Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

Guitarist Ryan Fourt and saxophonist Daryl Gott will be performing back-to-back weeks in July at Nocturne beginning Thursday, July 11 and again on July 18. Daryl and Ryan first performed together back in 2022 at a routine gig restaurant gig but immediately knew there was something special in the works - even in playing standards the two musicians were creating contrapuntal lines and playing sensitive melodies with one another, something akin to sounds you might hear listening to a Jim Hall and…

Guitarist Ryan Fourt and saxophonist Daryl Gott will be performing back-to-back weeks in July at Nocturne beginning Thursday, July 11 and again on July 18. Daryl and Ryan first performed together back in 2022 at a routine gig restaurant gig but immediately knew there was something special in the works - even in playing standards the two musicians were creating contrapuntal lines and playing sensitive melodies with one another, something akin to sounds you might hear listening to a Jim Hall and…

This special one-time performance brings together three dynamic voices on the tenor saxophone: Pete Lewis, Rich Chiaraluce, and Chuck Schneider. From Coleman Hawkins to Lester Young to John Coltrane to Joshua Redman, the tenor saxophone has always been at the forefront of American music, and this band celebrates the rich legacy of the instrument with a formidable lineup: Paul Romaine (drums), Mark Diamond (bass), and Keith Waters (piano). Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30 pm Reservation Information: Main level and mezzanine…

This special one-time performance brings together three dynamic voices on the tenor saxophone: Pete Lewis, Rich Chiaraluce, and Chuck Schneider. From Coleman Hawkins to Lester Young to John Coltrane to Joshua Redman, the tenor saxophone has always been at the forefront of American music, and this band celebrates the rich legacy of the instrument with a formidable lineup: Paul Romaine (drums), Mark Diamond (bass), and Keith Waters (piano). Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30 pm Reservation Information: Main level and mezzanine…

This Saturday series will feature the work of dynamic bandleader, composer, pianist, and educator Ben Markley with his quintet of all-star musicians from the Northern Colorado area. Making its return to the Nocturne stage, the quintet will pay tribute to a number of iconic hardbop records in addition to featuring Markley's own compositions. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George…

This Saturday series will feature the work of dynamic bandleader, composer, pianist, and educator Ben Markley with his quintet of all-star musicians from the Northern Colorado area. Making its return to the Nocturne stage, the quintet will pay tribute to a number of iconic hardbop records in addition to featuring Markley's own compositions. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George…

Through a mix of incredible virtuosity, musical sensitivity and cohesion that comes from playing thousands of hours together, the Tom Amend Trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - these shows are not to be missed! For this July residency, Tom will be joined by Denver greats Dru Heller (drums), Matt Smiley (bass) for July 7th, 21st, and 28th, and Patrick McDevitt (bass) on July 14th. Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region…

Through a mix of incredible virtuosity, musical sensitivity and cohesion that comes from playing thousands of hours together, the Tom Amend Trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - these shows are not to be missed! For this July residency, Tom will be joined by Denver greats Dru Heller (drums), Matt Smiley (bass) for July 7th, 21st, and 28th, and Patrick McDevitt (bass) on July 14th. Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region…

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

Guitarist Ryan Fourt and saxophonist Daryl Gott will be performing back-to-back weeks in July at Nocturne beginning Thursday, July 11 and again on July 18. Daryl and Ryan first performed together back in 2022 at a routine gig restaurant gig but immediately knew there was something special in the works - even in playing standards the two musicians were creating contrapuntal lines and playing sensitive melodies with one another, something akin to sounds you might hear listening to a Jim Hall and…

Guitarist Ryan Fourt and saxophonist Daryl Gott will be performing back-to-back weeks in July at Nocturne beginning Thursday, July 11 and again on July 18. Daryl and Ryan first performed together back in 2022 at a routine gig restaurant gig but immediately knew there was something special in the works - even in playing standards the two musicians were creating contrapuntal lines and playing sensitive melodies with one another, something akin to sounds you might hear listening to a Jim Hall and…

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…

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…

This Saturday series will feature the work of dynamic bandleader, composer, pianist, and educator Ben Markley with his quintet of all-star musicians from the Northern Colorado area. Making its return to the Nocturne stage, the quintet will pay tribute to a number of iconic hardbop records in addition to featuring Markley's own compositions. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George…

