City Park Pavilion

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community Stafford Hunter and Jazz Explorations Multi-Grammy nominated trombonist & sea shells player (and sometimes vocalist) is a Philadelphia native (but born in Atlantic City, NJ). He became a professional musician at the age of 16. And, was an award winner of the "Al Grey Award for Musical Excellence". It acknowledged Stafford as "the Most Promising Jazz Trombone Talent." Besides music, Stafford appeared as a model in the December 1992 issue of L'Uomo…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community Dotsero To music fans worldwide, DOTSERO translates to "A no nonsense thrill ride of energy and excitement" a band full of life, energy, and spontaneity that few artists in the genre have been able to match. As much fun to watch as they are to listen to. Colorado's own DOTSERO band Taking their name from a small mountain town in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, DOTSERO means “Something Unique.” Formed in 1984,…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community Ritmo Jazz Latino Ritmo Jazz Latino is comprised of 5 gifted musicians who specialize in the infectious rhythms of Latin Music. The members of Ritmo Jazz Latino have decades of musical experience bringing traditional Latin Jazz to the forefront of this ensemble. Adding new arrangements to Standards as well as mixing in a blend of original compositions, the sounds of Cuba, Venezuela, Puerto Rico, Brazil, and South America come to life in…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community Wellington Bullings Wellington Bullings adds a soulful touch to everything she sings. Her music is a balance of classic soul, R&B, and Jazz. With a rich sultry voice and soulful presence, it's easy to see why she is making a name for herself in the world of Neo Soul and beyond.
 Recently, Wellington released a single titled ‘flame,’ that explores themes of black excellence and offers a positive narrative to the black…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community Chris Daniels and the Kings with Freddi Gowdy Chris Daniels & The Kings (now with Freddi Gowdy) are celebrating their 38th year with live performances over the summer, playing songs from BLUES WITH HORNS - our 15th Kings album and our second with Freddi Gowdy of the Freddi Henchi Band. In December 2019, Freddi joined Chris as an inductee into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame!! Die-hard fans from Italy to Holland…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community 4th Annual Brass Band Extravaganza feat. Guerrilla Fanfare and Bourbon Brass Band Guerilla Fanfare: The Guerrilla Fanfare Brass Band (or simply Guerrilla Fanfare or GuFa) brings the high energy funk of New Orleans-style Brass Band to the Northern Colorado area. Our mission is always to get everyone up and grooving to our relentlessly fiery and funky sound. GuFa is composed of some of the finest and rowdiest horn players and percussionists in…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community Otis Taylor Otis Taylor grew up in Denver, but like the old blues song said, he was born in Chicago in 1948. According to Taylor, his parents were both jazz fans. “My dad worked for the railroad and knew a lot of jazz people. He was a socialist and real bebopper.” His mother loved everything from Etta James to Pat Boone. The first instrument Taylor learned to play was the banjo, but…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community The Burroughs From humble beginnings covering soul standards in their unlikely hometown of Greeley, Colorado, The Burroughs have traversed a decade of growth and reinvention to become a band that defies odds and transcends categorization. Since 2013, the 9-piece act has lit up stages around the country with its trademark brand of “sweaty soul music,” an invitation for audiences to dance, celebrate, and connect under a unifying and infectious groove. Bandleader and…

City Park Jazz – A Celebration of Community LAPOMPE For nearly a decade, LAPOMPE has been entertaining and delighting audiences in Colorado with its eclectic combination of gypsy swing, blues, and soulful originals. Drawing from the music of Django Reinhardt and the "hot club" style of early 20th-century jazz, their music is a fresh collection of classics and original compositions. Presenting complex and virtuosic arrangements with a rustic and acoustic instrumentation including acoustic guitars, upright bass, and violin, they have…