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Flex is a band formed in 2017 that embodies flexibility, flexion of muscle and mind, the reflex of heart and mood, and the inflection of a wide range of musical influences. Featuring pianist Art Lande, bassist Gonzalo Teppa, and drummer Dru Heller, the group embraces the myriad of possible textures and colors available to this time-honored instrumentation. The bass takes over the theme in an arco fashion, a drum solo appears at an unexpected moment, forms are suspended or changed…

The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group which has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris! Hearing the band is always an experience to remember! Ken Walker – Bass Paul Romaine – Drums Dave Corbs – Guitar Jeff Jenkins – Piano Al Hood – Trumpet Peter…

Lead by local saxophonist who hails from the Mile High City, Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv driven hard funk and soul to the Denver area for the last four years. They will bring the usual line-up with original music, and unique covers featuring guest artists every show. Emily Hatch on vocals Dom Fante on Drums Kyle Driscoll on guitar Zoe Moff on bass Bharat Bhargava on keys Kyle Cervantes on bari sax Alex Cazet on tenor…

Same Cloth is celebrating “Friendsgiving” by merging with the JoFoKe aNem! ONE NIGHT: Two bands in one. Embarking upon a new musical journey, this charismatic duo combines their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Performing original music and creative cover arrangements, Same Cloth’s musical vision is intensified and rounded out by Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to…

Wil Swindler’s Elevenet celebrates the release of their latest album “Space Bugs” on OA2 records. In describing this project, composer/bandleader/saxophonist Wil Swindler says: “This project of mixed winds and jazz rhythm section has been my preferred compositional vehicle since 2004. This album showcases some of the music I have composed for this group from 2012 to 2022. As a composer, I’ve always been between worlds. I value the pristine intervals and warm timbres of orchestral classical music, but I love…

The Orchid Room is a collaboration of Denver jazz musicians, bringing you original music and arrangements. Inspired by such artists as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Aaron Parks, Aaron Goldberg, Kendrick Scott Oracle, Terence Blanchard, and many others, the Orchid Room creating emotion and color through composition and performance. “Places,” the band’s newest album, explores the fascinating and exotic parts of the world that composer Amy Darling has visited while performing as a cruise ship musician, from Denmark to Japan to the infinite…

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts is a unique 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives musicians of all ages life-changing musical experiences through mentorship by the region’s most sought-after professional jazz musicians. Our students experience personal and artistic growth through participation in small groups, big bands, vocal ensembles, jazz instruction camps, jam sessions, clinics, community performances, and much more. Join us for an evening of performances from…

Start your holiday season with the Denver Jazz Orchestra! Back for its annual Holiday Big Band Extravaganza, the DJO is comprised of some of Denver’s finest professional jazz musicians and has been swinging the mile-high city for more than 15 years. For this performance, get ready to tap your toes to some big band renditions of your holiday favorites. 6:30 p.m. TICKETS 9:00 p.m. TICKETS

Lessons In Your Home, a local music school without walls, is hosting its annual Fall Recital featuring students ranging from beginners to advanced performers on a variety of instruments. Make your ticket reservations via Dazzle.

6:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. shows. Join the Thompson Jazz Studies/CU Boulder Concert Jazz Ensemble for a joyful and swinging evening of the hippest holiday music ever! The “Nutcracker Suite” is Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s masterful arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s classic. Selections include: “Toot Toot Tootie Toot (Dance of the Reed-Pipes),” “Peanut Brittle Brigade (March),” “Sugar Rum Cherry (Dance of the Sugar-Plum Fairy),” “Danse of the Floreadores (Waltz of the Flowers),” “Arabesque Cookie (Arabian Dance)” and more. 6:30 p.m. TICKETS…

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts is a unique 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives musicians of all ages life-changing musical experiences through mentorship by the region’s most sought-after professional jazz musicians. Our students experience personal and artistic growth through participation in small groups, big bands, vocal ensembles, jazz instruction camps, jam sessions, clinics, community performances, and much more. Join us for an evening of performances from…

You might recognize Lauren Frihauf from her recent feature in NPR Music’s Tiny Desk ‘Top Shelf’, EP 1, or from Season 19 of NBC’s “The Voice”, where she made it to the Knockout Rounds with Teams Gwen and Legend. Lauren’s first original releases are part of a collaboration that culminated in, ‘The Latona EP’. This debut album was released in August of 2022. Her vocals have been compared to Amber Navran, Joni Mitchell, Stevie Nicks, and Amy Winehouse. Lauren’s music…

For over 30 years, the band Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors has been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver’s legendary Five Points neighborhood. In September 2022, the Ambassadors toured Denver’s Sister City, Brest, France. The band has performed for many dignitaries, including the 2008 National Convention, playing for the Clintons and other notables. Purnell is a cousin to Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, George Duke, 5-time Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves, and legendary bassist…

