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JoFoKe & Same Cloth is a dynamic, genre-bending ensemble based in Denver, led by the creative force of JoFoKe, a talented Black woman vocalist and songwriter. Known for their innovative approach to music-making, JoFoKe & Same Cloth fuse various genres and musical traditions to craft deeply meaningful art that resonates with audiences. With JoFoKe's captivating charisma and distinctive vocal stylings at the forefront, the band's lineup includes Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré…

Flutist, saxophonist, and composer Joe Anderies has been active in the Denver jazz scene for the past 35 years. Parallel to his performance career is his involvement in the music education community and specifically the jazz education scene. He has pioneered an extensive jazz mentoring network to foster young musicians in elementary and middle schools. Currently retired from full time teaching he is now concentrating on private teaching, mentoring with the CCJA program, music publishing, and jazz clinician activities in both public…

Dazzle's brunch has a new look! Chef Mario designs unique a-la-carte brunch delicacies including a Continental Breakfast Board and a fresh Pineapple Boat full of fruit & cottage cheese. Local Pianist extraordinaire Adam Bodine, "Your Brunch Guru" creates a comedic musical experience every Sunday with parodies, improvisation, and audience participation. Dazzle's staff provides friendly, table-side service throughout brunch in our El Chapultepec Piano Lounge. One Google reviewer described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style…

Dazzle's brunch has a new look! Chef Mario designs unique a-la-carte brunch delicacies including a Continental Breakfast Board and a fresh Pineapple Boat full of fruit & cottage cheese. Local Pianist extraordinaire Adam Bodine, "Your Brunch Guru" creates a comedic musical experience every Sunday with parodies, improvisation, and audience participation. Dazzle's staff provides friendly, table-side service throughout brunch in our El Chapultepec Piano Lounge. One Google reviewer described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style…

Our music presentations are of JAZZ with an International touch, and songs from the Great American Songbook are always a hit. SaZón Six performs a tasteful repertoire of Jazz, Latin Beats, and American Standards. Norma Tell sings in English, Spanish and Portuguese, thus highlighting the International flavor of SaZón. Norma Tell - Vocals Ed Stephen - Guitar Ron Jolly - Piano Andrew Hudson -Bass Chuck Schneider- Woodwinds Bobby Trujillo -Drums TICKETS

The Lamont Jazz Orchestra (LJO) is the University of Denver's premier large jazz ensemble. Made up of five saxes, four trombones, four trumpets, piano, bass, guitar and drums, the LJO performs the standard canon of jazz literature as well as original music by students and faculty. ​The LJO performs on and off campus throughout the year, often with special guest artists. Guest performers have included Frank David Greene, Wayne Bergeron, Denis DiBlasio, Brad Leali, Ryan Truesdell and Bob Mintzer. Recently,…

Celebrate worldwide International Jazz Day! Jazziz magazine writes that Nelson Rangell is “an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil.” The Times of London notes his "undoubted virtuosity" and "extraordinary facility on a range of instruments.” Saxophone Journal writes “He commands the alto saxophone with such authority there can be no denying that Nelson Rangell is a true artist.” Flute Talk Magazine states “Nelson Rangell creates the impression that anything is possible when he improvises.”…

Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea and Art Lande were the first American pianists to record for ECM records in the early 1970s. Art and Chick connected periodically over the years, always amicably and with mutual respect. To choose a set of Corea pieces was not easy, but as always, Flex brings a fresh slant to all of this music. When Art was a young boy in New York City, he got to hear the great Oscar Peterson Trio up close at…

Marty Isenberg / The Way I Feel Inside Opening scene: A young Marty Isenberg takes his dad’s bass off the wall, sits down on a faded green sofa and begins to play. It’s been two years since his father died and waves of grief wash over him. One year later: Cut to a two-car garage turned into a rehearsal space. There’s wood paneling everywhere, a drum set, two guitar amps and a Rage Against the Machine poster on the wall.…

Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Tom performs throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman. He has performed and or recorded with Colorado based artists: Gabriel Mervine, Taylor Scott, The Burroughs, Paul Romaine, Greg Gisbert, Steve Kovalcheck, among many others. Amend has also shared the stage with, Jeff Hamilton, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Julia Dollison, Joey DeFrancesco, Groove For Thought, Deborah Brown, John Fedchock, Louis Hayes, Dave…

For over 30 years, Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors has been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood and is a regular at Dazzle. TICKETS

Kent Burnside was born in 1971 in Memphis Tennessee, and spent his early years in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is the oldest Grandson and one of the closest pupils of the legendary R.L. Burnside Kent first heard the blues while watching his grandfather R.L. perform on the family farm to the locals. Kent used to sell sandwiches to audience members for a dollar a piece during these performances. The first lesson RL taught Kent was that to be a bluesman…

Clint Dadian is a professional guitarist who specializes in jazz and is  fluent in a variety of styles. He holds a BA in jazz performance from  Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. He has studied guitar with  Rodney Jones, Peter Bernstein, Randy Johnston, Mark Elf and Chris  Rosenberg as well as piano with Bruce Barth and David Berkman. He  has served on faculty at Long Island University, Greenwich House  Music School and the Village Community School in New York City.…

Monique has enjoyed a dynamic and rewarding career, showcasing her musical talents through performances and recordings for renowned artists such as Alicia Keys, Common, Aretha Franklin, and Jill Scott, among others. Her venues include prestigious locations like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the John F. Kennedy Center, The Kimmel Center, Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the iconic Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow. Her presence extends to television appearances on shows like the MTV Music Awards, NPR’s Tiny Desk, The David…

In the decade-long collaboration between Brazilian guitarist Gabriel Santiago and jazz pianist Peter John Stoltzman, the two have recorded and performed together in a trio, quartet, quintet, and big band, in the U.S. and in Brazil. And recently released their first duo CD, Joy in Friends. Santiago and Stoltzman’s music conveys a range of deep emotions, and a stylistic crossover from Brazilian to Jazz, merging the timbres of acoustic guitar and piano in an inspired and joyful reflection of their friendship. FREE

Mistura Fina is a Latin jazz band formed in Denver in 2000. The band features a rousing mixture of African and Latin rhythms combined with a jazz delivery that compels listeners to get up and move. Founding member Frank Ayala has been a fixture in the city’s music scene and has entertained audiences for over 40 years. He frequently features exotic instruments like the Berimbau, Cuica, and Talking Drum much to the delight of his audiences. Mistura Fina delivers due…

Hunter Gammel's musical journey has been marked not only by his extraordinary talent but also by his remarkable resilience. Born with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle coordination, Hunter has faced challenges that might have deterred others from pursuing an instrument like the piano. Yet, fueled by his passion for music, he has defied expectations and surpassed limitations, using the piano as a vehicle for self-expression and empowerment. As an active member of the Denver music scene,…

Bill Kopper is a Boulder, Colorado based guitarist known for his fluency in American Jazz and Blues, and Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova.. He is featured on a diverse selection of recordings, from his own CDs, Samba de Chueca, El Oeste, Muzungu, and Ancient Rhythms, to Jazz vocalist and 2017 Grammy nominee Rene Marie’s CD “Black Lace Freudian Slip” and the soundtrack to her one-woman show “Slut Energy Theory,” Brazilian pianist/composer Carmen Sandim’s 2019 Rope-a-Dope Records release, “Play Doh”, Choro…

Lose yourself in the intricate harmonies and masterful interplay of West Coast Cool Jazz. The Sax Syndicate meticulously recreates the sounds that defined a generation. Experience the genius of Miles Davis's "Birth of the Cool," the lush arrangements of Gerry Mulligan, and Dave Pell. This octet, featuring trumpet virtuoso Derek Banach, delivers a nuanced performance that showcases the light tone, relaxed feel, subtle complexities and sophisticated beauty of the Cool Jazz style. Trumpet: Derek Banach Alto Sax: Carlos Chavez Tenor…

