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The Nightside Annual Easter Guitar Pull

On Easter Sunday, April 17, KUVO continues a tradition that started in Andy O's childhood. The family guitar pull would start during the Easter BBQ. Friends and relatives would stop…

Happy Birthday to Herbie Hancock!

Herbie Hancock is a true icon of modern music. Throughout his explorations, he has transcended limitations and genres while maintaining his unmistakable voice. With an illustrious career spanning five decades…

The Ben Markley Quintet

Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain Front Range. He has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George…

On Stage — Rickey Woodard

The KUVO performance series “On Stage” presents performances with saxophonist Rickey Woodard on Saturday, April 9, at 10 pm, and Monday, April 11 at 7 pm. Known the world over,…

The Night Beat - Jazz Trombonists Week 2

Week Two of Doug’s survey of jazz trombonists of note continues on April 13, at 8 pm with recordings featuring Carl Fontana. He not only had incredible technical facility but…

New Faces of Jazz — Sharp Radway: Pianist, Composer, and Arranger

Sharp Radway is a pianist/composer/arranger/author who is a native of Hartford, Connecticut, and currently resides in Brooklyn, New York.  He remains in demand throughout the country and abroad. He is…

Taylor Clay Quartet: Original Works

Taylor Clay and his Quartet return to the Nocturne stage to perform a new series featuring Taylor's newest original compositions which are a culmination of his experiences and influences as…

Jack Dunlevie Trio explores "Live at the Pershing" by Ahmad Jamal

In his seminal work Live at the Pershing Lounge, Ahmad Jamal and his trio pioneered a concept that emphasized groove with sparing elegance over acrobatic flights of notes. The album simmers more than…

New Music Monday - Ben Markley Big Band with Ari Hoenig, Somi, & Josean Jacobo Trio

New Music Monday highlights are presented by host Arturo Gómez on Monday, April 11, at noon and will include the following recordings. Ben Markley Big Band with Ari Hoening: "Ari's…

New Faces of Jazz — Marquis Hill: Trumpeter, Composer, and Bandleader

From his beginnings as one of Chicago’s most thrilling young trumpeters, to his current status as an internationally renowned musician, composer, and bandleader, Marquis Hill has worked tirelessly to break…

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