Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club

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…

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…

April 21, 2024 at Nocturne, the Wil Swindler Quartet presents alto saxophonist Jon Gordon.  Denver heavyweights Ben Markley (piano), Dru Heller (drums), Seth Lewis (bass) and Wil Swindler (alto saxophone) will be joined by NYC saxophonist Jon Gordon.  These "double alto" sets will feature fresh takes on standards as well as original music by Swindler and Gordon presented in a swing-focused modern style. Wil Swindler is a saxophonist, composer, and winner of the 2008 Gil Evans Fellowship, and educator based in…

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…

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…

A quartet of Denver's jazz elite (bassist Ken Walker, saxophonist Keith Oxman, guitarist Dave Corbus and drummer Todd Reid ) will be exploring Eddie Harris' legacy and musical ideas through their own lens for this exciting show.  An influential force on the jazz world for decades, tenor saxophonist Eddie Harris used his light and fluid sound to bring groundbreaking compositions such as “Listen Here”, “Freedom Jazz Dance”, and “Cold Duck Time' to the world. He was equally influential in the development of unique hybrid instruments and electronic effects and…

Peter Sommer is joined by Ben Markley (piano), Matt Smiley (bass), and Dru Heller and Alejandro Castano (drums) for an evening of music by and for the great tenor saxophonists of the 1960s, including influences such as Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, Gene Ammons, Eddie Harris, and John Coltrane. Featuring classics from the Blue Note and Prestige catalogs, as well as other gems off the beaten path. Join us for a night of swing, grace, power, and soul! Saxophonist Peter Sommer has contributed his…

Comprised of Tenia Nelson (piano), Brendan O' Donoghue (bass), and Andreas Schmid (drums), Spherio is a Denver-based modern jazz trio that honors the musical language and dialogue started by one of American music's most iconic and prolific composers: Thelonious Sphere Monk. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm   |   Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Reservation Information: Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music Reserved Bar Seats are $22 per guest and include music. Bar seat…

The Adam Ohlson Quartet sets out to take listeners on a deep musical journey, blending genres and styles as they perform original compositions as well as bespoke arrangements of standards. Pianist Adam Ohlson is joined by Jonathan Powell on trumpet Dominic Sbrega on bass and Joey Glassman on drums. Adam Ohlson is a pianist, composer, and arranger from Colorado Springs. Adam holds a BA in piano performance and composition from Whitworth University, and a Masters in Jazz Studies from University of Northern Colorado. Adam currently plays piano for…

Join us for a night of dynamic original works with one of the leading voices in modern American music! Remy Le Boeuf is a 4x Grammy-nominated composer and saxophonist whose music is rooted in the jazz tradition and overlaps into contemporary classical and indie-rock realms. Le Boeuf is also the founder of the jazz orchestra, Assembly of Shadows, and the Chief Conductor of the Nordkraft Big Band. He has worked with a range of collaborators including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with…

Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David 'Fathead' Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner of the Thelonious Monk…

Daruma's music takes audiences from deep grooves, to intimate ballads, to 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 rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. Gabriel Mininberg (sax), Shane Dähler (drums), Max Moore (piano), Zach Rich (trombone), Hunter Roberts (bass) Daruma is a new project featuring some of Denver’s finest young talent. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary…

Jazz History boasts of dozens of great trumpeter - composers. The Derek Banach Quintet will highlight some outstanding contributions penned by many of these influencial artists : From Clifford Brown, Art Farmer, Lee Morgan and Kenny Dorham to Roy Hargrove and even a few originals by Derek. The group will include David Bernot (sax) Dave Hanson (pno), Patrick McDevitt (bs) and Todd Reid (dr). This series will run just three nights: May 11th, 18th and 25th. Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 30 years in a variety of settings…

To help celebrate the amazing moms in your lives, we welcome acclaimed jazz vocalist Tatiana "LadyMay" Mayfield & her swinging quartet to the stage for Tatiana's first ever Nocturne performance! Matinee show seating starts at 4:00 pm, with music running from 4:30pm to 5:45. Evening show seating starts at 6:15 with music running from 7 to 8:15pm. Dinner and a Show seats include one of the 75 minute performances as well a three course dinner. The culinary team offers several options to select from…

Join us for a swinging night with the inimitable David Mesquitic Trio, celebrating the release of his new album, The Trio: Volume 1. David will be joined by an all-star lineup all the way from Austin, Texas: Daniel Dufor (drums) and Ryan Hagler (bass). Honoring the tradition of iconic piano trios from bandleaders such as Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, and Jeff Hamilton while still remaining fresh and modern, an evening with this band promises to be an unforgettable, swingin' affair. Award winning pianist David Mesquitic is a composer and…

For this special one-time performance, the Mike Abbott/Victor Mestas Quartet is joined by Denver-based vocalist Wendy Fopeano to perform an entrancing set of music from Brazil, Venezuela, Cuba, and Mexico. Mike (on guitar) and Victor (on piano) are joined by Kirwan Brown on bass and Jill Frederickson on drums. Mike Abbott has performed with the Rolling Stone's horn section, Randy Brecker, Maria Schneider, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton, Conrad Herwig, Chie Imaizumi, Sammy Davis Jr., Burt Bacharach, Paul Schaffer, Joey Calderazzo, and Marc Copeland. Mike spent 15 years in New…