Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club

We are excited to welcome Moderno's contemporary Afro-Caribbean and Latin Jazz sounds back to the Nocturne stage for this special show. A compelling book of original material anchors Moderno’s repertoire, including select Latin Jazz classics and works from contemporary masters, such as Miguel Zenon, Paquito D’Rivera, and John Benitez. Moderno is a two-time Nocturne artist in residency 'alumni' and has become a crowd favorite over the last four years. Moderno is Jeremy Wendelin - woodwinds, Derek Banach - trumpet, Peter Ellingson - piano, Andrew Rose - bass, and Manuel Lopez -…

Nocturne's 10th Annual Swinging Holiday Songbook  We are delighted to present a very special series of shows to celebrate the joy of the Colorado holiday season. This series (in its 10th year) features nostalgic Sinatra, Perry Como, and Ella holiday arrangements, as well as select songs from Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and more. Embrace the season's magic and join us for this Nocturne holiday season tradition. On this special night, we welcome celebrated Denver musician/bandleader Drew Morell back to the stage.…

Nocturne's 10th Annual Swinging Holiday Songbook  Over five nights, we present a special series of shows celebrating the season's joy. This series features nostalgic arrangements of holiday classics from artists such as Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, and Ella Fitzgerald, as well as select songs from Vince Guaraldi's Charlie Brown Christmas and Beyond. Embrace the season's magic and join us for this Nocturne holiday tradition (now in its 10th year!) On this special holiday show night, we welcome Denver jazz vocalist Louisa Amend and her world-class…

Celebrate the holiday season at Nocturne with this special one-time performance by Denver favorites, the Big Swing Trio! Friends and bandmates for over nearly four decades, Mark Diamond, Paul Romaine, and Andy Weyl consistently inspire audiences with their spirited arrangements of Swing, Latin, Hard-bop, Blues, and standard repertoire. Big Swing is a three-time Nocturne Artist in Residency alum, and we are always thrilled to welcome 'The Trio' back to the Nocturne stage! BASS: Mark Diamond's hard-grooving acoustic bass sound was birthed in the New York area,…

World-class composer and trumpeter Jonathan Powell returns to the Nocturne stage to present an unforgettable night of music with his newest project: his Mambo Jazz Party. This group draws from Powell's 20-year freelance career as a trumpet player in the salsa and Latin jazz scene in New York City. Having been a member of Eddie Palmieri's groups for 10 years, as well as recording and performing regularly with Arturo O'Farrill and the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra, Miguel Zenon Big Band, Oscar Hernandez, Spanish…

We are thrilled to announce the long-awaited return of a truly remarkable band celebrating this American art form: the Peter Sommer Septet. Led by saxophonist and composer Peter Sommer, the band features a blend of original music and thoughtfully reworked adaptations of jazz standards played by a stellar lineup of local musicians: Wil Swindler (alto sax), Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), Paul McKee (trombone), Steve Denny (piano), Seth Lewis (bass), and Paul Romaine (drums). Saxophonist Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic and graceful playing and creative spirit to a wide variety of musical projects ranging from…

Join us for this special one-time performance by four preeminent voices in Northern Colorado's creative music scene: the Matt Fuller Quartet. Led by guitarist and composer Matt Fuller, the band will showcase Matt's unique compositions and selected standards, presenting two stylistically diverse and exciting music sets. The quartet features Greg Harris (vibraphone), John Grigsby (bass), and Dru Heller (drums). As an artist, Matt Fuller seeks to create an experience that invites the listeners on a journey through the familiar and the unknown.  His melodies are often intimate, and…

Ring in 2025 properly with the 9th Annual New Year's Eve Celebration at Nocturne! On a night when we pull out all the stops, sip the night away with Champagne and sublime cocktails and enjoy delectable plates created by our award-winning culinary team as you take in the sounds of the ever-swinging Seth Lewis Sextet, featuring Derek Banach on Trumpet, Adam Gang on tenor sax, Daryl Gott on alto sax, Tom Amen on piano, Seth Lewis on bass, and Alejandro Castaño on drums. With two…

We are thrilled to present this special series with the Gabriel Mervine Quintet as they celebrate the legacy of one of the most iconic, joyful voices in American music: trumpeter Clark Terry. An inimitable, formative, and often underappreciated figure as a player, bandleader, and educator, Terry's prodigious skill as a trumpeter and infectious style continues to inspire generations of musicians to this day. Honoring Terry's remarkable contributions to American music are a collection of iconic figures in the Colorado music scene: trumpeter Gabriel Mervine,…

We are thrilled to host pianist, composer, and educator Adam Revell for his Nocturne debut as a bandleader with a quartet of world-class musicians: Matt Fuller (guitar), Eddie Ness (bass), and Kevin Matthews (drums). Revell's unique voice as a performer and composer honors the rich tradition of American creative music while remaining effortlessly modern. The band will feature Revell's original music and thoughtful reimaginings of Songbook standards. Saturday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm |    Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30 pm Reservation Information: Main level and…

We are delighted to present northern Colorado favorite Stuart MacAskie as he pays tribute to one of the most influential jazz pianists of all time: Bud Powell. An often underappreciated figure in the history of American music, Powell's contribution to bebop and the development of jazz piano is hard to overstate. It continues to inspire musicians to this day. Stu MacAskie is a pianist/organist/keyboardist/singer based in Denver, Colorado. Playing jazz and pop music with equal authority, he has graced the finest stages in…

