October Nonprofit of the Month: United Suicide Survivors

Donations can be added to all tickets purchased throughout October.

Book your corporate event or private party with Dazzle! Experience the high quality of service, food, and drink while enjoying an intimate and immersive experience for all guests. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, looking for a conference breakout space, marrying the love of your life, or hosting a business meeting, Dazzle is there to make your event special. With two distinct private event areas, we have the space to best fit your party. Email [email protected] for more information.

Come join G.A.M.E.jazz in a lovely performance theatre setting for “Music you Love from Broadway and the Movies”

At Vintage Theatre – 2 performances only – Saturday November 4 at 7:30 and a Sunday Matinee November 5 at 2:30.

Jan Cleveland – Vocalist

Doug Roche on Piano

Todd Reid on Drums

Ron Bland on Bass,

and special guest artist Bob Rebholz on sax and flute.

More about the Band – at www.GAMEJazz.com!

Front of House Staff Wanted

Dazzle is looking for hosts, servers, and bartender

For inquires email [email protected]

Dazzle Brunch: Campbell Thomas

Sunday, October 15 - 10:30AM

Campbell Thomas is the Keyboard and Vocalist for the Colorado-based rock band Tenth Mountain Division. He has been an active musician in the Colorado rock and bluegrass scene and continues to perform various genres and styles for Mile High City

The Democracy

Sunday, October 15 - 6:30PM

The Democracy celebrates the release of its second studio album with a live performance at Dazzle! This energetic modern jazz quintet features all original music by its members, who have collaborated with many great artists in Colorado and beyond. The Democracy was awarded a Pathways to Jazz grant to record their self-titled debut album and has been entertaining audiences in venues and festivals since its formation in 2016, constantly evolving with forward looking compositions and exciting interaction among its members.

Sam Williams - saxophone
Adam Bartczak - trombone
Peter Stoltzman - piano
Gonzalo Teppa - bass
Dru Heller - drums

Ben Wendel Group

Monday, October 16 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Grammy nominated saxophonist Ben Wendel, born in Vancouver, raised in Los Angeles, and currently living in Brooklyn, has enjoyed a varied career as a performer, composer, producer and conductor. Highlights include multiple domestic and international tours with artists such as Ignacio Berroa, Tigran Hamasyan, Gerald Clayton, Eric Harland, Taylor Eigsti, Snoop Dogg and the late Prince. Ben is a founding member of the Grammy nominated group Kneebody.

Ben Wendel Group features a cast of some of the great young players of today, playing through the repertoire of an already acclaimed discography including the albums “What We Bring” and “The Seasons”

Alejandro Falcón & Cubadentro

Wednesday, October 18 - 7:00PM

Alejandro Falcón is one of the best Cuban pianists and composers of his generation. His music is inspired by multiple elements of Cuban and Latin American music, mainly danzón, son and Afro-Cuban rhythms, fused with jazz.

He is joined by Ruy Lopez Nussa, one of the most acclaimed modern Cuban percussionists, and Arnulfo Guerra on bass.

This is a rare opportunity to enjoy this trio in person, all of whom are based in Havana and are making their first visit to Denver, Colorado.

Alejandro Falcón - piano
Ruy Lopez Nussa - percussion
Arnulfo Guerra - bass

Chantil and the Cukes of Art Tribute to Nat King Cole

Thursday, October 19 - 7:00PM

Chantil and the Dukes of Art will be performing a one night only tribute to Nat King Cole. The trio will feature Gary Sloan on the upright bass, Austin Hass on the drums and Chantil Dukart on the piano and vocals. Chantil is a Denver based, Alaska raised indigenous jazz artist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq peoples of Alaska. She first found her love of Nat King Cole from her grandmother Anna’s cd collection.

The Delta Sonics feat. Ken Saydak

Friday, October 20 - 7:00PM

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.

Al Chesis supplies vocals & foot stomping showmanship but it's his harmonica playing that grabs you. Bob Pellegrino supplies the dazzling, slide guitar. Bob was the Colorado Blues Society’s best slide guitar player in three years in a row. Rising bass star Alissa Chesis and Stefan Flores on drums ‘drive the bus’ and are a grooving rhythm section .

The Sonics have been the Mile Hi ‘go-to’ band for touring Blues national acts for 15 yrs. The band has backed national blues acts like Big Bill Morganfield, Steadyrollin' Bob Margolin, Ronnie Baker Brooks, Grammy -nominated Lurrie Bell, grammy -nominated John Primer and the late Pinetop Perkins, & the late Bo Diddley.

Al Chesis- Harmonica / vocals
Bob Pellegrino - guitar
Alissa Chesis -bass
Ken Saydak - keys
Stefan Flores- drums

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Freddy Rodriguez Jr.

Friday, October 20 - 10PM

*No Cover

Sazón Six

Saturday, October 21 - 7:00PM

Our music presentations are of JAZZ with an International touch, and songs from the Great American Songbook are always a hit.