This Saturday series will feature the work of dynamic bandleader, composer, pianist, and educator Ben Markley with his quintet of all-star musicians from the Northern Colorado area. Making its return to the Nocturne stage, the quintet will pay tribute to a number of iconic hardbop records in addition to featuring Markley's own compositions. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George…

Through a mix of incredible virtuosity, musical sensitivity and cohesion that comes from playing thousands of hours together, the Tom Amend Trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - these shows are not to be missed! For this July residency, Tom will be joined by Denver greats Dru Heller (drums), Matt Smiley (bass) for July 7th, 21st, and 28th, and Patrick McDevitt (bass) on July 14th. Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region…

Through a mix of incredible virtuosity, musical sensitivity and cohesion that comes from playing thousands of hours together, the Tom Amend Trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - these shows are not to be missed! For this July residency, Tom will be joined by Denver greats Dru Heller (drums), Matt Smiley (bass) for July 7th, 21st, and 28th, and Patrick McDevitt (bass) on July 14th. Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region…

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

Briana Harris returns to the Nocturne stage with a dynamic lineup of some of Colorado's finest improvisational musicians including, Jordan Skomal (trumpet), Spencer Zweifel (piano), Matt Smiley (bass), and Alejandro Castaño (drums). These two sets will feature Bri's signature chamber jazz style and a highly curated collection of straight-ahead works. and arranged standards. Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur with a focus on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, producer,…

Briana Harris returns to the Nocturne stage with a dynamic lineup of some of Colorado's finest improvisational musicians including, Jordan Skomal (trumpet), Spencer Zweifel (piano), Matt Smiley (bass), and Alejandro Castaño (drums). These two sets will feature Bri's signature chamber jazz style and a highly curated collection of straight-ahead works. and arranged standards. Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur with a focus on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, producer,…

This Saturday series will feature the work of dynamic bandleader, composer, pianist, and educator Ben Markley with his quintet of all-star musicians from the Northern Colorado area. Making its return to the Nocturne stage, the quintet will pay tribute to a number of iconic hardbop records in addition to featuring Markley's own compositions. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George…

This Saturday series will feature the work of dynamic bandleader, composer, pianist, and educator Ben Markley with his quintet of all-star musicians from the Northern Colorado area. Making its return to the Nocturne stage, the quintet will pay tribute to a number of iconic hardbop records in addition to featuring Markley's own compositions. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George…

Through a mix of incredible virtuosity, musical sensitivity and cohesion that comes from playing thousands of hours together, the Tom Amend Trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - these shows are not to be missed! For this July residency, Tom will be joined by Denver greats Dru Heller (drums), Matt Smiley (bass) for July 7th, 21st, and 28th, and Patrick McDevitt (bass) on July 14th. Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region…

Through a mix of incredible virtuosity, musical sensitivity and cohesion that comes from playing thousands of hours together, the Tom Amend Trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - these shows are not to be missed! For this July residency, Tom will be joined by Denver greats Dru Heller (drums), Matt Smiley (bass) for July 7th, 21st, and 28th, and Patrick McDevitt (bass) on July 14th. Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region…

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

Nocturne is thrilled to present Denver composer and pianist Eric Gunnison for a very special four show series. Eric is an internationally renowned jazz artist with links to numerous iconic artists, venues and cities throughout the country. For this special series Eric is presenting a collection of new original works, alongside a number of his older rearranged/repurposed originals. For this special series, Eric will be joined by Mike Marlier on drums and Bijoux Barbosa on bass. Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

For this special show, Nocturne welcomes back to the stage the entertaining and musically eclectic Adam Bodine. Adam will be joined by Ike Spivak (saxophone, flute), Dave Corbus (guitar), Peter Huffaker (bass), Alejandro Castaño (drums).  Renowned Colorado pianist Adam Bodine will be leading a top shelf trio in performing Adam's diverse catalogue of original works.  Adam’s repertoire is constantly shapeshifting and playfully intermingles a broad range of styles, sounds, feels, and moods.  Undeniable is Bodine’s natural musicality and joy of playing, which paired with his lovely sense of humor,…

