Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club

In July, acclaimed guitarist and composer Matt Fuller returns to the Nocturne stage with his trio (Patrick McDevitt on bass and Dru Heller on drums) to explore his unique original compositions as well as select standards. As an artist, Matt seeks to create an experience that invites listeners on a journey of both the familiar and the unknown. His melodies are often easily sing-able, yet he finds joy in the moments of contrast, spontaneity and interplay. From straight ahead jazz and modern jazz to pop, old school…

In this series Matt Smiley and his intrepid trio (Ben Markley - piano and Dru Heller - drums) explore and investigate the works and honor the musical legacy of modern jazz icon, Charlie Haden. We are so very delighted to host Matt and share this great music with Denver. An avid explorer of jazz history and recordings, Dr. Matt Smiley has performed both nationally and internationally, including the Montreux, North Sea, and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Matt has a Bachelor's degree in Music Industry with a…

In this series Matt Smiley and his intrepid trio (Ben Markley - piano and Dru Heller - drums) explore and investigate the works and honor the musical legacy of modern jazz icon, Charlie Haden. We are so very delighted to host Matt and share this great music with Denver. An avid explorer of jazz history and recordings, Dr. Matt Smiley has performed both nationally and internationally, including the Montreux, North Sea, and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Matt has a Bachelor's degree in Music Industry with a…

Guitarist Paul Musso returns to the Nocturne stage for a special evening featuring Drew Morell on bass, Justin Adams on piano and Kevin Mathews on drums. Paul will be performing original works, reworked jazz standards and more. Paul Musso, is a veteran music educator and freelance guitarist who has performed throughout the US with many ensembles including the Colorado Symphony, the Boulder Festival Orchestra, the Aspen Music Festival, and the Westcliff Jazz Festival. In addition to Paul's performance career he is also a committed educator, teaching at CU Denver for 34…

Guitarist Paul Musso returns to the Nocturne stage for a special evening featuring Drew Morell on bass, Justin Adams on piano and Kevin Mathews on drums. Paul will be performing original works, reworked jazz standards and more. Paul Musso, is a veteran music educator and freelance guitarist who has performed throughout the US with many ensembles including the Colorado Symphony, the Boulder Festival Orchestra, the Aspen Music Festival, and the Westcliff Jazz Festival. In addition to Paul's performance career he is also a committed educator, teaching at CU Denver for 34…

Taylor Clay and his quartet return to the Nocturne stage Friday nights in July to pay homage to the iconic John Coltrane will be brought to life by an excellent collection of forward thinking Denver jazz artists including: Jack Dunlevie on piano, Mark Simon on bass and Braxton Kahn on drums. Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music…

Taylor Clay and his quartet return to the Nocturne stage Friday nights in July to pay homage to the iconic John Coltrane will be brought to life by an excellent collection of forward thinking Denver jazz artists including: Jack Dunlevie on piano, Mark Simon on bass and Braxton Kahn on drums. Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music…

Inspired by her love for comedy, vocalist Jenna McLean and her band have thoughtfully curated a set of music dedicated to the fun, playful and humorous attitude so often found in the jazz tradition. The band will perform some of Jenna’s original music and venture into the clever works of Bob Dorough, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Ida Cox, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, and more. Over the course of July, Jenna will be joined by a collection of special guests including Briana Harris, Wil…

Inspired by her love for comedy, vocalist Jenna McLean and her band have thoughtfully curated a set of music dedicated to the fun, playful and humorous attitude so often found in the jazz tradition. The band will perform some of Jenna’s original music and venture into the clever works of Bob Dorough, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Ida Cox, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, and more. Over the course of July, Jenna will be joined by a collection of special guests including Briana Harris, Wil…

The Tenia Nelson Trio (TNT) is a special collection of like minded jazz musicians lead by Denver pianist Tenia Nelson. These two sets will feature a number of classic R&B tunes re-imagined through the jazz lens. Tenia Nelson - Piano, Brendan O' Donoghue - Bass, Alex Tripp - Drums Tenia Nelson is a Denver based pianist, percussionist and jazz educator. Tenia received her Bachelors of Music Education Degree from Metro State University of Denver in 2004 and a Masters of Music…

