#9: BigPocket Band Tribute to Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye

Sunday, July 23 - 6:00PM

BigPocket Band Tribute to Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye

De' Thomas: Vocals
Jeroan Adams: Bass
Drew Buckner: Guitar
LC Clark: Keyboards
Lamont Peoples: Drums

#8: Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

Monday, July 24 - 7:00PM

The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece "big band" featuring contemporary big-band jazz. Their selections include something for both young and old alike and considers the audience as an integral part of the show. Expect some humor, scary-good charts, outstanding local musicians and a very enjoyable evening!

#7: Forever is Now

Wednesday, July 26 - 7:00PM

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 story of love, music, and transformation.

Kenny Passarelli: Keyboard, guitar, banjo & vocals
Amy Loper: Vocals

#6: Joe Anderies Quintet

Thursday, July 27 - 7:00PM

The Joe Anderies Quintet was formed from summer and fall yard concerts during 2020/21. From these sessions Joe pulled together a full on album project featuring the group and original compositions (influenced by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws and Lyle Mays). From hard driving swing to Latin and contemporary sounds, the Joe Anderies Quintet will deliver a joyful and revitalizing experience! Don’t miss out on this special night.

Gonzalo Teppa - bass,
Alex Heffron - guitar,
Eric Gunnison - piano,
Joe Anderies - alto flute, saxophone

Mike Marlier - drums

#5: Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors

Friday, July 28 - 11:00AM

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.

#4: Ken Walker Sextet

Artists In Residence

Friday, July 28 -7:00PM

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!

Ken Walker - Bass
Paul Romaine - Drums
Dave Corbus - Guitar
Jeff Jenkins - Piano
Gabe Mervine - Trumpet
Peter Sommer - Sax

#3: Daniel Steigleder and Sarah Mount

Artist In Residence

Friday, July 28 - 9:30PM

Artist Daniel Steigleder on tenor sax who is an up-and-coming in demand live and session musician from Southern Germany – in his young career he has already played concerts and tours all over Europe. Currently, Daniel plays in numerous bands, found recognition as an arranger and is mostly known for his horn section work for established pop artists, such as Alice Merton and Luca Sestak.

Local saxophonist Sarah Mount, leader of Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv driven hard funk and soul to the Denver area for the last four years. They bring original music, and unique covers featuring guest artists every other month as one of Dazzle's Artists in Residence.

#2: Kid’s Saturday Matinee: Kinder Bop $5

Saturday, July 29 - 1:00PM

KinderBop, presented by presented by the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.
Jazz is fun for everyone, especially kids! Children will experience a variety of musical, joyful, play-centered musical activities, such as singing, dancing, interactive listening, and story-telling led by professional jazz musicians. Children are free to meet the musicians and look at their instruments immediately after the concert. Help your children develop critical social skills, build confidence, and lay a foundation for a soulful life through jazz!

$5 ticket for this program are supported by Denver Arts & Venues through the Denver Music Advancement Fund.

#1: Same Cloth

Artists In Residence

Saturday, July 29 - 7:00PM

Featuring: Welton Street Café pairing their Soul Food with the soulful sounds of Same Cloth.

Same Cloth is a genre bending, 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, are brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.

#1: René Marie & Dawn Clement with Steve Kovalcheck/Seth Lewis/John Gunther/Dru Heller

Friday & Saturday, August 4 & 5 - 7:00PM & 9:00PM

Longtime collaborators and friends, René Marie and Dawn Clement come together in a musical partnership for a special weekend of songs curated especially for the Grand Opening of the new Dazzle location.

René spent several years in the mile high and is thrilled to be returning to this beautiful state that she loves so much. Dawn is a fairly recent transplant from the PNW and is so grateful for the opportunity to work with René in this capacity.

*This event will take place at Dazzle at the Arts Complex, located at 1080 14th St.*

René Marie - Vocals
Dawn Clement - Piano
John Gunther - Sax
Steve Kovalcheck - Guitar
Seth Lewis - Bass
Dru Heller - Drum

#2: The Songwriting of Ron Miles: John Gunther

Wednesday, August 9 - 7:00PM

Like so many in the Denver community and beyond, Ron Miles had a profound impact on the lives of the members of this quintet led by John Gunther. The group will perform some of their favorite songs by Ron, new music inspired by him, and some of the songs that they all shared together over the years.