Daniel Moran is a pianist/multi-instrumentalist born and raised in Denver and a graduate of East High School. He has been gigging professionally since 2006 and studied jazz at Lamont School of music in Denver, the New School in Manhattan, and University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. He has played with notable Denver jazzers such as Hugh Ragin, Vince Wiggins, Keith Oxman, Todd Reid, Ken Walker, Darryl Gott, Greg Gisbert, Gabe Mervine and others. When not playing music he enjoys being outdoors,…

Dazzle presents acclaimed tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson and his quartet. Jackson is joined by pianist Jeremy Manasia, bassist Gerald Cannon, and drummer Akin Hobson. Performance features music from Jackson’s acclaimed original film score With Peter Bradley for the art-world documentary on the iconoclastic abstract artist. Missouri-born tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson left his studies at Berklee College of Music in 1986 to join Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers, where he later played alongside pianist Benny Green, trumpeter Philip Harper, trombonist Robin Eubanks,…

Freddy Rodriguez, Jr. carries on the great music tradition from Denver’s legendary jazz club “El Chapultepec“. Featuring jazz standards, pop, to Latin classics! Freddy also sings and plays songs from his legendary father’s songbook Freddy Rodriguez, Sr. FREE

The Dawn Clement Trio, hailing from the vibrant jazz scene at MSU Denver, embodies the essence of contemporary jazz. Composed of the virtuosic Dawn Clement on piano and vocals, Patrick McDevitt's dynamic bass rhythms, and the spirited percussive stylings of Dru Heller, they bring storytelling to life through their music. Inspired by the like of ECM Records' finest and pianists like Jaki Byard and Blossom Dearie, their performances are intimate dialogues in melody and rhythm. They offer audiences more than…

Moonglade is a Denver-based band that blends pop, soul, funk, rock, and jazz styles to create an entirely new sound. The versatility of the group is a direct product of the diverse skill-sets and experiences brought to the table by its members. The five young musicians have all studied jazz at both collegiate and professional levels. For them, creating music is the most divine form of expression, allowing greater human connections to be made without words, and healing all who…

Treat Mom and the whole family to a special daytime performance with Freddy Rodriguez & The Jazz Connection's Jazz, funk and Latin musical blends. 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.!! To tantalize your taste buds, Dazzle features a special Mother’s Day Brunch Veggie Quiche with spring vegetables baked into a warm quiche and…

Join saxophonist and vocalist Briana Harris on a exploration of some of the greatest songs of the past 50 years. Just like jazz musicians covered popular music in the Great American Songbook throughout the 20th century, Bri's band takes the same lens to interpret the music of celebrated songwriters from the 1970s through today. The adventurous set will include well known hits and deeper cuts from artists like Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, Elliott Smith, Fiona Apple, and many…

This 19-piece big band featuring some of Colorado's finest players has been performing regularly since its formation in 2012, with gigs at Colorado venues such as Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, The King Center, and the Five Points Jazz Festival. The group plays all original compositions and arrangements in a broad diversity of styles, including swing, Afro-Cuban, and funk. Each performance features new original material written for the band's talented personnel. The Republic's first studio release Grass Is Greener is available…

Through solo voice and string quartet, Denver based group ReSound presents profound chamber music from a variety of genres written by composers mostly born in the 20th century to the present day. Weaving together the earthy vibrations of the human voice with wooden bowed instruments, ReSound aims to connect, breathe and move with the audience. The ensemble shifts easily from classical to jazz to arrangements of popular songs, musically expressing the vast terrain of human emotion - from tears to laughter, and…

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 he soon rejected the banjo for its association with the…

Jack Hadley was born in the Philippines into a military family. When they returned to America, they were stationed in San Francisco where he spent his childhood in the Haight-Ashbury district. Jack’s mother bought him an acoustic guitar at an early age to keep him busy. The family eventually moved to Denver, Colorado, where he learned to play music by ear, playing everything from Hendrix to Dylan, unaware that he was learning the foundation of American music – the Blues. Some…

