US is September’s Nonprofit of the Month in conjunction with Greg Gisbert’s Residency Week at Dazzle, Sept. 23 – 28. There is an overarching theme of Mental Wellness, Community Support, and Awareness for each of the shows in the Residency. Dazzle is amplifying these messages to encourage other to seek help without fear of stigma. It is equally important to help loved ones seek help. We all deal with mental wellness to various degrees. Not all wounds are visible, but that doesn’t make them any less real or minimize their need for healing.

Donations can be added to any tickets purchased in September.

Front of House Staff Wanted

Dazzle is looking for hosts, servers, and bartender

For inquires email [email protected]

Adam Bodine Brunch

Sunday, September 24 - 10:30AM

Legacy Jazz Concert in honor of Freddy Rodriguez and Denver's Latino Jazz Heritage

Sunday, September 24 - 4:00PM

On this special concert, Freddy's son, Freddy Rodriguez Jr., will be leading one of the long-standing El Chapultepec bands to pay tribute to his late father and band leader featuring Tony Black on drums, Andrew Hudson on bass and Carlos Chavez on Tenor Sax. This is the first time this band has performed without Freddy, Sr. since he passed away in March, 2020. As was Freddy's style, on the last set, jazz musicians are invited to sit in and also share memories of Freddy and the El Chapultepec

Greg Gisbert & Art Lande

Monday, September 25 - 7:00PM

Jazz trumpeter Greg Gisbert’s eclectic career is in its 5th decade. His resume includes recordings, tours, multiple television performances/movie & tv soundtracks with such icons as Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Horace Silver, Frank Wess, Jimmy Heath, Buddy Rich, Clark Terry, Sarah Vaughn, Mel Torme, Jazz @ Lincoln Center, Wynton Marsalis, Maria Schneider, Dizzy Gillespie all stars w/ John Lee, Toshiko Akiyoshi, Chie Imaizumi (producer ) & more.

Grammy-nominated Art Lande is considered one of the premiere improvisational jazz pianists today. He began piano at age 4, studied at Williams College & moved to San Francisco in 1969. He has mostly carved out his own singular path throughout his career, taking the innovations of Bill Evans several steps further.

Gift of Jazz Presents Chie Imaizumi Little Big Band feat. Randy Brecker and Greg Gisbert

Wed., September 27 & Thur., September 28 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

Gift of Jazz proudly presents a grand reunion show with Chie Imaizumi and Randy Brecker. Praised for her unique compositions and explosive energy, Japanese composer Chie Imaizumi has been a friend of the Jazz community in Denver for a long time. She creates music at the very top level, composing for Randy Brecker and Greg Gisbert, who will be part of these shows, as well as the US Air Force Falconaires and their Concert Band, Japan Air Self Defense Force Concert Band, and the Consulate General of Japan. She has worked on music preparation for John Clayton, Quincy Jones, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Leon Russell, as well as Jennifer Lopez.

When Chie lived in Denver, she formed a "little big band" that recorded her first album of original pieces entitled "Unfailing Kindness". Her compositions are very personal, each telling a story of her unique journey and experiences, which she shares with the audiences. Facing many challenges as a woman in Japan trying to succeed in a "man's world," Gift of Jazz and the Denver Jazz scene helped support Chie’s roots when she moved here. Chie was one of the very first educators for Gift of Jazz’s adult education classes, and she won our hearts from the start. This two-night, four-show gig represents her first return to Denver as a Little Big Band since moving to Los Angeles.

Ken Walker Sextet

Friday, September, 29 - 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

Piano Lounge: Jeff Jenkins

Friday, September 29 - 10:00PM

A solo piano set featuring Jeff Jenkins in the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge @ Dazzle

*There is no cover charge for piano lounge perfromances

Same Cloth

Saturday, September 30 - 6:00PM & 9:00PM

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, 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.

Adam Bodine Brunch

Sunday, October 1 - 10:30AM

Johnny Rawls Blues Band

Sunday, October 1 - 6:00PM

Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend. In fact, the term “soul blues” was invented to describe his music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he’s done it all. He’s an internationally recognized recording artist, music producer, and songwriter who tours extensively throughout North America and overseas.

The Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Living Blues Awards, and the W. C. Handy Awards have all acknowledged Johnny with multiple awards and nominations, including Soul Blues Album of the Year and Soul Blues Artist of the Year.