John Gunther - sax and woodwinds
Tim Wendel - Guitar
Max Moore - piano
Mark Simon - Bass
Jill Fredricksen - Drums

#3: Keith Oxman Quartet

Friday, August 11 - 7:00PM

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

#4: Mi Vida Strings Presents: Latin Jazz Night

Coming Soon: Check website for Details

#5: ‘Move to the Music’ Series Large Ensemble TBD

Monday, August 14 - 7:00PM

#6 Shamarr Allen

Wednesday, August 16 - 7:00PM

Shamarr Allen is the definition of New Orleans! Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to performing with his band, Allen has collaborated with many renowned artists around the world such as Willie Nelson, Patti LaBelle, Galatic, Harrick Connick Jr, and Lenny Kravitz, to name a few.

#7: Chris Ferrari Trio

Thursday, August 17 - 7:00PM

The Chris Ferrari Trio is a newly formed group that features Ferrari on woodwinds, multi-instrumentalist Alex White on tuba, guitar, and electronics, and Maliq Wynn on drums. A recent graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, Chris Ferrari has studied with and performed alongside numerous notable figures in the jazz world, including Miguel Zenon, Ethan Iverson, Jason Moran, Joe Morris, Jerry Bergonzi, and Frank Carlberg. Join the trio for a set of exciting music that will take you on a journey - opening your mind to the infinite possibilities that exist within the present moment.

Chris Ferrari - woodwinds and piano
Alex White - tuba, electric guitar, and electronics
Maliq Wynn - drums and electronics

#8 Claudette King with the Gregory Goodloe Band

Friday, August 18 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

National Recording Academy Member, Claudette King, dubbed "The Bluz Queen" is the youngest daughter of THEE Ultimate Blues Master, B. B. King and, if familial genes count for anything, she is "On to something."

Claudette King can be described as dynamic, amplified, and downright sassy. She exudes a confidence that perhaps was born of her struggle to prove who she is and at the same time carve out her own identity.

#9: JJ Mazza Birthday Special

Saturday, August 19 - 7:00PM

JJ Mazza is a drummer and composer from Denver, Colorado. A Denver School of the Arts graduate, and sophomore at Manhattan School of music, Mazza has put together an impressive resume, including YoungArts 2022 Winner, Downbeat Award Winner (2019, 2020), Denver School of the Arts Jazz Workshop Orchestra, Colorado All-State Jazz Band, Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition and Festival finalist, UNC Jazz Festival, Blues Foundation International Blues Challenge, ASTA National Orchestra Festival, Five Points Jazz Festival, and more. In May 2022, JJ toured with Sean Jones and Lisa Henry as a part of the Herbie Hancock Institute of Jazz National Peer-to-Peer All-Star Quintet.

#10: Mariachi Alma Del Folklore

Thuirsday, August 24 - 7:00PM

Mariachi Femenil Alma del Folklore, the first all female mariachi group in Colorado, was formed on March 21, 2018, by life long educator and musician, Pam Liñan. The debut occured at the 5th Annual Mariachi Women's Festival at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse in San Gabriel, California. This group shared the stage with the Grammy Award Winning, Mariachi Divas from Los Angeles, Mariachi Las Adelitas UK from London, and Mariachi Estrellas from Vancouver, Canada. Mariachi Femenil Alma del Folklore performs with passion for celebrating and sharing the love of traditional mariachi music culture with their audiences and greater community.

Shamarr Allen

Wed., August 16 - 7:00PM

The Jason Marsalis Quartet

Thur., August 31 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Oz Noy/Dennis Chambers/Jimmy Haslip

Thur., September 7 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Ron Carter’s Kessel Trio

Tues-Thur, September 12-14 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Tickets on sale Friday, July 28 - 9:00AM

Senri Oe

Thur., October 5 - 7:00PM

Tickets on sale soon

Ben Wendel Group

Mon., October 16 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

On & On: José James Sings Badu

Fri., November 16 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

Harold Lopez-Nussa Timbala a la Americana feat. Grégoire Maret

Sat., November 18 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM