Sponsorships Available

We still have a few Sponsorships available as we celebrate our time in the Historic Baur’s building and prepare to parade our way into The Arts Complex, with trumpet fanfare of course.

There are individual $1,000 Sponsorships and Artworks that need individual, family, or corporate Sponsors. Contact [email protected] for details.

Dazzle is Looking For a New Sales Manager

Dazzle Sales Manager Position

Strong organizational skills are needed to maintain a rigorous sales effort to maximize the potential of Dazzle’s private event program.

Job Duties include:

Work closely with ownership and kitchen to develop buy-out and private event collateral (menus, prices, schedules, etc.)

Fielding all incoming inquiries for private events and parties on a timely basis.

Actively communicate with all booked private event hosts, setting up meetings to

discuss menus, timelines, and needs.

Develop event sheets to communicate with the whole house all the choices and needs for each event.

Actively work with the music department when scheduling and negotiating events.

Attend Visit Denver meetings and events, and become a strong liaison between Dazzle and Visit Denver.

Monitor the convention calendar, and reach out to advance conventions to book events in the space.

Work closely with the area hotels to develop relationships, offering tickets and buy-out information for their guests and incoming events (weddings, reunions, etc.).

Follow-up with past event hosts, sending thank you notes (flowers, when appropriate), to maintain strong relationships, and hopefully get re-sales.

This position is hybrid remote/in-person.

Installing Jazz at the Performance Arts Complex

1080 14th Street

Denver Jazz Orchestra

Monday, July 10 - 7:00PM

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.

The Songwriting of Ron Miles: Dave Devine & Greg Garrison

Tuesday, July 11 - 7:00PM

Dave Devine & Greg Garrison play the songs of Ron Miles in a completely acoustic performance. Focusing on the influences of Ron's songs (Elliott Smith, Hank Williams, Blind Willie Jefferson , etc) this duo of acoustic guitar and upright bass will strip away the layers of sound and present the essence of his music. Dave & Greg met on a Ron Miles gig at Dazzle more than 15 years ago, played many times with Ron, and taught alongside him as well. This is a one night only performance, please join us.

Dave Devine - acoustic guitar
Greg Garrison - upright bass

Steve Denny Christmas in July

Thursday, July 13 - 7:00PM

Join the Steve Denny Trio for an unseasonably warm Christmas showcase filled with all your favorite holiday songs of yore! Why wait till December to celebrate the majesty and brilliance of Christmastime?

Steve Denny - piano
Marty Kenney - bass
Ben Waters - drums

iies./Kid Astronaut

Friday, July 14 - 7:00PM

​iies. Is A Visionary Musician/Artist Currently Residing Within Denver, Co. The Name Iies Is Coined From His Birth Name "Craig Northup Ii" Which He Takes The Roman Numeral Two, And Applies It To Symbolize The Letter "I" To Pronounce The Word "Eyes".

From the far reaches of outer space comes Kid Astronaut, a time + dimension traveling musician whose sights are set on becoming one of the greatest artists in The Galaxy.

With inspiration ranging from R&B/Soul, Hip Hop and Punk music all the way to the multi-dimensional world building of Marvel Comics, Kid Astronaut builds a universe of music, film, art + more that his fanbase ‘the Aliens’ can dive into and enjoy.

Charlie Fox

Saturday, July 15 - 7:00PM

The Charlie Fox band plays rootsy music inspired by sounds of soul, funk, R&B, and gospel. Charlie Fox composes original music influenced by jazz improvisation, soul singers of the past and late night jam sessions.

Personnel:

Charlie Fox
Kyle Jones
Michael Chipman
Gene
Joe Johnson
Kirby Velarde
Marisa Beaver
Nicole Elliott

Gavin Worland Big Band ft. David Mesquitic and Nico Colucci

Monday, July 17 - 7:00PM

Founded in 2022, the Gavin Worland Big Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra comprised of the finest young talent within and around the greater Denver-metro area. The G.W.B.B. is a tool & professional setting to highlight and enable the next generation of musicians in their performance and professionalism with constant opportunities to compose/ arrange for the band to help keep pushing the sounds of the large jazz ensemble forward.

Gift of Jazz Presents A Centennial Tribute to Johnny Hartman

Wednesday, July 19 - 7:00PM

July 2023 is when vocalist Johnny Hartman (well-known for recording with John Coltrane) would have turned 100 years old. To remember the music of this legend, Gift of Jazz presents a Centennial tribute to vocalist Johnny Hartman, performed by Colorado's own Robert Johnson.

Vocals - Robert Johnson
Bass - Bijou Barbosa
Drums - Mike Marlier
Sax - Bob Rebholz
Piano - TBD

The Delta Sonics

Friday, July 21 - 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. 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.

Nelo & Kerrie Joy Present: Dope $h!t w/ Friends

Saturday, July 22 - 6:00PM & 9:00PM

Celebrate the one year anniversary of Dope SH*t With Friends with Kerrie Joy and Nelo! Recently featured in Westword's Best of 2023, Dope Sh*t With Friends is a night guaranteed to bring you laughter, tears and genuine friendship. Joined by a live band, Kerrie Joy and Nelo will include sounds of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul, and more.

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