Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine

Sunday, April 7 - 10:30AM & 12:30PM

Local Pianist extraordinaire Adam Bodine, "Your Brunch Guru" creates a comedic musical experience every Sunday with parodies, improvisation, and audience participation.

Dazzle's staff provides friendly, table-side service throughout brunch in our El Chapultepec Piano Lounge.

One Google reviewer described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style would fit in Meow Wolf."

Zach Rich Chamber Ensemble: "Solidarity" Album Release

Monday, April 8 - 7:00PM

Join us for the release of "Solidarity" featuring modern jazz performed by world-class musicians! Trombonist, composer & arranger Zach Rich's Solidarity is an expansive, vivid program of original music, orchestrated for his Denver-based jazz quintet and chamber orchestra. Rich channels mentors, stage-mates and influences—from Billy Childs to John Clayton and Rufus Reid—infusing the music with a mergence of modern jazz dynamism and contemporary classical counterpoint, while his playing resonates with a warm, soulful lyricism and crisp rhythmic pop.

Mile High Bones

Wednesday, April 10 - 6:30PM

"It's T-bone time! Calling all lovers of the trombone (or Jazz in general!), please join us for a special evening with the Mile High Bones, Denver's premier jazz trombone quintet! They will be making their debut with the help of a supremely talented rhythm section performing familiar standards and creative originals and arrangements contributed by members of the group. This has been a project quite literally several years in the making and we couldn't be more excited that it's finally becoming a reality. We hope to see you as we celebrate Denver's exceptional community of trombone players!"

Zach Rich - Trombone

Jonathan Zimny - Trombone

Zack Demos - Trombone

Bryan Powell - Bass Trombone

Justis Williams - Bass Trombone

Donny McCaslin

with JASON LINDNER, JONATHAN MARON & NATE WOOD

Thursday, April 11 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Donny McCaslin is best known as the saxophonist on David Bowie’s last album, Blackstar. The noted composer and bandleader has released a dozen albums over his genre-defying, Grammy-nominated career.

McCaslin began playing at age 12, and as a teenager, performed in his vibraphonist father’s band in Santa Cruz. By high school, he had appeared multiple times at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

After attending Berklee College of Music on a full scholarship, McCaslin became a sought-after player in New York City. David Bowie saw McCaslin perform as soloist for the Maria Schneider Orchestra and brought in McCaslin’s progressive jazz quartet that came to define Blackstar’s visionary stylistic fusion. As David Hadju wrote in The Nation, “Donny McCaslin was David Bowie’s David Bowie.”

In turn, Bowie influenced McCaslin, who fused alt-rock and jazz on his first album with lyrics, 2018’s BLOW.

The new album I Want More is forthcoming on Edition Records in out now.

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Eric Luba

Thursday, April 11

Eric Luba is a multi-instrumentalist based out of Denver, Colorado. When he isn't playing 200 gigs a year, Eric is an active music producer, recording enthusiast, and studio musician.

Friday Lunch Bunch with Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors

Friday, April 12 - 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.

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

Ron Bland - Bass

Vohn Regensburger - Brazillian Guitar

Bill Larson - Drums

Just Another Frank Zappa Tribute Band From Denver

Friday, April 12 - 6:30PM

Pianist Adam Bodine, guitarist Dave Corbus, bassist Seth Lewis, and drummer Dru Heller explore a heroic dose of Frank Zappa material.

Adam Bodine - piano, keyboard, vocals

Dave Corbus - guitar

Seth Lewis - bass

Dru Heller - drums, vocals

Dimension Dealer

Friday, April 12 - 9:30PM

Calvin Davis, also known as Dimension Dealer, is a drummer, percussionist, and producer with a passion for fusing electronic elements and modern grooves with jazz sensibility and harmony.