Kortet is Denver's newest world music fusion project featuring diverse instrumentation, virtuosic musicianship, and soulful originals. After the group's debut at Dazzle last August, an audience member raved, "one of the rare near-perfect performances in my long history of seeing live performances. Mind-melting musicianship!" Known as one of Denver's premier percussionists specializing in the Indian tabla and Flamenco cajon, Andy Skellenger leads this group into new territory with his original compositions written on the West African Kora. The masterful playing…

Jade Oracle is a bewitching potion of neo-soul, jazz, and siren songs to appease the Void. Led by the creative nexus of high priestess Coy Lim (Vox and Keys), synth sage Jake Alvarez (Guitar, MIDI Guitar), and dimension dealer Calvin Davis (Drums) their music has enthralled audiences across the US. Otherworldly grooves, ethereal eastern-inspired melodies, and silken sonic soundscapes define Jade Oracle; and beguile the listener to transcend this mortal plane to explore the realms of spirit and shadow. Coy…

Vibraphonist and composer Ted Piltzecker returns to Colorado with an All-Star group. He has toured and recorded with the George Shearing Quintet, performed with his ensembles all over the world, directed the jazz program at the Aspen Music Festival for many years, released six albums as a leader, and is an award-winning composer. After his last packed event at Dazzle, he recorded “Vibes On A Breath” - a septet album with four horns playing his distinctive arrangements of standards and…

Denver-born Blues veteran Sammy Mayfield started playing the blues early in the 1960s. Known for his gravelly voice, this multi-talented guitarist/ singer/ songwriter has performed with great blues luminaries such as Big Joe Turner and Big Mama Thorton. Mayfield hosts his Saturday afternoon KUVO Jazz show, "All Blues With Sammy Mayfield." He has gigged all over the world and made a name for himself during a three-decade stint as the musical director for the legendary soul and gospel shouter Solomon Burke.…

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. DJO MUSICIANS ERIC JORDAN - CONDUCTER Katharine Ellis VOCAL Ron Jolly PIANO Tim Hurley GUITAR Harold Summey DRUMS Pete Huffakar BASS Ty Nemechek Tenor Sax Andrew Gomez SAX Ben Chao ALTO Ian Skaronea TENOR Edison Salvador BARI Chad Schneider TBONE Jonathan Zimny…

Guitarist, composer and educator Matt Fuller is honored to be the host of the third concert in the Dale Bruning Series, celebrating the massive influence Dale has had on the Colorado jazz scene, and beyond. Matt studied jazz guitar with Dale for eleven years, before moving to NYC in 2012 and returning to Denver in 2015. He cites Dale as one of his major influences in his life and career. Bruning is planning to play a few tunes during this…

Kurt Rosenwinkel is a highly acclaimed and influential jazz guitarist, composer, and bandleader. Hailed as one of the most important jazz musicians of his generation, Rosenwinkel has spent decades pushing the boundaries of the jazz genre and developing a signature sound that has captivated audiences worldwide. With a career spanning over 30 years, Kurt Rosenwinkel has released a series of groundbreaking albums, collaborated with jazz legends, and continues to inspire the next generation of jazz musicians. His innovative approach to…

Historic reunion of the IMAGES band! Dear friends, I’ve been working hard the past few months to put together an unprecedented reunion of the famed IMAGES band. I was in the original quartet from 1981- 1988 where we recorded three award-winning record albums, toured across the country and Canada, and started our own record company. When I headed towards music education, a new era of IMAGES took off with reedman Bob Rebholz, guitarist Randy Chavez and drummer Mike Marlier. The…

JoFoKe & Same Cloth is a dynamic, genre-bending ensemble based in Denver, led by the creative force of JoFoKe, a talented Black woman vocalist and songwriter. Known for their innovative approach to music-making, JoFoKe & Same Cloth fuse various genres and musical traditions to craft deeply meaningful art that resonates with audiences. With JoFoKe's captivating charisma and distinctive vocal stylings at the forefront, the band's lineup includes Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré…

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,…

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

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…

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

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…

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…

A collection of originals and arrangements by Scarlett Before Horses. Timothy Bowar - Sax Zach Kaufman - Trombone Charlie DeGrove - Bass Kieran Osborn - Drums Scarlett Before Horses - Piano TICKETS

