Muse Performance Space—Live Stream

Original music presented by these talented jazz musicians: Samuel G Williams-sax Tim Wendel-guitar Peter John Stoltzman Gray– piano Patrick McDevitt- bass Dru Heller– drums and cymbals Live From the Muse/Facebook Live From the Muse/YouTube Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation page: https://www.museperformancespace.com/donate/ 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent. Image by Jack Sasson

Gary Bragg Plays the music of Gary Bragg and Neil Young Check out this streaming concert! Gary Bragg  vocals, acoustic guitar, piano Dave DeMichelis guitar Mark Raynes drums Miles Bragg  bass Roxann Fromm vocals This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/clareandpete/live/ and Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConnfsa0T77NKKxfsp6aMxQ Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation page: https://www.museperformancespace.com/donate/ 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Dazzle & Muse present Amelie Quartet livestream from Muse Performance Space. Amelie Quartet plays Parisian Jazz and Argentine Tango. Kevin Garry(guitar), Maggie Sallee (violin), Florin Alexandrescu (accordion), Drew Morell (bass) with Chanteuse Roberta Daria and special guest guitarist Michael Isabell This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook Live https://www.facebook.com/clareandpete/live/ and YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UConnfsa0T77NKKxfsp6aMxQ

Dazzle and Muse Performance Space present "2B3" livestream from Muse Performance Space. We musicians weave in and out of each others lives. And, often without really knowing it, The impressions which we obtain from our fellow musicians form these long-lasting bonds both musically and personally. Some relationships are more sticky than others because of commonality in musical tastes and aesthetic. So it is with 2B3. Jeff Jenkins (piano), Mike Abbott (guitar), and Mike Marlier (drums) have worked together for nearly…

Ben Markley, a jazz pianist, has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, and John Fedchock. Markley’s latest recording project is Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records).  Markley, along with special guest trumpeter Terell Stafford, celebrates one of the more influential and beloved figures in jazz through this unique project, showcasing many of the late pianist and composer Cedar Walton’s most revered tunes through new arrangements for big band. Performing iconic compositions such as…

The Muse Performance Space continues their Expeditions Plus One Series with guitarist Dave Corbus—Livestream! Dave Corbus, instructor of jazz guitar, spent over a decade playing in New York City as part of the “downtown” and mainstream jazz scenes. Mr. Corbus and his trio played weekly at the New York jazz club Augies (now Smoke) for a three-year stint; he also played in several world music bands, and in some of New York’s finest clubs and shows with the blues/funk/jazz band “Business of Blues.” Mr.…

The Gonzalo Teppa Quintet streams live from the Muse Performance Space. Venezuelan Bassist and composer Gonzalo Teppa presents his new project “Gonzalo Teppa Quintet”, performing his most recent original music that draws from the musical wells of contemporary jazz, Latin American music (Venezuelan, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban), ballads, swing, blues, free jazz and more. Each composition written by Gonzalo is inspired in his family and his native country Venezuela. After winning the Pathways to Jazz Grant in 2018, Gonzalo was able…

The Muse Performance Space presents Pete Olstad Quintet livestream. Peter Olstad has toured and performed with the bands of Maynard Ferguson, Buddy Rich, Woody Herman, Blood Sweat and Tears, Mel Torme, Brian Setzer, Tom Jones and Luis Miguel. In 1999, Pete was hired by Tom Jones and played lead trumpet for nine years, touring 35 weeks a year for that period of time. From Carnegie Hall to Royal Albert Hall; the Hollywood Bowl to Wembley Stadium, Pete has played them…

The Coração Power Trio is Bill Kopper on guitar, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Raoul Rossiter on drums and percussion. Each of the members have spent a lifetime performing and recording jazz, funk, pop, classical, and world music, but they are brought together through their strong passion for the music of Brazil. This ensemble presents an exciting collection of classic and modern jazz compositions in all the styles of the music of Brazil including: Samba, Bossa Nova, Baio, Partito alto, Afoxe, and Ch0ro, etc. Many are transcriptions they…

Ritmo Jazz Latino is the essence of “True Latin Jazz”  With arrangements ranging in 6/8 time signatures, to coro-soneo’s resonating with the flavors of South & Central America this group of gifted musicians live and breathe clave and poly-rhythmic flavor.  The musicians of Ritmo Jazz Latino have a vast range of musical experience. Ritmo Jazz Latino has played prestigious concerts such as Winter Park Jazz Festival, a TASTE OF COLORADO, 5 Points Jazz Festival, The Vail Jazz Festival, and most…