North American guitarist, El Javi, defies music genres with his unbound exploration of instrumental music. The Denver-based composer, producer and performer incorporates elements of flamenco, progressive rock, classical, folk and world music to shape his compositions. El Javi has been a supporting act for Ziggy Marley and today’s biggest voice of flamenco Diego El Cigala. He was a featured artist in Coors Light’s national campaign My Climb, My Music and participated in the International Guitar Festival in Zihuatanejo, Mexico. TICKETS

Apex Music Academy will be hosting a guitar and piano recital consisting of many of its students and instructors. Students are invited to showcase the music they have been learning with their instructors in guitar/piano and show off their skills to their friends and family. Come see what our students have been cooking up over the last year, and learn more about Apex Music Academy! TICKETS

This 20-piece big band featuring some of Colorado’s finest players returns to Dazzle for its annual holiday show with original compositions and arrangements in a broad diversity of styles, including swing, Afro-Cuban, and hip-hop. TICKETS

Celebrate a Cool Yule & Joyeux Noel! Purnell Steen and The Five Points Ambassadors is a band dedicated to playing and preserving the music of Denver’s legendary Five Points neighborhood. The Blues-oriented Hard Bop music is basically Swing style. Their chanteuse, the scintillating Myra Warren, rounds out the ensemble. Having recently spent a week in Denver’s Sister City, Brest, France, for their 2022 Cool Yule & Joyeux Noël Holiday Show they will definitely Swing and Sway the Five Points Way,…

Joe & Theresa Mazza are excited to present their second annual holiday show at Dazzle, this year with a new format. One ticket gets you two different sets – the first an intimate duo set and the second a soulful and bluesy take on the holiday season with a full band of their amazing friends. Theresa Mazza – vocals Joe Mazza – guitar and vocals Alejandro Castaño – drums Patrick McDevitt – bass Tyler Adams – keys Jess DeNicola –…

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

Paul is Alive and Little Creatures, are an eclectic group of Colorado musicians. These performances were born out of the widely acclaimed “My favorite bands festival.” Paul is alive pays tribute to the 1970s rock band Wings, Little Creatures plays the music of the new wave, post-punk, art rock band The Talking Heads. TICKETS

Shows December 19, 20, and 21 at 5:30 p.m., and 8:00 p.m. A morning show is added at 11 a.m. December 22, 23, 24. Visit the ticket link below. Pianist Annie Booth and her longtime bandmates bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño perform the 9th year of their popular Denver holiday tradition – a live performance of songs from the classic Charlie Brown Christmas. This year, the Annie Booth Trio is joined by a crew of brilliant and engaging…

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

Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement has established herself as one of the most sought-after musicians working today. With her joyful presence, consummate technique and distinctive sound, Clement has gained the attention and respect of musicians, critics, and fans through the US and abroad. In 2018, Dawn relocated from the Pacific Northwest to Denver, Colorado to take on the role of Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of the Jazz and American Music Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Dawn maintains a rigorous…

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

Lead by local saxophonist who hails from the Mile High City, Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv driven hard funk and soul to the Denver area for the last four years. Emily Hatch on vocals Dom Fante on Drums Kyle Driscoll on guitar Zoe Moff on bass Bharat Bhargava on keys Kyle Cervantes on bari sax Daniel Steigleder on tenor sax Sarah Mount on alto sax TICKETS

Ring in the New Year with Same Cloth! Same Cloth is a Denver-based project led by prolific keyboardist Solomon J. Chapman Sr. and inventive vocalist JoFoKe. Embarking upon a new musical journey, this charismatic duo combines their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Performing original music and creative cover arrangements, Same Cloth’s musical vision is intensified and rounded out by Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar, and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth…

Ring in the New Year with Same Cloth! Same Cloth is a Denver-based project led by prolific keyboardist Solomon J. Chapman Sr. and inventive vocalist JoFoKe. Embarking upon a new musical journey, this charismatic duo combines their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Performing original music and creative cover arrangements, Same Cloth’s musical vision is intensified and rounded out by Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar, and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth…

This group has been playing on the Denver Jazz scene together for 30 years. Keith Oxman – Sax Jeff Jenkins – Piano Ken Walker – Bass Todd Reid – Drums TICKETS

Lazlo Torok is a vibraphonist from Denver currently studying at the Juilliard School. This performance aims to explore a more intentional association between musical composition and life. Lazlo will be joined by friends and fellow Colorado musicians and will be playing original compositions as well as standards and popular songs. The group looks forward to spending an evening making music and hopes you can join them! Lazlo Torok – Vibes Hunter Roberts – Bass Max Moore – Piano JJ Mazza…

Italian-born, multi-Grammy nominated vocalist-lyricist Roberta Gambarini was mentored by, toured the world, and recorded with some of the greatest Giants of Jazz. She has been twice named Singer of the Year by the International Jazz Journalists Association. Based in Denver since 1980, pianist and composer Eric Gunnison has led a distinguished career during which he has not only established himself as one of the mainstays of the Mile High City’s vibrant jazz scene as an instrumentalist, bandleader and educator but…

Featuring Solomon Chapman as pianist and bandleader, this is the first in a series of shows that digs into the songcraft of Denver jazz legend, Ron Miles. It is part discussion and part performance. First, the featured artist will break down the compositional structure and parts of the tune: melody, harmony, transitions, where improvisation occurs, etc. Then the featured artist’s group will play the tune and discuss their approach, followed by a set of music of the featured artist’s choice.…

A Denver native, U.S. Army Veteran, Gregory Goodloe continues to move up the ranks of his peers. He claimed the coveted Billboard #1 Smooth Jazz spot with his hit single Stylin’ which also landed #4 song of the year on Billboard in 2019. His hit song Styln’ held 3 number 1 titles simultaneously and has over 3 1/2 Million Streams. His latest release In Paradise entered the billboard charts as #1 Most added and peaked at #21 on the Smooth…

Nostal-jazz (nuh-STAHL-jazz) is a unique cover band featuring some of the best local jazz musicians performing the soundtracks of retro video games, television theme songs, and blockbuster films of the past few decades. Lauryn Romaine Zimny – Vocals Seth Merlin – Trumpet David Bernot – Woodwinds Mike Lenssen – EWI/Synth Jonathan Zimny – Trombone Zack Demos – Trombone, Percussion Jake Alvarez – Guitar Sonya Walker – Keys Tucker Smidt – Bass Zack Ritchie – Drums TICKETS

Love Your Life is a family music show that focuses on the important things; self-empowerment, kindness towards others, dinosaurs, and good music. Nic Clark and his friends play songs for the whole family, it doesn’t matter if you’re 9 or 90. All are welcome to the dance party! Doors open at 1:00 PM and the event will conclude at 3:30 PM. Children must be accompanied by an adult. TICKETS

Since their inception in 2011, ATOMGA has continued to be a refreshing staple in the Colorado music circuit. Celebrating 11 years as a band and 11 years of creating a unique brand of afrobeat music infused with elements of jazz, rock, hip hop, and funk. Using this foundation, they are able to build dynamic polyrhythms which always get their audience moving! ATOMGA is constantly evolving their sound through layered compositions of high-energy music that will get your blood moving and…

One of the few natives of Denver, Mary Louise, began performing at an early age. For over 30 years, she has built an extraordinary performing career as a vocalist, actress, band leader, and highly sought-after vocal coach, mentor, and director. She has toured Korea, Japan, Johnston Island, Honduras, and Panama, singing for the U.S. Department of Defense troops. Mary Louise has performed at high-profile events including 2004, 2008, and 2012 Democratic National Conventions, Colorado Governor’s Inaugural Gala, Opening Ceremonies for…

Singer/songwriter, author Georgann Low performs in America and in France. For her Dazzle show, she will sprinkle the music with tasty bits of humor and inspiration from her published writings. Her unique style of singing blossoms as she gives her heart to her own songs and to favorite jazz standards by Thelonious Monk, Wayne Shorter, Cole Porter, Herbie Hancock– to name a few. She also gives her heart-filled optimism and joy to her audience hoping to bring light into these…

The January 19 & 20 shows are postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. Dazzle is working to replace these shows. Visit the website for updates. In its almost two-decade history, the Grammy-nominated band Kneebody has created a genre and style all its own. Their sound is explosive rock energy and high-level nuanced chamber ensemble playing set within the frames of highly wrought compositions that are balanced with adventurous no-holds-barred improvising. Kneebody is keyboardist Adam Benjamin, trumpeter Shane Endsley, saxophonist Ben Wendel,…

Tatiana Eva-Marie, is a Brooklyn-based singer and bandleader. Born and raised in Europe in a professional musical family, a Swiss-French composer and a Romanian classical violinist, Tatiana Eva-Marie grew up equally fascinated by her father’s New Orleans jazz records and her mother’s heritage of Klezmer and Gypsy folk music. Nicknamed “the Gypsy-jazz Warbler” by the New York Times and acclaimed as a “millennial shaking up the jazz scene” by Vanity Fair, Tatiana Eva-Marie returns to explore the music of composer…

FJO is a traditional 18-piece jazz orchestra that authentically recreates the great Swing-Era music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Buddy Rich, and more. Featuring the award-winning singer, Deborah Stafford. TICKETS

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts is a unique 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives musicians of all ages life-changing musical experiences through mentorship by the region’s most sought-after professional jazz musicians. This concert will feature all groups that rehearse at 800 Kalamath Street on Tuesdays (except the Jazz Arts Messengers), and the group that rehearses at Kent Denver. TICKETS