Introducing Jasper Silver Band, led by the charismatic and multi-talented Laurie Michelle. Alongside Laurie’s captivating vocals, the band features a stellar lineup of musicians: Daniel Moran, the band’s adept musical director and keyboard virtuoso, with Danny Kaminski laying down fat bass tones and Dylan Johnson skillfully finessing the drums. Together, this quartet boasts a diverse range of musical influences, deftly weaving through various styles of Jazz, Blues & Soul to offer fresh and imaginative renditions of beloved standards and original…

Lane-O makes it clear that he knows how to craft a song. This Louisiana-born, Denver-living artist music is authentic and vibrant, painting pictures of life as a family man who is pursuing his passions while maintaining balance and inspiring others through music. He is accompanied by a five piece live band that includes lap-steel, banjo, keys, bass guitar, and drums. These instruments infused with Lane-O's skills create a dynamic sound and experience! This night will be filled with some great…

Recognized as one of America’s 21 most vital and productive performing artists, Frisell was named an inaugural Doris Duke Artist in 2012. He is also a recipient of grants from United States Artists, Meet the Composer among others. In 2016, he was a beneficiary of the first FreshGrass Composition commission to preserve and support innovative grassroots music. Upon San Francisco Jazz opening their doors in 2013, he served as one of their Resident Artistic Directors. Bill is the subject of…

As a composer and a guitarist, J.J. Murphy brings a soulful vitality to contemporary music. His sound is an effortless blend of folk, blues, rock and jazz, with covers drawing from Thelonious Monk to Radiohead. Nashville based producer, Ryan Connors, defines Murphy's style as, “the blues-inspired rawness of Eric Clapton with the jazz vocabulary and sensitivity of Bill Frisell.” Murphy earned an M.M. in performance from Belmont University in Nashville in 2014, where he studied with guitarist/composer Mike Valeras. Since then, Murphy…

El Javi is a gifted North American guitarist who fearlessly explores instrumental music, transcending the confines of traditional music genres. His music is a remarkable blend of various styles and techniques that come together to create an eclectic acoustic fusion that is truly unique. Beyond his exceptional musicianship, El Javi’s celebration of cultural diversity through music underscores the power of music to transcend language and culture, forging connections and understanding between people of all backgrounds. The Denver-based composer, producer and…

The “Spirituals According to Jazz” is a show that delivers jazz-based interpretations of some of the sacred Negro spirituals.  The desire of the show is to expose new listeners to these powerful songs of hope, struggle, and faith in God; and ensure they remain relevant in today’s musical landscape. The show was conceived by Denver jazz/soul vocalist Wil Alston, who will be backed by a veteran band that includes Daniel Moran (keys/music director), Derek Woodbury (double bass), Skip Lynch (drums), Chris Hansen (trumpet), and Steve Shurack (guitar). Wil Alston, vocals Daniel…

ALBUM RELEASE SHOW FOR BAILEY HINKLEY GROGAN’s ALBUM, “THREE SIDES OF A STORY” Three Sides of a Story is the debut album of vocalist and composer, Bailey Hinkley Grogan. This newest artistic project is a series of multi-genre vocal and instrumental duos, including works by Cher, Willie Nelson, Pat Metheny, and Grogan herself. Like the title suggests, the duo concept consists of three perspectives: two from both musicians and one from the listener, creating a multi faceted listening experience. The…

What makes a song great? Exquisite music plus amazing lyrics. Composers often have continuing collaborations with certain lyricists and together have produced the music we all love. As our composer series continues this year, tonight we celebrate some of those collaborations: Dorothy Fields with Jimmy McHugh; Alan/Marilyn Bergman with Michel Legrand; Gene Lees with “Tom” Jobim to name a few. Come join us to laugh and to cry along with their award-winning songs. TICKETS

Join CONNECT FOUR for a folk/Americana musical journey. From Bob Dylan to Dar Williams, John Prine to John Denver, Judy Collins to Lucy Kaplansky. Enjoy early folk music from the 1960s paired with songs by some of today’s folk/Americana music masters. Born of the great pandemic of 2019, CONNECT FOUR is Saul Rosenthal (Rocky Mountain Jewgrass), Ben Cohen (Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe), Meghan Salton (Cleveland Philharmonic) and Kim Bird (Kimandala with Art Lande, Playground Ensemble, Jason Klobnak Quintet).…