Gary plays his originals with guest bass player, Miles Bragg. The benefit will support the Colorado Musicians Relief Fund. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook Live and Muse YouTube Channel  

The Muse Performance Space presents Gabe Rupe Grupe Livestream! Gabe Rupe: bass Braxton Kahn: Drums Max Moore: piano Sam Keedy: Trombone Gabe Mervine: Trumpet Quin Argent: saxophone This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook Live and Muse Youtube Channel

Free Improvisation from masters of the art form: Elena Camerin-Young, vocals Mark Miller, woodwinds Farrell Lowe, guitar Khabu Young, guitar Bill McCrossen, bass Raoul Rossiter, drums This concert will be streamed from the Muse: Watch on Facebook Watch on YouTube   Donations accepted: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation page: 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

The Austin Cebulske Trio hails from Greeley, CO. They are connected to the rich history of sax trios, and perform a combination of original material and standard repertoire. The trio is rounded out by David Baker on bass and Bobby Wiens on drums. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on: Watch on Facebook Watch on YouTube Donations accepted: Venmo@museperformancespace or Muse website donation page: 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to…

Multi-Instrumentalist Greg Tanner Harris leads the “Greg Harris Vibe Quintet,” and is a member of Bluegrass legend Pete Wernick’s Flexigrass, hip-hop/jazz/soul group Future Jazz Project, New World Citizen Band, 9th & Lincoln Orchestra, and SuperCollider. Among his work as a studio musician, he has released 5 albums- Greg Harris Vibe Quintet “Glass Gold,” “Open Space,” “Frames Live,” Prospector “Memory of Pilots” featuring trumpeter Ron Miles, and “World Citizen” with West African master xylophonist Aaron Bebe Sukura. The Greg Harris Vibe…

It’s Janine’s birthday and she wants to celebrate with you! Janine is joined by Bill Kopper on guitar and Bill McCrossen on bass, for a set of her favorite tunes from Brazil, France, & America: jazz standards, a little bossa and samba, and more. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. Watch on Facebook or  Watch on YouTube Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation page. 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the…

Singer/songstress & model Wellington Bullings is doing things her own way in her upcoming album titled “Because I Want To,” set to release July 16th. Sultry vocalist and songwriter Wellington Bullings’ music is smooth like honey; sweet and heavy with mood. Her music encompasses influences from Norah Jones, Sade, Esperanza Spalding, and Lianne La Havas, with themes of self-empowerment and love. Tim Wendel- guitar Dru Heller- drums Patrick McDevitt-bass John Stenger- piano This concert will be streamed from the Muse.…

Connor Terrones is a guitarist, composer, arranger and private instructor currently residing in Denver, Colorado. He was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado and found a deep love for music at a young age. At the age of 17, Terrones attended the Colorado Springs Conservatory to study jazz, classical and musical theatre. At the age of 18, Connor began studying with Steven Kovalcheck at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) to obtain his Bachelor of Music Performance Degree in Jazz Studies…

The Grape Street Groove was conceived during the Jazz on Grape Street sessions hosted by tenor saxophonist and band member Shota Renwick at his home. This neighborhood concert series attracts musicians from all throughout the Denver Metro area, and has proven to be extremely successful. Since its conception in June, the Jazz on Grape Street sessions have placed an emphasis on supporting the Black community, raising over three thousand dollars for Black Lives Matter. The house band for these sessions…

Expeditions welcomes trumpeter Al Hood to the Muse Livestream series. As a freelance trumpet performer, he performs and records in and beyond the Colorado region, playing with the Denver Brass, the Ken Walker Jazz Sextet, the Aries Brass Quintet, and Conjuto Colores. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the…

The Blue Cosmos is a quartet of student musicians from the Denver Metro Area. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

The Lucas Davis Quartet is a group of young musicians in the Boulder Denver Area. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Muse Performance Space presents Coexistence Trio Live Stream Coexistence Trio is a progressive jazz group, featuring pianist Peter John Stoltzman, drummer Andreas Schmid, and bassist John Grigsby. Their new Spring 2020 release is All Made Up In My Mind, with five distinct songs drawing from wide-ranging influences such as The Beatles, Fela Kuti, Robert Glasper, and GoGo Penguin. Watch on Facebook Watch on YouTube Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation

The Crystal Swing Band will transport you to the heyday of the swing era when couples danced cheek to cheek or jitterbugged on ballroom floors all over the country to the popular big bands. While that’s not possible for any of us to do right now, we invite you to “Swing Dance From Your Living Room” while the band plays your favorites. Dance like no one is watching! Playing the music of Glenn Miller, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, Count Basie,…

Drawing inspiration from decades of experience in jazz, classical music, and world music traditions, the Nalanda Ensemble specializes in spontaneous composition , an intensely focused approach to improvisation, celebrating musical community in an exploration of the unknown. Elena Camerin Young: voice Khabu Doug Young: guitar & ukulele Bill McCrossen: bass, Guembri, Mbira & Kora Mark Miller: flute, saxophone & shakuhachi This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo…

Jason Malmberg saw the opportunity and began working on arrangements that would take some of the punk rock music of his childhood and set it in a modern jazz context. With the addition of Braxton Khan (BK) on drums and Heide Schmidt on vocals, both regulars in the Denver jazz scene, the group was ready to go. Tune in to hear the results in their premiere performance, a live stream from The Muse Performance Space, September 4th at 7:00 PM.…

The 1970s Jazz era was a truly inventive and exciting time! Many groups started to involve rock instruments like synthesizers, electric bass, and guitars with multiple effects. Saxophones and brass also used basic effects pedals for a variety of timbres and effects! The concert will feature Jeff Jenkins on piano and synthesizer, Mike Marlier on drums, Gonzalo Teppa on electric and stand up bass, and Pete Lewis on acoustic and electric saxes. The repertoire will be from the Brecker Brothers,…

The Jacob Larson Band is proud to announce the newly realized project, Deux Chic! A versatile player, Olivia Reboledo is involved in many diverse musical projects spanning multiple genres. Highlights include The Reminders, Neil Haverstick, Hugh Ragin, James Barela, and CMEA. Jacob Larson combines his powerhouse vocals with classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music that just about everyone loves. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, he and the Jacob Larson Band share their own take on…

September 18th, David Bernot and his Baritone Saxophone will be met with the musicianship of two staples of the Denver Jazz scene, Tom Amend on the organ and Paul Romaine on the drumset at the Muse Performance Space. Be sure to tune in for a set of swinging and uplifting music played in one of the famous and endeared formats of the jazz art form by David Bernot’s Bari and Organ Trio. The group will be presenting compositions inspired by…

Original compositions for jazz quintet by Emily Takahashi. Exploring the intersection between the lyricism and orchestral elements of classical music with the rich harmony, rhythmic complexity, and open improvisation of modern jazz. Featuring Anisha Rush, saxophone, Shane Endsley, trumpet, Bill McCrossen bass, Art Lande, drums, Emily Takahashi, piano This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes…

Jeff Jenkins Trio Jeff Jenkins, piano, Seth Lewis, bass,  Kevin Mathews, drums Music rich in tradition, and yet with a modern approach. Repertoire from Red Garland, Bill Evans, McCoy Tyner, and modern originals. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Expeditions is known for fun arrangements of well-known tunes and tasty original compositions. Pete Lewis’ masterful compositions and arrangements are the driving force, realized by the kind of ensemble playing that only comes from playing together for years. This band just loves to play together, and it shows! Pete Lewis, saxes; Adam Revell, piano; Jason Malmberg, bass; Clare Church, drums This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo…

Peter Sommer: tenor sax , Wil Swindler: alto sax, Ben Markley: piano, Patrick McDevitt: bass, Alejandro Castano: drums They will be performing selections from the famous Cannonball and Coltrane album. Originally released as the Cannonball Quintet in Chicago, this was actually the Miles Davis Sextet without Miles. This will be an extraordinary night of jazz at the Muse featuring some of the finest players in Colorado! This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view…

Josh Reed- trumpet, Tim Wendel- guitar, Matt Smiley- bass, Dru Heller- drums These musicians have been playing together for over five years in Colorado, and are lucky to have Josh Reed in town from Reno, Nevada. Josh is the assistant professor of jazz trumpet at the University of Nevada in Reno. The quartet will be performing a mix of jazz standards and compositions by jazz drummer Paul Motian for the Muse performance. This concert will be streamed from the Muse.…

