. 10:30 a.m. TICKETS 1 p.m. TICKETS
Brass & Jazz Brunch: Stafford Hunter’s Birthday Soiree
Join us for a Jazz Extravaganza and Birthday Bash at Spangalang Brewery! Celebrate the remarkable talent and birthday of Denver's very own iconic trombonist, Stafford Hunter in style! 🎷Event Highlights: — Phenomenal Jazz Concert featuring Stafford Hunter and his ensemble, promising an unforgettable musical experience that will lift your spirits and move your soul — Delicious Brunch: Indulge in a mouthwatering brunch spread served alongside the smooth tunes, curated to satisfy your taste buds and set the perfect ambiance. —…
Denver Jazz Orchestra
The Denver Jazz Orchestra is Denver’s premier big band featuring 18 of Denver’s top musicians. For more than 15 years, the DJO has excited jazz fans throughout Colorado with its original sound and team of committed jazz musicians. For this performance, the band will be performing a variety of songs pulled from the big band repertoire including swing, ballads, Latin and funk. Tim Hurley – Guitar Scott Handler – Trumpet Joseph Tabris – Trumpet Larry Pennel – Trumpet Kevin Bollinger…
The Dana Landry Trio
DANA LANDRY - PIANO / ERIK APPLEGATE - BASS / JIM WHITE - DRUMS Performing, recording, and touring together for over 15 years, the Dana Landry Trio has appeared throughout the U.S. and in Asia and Europe, and their debut recording Memphis Skyline (Artist Alliance Records) reached the Top 40 on the Jazz Week radio airplay chart. In addition to working as a standalone trio, the group has performed with some of the most prominent names in jazz including Eddie Daniels, Ingrid Jensen, Jaleel Shaw,…
Shane Endsley Quintet
DownBeat magazine named him as one of the “Top 25″ trumpeters of his generation and he was cited as a Rising Star in the 2013 Critics Poll. A truly modern and dynamic musician, he was recently touring internationally with Mumford & Sons and can be found on recordings with innovative jazz instrumentalists like Steve Coleman, Mark Guiliana, Donny McCaslin, and Ben Allison as well as appearances with folk, rock, and pop icons like Ani DiFranco, Pearl Jam, and Shakira and…
Dart Echo Explores Early Ornette
Presented by the Colorado based 'Dart Echo' (Matt Smiley - bass, Briana Harris - sax, Ben Parrish - guitar, Dru Heller - drums), this four night series throughout April, exploring the musical legacy of one of jazz music's most iconic improvisers Ornette Coleman. Dart Echo was founded in 2015 and has performed compositions by Paul Motian, Nick Drake, David Bowie, 1960s classic jazz, as well as original music written by band members. For these April performances, the band will focus primarily on the music of saxophonist and composer Ornette…
The Music Room at “The 404”
Jazz at Bar 404 is hosted weekly by pianist Ron LeGault, from 7 to 9 p.m. Coming Events: March 27 — Tenia Nelson with Brendan O'Donoghue, Alex Tripp March 28 — Laurie D with Jeff Fournier April 3 — Ron LeGault with Eric Jordan, Dave Weinand, Andreas Schmid April 10 — Dave Corbus with Jill Frederickson, Jason Malmberg April 12 — Julie Monley Trio with Colin Bricker, Erin Pearson April 17 — Justin Adams with Robin Gisbert, Greg Gisbert April…
Deborah Stafford & The Night Stalkers
Deborah Stafford & The Night Stalkers bring the power and excitement of an 8-piece Horn-driven Funky Blues & Soul Band back to Dazzle. 2x winners Colorado Blues Society Blues Challenge, they made it to the semi-finals at the 2021 International Blues Challenge in Memphis and were a featured band at Blue on the Mesa. Their award-winning horn section featuring Doug Rasmussen, Tommy Van den Berg & Adisa Nickerson, soulful keyboards by Tone Show, hot guitar licks by Jeff Bowen (formerly…
Oh Snap!