We are thrilled to announce the Nocturne debut of Half Maxx, a Denver-based jazz fusion band. Led by bassist Max Hass, Half Maxx celebrates the rich legacy of American improvisatory music with well-loved classics played with undeniable grooves. Wednesday Show Times:    Set One: 6:30 - 7:45 pm |    Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00 pm Reservation Information: Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and Show Reservations and include our seasonal three-course menu and the cost of music. Reserved Bar Seats…

We are thrilled to welcome back to the Nocturne stage one of the region's finest voices in improvisatory music: pianist Vlad Girshevich and his trio. An accomplished performer and formidable improviser, Girshevich is a favorite of audiences all over the Denver area. For this special one-time performance, Vlad will be joined by Bill McCrossen (bass) and Kevin Matthews (drums). Vlad Girshevich started his formal music training at The Uspenski School of Music in Uzbekistan and spent 11 years studying classical music there. When he started experimenting…

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 1950s and 1960s. 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…

We are delighted to welcome back to the Nocturne stage pianist and composer Dave Hanson and his trio as they celebrate the work of one of America's most iconic musical voices: Herbie Hancock. Dave will be joined by a band of Denver greats, including Patrick McDevitt on bass, and Harold Summey on drums. Dave Hanson is an accomplished arranger, composer, and pianist who has written for a diverse range of artists and ensembles, including the Boston Pops, Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City, Denver Brass, Boulder…

Through his work in the 1950s and 1960's, the eternal Thelonious Monk established himself as one of the great composers of jazz music, crafting more than 70 other tuns full of whimsy, beauty, grit, & darkness.  Drummer Braxton Kahn & his trio are thrilled to present both faithful & fresh renditions of off-the-beaten path gems from the Thelonious Monk catalogue. 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,…

We are thrilled to welcome back to the Nocturne stage the truly incomparable Tatiana 'LadyMay' Mayfield, leading a stellar lineup of local musicians. A singular talent in contemporary music, Tatiana's creative voice as a performer and bandleader is unforgettable. You don't want to miss this special show! Refreshing and beautiful are how many have described the voice and persona of Tatiana Mayfield Brown (known artistically as Tatiana 'LadyMay' Mayfield), a jazz vocalist, musician, composer, and educator from Fort Worth, Texas. “LadyMay” (as she…

Join us for this special one-time performance by one of Denver's most dynamic creative voices: saxophonist Daryl Gott. Daryl's inimitable style as a performer and composer is rooted in the deep tradition of American improvisatory music, with an artistic sensibility that showcases this music's endless modernity. He will be joined by an all-star lineup of local musicians, playing original compositions and reimagined favorites. Saxophonist and composer Daryl Gott was born and raised in Denver. Growing up in a musical family, Daryl was…

We are delighted to welcome the iconic trio of Spencer Zweifel (piano), Seth Lewis (bass), and Bobby Wiens (drums) back to the Nocturne stage. This marvelous trio comprises superb players from the Northern Colorado scene who share a common musical sensibility and honor the rich tradition of the piano trio while retaining a unique contemporary voice. Spencer Zweifel is an accomplished jazz pianist who has performed in a wide variety of genres across Colorado and in tours around the US. Spencer graduated in 2019 with a…

Join us for this special one-time performance by Colorado legend Eric Gunnison and his trio. A celebrated pianist, composer, and educator, Gunnison was recently inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, a well-deserved honor. We are delighted to host this local artist and his phenomenal band for a special evening! Eric Gunnison was raised in Buffalo, NY, and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, graduating with a BA in music composition in 1979. He lives in Denver, where he has…

Join us for this special one-off performance by Nocturne favorite Adam Bodine as he leads an all-star lineup of Denver talent: Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), Sam Williams (saxophone), Gonzalo Teppa (bass), and Dru Heller (drums). Bodine's distinctive voice as a composer, performer, and bandleader has made him a one-of-a-kind figure in the Northern Colorado music scene. The band will perform Bodine's original works, adaptations of lesser-known pieces by favorite composers, and some tried-and-true classics. A diligent bandleader and creative arranger, Adam Bodine has refreshingly open sensibilities and an expressive authenticity that especially…

Guitarist Paul Musso presents a special night of music that pays homage to the iconic Nat King Cole trio. Denver native Paul Musso is an active freelance guitarist and has performed in several diverse jazz, Latin, Gypsy, pop, and classical ensembles, including the Colorado Symphony, the Boulder Festival Orchestra, and the Aspen Music Festival Orchestra. Paul has performed in venues throughout Europe, Mexico, and the United States, including the Roulette in Brooklyn, Ronnie Scott’s in London, the Tijuana Cultural Center, the Aspen…

Join us for this special one-time event featuring Andrew Vogt and his quartet. Vogt's singular voice as a performer, composer, and infectious enthusiasm make him a Nocturne favorite! For this one-off performance, Vogt will be joined by AJ Salas (piano), Drew Morell (bass), and Andreas Schmid (drums). Andrew Vogt is a freelance sax/clarinet player based in Colorado. He is featured on many artists’ releases, including recordings by Mark Sloniker, Paul Mullikin, Adam Bodine, and more. Andrew has four CD’s out under his own name entitled “Action Plan”,…

We are thrilled to welcome Keith Oxman back to the Nocturne stage for this special one-time performance. A pillar of the local jazz community, Oxman has enjoyed a decades-long career as a performer with some of the biggest names in American music and as an impactful educator in the Denver area. Keith will be joined by a stellar lineup of local musicians - Clint Dadian (guitar), Bill McCrossen (bass), and Todd Reid (drums) - for an unforgettable night of music featuring original works and reimagined jazz standards.…