SaZón Six performs a tasteful repertoire of Jazz, Latin Beats, and American Standards. Norma Tell sings in English, Spanish and Portuguese, thus highlighting the International flavor of SaZón.

Norma Tell, Vocals
Bobby Trujillo, Drums
Ed Stephen, Guitar
Roger Johns, Bass
*Guest Artist: Ron Jolly, Piano
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El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: David Mesquitic

Saturday, October 21 - 10PM

*No Cover

Adam Bodine Brunch

Sunday, October 22 - 10:30AM

Join us every Sunday for brunch with Denver's Adam Bodine. He tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his beautiful music and great Dad jokes.

In addition to Dazzle's regular menu, special brunch items include:

$19 Mimosa (Bottle & OJ)

Huevos Rancheros

Biscuits & Gravy

Charcuterie Breakfast Board

Undeniable is pianist and composer Adam Bodine’s natural musicality and his joy of playing, which paired with his playful sense of humor, always shines on stage and treats audiences to unique and memorable experiences.

Daryl Gott “Aperture” CD release show

Sunday, October 22 - 6:00PM

Daryl Gott has been a fixture in the Denver jazz scene for over ten years, playing numerous weekly gigs as a leader and sideman. His debut album as a leader, Aperture, on the Synergy Music label is the culmination of his experience as a creative musician thus far. Featuring Tom Amend-organ, Neil Hemphill- drums, Steve Kovalcheck- guitar and Daryl on alto sax, you will not want to miss this joyous night of exciting original music with a smattering of some timeless standards!

Daryl Gott - sax

Neil Hemphill - drums

Steve Kovalcheck - guitar

Tom Amend - Organ

Swing with the DJO

Monday, October 23 - 7:00PM

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.

Linda Maich

Wednesday, October 25 - 7:00PM

Vocalist and songwriter, Linda Maich is thrilled to be performing at Dazzle’s new location in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. She will be joined by a first-class trio featuring French pianist, Frédéric Desmoulins, acoustic bassist, Michael Fitzmaurice, and drummer, Bill Larson.

This concert will include Linda’s original compositions as well as songs by such artists as Marilyn and Alan Bergman, Michael Franks, and French singer-songwriter, Julien Clerc. In 2019, Linda presented a tribute to Abbey Lincoln at Dazzle, and in 2021, she performed three virtual concerts through the concert series 100 Nights of Jazz which kept her on her toes during the height of the pandemic.

Linda Maich - vocals

Frédéric Desmoulins - piano

Michael Fitzmaurice - acoustic bass

Bill Larson - drums

Dave Corbus and Mark Patterson present Dale Bruning tribute

Thursday, October 26 - 6:30PM

This is the first in a series of concerts celebrating the massive influence of Dale Bruning on the Colorado jazz scene. Each concert will feature a different band illustrating Dale's composing, arranging, and educational influence. Our first concert features guitarist Dave Corbus as a bandleader.

Ken Walker Sextet

Friday, October 27 - 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

Brad Goode - Trumpet

Peter Sommer - Sax

Sarah Mount and the Rushmores

Friday, October 27 - 9:30PM

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.

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Max Moore

Friday, October 27 - 11:00PM

Enjoy a solo piano set by Max Moore

*No Cover

Kids' Matinee-The Playmakers Family Brunch presents: Treasure Island, A musical interactive event

Saturday, October 28 - 12:00PM

Aaaarrrr you ready for some fun? Then don your favorite pirate outfit and head down to Dazzle for an hour of music and hilarity as we recreate Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Treasure Island. Our master storyteller will choose various willing audience members to come up on stage and play specific roles in the play. We need everything from a band of pirates, mermaids, and even a talking parrot. No one gets left out of the act because EVERYONE helps from their seats learning the pirate laugh, the pirate eyeball and our extraordinary pianist will teach us all to Talk Like a Pirate.

Same Cloth feat. Monqiue Brooks Roberts

Saturday, October 28 - 7:00PM

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.

JoFoKe - Vocals
Solomon Chapman - Keyboards
Will Gaines - Bass
Callum Bair - Guitar/Bass
James Tré - Guitar
Matt Campbell - Drums
Special Guest Monique Brooks Roberts - Violin

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Tom Amend

Saturday, October 28 -10PM

Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Tom performs throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman. Amend has shared the stage with, Jeff Hamilton, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Julia Dollison, Joey DeFrancesco, Groove For Thought, Deborah Brown, John Fedchock, Louis Hayes, Dave Liebman, Sheila Jordan and others.

*No Cover

Kids Matinee: The Playmakers Family Brunch presents: Jack and the Beanstalk, A musical interactive event

Sat., November 4 - 11:00AM

Steve Langemo

Fri., November 24 - 9:00PM

Julie Monley and the French Connections

Wed., November 29 - 6:30PM

El Javi

Fri.& Sat., December 8 & 9 - 6:30PM

Moon.unit

Sat., January 6 - 6:00PM

Joe Anderies/Chuck Lamb Collaboration Project

Sat., January 13 - 6:30PM