The Tenia Nelson Trio (TNT) is a special collection of like minded jazz musicians lead by Denver pianist Tenia Nelson. These two sets will feature a number of classic R&B tunes re-imagined through the jazz lens. Tenia Nelson - Piano, Brendan O' Donoghue - Bass, Alex Tripp - Drums Tenia Nelson is a Denver based pianist, percussionist and jazz educator. Tenia received her Bachelors of Music Education Degree from Metro State University of Denver in 2004 and a Masters of Music…

In this series Matt Smiley and his intrepid trio (Ben Markley - piano and Dru Heller - drums) explore and investigate the works and honor the musical legacy of modern jazz icon, Charlie Haden. We are so very delighted to host Matt and share this great music with Denver. An avid explorer of jazz history and recordings, Dr. Matt Smiley has performed both nationally and internationally, including the Montreux, North Sea, and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Matt has a Bachelor's degree in Music Industry with a…

In this series Matt Smiley and his intrepid trio (Ben Markley - piano and Dru Heller - drums) explore and investigate the works and honor the musical legacy of modern jazz icon, Charlie Haden. We are so very delighted to host Matt and share this great music with Denver. An avid explorer of jazz history and recordings, Dr. Matt Smiley has performed both nationally and internationally, including the Montreux, North Sea, and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Matt has a Bachelor's degree in Music Industry with a…

For this special show, Nocturne welcomes back to the stage the entertaining and musically eclectic Adam Bodine. Adam is a renowned Colorado pianist that 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, always shines on stage and treats audiences to…

For this special show, Nocturne welcomes back to the stage the entertaining and musically eclectic Adam Bodine. Adam is a renowned Colorado pianist that 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, always shines on stage and treats audiences to…

Taylor Clay and his quartet return to the Nocturne stage Friday nights in July to pay homage to the iconic John Coltrane will be brought to life by an excellent collection of forward thinking Denver jazz artists including: Jack Dunlevie on piano, Mark Simon on bass and Braxton Kahn on drums. Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music…

Taylor Clay and his quartet return to the Nocturne stage Friday nights in July to pay homage to the iconic John Coltrane will be brought to life by an excellent collection of forward thinking Denver jazz artists including: Jack Dunlevie on piano, Mark Simon on bass and Braxton Kahn on drums. Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music…

Inspired by her love for comedy, vocalist Jenna McLean and her band have thoughtfully curated a set of music dedicated to the fun, playful and humorous attitude so often found in the jazz tradition. The band will perform some of Jenna’s original music and venture into the clever works of Bob Dorough, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Ida Cox, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, and more. Over the course of July, Jenna will be joined by a collection of special guests including Briana Harris, Wil…

Inspired by her love for comedy, vocalist Jenna McLean and her band have thoughtfully curated a set of music dedicated to the fun, playful and humorous attitude so often found in the jazz tradition. The band will perform some of Jenna’s original music and venture into the clever works of Bob Dorough, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Ida Cox, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, and more. Over the course of July, Jenna will be joined by a collection of special guests including Briana Harris, Wil…

In this series Matt Smiley and his intrepid trio (Ben Markley - piano and Dru Heller - drums) explore and investigate the works and honor the musical legacy of modern jazz icon, Charlie Haden. We are so very delighted to host Matt and share this great music with Denver. An avid explorer of jazz history and recordings, Dr. Matt Smiley has performed both nationally and internationally, including the Montreux, North Sea, and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Matt has a Bachelor's degree in Music Industry with a…

In this series Matt Smiley and his intrepid trio (Ben Markley - piano and Dru Heller - drums) explore and investigate the works and honor the musical legacy of modern jazz icon, Charlie Haden. We are so very delighted to host Matt and share this great music with Denver. An avid explorer of jazz history and recordings, Dr. Matt Smiley has performed both nationally and internationally, including the Montreux, North Sea, and Montreal Jazz Festivals. Matt has a Bachelor's degree in Music Industry with a…

Saxophonist Allison Young makes her Nocturne debut paying tribute to the great baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan with her quartet (Kate Williams - trumpet, Domi Edson - bass, and Bobby Wiens - drums). The Allison Young Quartet captures the essence of the west coast/cool jazz chordless quartet popularized by Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, and will be playing a lively mix of Mulligan hits and lesser known compositions. Allison Young is a Colorado based woodwind artist who performs as a bandleader and side-person…