For this special show, Nocturne welcomes back to the stage the entertaining and musically eclectic Adam Bodine. Adam will be joined by Ike Spivak (saxophone, flute), Dave Corbus (guitar), Peter Huffaker (bass), Alejandro Castaño (drums).  Renowned Colorado pianist Adam Bodine will be leading a top shelf trio in performing Adam's diverse catalogue of original works.  Adam’s repertoire is constantly shapeshifting and playfully intermingles a broad range of styles, sounds, feels, and moods.  Undeniable is Bodine’s natural musicality and joy of playing, which paired with his lovely sense of humor,…

Nocturne is thrilled to present this special evening hosting an internationally-renowned duo of Gracie Jay and Ryan Hanseler. Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, the evening's performance will include Gracie Jay's own compositions and arrangements as well as works from late New Orleans artists and composers Allen Tousaint, Harold Batiste, Ellis Marsalis, and James Black. Ms Jay's powerful and soulful voice accompanied by Hanseler's groove and boundless creativity will guarantee a performance undeniable in its swing and artistic conception. Multi-talented arranger and…

Nocturne is thrilled to present this special evening hosting an internationally-renowned duo of Gracie Jay and Ryan Hanseler. Deeply rooted in the jazz tradition, the evening's performance will include Gracie Jay's own compositions and arrangements as well as works from late New Orleans artists and composers Allen Tousaint, Harold Batiste, Ellis Marsalis, and James Black. Ms Jay's powerful and soulful voice accompanied by Hanseler's groove and boundless creativity will guarantee a performance undeniable in its swing and artistic conception. Multi-talented arranger and…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

The Ben Markley Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for a special Friday Night show. Ben will be joined by Alejandro Castaño (drums), Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), and Matt Smiley (bass). Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader, and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock, and many others. Markley is the leader of the Ben Markley Big Band, a daring ensemble known for their creative takes on…

The Ben Markley Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for a special Friday Night show. Ben will be joined by Alejandro Castaño (drums), Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), and Matt Smiley (bass). Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader, and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock, and many others. Markley is the leader of the Ben Markley Big Band, a daring ensemble known for their creative takes on…

We are thrilled to present this special one-time performance with the Derek Banach Quintet, featuring music from some of the many iconic records released by Blue Note. A cornerstone of American artistic and cultural achievement, the Blue Note record label released a significant number of the most iconic jazz records of all time; music from artists scuh as Hank Mobley, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and more. To present this music, Denver favorite Derek Banach will be joined by a…

We are thrilled to present this special one-time performance with the Derek Banach Quintet, featuring music from some of the many iconic records released by Blue Note. A cornerstone of American artistic and cultural achievement, the Blue Note record label released a significant number of the most iconic jazz records of all time; music from artists scuh as Hank Mobley, Horace Silver, Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock and more. To present this music, Denver favorite Derek Banach will be joined by a…

Nocturne is thrilled to present a night of dynamic and groundbreaking original music with the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. This ensemble was revived post-pandemic with new compositions and a new line-up of musicians. Boasting their own individual touring histories, the octet assembles their combined musical talents to bring a bold voice to Harvey’s writing. With a rotating roster of dynamic musicians, SPH8 showcases the immense musicianship located throughout these regions. This show will feature an all-star lineup of Denver players, led by Stephen: Remy Le…

Nocturne is thrilled to present a night of dynamic and groundbreaking original music with the Stephen Philip Harvey Octet. This ensemble was revived post-pandemic with new compositions and a new line-up of musicians. Boasting their own individual touring histories, the octet assembles their combined musical talents to bring a bold voice to Harvey’s writing. With a rotating roster of dynamic musicians, SPH8 showcases the immense musicianship located throughout these regions. This show will feature an all-star lineup of Denver players, led by Stephen: Remy Le…

This Wednesday series features the dynamic Tim Wendel Trio presenting masterful adaptations of modern music spanning a wide variety of genres. The band features Denver favorites Tim Wendel on guitar, Dru Heller on drums, and Patrick McDevitt on bass. Tim Wendel is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene.…

This Wednesday series features the dynamic Tim Wendel Trio presenting masterful adaptations of modern music spanning a wide variety of genres. The band features Denver favorites Tim Wendel on guitar, Dru Heller on drums, and Patrick McDevitt on bass. Tim Wendel is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene.…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