Johnny Rawls - Vocal & Guitar
Jack Hadley - Guitar
David Brandt - Bass
Jamie McGregor - Drums

Jeff Jenkins Celebrates Frank Nichols 90th

Monday, October 2 - 6:00PM

Frank Nichols has been a much loved and important figure in the Denver jazz scene for decades. His house concerts became a thing of legend, and his support of jazz musicians in Denver has always been generous and tireless. His 90th birthday will be a true celebration, and a chance for all of us to recognize him, and formally say "thank you Frank".

Jeff Jenkins - Piano
Jill Frederickson- Drums
Peter Huffaker- Bass
Bill Kopper- Samba Guitar

Special Vocal Appearances by:
Julie Monley, Terri Jo Jenkins, MaryLynn Gillaspie, Janine Gastineau

Co Presented By Gift of Jazz

Rodney Rice

Wednesday, October 4 - 7:00PM

Rodney Rice knows just how to capture the fleeting glimmers of an emotional moment in life and turn them into songs that evoke our own feelings of despair and hope, loss and love.

Rice cannily matches music with lyrics, pairing a glimpse of a world turned upside down with a jaunty New Orleans jazz swing melody or an ode to young love with a lively country shuffle.

Senri Oe Trio

Thursday, October 5 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Ever wondered what would happen if Justin Timberlake suddenly fell under the spell of Bud Powell? That’s essentially what happened fifteen years ago, when J-Pop superstar Senri Oe decided to give up his celebrity life in Japan and he moved to New York City at 47, enrolled at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, and reinvented himself as a jazz pianist.

With seven jazz albums to his name since his 2012 re-debut Boys Mature Slow, Senri Oe had tried not to look back – until now. On his latest album, Class of ’88, Oe comes full circle with a piano trio album revisiting several of his classic pop hits, featuring bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer Ross Pederson at once a surprising look back and a brilliant look at how far the pop star-turned-piano virtuoso has come.

Though Senri Oe has left his pop past behind (“No more dancing!” he declares with a laugh), the 62-year-old pianist has never forsaken his songs from that era. With Class of ’88 he reopened his '80s treasure box and finds himself in the unique position of recontextualizing his own pop music as if they were jazz standards.

Senri Oe (piano)
Matt Clohesy (acoustic bass)
Ross Pederson (drums)

Charlie Burrell's 103rd Birthday

Friday, October 6 - 11:00AM

For over 30 years, 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 and is a regular at Dazzle.
In September 2022, the Ambassadors spent a week playing and lecturing in Denver’s Sister City, Brest, France, as part of our 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 Award winner Dianne Reeves, and legendary bassist Charlie Burrell.

Use the discount code KIDSTIX for children 17 and under. The ticket price for kids is $5. Direct any issues with the discount code to [email protected]

Purnell Steen - Piano
Ed Stephen - Acoustic Guitar
Vohn Regensburger - Brazilian Guitar
Ron Bland - Bass
Bill Larson - Drums
Additional guest artists t/b/a

Neil & Karen Lee Bridge Presenting... 'Quintessence!'

Friday, October 6 - 7:00PM

For decades, Neil has upheld the highest standards in musicianship and music education…as well as swinging without remorse! Truly a long-time giant of Denver’s jazz scene, Neil and his muse, Karen Lee Bridge will remind you with his classic arrangements and impeccable taste, of why we love this most American of music styles.Ricky Rodriquez Denver City Park Jazz Festival 2013

Musicians Extraordinaire...
Wayne Wilkinson Guitar
Mark Simon Bass
Todd Reid Drums

SOLO GUITAR: Connor Terrones

Friday, October 6 - 10:00PM

A solo guitar set featuring Jeff Jenkins in the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge @ Dazzle

*There is no cover charge for piano lounge performances

Kerrie Joy & Nelo Present Dope $h!t with Friends

Saturday, October 7 - 7:00PM

Nelo & Kerrie Joy are back again!

After multiple 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 before...welcome back, friend!

Disclaimer: This performance contains explicit lyrics

Daryl Gott “Aperture” CD release show

Sun., October 22 - 6:00PM

Swing with the DJO

Mon., October 23 - 7:00PM

The Rajdulari Experience: Phyllis Hyman Tribute

Thu., November 2 - 7:00PM

Weedie Braimah & The Hands of Time

Sun., November 5 - 5:00PM & 7:30PM

Reid Poole and The Front Range 6

Wed., November 8 - 6:30PM

The Kent Burnside Blues Band

Thurs., November 9 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

Milquetoast & Co.

Sat., November 11 - 7:00PM