The Renwick Brothers is a band that is 18 years in the making. Koki and Shota Renwick are brothers that have been playing music all their lives, and have formed a band together. Both siblings are currently studying at the New England Conservatory, honing their craft and ready to bring a new fire to the Denver jazz scene through music written by the jazz greats, as well as original compositions. Koki Renwick - Trumpet Shota Renwick - Saxophone Tony Golden…

Max Bessesen is a multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer living in Brooklyn. His “saxophone virtuosity” (Downbeat) has helped him perform in bands led by Darcy James Argue, Mimi Jones, and Tyler Mitchell. He has played on four continents, and in New York venues like Dizzy’s Club, The Jazz Gallery, and Birdland. His 2020 album Trouble (Ropeadope) features Ron Miles and the single “Bakkam” won an ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award. Support for this and other projects came from Luminarts, Pathways to…

Dr. 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 holds a doctorate degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Texas at Austin where he was awarded the 2022 Eleanor Alexander Stripling Award for Excellence in…

"Nelson Rangell is an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil" - Jazziz Magazine "He plays the alto saxophone with such authority there is no doubt Nelson Rangell is a true artist" Saxophone Journal "Rangell gives the impression anything is possible when he improvises" - Flute Talk Magazine TICKETS

Stephane Wrembel is quite simply one of the finest guitar players in the world. The breadth and range of his playing and compositions are unmatched. This prolific musician, composer, educator, and musical director has released a steady stream of music since 2002 truly making his mark as one of the most original guitar voices in contemporary music. His live performance is unparallel. He has headlined Jazz at Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, The Town Hall in NYC and The Lyon Opera…

Pianist and composer Adam Bodine leads a top-notch ensemble through a dynamic array of his original compositions. Playfully intermingling a hybrid of genres and eclectic synergy of styles, Adam's music weaves eccentric musical narratives that can warm the heart and tickle the imagination. Undeniable is Bodine's natural musicality and his joy of playing, which paired with his quirky sense of humor, always shines on stage and treats audiences to unique and memorable experiences. Adam Bodine - piano Greg Gisbert -…

The Tenia Nelson Trio (affectionately known as TNT ) has been bringing a breath of jazz to a wide breadth of genres at dazzle for a number of years including some particular highlights as RnB with Swing and Jazz on the Western Range. Well this marks the Trios first journey to the Silver Screen. In this audio-visual spectacular, TNT will be interpreting the soundtrack to the 1976 feature film Car Wash. Composed by Norman Whitfield shortly after leaving Motown, the still-legendary…

Stephen Brooks founded his trio/quartet in 2014 after years as band leader of Minor Note Orchestra, Denver’s well-known backing group of many Colorado-based burlesque and striptease productions. The quintet is proud to take the stage at Dazzle this summer with a more punk/ska-inspired lineup than what is seen in typical jazz combos, featuring Stephen on drums, Chris Kroger on piano, Wilson Luallen of Brown Palace fame and the other half of the Alex Trujillo Duo (bass), Nocturne regular Jeremy Wendelin…

Forever Man Unplugged – A Soulful Journey Through Clapton's Acoustic Legacy! Immerse yourself in the intimate world of Eric Clapton's acoustic masterpieces with Forever Man Unplugged, a captivating tribute that echoes the soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics that define his acoustic repertoire. Transporting you back to the iconic 1992 MTV Unplugged concert and beyond, Forever Man Unplugged recreates the nuance and passion that make each song a timeless masterpiece. From the soul-stirring "Tears in Heaven" to the timeless "Layla," experience…