Dimension Dealer is more than a band; it's a collective of like-minded musicians who share a passion for the limitless possibilities of electronic music combined with the in-the-moment creativity rooted in jazz improvisation

Calvin Davis - Baterie

Zoe Moff - Bass

Greg Harris - Keyboards & Percussion

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Spencer Zweifel

Friday, April 12 - 11:00PM

Since forming his first jazz group at age 16, Spencer Zweifel has become a regular member of the Colorado music scene. An accomplished jazz pianist, Zweifel has performed professionally in a wide variety of genres across Colorado as well as in tours around the US.

Kids' Matinee: Youth on Record Presents The Xisme

Saturday, April 13 - 12:00PM

The Xisme are a joke-folk duo from Denver, CO featuring Nicole Moore-Abeyta and her husband Joshua Randy Abeyta, who perform both as an acoustic duet and with a full band. The pair mix heartfelt storytelling, humorous observations, poetry, original songs, classic covers, and the occasional pop quiz trivia question to create an interactive, intimate experience for audience members of all ages and backgrounds.

Tony Exum Jr's Birthday Concert

Saturday, April 13 - 6:30PM

Musical Style: Contemporary Jazz, RnB

Tony Exum Jr. is a talented Contemporary Jazz, R&B, and Funk Saxophonist, Songwriter, and Performer with a smooth and soulful sound. He gained international recognition in 2019 with the release of his single "My Name's Tony," which charted on the Smooth Jazz Network top 100 chart for 12 weeks. Tony has performed at various festivals and venues across the U.S., including the San Diego Smooth Jazz Festival, Winter Park Jazz Festival, Boscov's Berks Jazz Festival, Stockton Jazz Festival and more.

Beyond

Saturday, April 13 - 9:30PM

Musical Style: Funk, Afro-Cuban, Hip-Hop, Jazz

What does it mean to go deeper? What does it mean to play from the soul? What does it mean to go Beyond? Going Beyond means creating a soundscape that pulls the listener into a world they’ve never experienced before. Going Beyond means pushing the limits of what is possible sonically and technically. But most importantly, going Beyond means going back. Back to the treasures of our ancestors. Join us on a journey filled with music inspired by the Traditions of Cuba, Africa, and America in a showcase of Sean Applebee’s original music as well as compositions of those that inspire him.

Sean Applebee - Trumpet

Nate Miller - Alto Saxophone, Trumpet

Jonah Sutinen - Tenor Saxophone

Jack Bendure - Trombone

Victor Mestas - Piano

Eddie Ness - Bass

Nathan Burak -Drums

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Carmen Sandim & Bill Kopper

Saturday, April 13 - 11:00PM

Over her 30+ year relationship with music, Carmen Sandim eclectic aesthetics have drawn her in many directions, including performances with symphony orchestras, scoring for independent movies, composing award winning TV and radio jingles, and leading, writing, and arranging for her own Jazz ensembles.

Bill Kopper is a Boulder, Colorado based guitarist known for his fluency in American Jazz and Blues, and Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova.

Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine

Sunday, April 14 - 10:30AM & 12:30PM

Local Pianist extraordinaire Adam Bodine, "Your Brunch Guru" creates a comedic musical experience every Sunday with parodies, improvisation, and audience participation.

Dazzle's staff provides friendly, table-side service throughout brunch in our El Chapultepec Piano Lounge.

One Google reviewer described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style would fit in Meow Wolf."

My Blue Sky Allman Brothers Tribute - Acoustic

Sunday, April 14 - 6:00PM

The Allman Brothers Band is known for their epic southern rock / jam band music. But they also had a very accessible “acoustic” side of them too. Gregg Allman, Dickie Betts, and Warren Haynes all brought that element to their albums and shows. Award winning My Blue Sky will explore the acoustic side of their catalog which include songs you know and love including Melissa, Jessica, Midnight Rider, In Memory of Elizabeth Reed, Blue Sky, and more.