Saxophonist Allison Young makes her Nocturne debut paying tribute to the great baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan with her quartet (Kate Williams - trumpet, Domi Edson - bass, and Bobby Wiens - drums). The Allison Young Quartet captures the essence of the west coast/cool jazz chordless quartet popularized by Gerry Mulligan and Chet Baker, and will be playing a lively mix of Mulligan hits and lesser known compositions. Allison Young is a Colorado based woodwind artist who performs as a bandleader and side-person…

Taylor Clay and his quartet return to the Nocturne stage Friday nights in July to pay homage to the iconic John Coltrane will be brought to life by an excellent collection of forward thinking Denver jazz artists including: Jack Dunlevie on piano, Mark Simon on bass and Braxton Kahn on drums. Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music…

Taylor Clay and his quartet return to the Nocturne stage Friday nights in July to pay homage to the iconic John Coltrane will be brought to life by an excellent collection of forward thinking Denver jazz artists including: Jack Dunlevie on piano, Mark Simon on bass and Braxton Kahn on drums. Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After completing his degree in Music…

Inspired by her love for comedy, vocalist Jenna McLean and her band have thoughtfully curated a set of music dedicated to the fun, playful and humorous attitude so often found in the jazz tradition. The band will perform some of Jenna’s original music and venture into the clever works of Bob Dorough, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Ida Cox, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, and more. Over the course of July, Jenna will be joined by a collection of special guests including Briana Harris, Wil…

Inspired by her love for comedy, vocalist Jenna McLean and her band have thoughtfully curated a set of music dedicated to the fun, playful and humorous attitude so often found in the jazz tradition. The band will perform some of Jenna’s original music and venture into the clever works of Bob Dorough, Nancy Wilson, Betty Carter, Ida Cox, Lambert Hendricks and Ross, and more. Over the course of July, Jenna will be joined by a collection of special guests including Briana Harris, Wil…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

The Adam Gang Quintet will explore the beautiful music recorded on the legendary ECM record label. Two of the main figures to be explored are saxophonist Jan Garbarek and pianist Keith Jarrett, who collaborated together on numerous recordings as part of Keith Jarrett’s European Quartet. Garbarek was also greatly influenced by folk music and even recorded an album of folk songs on the ECM label in the early 80’s. Following in this spirit, the quintet is excited to explore this folk influence…

The Adam Gang Quintet will explore the beautiful music recorded on the legendary ECM record label. Two of the main figures to be explored are saxophonist Jan Garbarek and pianist Keith Jarrett, who collaborated together on numerous recordings as part of Keith Jarrett’s European Quartet. Garbarek was also greatly influenced by folk music and even recorded an album of folk songs on the ECM label in the early 80’s. Following in this spirit, the quintet is excited to explore this folk influence…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

The Adam Gang Quintet will explore the beautiful music recorded on the legendary ECM record label. Two of the main figures to be explored are saxophonist Jan Garbarek and pianist Keith Jarrett, who collaborated together on numerous recordings as part of Keith Jarrett’s European Quartet. Garbarek was also greatly influenced by folk music and even recorded an album of folk songs on the ECM label in the early 80’s. Following in this spirit, the quintet is excited to explore this folk influence…

The Adam Gang Quintet will explore the beautiful music recorded on the legendary ECM record label. Two of the main figures to be explored are saxophonist Jan Garbarek and pianist Keith Jarrett, who collaborated together on numerous recordings as part of Keith Jarrett’s European Quartet. Garbarek was also greatly influenced by folk music and even recorded an album of folk songs on the ECM label in the early 80’s. Following in this spirit, the quintet is excited to explore this folk influence…

Curated by bassist Seth Lewis, this series features a collection of Denver's finest performing the deeply grooving works of New Orleans' most famous funk band, The Meters. This project is explores and focuses on material from the early releases of the Meters. These deep instrumental funk grooves are reinterpreted faithfully by the band, but provide ample room for the ensemble to stretch out musically. The lineup: Dave Devine - guitar, Tom Amend - Organ, Seth Lewis - bass, BK Khan -…

Curated by bassist Seth Lewis, this series features a collection of Denver's finest performing the deeply grooving works of New Orleans' most famous funk band, The Meters. This project is explores and focuses on material from the early releases of the Meters. These deep instrumental funk grooves are reinterpreted faithfully by the band, but provide ample room for the ensemble to stretch out musically. The lineup: Dave Devine - guitar, Tom Amend - Organ, Seth Lewis - bass, BK Khan -…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