Elena Camerin Young: voice, Khabu Doug Young: guitar & ukulele, Bill McCrossen: bass, Guembri, Mbira & Kora, Mark Miller: flute, saxophone & shakuhachi Drawing inspiration from decades of experience in jazz, classical music, and world music traditions, the Nalanda Ensemble specializes in spontaneous composition , an intensely focused approach to improvisation, celebrating musical community in an exploration of the unknown. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo…

Nice Work Quintet featuring Heidi Schmidt: vocals, Brian Kauffman: drums, Jerry Weiss: piano, Jason Malmberg: bass, Pete Lewis: saxophones. Performing a variety of standards and original jazz music with ntriguing arrangements by Weiss, Lewis, and Malmberg. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and YouTube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Ms. Ellis brings her talents to the Muse with Gonzalo Teppa-bass, Dave Hanson-piano, Clare Church-drums, and Pete Lewis-saxes They will perform a variety of standards arranged by Pete Lewis. Come join us for a wonderful evening of jazz! This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Gary and Miles perform a selection of original songs to benefit the Musicians Relief Fund and the Muse. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation. 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Drawing inspiration from decades of experience in jazz, classical music, and world music traditions, the Nalanda Ensemble specializes in spontaneous composition , an intensely focused approach to improvisation, celebrating musical community in an exploration of the unknown. Elena Camerin Young:voice, Mark Miller:flute,saxophone & shakuhachi, Bill McCrossen:bass, Guembri, Mbira & Kora Special Guest: Clare Church, drums and EWI This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse…

Our popular series, Expeditions Plus One, continues with James Barela, virtuoso on the EVI, or Electronic Valve Instrument. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation. 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Please join us for a new and special event as Teena Retherford, a seasoned Vibrational Sound Healer, takes us on a vast journey through sound to restore both mind and body to its original, natural relaxed state of wholeness. The resonating sounds of her gong, drum, singing bowls, rattles, chimes, ocean drum and rain-stick, impact all of us on a cellular level to open channels, relieve anxiety, remove body chakra blockages, regulate the immune system, enhance mood and so much…

The Michael D’Angelo Quartet presents an evening of original music and music by acclaimed guitarist/composer Pat Metheny Michael D’Angelo-drums, Brian Woodbury-trombone, Andres Orco-guitar, Matt Smiley-bass This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube Donations: Venmo @museperformancespace or Muse website donation. 70% goes to musicians and 30% goes to helping the Muse pay the rent.

Building on the foundation laid by great jazz vibes players like Milt Jackson and Gary Burton, The Mullikin/Glassman Quartet adds another percussive element- the mellow, rich-timbre of the Marimba. Along with Andrew Rose, bass, and Kevin Matthews, drums, the group will explore jazz history, from ragtime to contemporary, as well as original compositions and arrangements. This evening of mallet madness will surely be intriguing, exciting, and unique. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to…

Expeditions Plus One series continues with Denver-based guitarist Ed Stephen! Ed has been playing professionally since the age of 13, and he has been a pillar of the Denver jazz community for decades. With his beautiful sound and thorough command of the jazz language, you won’t want to miss this chance to hear him! Expeditions is known for fresh arrangements of songs just about everyone knows and loves, along with some tasty original jazz. For this concert with Ed, it’s…

Rekha Ohal, piano and vocals, teams up with bandmate Dave Devine on guitar for an evening of songs as only Rekha can present them. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donate HERE

Medianoche Honorado was assembled to honor the legacy of great Denver bassist, Jimmy Trujillo, who formed the original Medianoche band in the late 90’s. The band performs music Inspired by the album, “Medianoche” by Don Grolnick, and the music of Claire Fischer, Chick Corea, Chucho Valdez, and original material Justin Adams: piano, Gonzalo Teppa: Bass, Alejandro Castano: drums, Greg Gizbert: trumpet, Leo Corona: percussion This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook…

This youthful quartet brings together great musicianship and energy that will make for a delightful evening of jazz! Alex Heffron: guitar , Bailey Hinkley-Grogan: Vocals, Patrick McDevitt:bass, & Braxton Kahn: drums. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations can be made HERE.

Over the past two decades, CCJA groups have performed for tens of thousands of people with the intention of making jazz - America’s treasured art form - relentlessly relevant. All CCJA's programming is directed by accomplished professional jazz musicians who continue to pass on their extensive knowledge, experience, and wisdom to the next generation. Whether students go on to play professionally or for enjoyment, their lives are enriched and their self-expression empowered by their participation in CCJA’s programs. CCJA Faculty…

Wil Swindler Quartet performing a continuous suite of music for our times “The Opposite of Escapism”. Wil Swindler – alto saxophone, Peter Stoltzman – piano, Matt Smiley-bass, Dru Heller-drums This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube. Donations can be made HERE

Jenna McLean is an award-winning vocalist from Colorado and is currently based in Tennessee. As an accomplished performer, vocal technician, songwriter and educator, she finds her artistic drive in bringing new twists to timeless standards of the Great American Songbook and in honoring the artistic foundation established by our favorite legendary jazz singers. With a love and devotion for jazz, R&B, rock, soul and folk music, she maintains the belief that all music is good music as long as it…

JJ Mazza is a young Downbeat award winning drummer in the Denver area. A junior at the Denver School of the Arts, JJ has already put together an impressive resume, including: Denver School of the Arts Jazz Workshop Orchestra, Colorado All-State Jazz Band (2019,2021), Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition and Festival (2019,2020), UNC Jazz Festival, Blues Foundation International Blues Challenge, ASTA National Orchestra Festival, Five Points Jazz Festival, and more. JJ Mazza-Drums, Mitchell Galligan-Piano, D’Marco Martinez-Bass

Making their mark on the Denver jazz scene, the Maliq Wynn Quintet is defining their sound through innovations in modern jazz composition and language. Led by drummer Maliq Wynn, the group features saxophonist Chris Ferrari, vibraphonist Alec Streete, pianist/keyboardist Max Moore, and bassist Tony Golden. Maliq has played with these creative individuals for numerous years, and with them he has grown up and learned along-side Denver’s jazz giants. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available…

The dynamic versatility of Colorado’s Sheryl Renee comes from a literal lifetime in and around the entertainment business. An audience favorite, Sheryl moves effortlessly between music genres, artistic avenues, and her entrepreneurial pursuits. Known as the “Lady with the Golden Voice”, Sheryl’s God-given gift of song has led to wonderful opportunities, her highlight, performing the national anthem for President Barack Obama and VP Joe Biden. Expeditions is known for fresh arrangements of songs just about everyone knows and loves, along…

Andrew Vogt is a professional freelance saxophonist performing gigs in Fort Collins every week as well as band director at three local schools. The Andrew Vogt Jazz Quartet is made up of some of the finest players in Colorado! This is sure to be an evening of some great jazz! Andrew Vogt- Saxophones and Clarinet, Adam Bodine- Piano, Gonzalo Teppa- Bass, Dru Heller- Drums This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook…

Jude is a Denver based trumpet player who enjoys playing and appreciates all forms of art from the paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat to the music of Miles Davis. He found his passion for music early by enrolling at Denver School of the Arts and has continued that love for music beyond that. He is very grateful for the opportunity to share some of his favorite compositions from himself and his musical heroes along with a band with some of his…

Nathan is an active percussionist based in Boulder, Colorado. He is currently pursuing a masters in music at the University of Colorado Boulder. He specializes in solo marimba and Afro music from Brazil and Cuba. Nathan will be performing works ranging from piano transcriptions to modern marimba music featuring the music of Kevin Bobo. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube.

This energetic modern jazz quintet features all original music by its members, who have collaborated with many great artists in Colorado and beyond. The Democracy was awarded a Pathways to Jazz grant to record their self-titled debut album and has been entertaining audiences in venues and festivals since its formation in 2016, constantly evolving with forward looking compositions and exciting interaction among its members. Sam Williams – saxophone, Adam Bartczak – trombone, Peter Stoltzman – piano, Gonzalo Teppa – bass,…

The Dru Heller Quartet will perform selections form the Paul Motian album, “On Broadway” Drummer Dru Heller presents a celebration of the music of Paul Motian. One of the most influential jazz drummers of all time, Motian first came to prominence in the late 1950s in the piano trio of Bill Evans, and was a member of Keith Jarrett's "American Quartet from 1967-76. With John Gunther, saxophone, Tim Wendel, guitar, Matt Smiley, bass This concert will be streamed from the…

Muse's Expeditions Plus One series continues with trumpeter Adam Chasnow! After taking 25 years off, Adam Chasnow was inspired to again play the trumpet a few years ago when his son started playing the instrument in school band. After a year or so of shedding, he started sitting in at Brad Goode’s jam sessions at The Muse and then joined the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts Adult Jazz Combo program. Playing the trumpet again has helped him find balance,…