Fresh off their US tour and in the wake of their debut single release on Monk Music, Daruma returns to the Nocturne stage for a homecoming performance. Daruma's music has been featured on TV and radio nationwide, and 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. Daruma is an ambitious…

Fresh off their US tour and in the wake of their debut single release on Monk Music, Daruma returns to the Nocturne stage for a homecoming performance. Daruma's music has been featured on TV and radio nationwide, and 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. Daruma is an ambitious…

On this special night, we are delighted to welcome a world-class trio back to the Nocturne stage. From New York, we welcome organist Akiko Tsuruga, from California iconic drummer Jeff Hamilton joins us, and from Colorado guitarist Steve Kovalcheck. This stellar trio has played many of the finest clubs and festivals in the world and we are delighted to host them once again! Jeff Hamilton - influenced by his parent's big band records at a young age, was inspired at…

On this special night, we are delighted to welcome a world-class trio back to the Nocturne stage. From New York, we welcome organist Akiko Tsuruga, from California iconic drummer Jeff Hamilton joins us, and from Colorado guitarist Steve Kovalcheck. This stellar trio has played many of the finest clubs and festivals in the world and we are delighted to host them once again! Jeff Hamilton - influenced by his parent's big band records at a young age, was inspired at…

On this special night, we are delighted to welcome a world-class trio back to the Nocturne stage. From New York, we welcome organist Akiko Tsuruga, from California iconic drummer Jeff Hamilton joins us, and from Colorado guitarist Steve Kovalcheck. This stellar trio has played many of the finest clubs and festivals in the world and we are delighted to host them once again! Jeff Hamilton - influenced by his parent's big band records at a young age, was inspired at…

This Wednesday series features the dynamic Tim Wendel Trio presenting masterful adaptations of modern music spanning a wide variety of genres. The band features Denver favorites Tim Wendel on guitar, Dru Heller on drums, and Patrick McDevitt on bass. Tim Wendel is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene.…

This Wednesday series features the dynamic Tim Wendel Trio presenting masterful adaptations of modern music spanning a wide variety of genres. The band features Denver favorites Tim Wendel on guitar, Dru Heller on drums, and Patrick McDevitt on bass. Tim Wendel is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene.…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

We are thrilled to present a phenomenal night of modern music from the Tom Amend Quintet. Led by multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Tom Amend, this stellar band of local musicians will be playing dynamic original works in addition to well-loved standards. Featuring Nate Miller (trumpet), Dave Devine (guitar), Hunter Roberts (bass), and Aleks Girshevich (drums). Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman he can be heard with…

We are thrilled to present a phenomenal night of modern music from the Tom Amend Quintet. Led by multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator Tom Amend, this stellar band of local musicians will be playing dynamic original works in addition to well-loved standards. Featuring Nate Miller (trumpet), Dave Devine (guitar), Hunter Roberts (bass), and Aleks Girshevich (drums). Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Performing and recording throughout the Rocky Mountain region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman he can be heard with…

We are delighted to welcome the Spencer Zweifel Trio back to the Nocturne stage. This marvelous trio is made up of musicians heavily steeped in the jazz traditions who share an incredible musical chemistry and bring a hard swinging edge to their live shows. Spencer Zweifel is an accomplished jazz pianist who has performed in a wide variety of genres across Colorado as well as in tours around the US. Spencer graduated in 2019 with a degree in jazz studies from the University…

We are delighted to welcome the Spencer Zweifel Trio back to the Nocturne stage. This marvelous trio is made up of musicians heavily steeped in the jazz traditions who share an incredible musical chemistry and bring a hard swinging edge to their live shows. Spencer Zweifel is an accomplished jazz pianist who has performed in a wide variety of genres across Colorado as well as in tours around the US. Spencer graduated in 2019 with a degree in jazz studies from the University…

This Wednesday series features the dynamic Tim Wendel Trio presenting masterful adaptations of modern music spanning a wide variety of genres. The band features Denver favorites Tim Wendel on guitar, Dru Heller on drums, and Patrick McDevitt on bass. Tim Wendel is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene.…

This Wednesday series features the dynamic Tim Wendel Trio presenting masterful adaptations of modern music spanning a wide variety of genres. The band features Denver favorites Tim Wendel on guitar, Dru Heller on drums, and Patrick McDevitt on bass. Tim Wendel is a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene.…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