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's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017.  Markley has performed a number of Nocturne artist in residencies, and and one of his…

Trumpeter Derek Banach returns to the Nocturne stage to explore classic and straight ahead works from the 60's to the present. Composers include Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Mulgrew Miller as well as original works by Derek. For this special night, Derek will be joined by Jeremy Wendelin (sax), Tom Amend (piano), Andrew Rose (bass) and Todd Reid (drums). Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 30 years in a variety of settings from Jazz…

Trumpeter Derek Banach returns to the Nocturne stage to explore classic and straight ahead works from the 60's to the present. Composers include Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Mulgrew Miller as well as original works by Derek. For this special night, Derek will be joined by Jeremy Wendelin (sax), Tom Amend (piano), Andrew Rose (bass) and Todd Reid (drums). Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 30 years in a variety of settings from Jazz…

Curated by bassist Seth Lewis, this series features a collection of Denver's finest performing the deeply grooving works of New Orleans' most famous funk band, The Meters. This project is explores and focuses on material from the early releases of the Meters. These deep instrumental funk grooves are reinterpreted faithfully by the band, but provide ample room for the ensemble to stretch out musically. The lineup: Dave Devine - guitar, Tom Amend - Organ, Seth Lewis - bass, BK Khan -…

Curated by bassist Seth Lewis, this series features a collection of Denver's finest performing the deeply grooving works of New Orleans' most famous funk band, The Meters. This project is explores and focuses on material from the early releases of the Meters. These deep instrumental funk grooves are reinterpreted faithfully by the band, but provide ample room for the ensemble to stretch out musically. The lineup: Dave Devine - guitar, Tom Amend - Organ, Seth Lewis - bass, BK Khan -…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

Harold Summey (drums), Eric Gunnison (piano), Seth Lewis (bass) Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David "Fathead" Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. This year the band celebrated their seventh album release earlier this year, to celebrate this achievement they will be performing works from all seven albums, which include Gabriel's compositions as well as original works by bassist Patrick McDevitt and pianist Eric Gunnison. This collection of original music, fortified by a handful of standards will draw from…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

Trumpeter Derek Banach returns to the Nocturne stage to explore classic and straight ahead works from the 60's to the present. Composers include Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Mulgrew Miller as well as original works by Derek. Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 30 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as…

Trumpeter Derek Banach returns to the Nocturne stage to explore classic and straight ahead works from the 60's to the present. Composers include Lee Morgan, Hank Mobley, Freddie Hubbard, Wayne Shorter, Cedar Walton, Mulgrew Miller as well as original works by Derek. Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 30 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as…

Taylor Roberts (guitar), Stu MacAskie (piano), Drew Morell (bass), Todd Reid (drums) Taylor Roberts’ favorite guitar album is “Smokin’ at the Half Note” by Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio, which explains his love for playing with a piano trio. The performance will include selections from this iconic album, along with other standards that have become iconic works within the jazz canon. Taylor Roberts’ professional career is well into its third decade, spanning a wide a range of influences and…

Taylor Roberts (guitar), Stu MacAskie (piano), Drew Morell (bass), Todd Reid (drums) Taylor Roberts’ favorite guitar album is “Smokin’ at the Half Note” by Wes Montgomery and the Wynton Kelly Trio, which explains his love for playing with a piano trio. The performance will include selections from this iconic album, along with other standards that have become iconic works within the jazz canon. Taylor Roberts’ professional career is well into its third decade, spanning a wide a range of influences and…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

A collaboration between powerhouse musicians Marion Powers, Annie Booth, and Camilla Vaitaitis, PASSIFLORA formed out of a mutual love for the wide, expressive world of Brazilian music. Joined by an acclaimed rhythm section, PASSIFLORA presents a captivating book of beautiful music from the pens of Brazilian mainstays, lesser known gems, and members of the group. Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the…

A collaboration between powerhouse musicians Marion Powers, Annie Booth, and Camilla Vaitaitis, PASSIFLORA formed out of a mutual love for the wide, expressive world of Brazilian music. Joined by an acclaimed rhythm section, PASSIFLORA presents a captivating book of beautiful music from the pens of Brazilian mainstays, lesser known gems, and members of the group. Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the…

Sunday nights in September the Tom Amend Trio (Matt Smiley on bass and Dru Heller on drums) explores the works of Carla Bley, Paul Bley, Steve Swallow and their close contemporaries. Along with their incredible virtuosity, this world-class trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - this three show series is not to be missed! 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…