Sometimes a group is born from internal inspiration, and other times it comes from external sources. This group was born from an impromptu performance and had such incredible chemistry that it inspired the composition of a fresh set of music from guitarist Alex Heffron. Inspired by bebop and modern music, the complimentary melodic sense and beautiful harmony that saxophonists Daryl Gott, and Taylor Clay create serves as the primary focus of the writing. The rhythm section of bassist Gabe Rupe,…

Cass Clayton Band, featuring Taylor Scott, is bringing in Valentine’s Day at Muse Performance Space with a little different take on what this love thing is all about. CCB is known for their non-denominational approach to music, blending influences of rock, funk, soul, gospel and blues and modernizing those sounds. CCB’s most recent album, Play Nice, was #1 R&B Album in the U.S. for 11 weeks in 2019 and 2020 (Roots Music Report). The band has been featured on radio…

Pete Olstad and Greg Gisbert will present classic trumpet tunes, including music of Dizzy Gillespie, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, and Roy Eldridge. Pete Olstad and Greg Gisbert-trumpet, Dave Hanson-piano, Gonzalo Teppa-bass, Clare Church-drums This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube.

Everyone experiences live music in their own unique and subjective way. The beauty of jazz is that it has something to offer all the listeners, regardless of their familiarity with the genre. There is tension and release, complexity and minimalism, consonance and dissonance, and a broad range of tempos and dynamics. Alex Tripp has assembled a quartet of fantastic musicians to share some uplifting and rejuvenating music at the Muse Performance Space. Alex Tripp-drums, Taylor Clay-sax, Tom Amend-piano, Andrew Rose-bass…

The Alex Heffron Quintet is a Denver based Jazz quartet focusing on original improvised music. This concert at Muse Performance Space will focus on music from Alex’s debut album Looking Out, which will be released on January 29, as well as other new originals of Alex’s. The music will be high energy, with fiery solos from the band members, as well as invigorating compositions from Heffron. The band features some of Denver’s finest musicians, with Shane Endsley on Trumpet, Daryl…

Spend a few minutes in person with PERPETUAL MOTION members Josie Quick and Tom Carleno and you will see their unique and undeniable chemistry as a couple, each playing off the other with the same quirky sense of humor, quick smile, and easy-going nature. Perpetual Motion’s music is a vibrant blend of world music, jazz, blues, and new age. It’s elegant with a sense of adventure. Josie Quick-violin, Tom Carleno-guitar This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will…

Drummer Bobby Wiens and his group present Cedar Walton's "Eastern Rebellion". Austin Cebulske-tenor sax, Spencer Zweifel-piano, Seth Lewis-bass, Bobby Wiens-drums. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube.  

Please join us in welcoming David Bernot back to the Muse Performance Space on Friday, March 12, 2021, as his newly assembled quintet will debut a selection of Mr. Bernot’s original compositions. A humble recipient of two Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer awards, David has the accolades and extensive repertoire to perform or premiere original music and will do so for this public performance. David Bernot’s fresh, innovative compositions are a representation of his eclectic education and uniquely forged career.…

The University of Colorado Boulder, Thompson Jazz Studies Program - College of Music presents drummer Will Snider in recital. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube  

Camilla Vaitaitis is an award winning pianist, vocalist, arranger and composer based in Denver, CO. She graduated from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies & Commercial Music and recently received a Master's degree in Jazz Composition also from Lamont in 2020. Get ready for an evening of original compositions composed by Camilla and performed by this great band! Camilla Vaitaitis – piano, Taylor Clay – sax, Hunter…

Please welcome The Gabriel Mangione Quartet to The Muse Performance Space! With each member of the band going to school together at the University of Northern Colorado, they have developed a similar vocabulary and perspective on music, playing with a focus on original compositions and a free approach to improvisation. Consisting of Gabriel Mangione on drums, Nathan Radich on tenor and alto saxophone, Domi Edson on bass, and Gavin Allen-Dunn on piano, this band is very excited to debut some…

Join Muse for an evening of classic Motown songs arranged in a fresh way by Pete Lewis. Featuring Joe Sanford! One of the Denver area’s best singers, Joe is sure to deliver a performance you will not forget! Please join Muse live or livestream for this performance. Expeditions: Clare Church, drums  Pete Lewis, saxophones  Adam Revell, piano  Jason Malmberg, bass Click HERE for livestream beginning at 7:00 pm

This band is a smaller version of the band that won the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in Memphis in 2011. Though they're most known for playing blues, they play a mix of different kinds of music. The only criteria they pay attention to is that the music they play is good music. Lionel Young-violin & guitar, with Jay Forrest and Kim Stone This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube.