Formerly held close as one of the Northwest’s best-kept musical secrets, Jarrod Lawson has exploded as an international sensation topping charts, garnering awards, performing at prestigious venues and spawning fresh notability for Portland's burgeoning soul music scene. Ever since Lawson released his eponymous debut album in 2014, the smokey voiced singer-songwriter and virtuosic pianist has been sending positive ripples around the globe with his powerful message music. He has completed seven successful international tours with prestigious highlights extending from Rotterdam's…

Denver’s most beloved brass band brings the tradition of the New Orleans Second Line to the Mile High. A Centennial State jambalaya of classic and contemporary hits, micro-brewed with the flavors that make Colorado the greatest state in the union. Featuring a veritable superband of who’s-who in Denver local music; musicians who’ve been playing this scene since before it existed, with bands like Furious George and the Monster Groove, Judge Roughneck, Sammy Mayfield Blues Revue, Money Plays 8, the Flobots,…

Hailed by Stereophile Magazine for “sound like 21st-century grandchildren of JJ Johnson and Kai Winding” (with his co-bandleader Chris Glassman) and praised by the International Trombone Associations Journal for his “virtuosity melodic and harmonic mastery,” Altin Sencalar is in high demand across the country as a performer, educator, and composer. This concert will feature Altin backed by local vibraphonist, Rocco Lc Williams and his spectacular new quintet. Rocco Lc Williams has been recognized as one of the most coherent players…

Flamenco guitarist, composer, and performer Gary Meyers intuitively taps into the Spanish spirit to perform this storied traditional music with reverence and dazzling virtuosity. Gary’s sultry musicality has garnered favorable comparisons to contemporary artists such as Jesse Cook, Johannes Linstead, Pavlo, Gipsy Kings and Ottmar Liebert Gary Meyers - Guitar Andreana Cortes - Guitar, palmas, Cante Alex Spaulding - Bass Dillon Bess - Percussion TICKETS

Suite ti is a 6-to-8-piece musical ensemble created and formed by Ron Ivory, lead vocalist, and keyboardist as a springboard of The MilesApart Band R&B group in the fall of 2007. Suite ti is a suite of Contemporary and Smooth Jazz, R&B, Standards, Blues, and more with their own original compositions in a dynamic fashion at every performance. “How Sweet it Is!” Ron Ivory-Vocals, Keyboards Robin Garcia-Keyboards, Sax, Flute Henry Hudson III-Sax, Vocals Skip (Skippy D) Lynch-Drums Thomas McCrary-Bass Ben…

Bassist, composer, and educator Matt Smiley navigates his broad sonic world with imagination, openness, and artistic vision. Matt merges his deep roots in the jazz bass tradition with modern explorations of sound, texture, and improvisation from the world of contemporary composition, making him a favorite and frequent collaborator of creative musicians across a variety of musical genres. As a performer, Matt has toured nationally and internationally, appearing on stages, festival performances, and university residencies in the United States, Costa Rica,…

Allison Young is a dynamic saxophonist currently based in Denver, CO. She regularly performs with groups such as the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, the Annie Booth Big Band, and the Zaremba Jazz Fellowship Orchestra, and has also toured internationally with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra. Allison has performed alongside musicians such as Dick Oatts, Jeff Hamilton, Wayne Bergeron, Greg Gisbert, Randy Brecker, Tia Fuller, Father John Misty, and Ms. Lauryn Hill. Allison has recorded with the Zaremba Fellowship Orchestra,…

The GRAMMY® nominated vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Born out of close friendship and deep admiration, these world-renowned artists, composers, and arrangers have come together to explore, create, and celebrate the music that moves them. As individuals, each artist has crafted their own notable solo career, and now are delighted to bring their collective voices to this union, traversing a vast array of compelling original…

Musical Style: Jazz, Rap, Experimental “iies.” ( pronounced "eyes") is an emerging visionary musician/band currently residing within Denver, CO. Known for past debut hip-hop albums: "Poetry in the Field" and "Rebirth", iies. now tours Denver with “The iies. Collective”- a band dedicated to pushing the musical envelope by bending genres and pushing lyrical feats with a style they call “experimental jazz rap”. Craig Northup II- Lead Vocal Jacob Montano - Bass guitar - Upright Killian Bertsch - Piano Bazil Gillen…