Quinn Dymalski Nonet

Monday, April 15 - 6:30PM

Enjoy a full set of original contemporary large ensemble jazz arranged for nonet (6 horns, 3 rhythm section) composed by Quinn Dymalski. On the forefront of contemporary jazz composition, Quinn Dymalski (also known as The Quinny D.) is a saxophonist, composer, and artist based in Los Angeles, CA. -- Inspired by progressive rock, experimental pop, and modern classical works, Quinn’s even-eighth compositions poses a rhythmic and harmonic complexity that is unique to himself. This performance will feature several pieces from his album, "Quinny D. Big Band I," which can be heard on all streaming platforms.

Remy LeBoeuf - Soprano/alto sax

Jonas Peterson - Tenor Sax

Quinn Dymalski - Bari Sax

Jake Boldman - Trumpet 1

Nate Miller - Trumpet 2

Jack Bendure - Trombone

Colin Holter - Piano

Eli Leppla - Bass

Chris Panish - Drums

Lakewood School of Music Fundraising Concert feat. the Keith Oxman Quartet

Tuesday, April 16 - 6:30PM

Keith Oxman - sax

Dave Hanson - piano

Ken Walker - bass

Todd Reid - drums

Expanding Hope with Missions Ministries

Wednesday, April 17 - 6:00PM-9:00PM

THIS SPECIAL EVENING WILL FEATURE:

Live music by local folk-rock band, Urban Commune

Fun silent auction and paddle raise

Delicious buffet dinner and drinks

Exciting ministry updates from our team

Time to connect with fellow Missions Ministries supporters!

Kenny Garret and Sounds from the Ancestors

Thur. & Fri., April 18 & 19 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Kenny Garrett’s latest release, Sounds from the Ancestors, is a multi-faceted album. The music, however, doesn’t lodge inside the tight confines of the jazz idiom, which is not surprising considering the alto saxophonist and composer acknowledges the likes of Aretha Franklin and Marvin Gaye as significant touchstones. Similar to how Miles Davis’ seminal LP, On the Corner, subverted its main guiding lights – James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and Sly Stone – then crafted its own unique, polyrhythmic, groove-laden, improv-heavy universe, Sounds from the Ancestors occupies its own space with intellectual clarity, sonic ingenuity and emotional heft.

Kenny Garrett- Alto Sax

Rudy Bird - Percussion

Melvis Santa - Vocals

Keith Brown - Acoustic Piano

Corcoran Holt - Acoustic Bass

Ronald Bruner - Drums

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Jack Hadley

Thursday, April 18 - 11:00PM

Some of Jack’s notable performances include: live on the BBC in London with Otis Taylor | Blues From The Top | BB’s Jazz, Blues & Soups | Brighton Blues Blast | Snowy Range Music Festival | The Rauma Blues Festival in Rauma, Finland, backed by the St. Louis Blues All-Stars featuring keyboardist Bob Lohr, bassist Terry Coleman and drummer Keith Robinson.

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Tenia Nelson

Saturday, April 19 - 11:00PM

As a 2023 Jazz Journalist Jazz Association Jazz Hero, LifeForce Jazz Records artist, pianist, percussionist, composer and arranger, and educator, Tenia Nelson has over 20 years teaching experience in ALL levels of education (Early Childhood through University).

Bill Kopper Quintet

Wednesday, May 8 - 7:00PM

Rich Chiaraluce Quintet Plays Cannonball Adderley

Wednesday, May 29 - 6:30PM

The Renwick Brothers

Thursday, June 13 - 9:30PM

Kids' Matinee: The Playmakers Family Brunch presents Cinderella, A musical interactive event

Saturday, April 6 - 12:00PM

Fairy tale attire is encouraged when you come help our master storyteller and amazing pianist get Cinderella to the infamous ball. We will pick mice and stepsisters out of audience and EVERYONE will transform themselves into white horses and merry guests at the royal wedding. And to top everything off, the prince may have a few surprises up his sleeve as he recruits us to be musicians in his kazoo orchestra.