Sunday nights in September the Tom Amend Trio (Matt Smiley on bass and Dru Heller on drums) explores the works of Carla Bley, Paul Bley, Steve Swallow and their close contemporaries. Along with their incredible virtuosity, this world-class trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - this three show series is not to be missed! 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…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

A collaboration between powerhouse musicians Marion Powers, Annie Booth, and Camilla Vaitaitis, PASSIFLORA formed out of a mutual love for the wide, expressive world of Brazilian music. Joined by an acclaimed rhythm section, PASSIFLORA presents a captivating book of beautiful music from the pens of Brazilian mainstays, lesser known gems, and members of the group. Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the…

A collaboration between powerhouse musicians Marion Powers, Annie Booth, and Camilla Vaitaitis, PASSIFLORA formed out of a mutual love for the wide, expressive world of Brazilian music. Joined by an acclaimed rhythm section, PASSIFLORA presents a captivating book of beautiful music from the pens of Brazilian mainstays, lesser known gems, and members of the group. Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the…

Sunday nights in September the Tom Amend Trio (Matt Smiley on bass and Dru Heller on drums) explores the works of Carla Bley, Paul Bley, Steve Swallow and their close contemporaries. Along with their incredible virtuosity, this world-class trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - this three show series is not to be missed! 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…

Sunday nights in September the Tom Amend Trio (Matt Smiley on bass and Dru Heller on drums) explores the works of Carla Bley, Paul Bley, Steve Swallow and their close contemporaries. Along with their incredible virtuosity, this world-class trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - this three show series is not to be missed! 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…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

A collaboration between powerhouse musicians Marion Powers, Annie Booth, and Camilla Vaitaitis, PASSIFLORA formed out of a mutual love for the wide, expressive world of Brazilian music. Joined by an acclaimed rhythm section, PASSIFLORA presents a captivating book of beautiful music from the pens of Brazilian mainstays, lesser known gems, and members of the group. Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the…

A collaboration between powerhouse musicians Marion Powers, Annie Booth, and Camilla Vaitaitis, PASSIFLORA formed out of a mutual love for the wide, expressive world of Brazilian music. Joined by an acclaimed rhythm section, PASSIFLORA presents a captivating book of beautiful music from the pens of Brazilian mainstays, lesser known gems, and members of the group. Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the…

Sunday nights in September the Tom Amend Trio (Matt Smiley on bass and Dru Heller on drums) explores the works of Carla Bley, Paul Bley, Steve Swallow and their close contemporaries. Along with their incredible virtuosity, this world-class trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - this three show series is not to be missed! 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…

Sunday nights in September the Tom Amend Trio (Matt Smiley on bass and Dru Heller on drums) explores the works of Carla Bley, Paul Bley, Steve Swallow and their close contemporaries. Along with their incredible virtuosity, this world-class trio creates musical moments of great depth and impact - this three show series is not to be missed! 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…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Thursday nights in September, we honor jazz icon Shirley Horn. One of America's all time great musical artists, Horn was a true original. She was a storyteller with a sensitive edge who presented lyrics through an improvisational and lyrical lens unmatched by any other. This special series dives into her musical legacy and will feature renowned Denver vocalist MaryLynn Gillaspie, pianist Eric Gunnison, trumpeter Gabriel Mervine, bassist Gonzalo Teppa and drummer/co-host of the series, Andreas Schmid. Thursday Show Times: Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm Important Notes…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

Friday evenings in September the Ben Markley Quintet is presenting a wide range of Ben's original works for jazz quintet. Ben's works are filled with groove, tangible joy and expression. The very special quintet playing these tunes, Wil Swindler (sax), Steve Kovalcheck (guitar), Domi Edson (bass), and Andy Wheelock (drums) is a likeminded cadre of veteran, world-class jazz artists. In month two of this residency, this quintet project will be recorded live at Nocturne. Ben Markley is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active…

A collaboration between powerhouse musicians Marion Powers, Annie Booth, and Camilla Vaitaitis, PASSIFLORA formed out of a mutual love for the wide, expressive world of Brazilian music. Joined by an acclaimed rhythm section, PASSIFLORA presents a captivating book of beautiful music from the pens of Brazilian mainstays, lesser known gems, and members of the group. Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the…