Guitarist Alex Heffron received his BM in Jazz Guitar at the University of Colorado Boulder. He is a member of multiple bands around the area and has performed with many of the local legends. He has also performed with Veronica Swift, Adam Deitch, Kenwood Dennard, John Reily, Matt Wilson, Melvin Butler, Tony Monaco, Pat Coil, Bobby Floyd, Greg Gisbert, Corey Christiansen, John Von Ohlen, Marvin Stamm, Cody Moffet, Howard Levy, Donald Harrison, and many others. He has been playing guitar…

Same Cloth is a Denver-based project led by prolific keyboardist Solomon J. Chapman Sr. and inventive vocalist JoFoKe. Embarking upon a new musical journey, this charismatic duo combines their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Performing original music and creative cover arrangements, Same Cloth’s musical vision is intensified and rounded out by Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music…

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts is a unique 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives musicians of all ages life-changing musical experiences through mentorship by the region’s most sought-after professional jazz musicians. Come support these jazz musicians! 6:30 p.m. Jonathan Zimny (adult) 6:50 p.m. Daryl Gott (HS) 7:20 p.m. Mark Simon (funk) 7:40 p.m. Jazz Arts Messengers TICKET RSVP

For over 30 years, Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors have been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver’s legendary Five Points neighborhood. For a week in September 2022, the Ambassadors toured Denver’s Sister City, Brest, France, as part of its cultural exchange. The band has performed for many dignitaries, including the 2008 National Convention, playing for the Clintons and other notables. Purnell is a cousin to Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, George Duke, 5-time Grammy…

The Jacob Larson Band is a funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music that just about everyone loves. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on such notable influences as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke, and Earth, Wind & Fire. Jacob, a prodigious entertainer with a strong and soulful voice, leads the band with true dynamic flair and presence, delivering the goods with…

Suite ti is a 6-to-8-piece musical ensemble created and formed by Ron Ivory, lead vocalist, and keyboardist as a springboard of The MilesApart Band R&B group and rhythm section for his One on One (Motown/Classic Soul) group in the fall of 2007. Suite ti mixes Contemporary and Smooth Jazz, a bit of R&B, Standards, Blues, and more with their own original compositions in a dynamic fashion at every performance. The outstanding musicianship encompasses Saxophones/Flute & 2nd Keyboards, Bass, additional Saxophones…

A Big Band Tribute to Toshiko Akiyoshi featuring The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra. Toshiko Akiyoshi is one of the premier composers of contemporary big band music. Her Japanese heritage can be heard along with her love of Bud Powell in her fresh approach that has famously challenged big bands for decades. The Gift of Jazz is partnering with Denver’s 18-piece Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in presenting an evening of her unique, always-swinging music. One of the premier bandleaders and pianists of the…

Established in 2022, the Gavin Worland Big Band is an 18-piece jazz ensemble made up of the finest young musicians along the greater front range with an extreme love and passion for jazz, providing equitable opportunities of individual composition and solo features. Most members of the group are currently enrolled students in accredited universities in Colorado such as UNC, CU, DU, and MSU Denver, seeking to push the boundaries of the traditional jazz orchestra while contributing their own passionate and…

Supported by Denver Arts & Venues’ Denver Music Advancement Fund, The Center for Critical & Cultural Theory & Dazzle present an evening with Joshua Trinidad. Joshua is a Mexican-American trumpet player, composer and producer, who takes multiple styles of music such as jazz, ambient, rock, electronic and lo-fi, as well as elements from hip hop and effortlessly reshapes them into a unique soundscape. His remarkable ease in handling the often-contrary conventions of “jazz” ensured a strong interest in both acoustic…

G.A.M.E.jazz is back at Dazzle with Music about Love! New love, lost love, unrequited love, and that old lover you are better off without. Ron Bland on bass, Jan Cleveland with vocals, Todd Reid on drums and Doug Roche on keys. Its going to be LOVErly! It’s the Great American Music Experience jazz…come join the G.A.M.E. Jan Cleveland – Vocals Ron Bland – Bass Doug Roche – Keys Todd Reid – Drums TICKETS

Born of the pandemic, CONNECT FOUR is Saul Rosenthal (Rocky Mountain Jewgrass), Ben Cohen (Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe), Meghan Salton (Cleveland Philharmonic), and Kim Bird (Kimandala with Art Lande, Playground Ensemble, Jason Klobnak Quintet). Expect to hear contemporary folk and Americana accompanied by a variety of acoustic instruments including guitar, bass, cello, mandolin, piano, harmonica, flute, banjo, and who knows what else. Saul Rosenthal – Guitar, piano, and vocals Ben Cohen – Mandolin, piano, and vocals Meaghan Salton…