Elena Camerin Young and Farrell Lowe host this free improv jam for all ages, instruments, voices, and abilities. Tickets HERE
Earl Klugh’s Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor
Entering its 21st year, GRAMMY® Award-winner Earl Klugh's Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor has defined the very essence of an upscale musical experience. World-Class music is the heartbeat that brings people together and is the cornerstone, however, WOJ is so much more and transcends the boundaries of conventional entertainment, embracing a rich tapestry of luxury experiences. Artists: Earl Klugh Chris Botti Rick Braun, Richard Elliot, and Peter White Peabo Bryson & Haley Reinhart Nathan & Noah East Vincent Ingala…
John Scofield Trio with Vicente Archer & Bill Stewart
LOW TICKET ALERT for the 6:30 p.m. shows! There has been a John Scofield Trio at play since the late 70’s and it undisputedly remains his favorite format. The newest incarnation – Scofield on guitar, bassist Vicente Archer and drummer Bill Stewart are having fun. They sail through tightly knit sets that typify the musical diversity that has colored Scofield’s long career: time-honored jazz standards, rock and blues classics, savvy original Scofield compositions and whatever assorted off-the-cuff improvisations that turn…
Dave Hanson Trio Celebrates Herbie Hancock
Join us on Thursdays throughout April as the Dave Hanson Trio celebrates the work of one of America's most iconic musical voices, Herbie Hancock. Dave will be joined by a band of Denver greats, including Mark Simon on bass, and Todd Reid (April 4th and 18th) and Harold Summey (April 11th and 25th) on drums. Dave Hanson is an accomplished arranger, composer, and pianist who has written for a diverse range of artists and ensembles, including the Boston Pops, Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Denver Brass, Boulder…
Rekha Ohal Quartet
The Rekha Ohal Quartet presents the music of Supertramp. We'll be exploring the music of British prog rock band Supertramp through our own musical jazz lenses. If you're a fan of Supertramp, you'll love this; if you're new to their music, hopefully this will serve as a sweet introduction. Hope to see you there! Tickets HERE
The Reid Poole Quintet Plays New Orleans: Past And Present
Join us on Fridays for an unforgettable series presented by The Reid Poole Quintet as they explore the rich and vibrant musical heritage of New Orleans, from the early jazz sounds of legends like Bunk Johnson and Louis Armstrong to the contemporary influences of Ellis Marsalis and Nicholas Payton. This series will feature a virtuosic and versatile rhythm section of Matt Smiley (bass), Steve Denny (piano), and Tim Stombaugh (drums), along with a rotation of phenomenal horn players: a special guest from The California Honey Drops, Grammy award winner Miles…
Mary Russell & Bob Candler Americana Hot Band
Mary Russell hails from Texas and is one of my favorite Americana singers. With Mary is the infamous Robb Candler (formerly owner of the beloved Robb’s Music Store), who is a smoking hot C&W and blues guitar player. Daryl Smith from Detroit is on lead guitar. Mr Smith is a phenomenon from the Motown era and toured and recorded with the greats like Diana Ross, The Temptations, and many more. On bass is Bob Capistrano and on drums the great Arkansan drummer Jay Forest who’s…
Cody Qualls: Broadway, Billboard and Beyond
Join internationally renowned artist, Cody Qualls, as he performs Billboard classics and Broadway smashes. This show regularly sells out at Muse, and features a new setlist including hits from the 80s to today's top 40. He will also perform selections from Sweeney Todd, Phantom of the Opera, Rent, and Next To Normal. Qualls was recently cast as Dr. Madden in the Tony Award winning show, Next to Normal. One voice. One piano. One night only. Tickets HERE
Freddy Rodriguez Jr. & The Jazz Connection
Freddy carries on the great music from Denver’s legendary jazz club “El Chapultepec!“ Jazz standards, pop, to Latin classics! Freddy also sings and plays songs from his legendary father’s songbook Freddy Rodriguez Sr.! The show will get you up dancing and singing along! Freddy Rodriguez Jr.-piano,vocals, keyboards Andrew Hudson-acoustic/electric bass Chad Schneider-Trombone (Freddy Sr.’s last protege) TBD-Drums TBD-Sax TICKETS
Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers: A Tribute By The Derek Banach Quintet
Join us on Saturdays in April as the Derek Banach Quintet explores the music of one of the most iconic ensembles in jazz history: Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. A driving force of the hard-bop style of the 1950s through the 80s, and a springboard for some of the music's most celebrated composers and performers, the Jazz Messengers is synonymous with the sound of jazz in the second half of the 20th century. This residency will feature compositions from Bobby Timmons and…
The Gabriel Santiago Quartet
Gabriel Santiago is a Brazilian born, award-winning composer, arranger, performer, and music educator. JazzTimes Magazine called him "a young master at both the acoustic and electric guitars." He is equally virtuosic with the tradition music of Brazil as well as modern jazz forms that integrate both Latin and classic jazz. Santiago has released 14 albums (including CDs & DVDs) and regularly performs at concerts and festivals across the U.S. and around the globe. With Gabriel are the all-star ensemble Peter Stoltzman on…
The Denver- New York Flight
This band is a collaboration between NYC-based guitarist Joel Harrison and his allies in Colorado. At separate times Jim and Joel, as well as Steve and Joel, hit it off at a session a few years back and resolved to do more. This 2 guitar outfit will do resource guitar roots across the stylistic spectrum, whether jazz, rock, or country. They'll do some of Harrison's original works as well. The NY Times called Harrison "protean and brilliant." His latest record,…
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