The Matt Fuller Quartet returns to the Nocturne stage for an August residency of singular and masterfully crafted art. The band - with Adam Revell on piano, Mark Simon (8/1 and 8/29) and Jean-Luc Davis (8/8, 8/15, and 8/22) on bass, and Dru Heller on drums - has a long history of playing, writing, and recording together.  The group will be showcasing Matt’s unique compositions as well as selected standards, presenting stylistically diverse and exciting sets of music. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through…

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

Join us on Fridays in August for the return of a remarkable band of northern Colorado all-stars to the Nocturne stage! GoodRattle is a modern hard-bop quintet lead by saxophone & compositional mastermind Wil Swindler featuring the music of Pepper Adams and Cannonball Adderley as well as original material by GoodRattle members and some Blue Note classics. This sharp-edged and relentlessly swinging group includes Gabe Mervine on trumpet, Ben Markley on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. Friday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm    |   …

Don't miss this one-time performance of some of Denver's most dynamic young voices in modern music with the Adam Gang Quintet. Led by saxophonist and composer Adam Gang, this band presents a snapshot of the state of improvisational music, playing evocative originals as well as thoughtfully reworked jazz standards. Adam will be joined by a spectacular lineup of Denver musicians: Nate Miller (trumpet), Tom Amend (piano), Gabe Rupe (bass), and Dru Heller (drums). Adam Gang is a Colorado born and based saxophone artist who has shared stages with Gabriel Mervine,…

Don't miss this one-time performance of some of Denver's most dynamic young voices in modern music with the Adam Gang Quintet. Led by saxophonist and composer Adam Gang, this band presents a snapshot of the state of improvisational music, playing evocative originals as well as thoughtfully reworked jazz standards. Adam will be joined by a spectacular lineup of Denver musicians: Nate Miller (trumpet), Tom Amend (piano), Gabe Rupe (bass), and Dru Heller (drums). Adam Gang is a Colorado born and based saxophone artist who has shared stages with Gabriel Mervine,…

Jeremy Wendelin and his talented quintet return to Nocturne and dig deeply into the art form of hard bop as they study the compositions and stylings of Dexter Gordon and Bud Powell, the famous American jazz expatriates living in Paris in the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to compositions by Powell and Gordon, a special focus will be paid to the contributions of prominent sidemen from this time and place, people like Kenny Clarke, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederson, Kenny Drew, and Pierre Michelot.  These nights…

Jeremy Wendelin and his talented quintet return to Nocturne and dig deeply into the art form of hard bop as they study the compositions and stylings of Dexter Gordon and Bud Powell, the famous American jazz expatriates living in Paris in the 1950's and 1960's. In addition to compositions by Powell and Gordon, a special focus will be paid to the contributions of prominent sidemen from this time and place, people like Kenny Clarke, Niels-Henning Ørsted Pederson, Kenny Drew, and Pierre Michelot.  These nights…

This Thursday series in September marks the fourth artist-in-residence series by the Jack Dunlevie Trio, celebrating the music of inimitable jazz pianist Bill Charlap. A master of American music, Charlap remains one of the most gifted pianists and bandleaders playing today. Led by Jack Dunlevie (piano), the band features Denver favorites Patrick McDevitt on bass and Dru Heller on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards…

This Thursday series in September marks the fourth artist-in-residence series by the Jack Dunlevie Trio, celebrating the music of inimitable jazz pianist Bill Charlap. A master of American music, Charlap remains one of the most gifted pianists and bandleaders playing today. Led by Jack Dunlevie (piano), the band features Denver favorites Patrick McDevitt on bass and Dru Heller on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards…

Friday nights in September we are delighted to welcome Louisa Amend back to the Nocturne stage for a four-week residency. This series' focus is storytelling through music, including beautiful renditions of jazz standards by lyricists like Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter; instrumental compositions by artists such as Keith Jarrett, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea, and Antonio Carlos Jobim set with lyrics by others (and some by Louisa herself); and some impactful songs from outside the traditional jazz idiom, including Joni Mitchell, Allen Toussaint,…