This concert is Back 2 Love: a Valentine's Day Celebration. Rajdulari is a chart-topping jazz/soul vocalist and actor based in Denver, Colorado. Her latest album ‘Journey of a Woman’ reached Billboard’s Top 100 in R&B, and held the #1 spot on UK’s Soul chart for over three weeks. Hailed as one of Soultrain.com’s “Best of What’s Next” artists, Rajdulari is now in the process of recording her 3rd album under her own Independent Label. Having toured worldwide (including venues in…

"Nelson Rangell is an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil.” – Jazziz Magazine “He plays the alto saxophone with such authority there is no doubt Nelson Rangell is a true artist.” Saxophone Journal “Rangell gives the impression anything is possible when he improvises.” – Flute Talk Magazine 6:30 p.m. TICKETS 9:00 p.m. TICKETS

The Denver Jazz Orchestra presents, “Love in the Key of Big Band!” featuring classic big band love songs to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Lush ballads, toe tapping swing, swaying bossa novas, all in honor of romance and love! The DJO is comprised of some of Denver’s finest professional jazz musicians and has been swinging the mile high city for more than 15 years. For this performance, get ready to tap your toes to some big band renditions of your Valentine’s Day…

Love is in the air! Set a table for two, light the candles, and let The Legacy Group curate your evening. “So This Is Love” is a night out with some of your favorite ambassadors of romance: Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and more. Join us for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day evening. Lauren Johnston – Vocalist Pierce Murphy – Vocalist Dan Gomby – Saxophone Ryan Skiles – Piano Parker Murphy – Bass Bobby Ferguson…

Wind Synth Hiphop combines shredding jazz improvisation with lofi beats. Live drums and horns are integrated with trippy DJ samples to make a very unique and cutting edge style of performance. Ike Spivak is an American multi-instrumentalist, record producer and educator based in Denver, Colorado. His 2022 release, Earth to Isaac, features original music heavily influenced by Jazz, EDM, and Hip-hop genres. Matt Campbell – Drums Nate Miller – Trumpet Ike Spivak – EWI/DJ/MC/Saxophone TICKETS

From Soulfest to Red Rocks to BET, this duo has been blessed to share their gifts worldwide. Born, raised, and based out of Denver, Brionne Aigné and Dax Oliver are excited to bring a night filled with Soul, RnB, and Jazz back to the Dazzle stage once again. In addition to their own original music, the duo loves to sing covers from artists such as Amy Winehouse, Thundercat, Lucky Daye, Adele, Thelonius Monk, HER, and so much more. With the…

The Group Stories Quintet, founded by Mark Patterson in 2008, combines organic interaction with a love of just plain swinging to reach into the beauty of songs. The program will include songs for Ron Miles, an original member of the group, inspired by his beautiful humanity and musicality. Mike Rodriguez, who is expressive and brilliant, has not appeared at Dazzle before. Dale Bruning, the master of sound and melodicism. and Kent McLagan and Paul Romaine’s sympathetic energy, freedom, and swing,…

Mark Guiliana has become recognized as one of the world’s leading drummers, admired and in demand across the spectrum from jazz to rock to electronic music for his rhythmic sophistication, creative impulse and individual sound. He has been in the vanguard of drummers creating a new vernacular on the instrument, blending virtuosity on acoustic drums with artfully deployed electronic beats and processing. Guiliana was chosen as Best Jazz Drummer in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll 2017, while DownBeat dubbed him…

The Denver South High School Jazz Combo performs a wide variety of jazz standards and charts from all eras and backgrounds of jazz. The combo is one of the most active performing ensembles at South High School and has performed throughout Denver and the surrounding area. In addition to their regular performances, they have participated in Jazz Festivals in Greeley, Denver, and Chicago. Students choose most of the music they perform, and the ensemble is open to any and all…

A multi-instrumentalist and composer who performs on trumpet, bass and drums, Brad Goode is recognized as a unique stylist with a highly creative approach to improvisation. He has recorded on many jazz albums, including 19 as a leader for the Delmark, Sunlight, SteepleChase and Origin labels. Brad Goode earned a BM degree in classical trumpet at the University of Kentucky, and an MM degree in bass at DePaul University. His trumpet teachers include Vincent DiMartino, Byron Baxter, Clark Terry, Chris…

Lead by local saxophonist who hails from the Mile High City, Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv-driven hard funk and indie soul to the Denver area for the last five years. Featuring the core line-up, and accompanying guest artists every show with an array of both original music and cover songs. Sarah Mount-alto sax Emily Hatch-Vox Dom Fante-drums Adam Sanders-guitar Bharat Bhargava- keys/piano Kyle Driscoll-guitar TICKETS