The Spencer Zweifel Quintet is a dynamic ensemble that combines strong individual playing into a cohesive group sound. Inspired by the classic quintets led by Charles Mingus, Horace Silver, Chick Corea and Dave Holland, Zweifel’s quintet draws from all corners of the jazz world. Swing, hard bop, free music, and the Great American Songbook come together for an exciting and fresh musical experience. The majority of the repertoire is originals by the band supplemented with standards that have personal meaning to…

Meeting on gigs as jazz musicians do, bassist Jason Malmberg and guitarist Matt Fuller realized they had both grown up in skate punk culture of the late 80s and early 90s. The two often wondered how they might be able to merge their love of the punk rock they grew up on with their passion for jazz. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, working musicians everywhere found themselves with a lot more time on their hands. Jason saw the…

The Riley Williams Quartet at the Muse Performance Space. Denver based drummer and producer, Riley Williams is a student at MSU Denver, studying Jazz and American improvised music with Dru Heller, Ron Miles, Dawn Clement and Shane Endsley among other amazing faulty in the program. Riley’s drumming is heavily influenced by great jazz masters like Art Blakey, Philly Joe Jones, Tony Williams and Kenny Washington while also channeling the styles and concepts of great hip hop producers like Madlib, J…

Having been praised as possessing “pristine playing, meticulous composing” and “a very personal voice deserving of attention,” guitarist Denin Koch has done a lot. He’s performed with Wycliffe Gordon, Dee Daniels, and the Spokane Symphony Orchestra (as a soloist), recorded with Bob Curnow, published a book read around the world, graduated from the prestigious Eastman School of Music, and released a critically-acclaimed album of original music – and he’s only 25 years old. Denin is one of the most exciting…

Jeff Jenkins & Friends present a live stream concert, "Closer to Home: The Music Lyle Mays" Jazz pianist Jeff Jenkins has worked with many American jazz legends including: Phil Woods, Freddie Hubbard, David Fathead Newman, Marlena Shaw, Eddie Harris, Richie Cole, Dakota Staton, Bobby Hutcherson, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, John Abercrombie, and Clark Terry. Jenkins plays regularly with many groups including the Ken Walker Sextet, and has played on dozens of CDs as a sideman. As a recording artist, Jeff’s…

The Austin Cebulske Trio is a straight-ahead small group modeled after the classic chordless saxophone trios throughout the jazz lineage. Inspired by the likes of Sonny Rollins, Joe Henderson, and Melissa Aldana, this trio vibrantly reimagines tunes from the Great American Songbook along with original compositions. A fluid melodic sense paired with a colorful array of rhythmic textures offers a dynamic and exciting musical landscape beyond the harmonic confines of the classic jazz group. Fresh out of the studio, the…

This is a rare opportunity to hear the three Denver-based trumpet players Greg Gisbert, Peter Olstad, and Brad Goode on stage together! Each of the three brings his own unique style and aesthetic, for what promises to be a dynamic and not-to-be-missed evening! They will be ably accompanied by Dave Hanson on piano, Gonzalo Teppa on bass, and Clare Church on drums. This concert will be streamed from the Muse. It will be available to view on Facebook and Youtube.

Kyle Cervantes is a baritone saxophonist hailing from Colorado Springs. Once he graduated from the University of Northern Colorado in 2018, he traveled the world as a contracted cruise ship musician. After trading in his sea legs, he began composing, teaching, and performing regularly around southern Colorado. Kyle's sound is inspired by the likes of the George Benson quartet and Gerry Mulligan, taking in all facets of life as fuel for compositions. Kyle is accompanied by the extraordinary talents of…

Walton Lott has been making music for nearly 30 years. He is currently an accompanist, performer, and teacher in the Boulder area, playing for church and school choirs, the Rocky Mountain Chorale, and giving frequent solo piano recitals. In both performing and teaching, Mr. Lott encourages a fun and flexible approach to music making. Mr. Lott encourages engagement with music genres ranging from Renaissance keyboard music, to jazz, to even video game music. As a classical painist, he has focused…