Friday nights in September we are delighted to welcome Louisa Amend back to the Nocturne stage for a four-week residency. This series' focus is storytelling through music, including beautiful renditions of jazz standards by lyricists like Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter; instrumental compositions by artists such as Keith Jarrett, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea, and Antonio Carlos Jobim set with lyrics by others (and some by Louisa herself); and some impactful songs from outside the traditional jazz idiom, including Joni Mitchell, Allen Toussaint,…

Celebrating their newly released debut single on Monk Music, Daruma returns to the Nocturne stage for a two-week Saturday residency. This dynamic new band has quickly become a Denver favorite, blending contemporary jazz with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-defying original sound rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. Daruma is an ambitious new project featuring some of Denver’s finest young talent. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary music ranging from Billy Childs, Rufus Reid,…

Celebrating their newly released debut single on Monk Music, Daruma returns to the Nocturne stage for a two-week Saturday residency. This dynamic new band has quickly become a Denver favorite, blending contemporary jazz with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-defying original sound rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. Daruma is an ambitious new project featuring some of Denver’s finest young talent. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary music ranging from Billy Childs, Rufus Reid,…

Nocturne's 31st Renditions dinner concert explores the art form of Flamenco, with special guest guitarist El Javi. A few special nights per year, our team creates and presents an original five-course dinner experience that explores the aesthetics of iconic albums and artists through flavor, texture, and emotion. Rendition dinners include interactive chats and in-depth course explanations by Chef Travis, the musicians on stage, and Nocturne co-owners Scott & Nicole Mattson. In the weeks leading up to the Renditions Dinner chefs…

Join us for this special one-time performance by the Taylor Roberts Quartet. The band will be paying tribute to the iconic album Smokin' at the Half Note, featuring guitarist Wes Montgomery playing with the Wynton Kelly trio; a clear impetus for Taylor's appreciation of playing with a piano trio. This performance will include selections from this iconic album, along with other standards that have become iconic works within the jazz canon. Roberts will be joined by Tom Amend (piano), Ryan Haden (drums), and Hunter Roberts (bass). Taylor Roberts’ professional career is well into…

Join us for this special one-time performance by the Taylor Roberts Quartet. The band will be paying tribute to the iconic album Smokin' at the Half Note, featuring guitarist Wes Montgomery playing with the Wynton Kelly trio; a clear impetus for Taylor's appreciation of playing with a piano trio. This performance will include selections from this iconic album, along with other standards that have become iconic works within the jazz canon. Roberts will be joined by Tom Amend (piano), Ryan Haden (drums), and Hunter Roberts (bass). Taylor Roberts’ professional career is well into…

This Thursday series in September marks the fourth artist-in-residence series by the Jack Dunlevie Trio, celebrating the music of inimitable jazz pianist Bill Charlap. A master of American music, Charlap remains one of the most gifted pianists and bandleaders playing today. Led by Jack Dunlevie (piano), the band features Denver favorites Patrick McDevitt on bass and Dru Heller on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards…

This Thursday series in September marks the fourth artist-in-residence series by the Jack Dunlevie Trio, celebrating the music of inimitable jazz pianist Bill Charlap. A master of American music, Charlap remains one of the most gifted pianists and bandleaders playing today. Led by Jack Dunlevie (piano), the band features Denver favorites Patrick McDevitt on bass and Dru Heller on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards…

Friday nights in September we are delighted to welcome Louisa Amend back to the Nocturne stage for a four-week residency. This series' focus is storytelling through music, including beautiful renditions of jazz standards by lyricists like Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter; instrumental compositions by artists such as Keith Jarrett, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea, and Antonio Carlos Jobim set with lyrics by others (and some by Louisa herself); and some impactful songs from outside the traditional jazz idiom, including Joni Mitchell, Allen Toussaint,…

Friday nights in September we are delighted to welcome Louisa Amend back to the Nocturne stage for a four-week residency. This series' focus is storytelling through music, including beautiful renditions of jazz standards by lyricists like Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter; instrumental compositions by artists such as Keith Jarrett, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea, and Antonio Carlos Jobim set with lyrics by others (and some by Louisa herself); and some impactful songs from outside the traditional jazz idiom, including Joni Mitchell, Allen Toussaint,…