Animal Farm performs original music and educational comedy for children and families exploring themes of social and emotional learning, community, self-expression, and the environments through the eyes of our furry, feathered, scaly, and shell-dwelling friends. Blending music, educational comedy, and interactive storytelling, their interactive and energetic performances delight listeners of all ages. Held monthly, the Kids’ Saturday Matinee provides children and parents with opportunities to share in the fun of making music by listening to and watching performances, participating in…

The show is a collaboration of Colorado great artists and musicians: Vocals: De Thomas Bass: Jeroan Adams Guitars: Andrew Buckner Drums: Lamont Peoples Keyboards: Larry LC Clark TICKETS

The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Inc. (MJO) is an 18-piece jazz orchestra (“big band”) formed in Jan 2002. MJO performed twice each month at Dazzle Jazz Club for our “MJO Presents” high school program where we shared the stage with 70+ high school jazz ensembles over a period of twelve years. Additionally, our Guest Artist Program brought professional jazz talent to Denver for clinics and concerts over that same period of time. As a performing organization, MJO has garnered a substantial…

Forever Is Now is the romantic and unlikely story of a professional musician and a retired trial lawyer who meet when they are both eligible for Social Security and start a songwriting collaboration a few years later. It is a story of love, music, and transformation. Kenny Passarelli has lived a lifetime of music on and off the world stage. He is a multi-instrumental musician, singer, composer, and producer. He has toured and recorded with scores of widely known musicians,…

The Delta Sonics music takes a Chicago Blues base and seasons it with Swing, Delta, N’awlins R&B and some early Rock n’ Roll. They were voted by Westword as the Best Blues Band in Denver six years in a row (2012-2018). The band made the semi-finals in the Memphis (International Blues Challenge) in 2012. They have been featured at many of the major festivals in Colorado and Wyoming. The Delta Sonics have played the Boulder Creek Fest, the Five Points…

SMRT is a duo lead by AJ Salas, consisting of Keys/Key-bass and Drums. The main focus is to make electronic music with elements of Hip Hop, Jazz, RnB, all live-looped and mixed on the fly. Its an exciting experiment that is as fun to watch unfold as it is to hear. This particular night will feature Tarell Martin on drums and a special guest guitarist. TICKETS

Monique Brooks Roberts is a soul violinist hailing from Louisville, KY. Monique has had a busy and fulfilling career, having performed and recorded for many notable artists including Alicia Keys, Common, Aretha Franklin, and Jill Scott, just to name a few. She has played at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the John F. Kennedy Center, and many many more. She has truly mastered her craft when it comes to fusing jazz, soul and R&B with the classical sound of the violin.…

Supported by Denver Arts & Venues’ Denver Music Advancement Fund, The Center for Critical & Cultural Theory & Dazzle Present an evening featuring Tenia Nelson as pianist and bandleader, this is the first in a series of shows that digs into the songcraft of Denver jazz legend, Ron Miles. It is part discussion and part performance. First, the featured artist will break down the compositional structure and parts of ONE Ron Miles tune: melody, harmony, transitions, where improvisation occurs, etc.…

ReSound combines the earthy vibrations of the human voice with wooden bowed instruments to reflect the human experience. Featuring works by Caroline Shaw, Björk, Elvis Costello, Astor Piazzollo, Leos Janacek, and more, ReSound will present a program exploring the phases and stages along the journey of love, the highs and the heartbreak, the predictable and unexpected responses. Whether you are familiar with this music or not, you will undoubtedly connect with what we are expressing musically with wherever you are…

For half a decade, Miguel Espinoza Fusion has been delighting audiences in Denver, the state of Colorado, and more recently, other parts of the US with their original, Flamenco-infused music. Winners of Westword Magazine’s Best of World Music Award, as well as two-time winners of the Indie Acoustic Project’s awards for Best Instrumental Album (Turtle Dreams) and Best Jazz Album (Veneta); their original compositions are imbued with harmonic adventure, rhythmic complexity, and heart-rending soulfulness that moves audiences emotionally. Their third…

This one-of-a-kind group from Denver performs the original music of Matt Skellenger. The group’s instrumentation is a unique mixture of acoustic instruments that are centuries old(Tabla, Ghatam, Cajon, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Conch Shell), with modern electric instruments and effects(Electric Bass, Pedal Steel Guitar, Effects Pedals). The music blends jazz, world, funk, rock, and fusion influences to create a sound, unlike anything you have heard. Born and raised in Denver, CO., Matt has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado…

Brad Miller, Grammy Winner Thomas Pridgen and Nick Hetko take the stage at Denver, Colorado’s Premier Music Venue Dazzle. As a collective, they have worked artists such as The Mars Volta, Thundercat, The Free Nationals, Christian Scott, Ambrose Akinmusire, Suicidal Tendencies, Blaque Dynamite, Oteil Burbridge & Friends, BIGYUKI, Ari Hoenig, Oz Noy and much more! About the band:: Brad Miller: Brad Miller is an Acoustic/Electric bassist, composer and producer (Brooklyn/NYC Based) making huge strides in today's music scene. Brad was…

The Dave Douglas and Elan Mehler Sextet mix seasoned veterans with relative newcomers, setting poetry and specifically haiku into the context of improvising music. Their new album, If There Are Mountains, is their first project as co-leaders. Douglas and Mehler composed all thirteen tracks between themselves. While the spark for Douglas and Mehler’s collaboration around haiku goes back two decades to an early performance of Douglas’ ” Village of No Bells,” this vocal-forward ensemble sounds undeniably fresh. The group presents…

Ritmo Jazz Latino is a seven piece group of gifted musicians specializing in the infectious music and exotic rhythms of Latin jazz. From the fiery Salsa/Afro-Cuban rhythms of the Caribbean to the enchanting rhythms of the Brazilian Bossa Nova sung in Portuguese, Ritmo Jazz Latino simply does it all! TICKETS

Same Cloth is a charismatic, Denver-based, Black woman-led band that uses their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements that, along with JoFoKe's charisma and vocal stylings, SCB's musical vision is brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic…

Nelo & Kerrie Joy are back again! After multiple sold-out shows at Dazzle in 2022, the two artists look to return with an even better performance. Playing an array of genres from hip-hop, soul, r&b, poetry, jazz, rock, funk, and GOSPEL, Nelo and Kerrie Joy always deliver something their friends don't want to miss. This is a night of dancing, feeling, laughing, and shifting culture. We are excited to make some new friends and to those who have experienced this fellowship…

The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra - featuring award-winning singer Deborah Stafford, is a traditional 18-piece big band that authentically recreates the great Swing-Era music of Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Stan Kenton, Gene Krupa, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Diane Schuur, Buddy Rich, and more. This show explores well-known songs that made a big impact and the little-known stories behind them. TICKETS

Award-winning clarinetist Roger Campbell leads the hottest jazz band since the Swing Era! Colorado’s Premier Swing Band is the only sextet recognized in the Colorado Music Hall of Fame at Red Rocks! Swinging hard since 1999, this extraordinary group of musicians has performed hundreds of concerts around the country for jazz festivals, clubs, weddings, summer concerts, and more. They conquer dizzying charts by the likes of Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw, Lionel Hampton, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra. This infectious…

You may know Yayennings from his work with the 5x Grammy award-winning band Snarky Puppy. Upon a move to Los Angeles in 2017, his solo project The Yayennings Quartet was born. The band's second album, Yayennings Vol. 2, will be released on March 31, 2023 on GroundUp Music. Tonight, Yayennings is introduced to Denver's finest jazz musicians on the scene and will play a mix of his original material as well as standards from the American songbook. Yayennings-trumpet Jack Dunlevie-piano Patrick…

Colorado musicians Cary Morin & Ghost Dog unite to form a high-energy roots rock band, intent on getting folks up and out of their seats! Described as “one of the best acoustic pickers on the scene today,” Cary Morin brings together the great musical traditions of America like no other. He has performed at renowned venues across the globe, including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center, and is the recipient of numerous awards and accolades. “Cary Morin is a unique…

Tonight, Same Cloth is joined by special guest, Saxophonist Anisha J. Rush. Same Cloth is a charismatic, Denver-based, Black woman-led band that uses their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements that, along with JoFoKe's charisma and vocal stylings, SCB's musical vision is brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth combines…

Trombonist Jon Gauer will present a set of original music performed by some of the most talented young musicians in Denver. The Octet is Gauer’s first project as a composer/bandleader after more than a decade of experience as a sideman. His musical influences range from classic artists such as Urbie Green, Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, and Thad Jones, as well as modern artists including Michael Davis, Marshall Gilkes, Snarky Puppy, and Hiatus Kaiyote. Jake Boldman, trumpet Gabriella Zelek, soprano sax/alto…

Colorado’s own Dotsero band always brings a great live music experience. Maintaining the integrity and standard people have come to expect from their shows. Steve Watts founding member and frontman opened up the genre full throttle adding the excitement of vocals and dual keyboards to the already funky sounds on the Bass, Drums, and of course Sax & EWI. You can expect to hear original music from their 16 CD releases as well as some covers of their favorite artists.…

Suite ti is a 6-to-8-piece musical ensemble created and formed by Ron Ivory, lead vocalist, and keyboardist as a springboard of The MilesApart Band R&B group and rhythm section for his One on One (Motown/Classic Soul) group in the fall of 2007. Suite ti is a suite of Contemporary and Smooth Jazz, R&B, Standards, Blues, and more with their own original compositions in a dynamic fashion at every performance. The outstanding musicianship encompasses Robin Garcia on Saxophones/Flute & 2nd Keyboards,…