Celebrating their newly released debut single on Monk Music, Daruma returns to the Nocturne stage for a two-week Saturday residency. This dynamic new band has quickly become a Denver favorite, blending contemporary jazz with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-defying original sound rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. Daruma is an ambitious new project featuring some of Denver’s finest young talent. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary music ranging from Billy Childs, Rufus Reid,…

Celebrating their newly released debut single on Monk Music, Daruma returns to the Nocturne stage for a two-week Saturday residency. This dynamic new band has quickly become a Denver favorite, blending contemporary jazz with progressive rock, film music, and neo-soul in a genre-defying original sound rooted firmly in the jazz tradition. Daruma is an ambitious new project featuring some of Denver’s finest young talent. Members of the ensemble have performed with leading voices in contemporary music ranging from Billy Childs, Rufus Reid,…

The Coração Brazilian Quartet is Bill Kopper on guitar, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Raoul Rossiter on drums/percussion, and Eric Gunnison on piano. Each of the members has 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. On this special night, Coração will explore an exciting collection of classic and modern compositions in all the styles of the music of Brazil including Samba, Bossa Nova, Baio, partito alto, afoxe, and Chiro, etc.…

The Coração Brazilian Quartet is Bill Kopper on guitar, Bill McCrossen on bass, and Raoul Rossiter on drums/percussion, and Eric Gunnison on piano. Each of the members has 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. On this special night, Coração will explore an exciting collection of classic and modern compositions in all the styles of the music of Brazil including Samba, Bossa Nova, Baio, partito alto, afoxe, and Chiro, etc.…

Nocturne is thrilled to present the Braxton Kahn Trio for a special one-time performance. A stellar sideman and musical collaborator, Kahn leads his own group of Denver favorites Tom Amend (organ) and Adam Gang (saxophone), masterfully presenting a wide range of contemporary music. Braxton Kahn was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, and has studied & performed with many of Colorado's finest musicians including Art Lande, Brad Goode, & Paul Romaine. While studying music at CU-Boulder, he had the opportunity to perform with Paquito D'Rivera, Dave…

Nocturne is thrilled to present the Braxton Kahn Trio for a special one-time performance. A stellar sideman and musical collaborator, Kahn leads his own group of Denver favorites Tom Amend (organ) and Adam Gang (saxophone), masterfully presenting a wide range of contemporary music. Braxton Kahn was born and raised in Boulder, Colorado, and has studied & performed with many of Colorado's finest musicians including Art Lande, Brad Goode, & Paul Romaine. While studying music at CU-Boulder, he had the opportunity to perform with Paquito D'Rivera, Dave…

This Thursday series in September marks the fourth artist-in-residence series by the Jack Dunlevie Trio, celebrating the music of inimitable jazz pianist Bill Charlap. A master of American music, Charlap remains one of the most gifted pianists and bandleaders playing today. Led by Jack Dunlevie (piano), the band features Denver favorites Patrick McDevitt on bass and Dru Heller on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards…

This Thursday series in September marks the fourth artist-in-residence series by the Jack Dunlevie Trio, celebrating the music of inimitable jazz pianist Bill Charlap. A master of American music, Charlap remains one of the most gifted pianists and bandleaders playing today. Led by Jack Dunlevie (piano), the band features Denver favorites Patrick McDevitt on bass and Dru Heller on drums. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated in 2015 from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards…

Friday nights in September we are delighted to welcome Louisa Amend back to the Nocturne stage for a four-week residency. This series' focus is storytelling through music, including beautiful renditions of jazz standards by lyricists like Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter; instrumental compositions by artists such as Keith Jarrett, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea, and Antonio Carlos Jobim set with lyrics by others (and some by Louisa herself); and some impactful songs from outside the traditional jazz idiom, including Joni Mitchell, Allen Toussaint,…

Friday nights in September we are delighted to welcome Louisa Amend back to the Nocturne stage for a four-week residency. This series' focus is storytelling through music, including beautiful renditions of jazz standards by lyricists like Johnny Mercer and Cole Porter; instrumental compositions by artists such as Keith Jarrett, Kenny Barron, Chick Corea, and Antonio Carlos Jobim set with lyrics by others (and some by Louisa herself); and some impactful songs from outside the traditional jazz idiom, including Joni Mitchell, Allen Toussaint,…