This Denver-based composer, producer and performer incorporates elements of flamenco, progressive rock, classical, folk and world music to shape his compositions. Highlights of his career include: supporting act for Ziggy Marley and today’s biggest voice of flamenco Diego El Cigala. He was a featured artist in Coors Light’s national campaign My Climb, My Music and a featured artist at the Guitar: The Instrument that Rocked the World exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. He participated in the…

An annual tribute to Ennio Morricone & Sergio Leone takes place this night! “The Good, The Bad & The Devine” is presenting Ennio Morricone’s award-winning music from the Sergio Leone films “A Fistful of Dollars”, “For a Few Dollars More”, “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly” and “Once Upon a Time in the West.” Dave Devine – guitars Tania Katz – vocals, whistling, accordion Shane Endsley – trumpet, whistling Tom Hagerman – violin Patrick Lee – piano, keys Jeanie…

Founded in 2022, the Gavin Worland Big Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra comprised of the finest young talent within and around the greater Denver-metro area. Members of the G.W.B.B. are active members within the Colorado jazz scene playing, composing, and studying with & from one another almost constantly from schools such as University of Colorado, University of Denver, University of Northern Colorado, & Metropolitan State University of Denver. The G.W.B.B. is a tool & professional setting to highlight and…

Supported by Denver Arts & Venues’ Denver Music Advancement Fund, The Center for Critical & Cultural Theory & Dazzle Present an evening featuring Carmen Sandim as pianist and bandleader, this is the first in a series of shows that digs into the songcraft of Denver jazz legend, Ron Miles. It is part discussion and part performance. First, the featured artist will break down the compositional structure and parts of ONE Ron Miles tune: melody, harmony, transitions, where improvisation occurs, etc.…

Peter Stoltzman, Dru Heller, and Gonzalo Teppa present an evening of soaring original music in celebration of their new album, Spiraling Inward, featuring saxophonist Dominic Lalli (Big Gigantic). Peter Stoltzman – piano Dru Heller – drums Gonzalo Teppa – bass Dominic Lalli – saxophone TICKETS

Laramie-based songster, Shawn Hess, commands a blend of skillful songwriting and vintage country-western style.  At times heart-wrenching, tender, or darkly witty, but always deeply personal, he delivers a unique brand of Wyoming storytelling. TICKETS

This group has been playing on the Denver Jazz scene together for 30 years. This group is on numerous recordings with guest artists including Curtis Fuller, Charles McPherson, David Liebman and Houston Person. Keith Oxman - Sax Stu MacAskie - Piano Ken Walker - Bass Todd Reid - Drums TICKETS

Nostal-jazz (nuh-STAHL-jazz) is a unique cover band featuring some of the best local jazz musicians performing the soundtracks of retro video games, television theme songs, and blockbuster films of the past few decades. TICKETS

Somebody’s authority figure once said: “Any job worth doing is a job worth doing perfectly.” In the world of tribute bands, those who come closest to re-creating the actual experience shaped by the artists they honor are rarely without work, which is why Paizley Park, the Colorado tribute to Prince, consistently performs to capacity large club and theater audiences throughout the region. With intricate choreography, multiple costume changes, spot-on musical delivery and a dead ringer for the all-time best-selling superstar…

The Denver Jazz Orchestra is comprised of some of Denver's finest jazz musicians who come together to celebrate and perform big band music. From swing, to latin, lush ballads to funk, the DJO does it all. The DJO has been entertaining and exciting audiences for more than 15 years at jazz clubs, festivals and concerts. Be sure and reserve your seat today as their performances at Dazzle regularly sell out. TICKETS

Gwendolyn Parney is a multi-instrumentalist and composer graduating this year from the Denver School of the Arts. She began playing piano at the age of 4, and since then has picked up the clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, flute, and bassoon. Currently the lead alto saxophonist for the Downbeat-winning DSA Jazz Workshop Orchestra and principal clarinetist of the Denver Young Artists Orchestra, Gwen has played with groups ranging from the Colorado All-State Orchestra, All-State Jazz, and All-State Band ensembles to classical…

Jazz fusion guitarist Steve Langemo and his killer band will be highlighting original music from his latest Guitar One Records release Up From The Outside as well as other compositions. Steve Langemo- Guitar Heath Walton- Saxophone/EWI Adam Revell- Keyboards Stefan Flores- Drums John Flores- Bass TICKETS

For nearly a decade, LAPOMPE has been entertaining and delighting audiences in Colorado with its eclectic combination of gypsy swing, blues, and soulful originals. Presenting complex and virtuosic arrangements with a rustic and acoustic instrumentation including acoustic guitars, upright bass, and violin, they have described themselves as "mountain swing" - the kind of music that fits as well in a log cabin as it does in a speakeasy or on the big stage. For this very special evening, LAPOMPE will…