CCJA

Tuesday, Jan. 31 - 6:30pm

The Colorado Conservatory gives musicians of all ages life-changing musical experiences through mentorship by the region’s most sought-after professional jazz musicians. Come support these jazz musicians!

6:30pm Jonathan Zimny (adult)
6:50pm Daryl Gott (HS)
7:20pm Mark Simon (funk)
7:40pm Jazz Arts Messengers

Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors: Celebrating Black History Month

Wednesday, Feb. 1 - 6:30pm

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.

Purnell Steen – Piano
Myra Warren – Vocals
Ed Stephen – Acoustic Guitar
Vohn Regensburger – Brazilian Guitar
Ron Bland – Bass
Derek Bannach – Trumpet/Flugelhorn
Carlos Chavez – Saxophone
Bill Larson – Drums

Jacob Larson Band

Thursday, Feb 2 - 6:30pm

The Jacob Larson Band is a funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music that just about everyone loves. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on such notable influences as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, Sam Cooke and Earth, Wind, and Fire.

King of Beats: A Tribute to J. Dilla Presented by ManyColors

Friday, Feb. 3 - 6:30pm & 9pm

ManyColors pays homage to the great J Dilla with an inspired soul-hop stew of fresh jazz harmonies embedded in a lo-fi soundscape with an irresistible rhythmic pocket. An emergent four-piece band, ManyColors opens up new musical space by using a hip-hop format to explore chords and motifs usually reserved for jazz.

Ma Dukes, J. Dillas’ Mom, is flying in for the shows.

Brant Williams – guitar/samples
Eric Luba – electric keyboards/piano
Kirwan Brown – bass
Braxton Kahn – drums

Ron Ivory and Suite ti

Saturday, Feb. 4 - 6:30pm

Suite ti mixes Contemporary and Smooth Jazz, a bit of R&B, Standards, Blues, and more with their own original compositions in a dynamic fashion at every performance.

Ron Ivory, Vocals and Keyboards,
Robin Garcia on Saxophones/Flute & 2nd Keyboards,
Henry Hudson III on Saxophones and vocals,
Ben Mitchell on Guitars.
Michael Johnson on Drums and Vocals
Rey Pomales on Bass

The Gift of Jazz/MJO Tribute to Toshiko Akiyoshi

Sunday, Feb. 5 - 5pm

Toshiko Akiyoshi is one of the premier composers of contemporary big band music. Her Japanese heritage can be heard along with her love of Bud Powell in her fresh approach that has famously challenged big bands for decades.
The Gift of Jazz is partnering with Denver’s 18-piece Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in presenting an evening of her unique, while always swinging music.

Trumpets: Scott Handler, David Froman, Doug Barta, Mark Ibsen
Bones: Kevin Buchanan, Ron Argotsinger, Spencer Malott, Kiel Lauer
Saxes: Zack Cassell, Sam Hesch, Paul Farus, Jacob Brooks, Chris Wojtecki
Rhythm: Ron Jolly, Jason Malmberg, Brandon Paine
Director: Jim Mick

Gavin Worland Big Band

Monday, Feb. - 6:30pm

Established in 2022, the Gavin Worland Big Band is an 18-piece jazz ensemble made up of the finest young musicians along the greater front range with an extreme love and passion for jazz, providing equitable opportunities of individual composition and solo features. Most members of the group are currently enrolled students in accredited universities in Colorado such as UNC, CU, DU, and MSU Denver, seeking to push the boundaries of the traditional jazz orchestra while contributing their own passionate and fiery musical ideas with fresh ideas.

The Songwriting of Ron Miles: featuring Joshua Trinidad

Tuesday, Feb. 7 - 6:30pm

Supported by Denver Arts & Venues’ Denver Music Advancement Fund, The Center for Critical & Cultural Theory & Dazzle present and evening with Joshua Trinidad. Joshua is a Mexican-American trumpet player, composer and producer, who takes multiple styles of music such as jazz, ambient, rock, electronic and lo-fi, as well as elements from hip hop and effortlessly reshapes them into a unique soundscape.

Joshua Trinidad – Trumpet
Alex Trujillo – Guitar
Gregg Ziemba – Drums

GAMEjazz.

Wednesday, Feb. 8 - 6:30pm

G.A.M.E.jazz is back at Dazzle with Music about Love! New love, lost love, unrequited love, and that old lover you are better off without.

The band will be returning to some of the tunes from their first CD, which took them internationally, With tunes including Love you Madly, The Island, Day Dream, and You Are There. Plus many other classic love songs in GAMEjazz’s signature arrangements.

Jan Cleveland – Vocals
Ron Bland – Bass
Doug Roche – Keys
Todd Reid – Drums

CONNECT FOUR: Love Notes – Songs in Celebration of Love

Thursday, Feb. 9 - 6:30pm

Born of the great pandemic of 2019-2022 (so far), CONNECT FOUR is Saul Rosenthal (Rocky Mountain Jewgrass), Ben Cohen (Hal Aqua and the Lost Tribe), Meghan Salton (Cleveland Philharmonic) and Kim Bird (Kimandala with Art Lande, Playground Ensemble, Jason Klobnak Quintet). Expect to hear contemporary folk and Americana accompanied by a variety of acoustic instruments including guitar, bass, cello, mandolin, piano, harmonica, flute, banjo and who knows what else.

Saul Rosenthal – Guitar, piano and vocals
Ben Cohen – Mandolin, piano and vocals
Meaghan Salton – Cello
Kim Bird – Bass

The Rajdulari Experience ft. Cleveland Jones – Back 2 Love: A Valentine’s Day Celebration

Friday, Feb. 10 - 6:30pm

Rajdulari is a chart-topping jazz/soul vocalist and actor based in Denver, Colorado. Her latest album ‘Journey of a Woman’ reached Billboard’s Top 100 in R&B, and held the #1 spot on UK’s Soul chart for over three weeks. Her charming charisma accompanied by her rich, passionate vocals give her an unforgettable presence on stage.

Rajdulari, vox
Cleveland P. Jones, guest vox
Peter Stoltzman, keys
Braxton Kahn, drums
Gonzalo Teppa, bass

Nelson Rangell

Saturday, Feb. 11 - 6:30pm & 9pm

Jazziz magazine writes that Nelson Rangell is “an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil.” The Times of London notes “his extraordinary facility on a range of instruments” and Rangell’s “considerable crowd pleasing power”. Saxophone Journal writes “He commands the alto saxophone with such authority there can be no denying that Rangell is a true artist”.

Denver Jazz Orchestra

Monday, Feb. 13 - 6:30pm

The Denver Jazz Orchestra presents, “Love in the Key of Big Band!” featuring classic big band love songs to celebrate Valentine’s Day! Lush ballads, toe tapping swing, swaying bossa novas, all in honor of romance and love! The DJO is comprised of some of Denver’s finest professional jazz musicians and has been swinging the mile high city for more than 15 years. For this performance, get ready to tap your toes to some big band renditions of your Valentine’s Day favorites.

The Legacy Group: So This Is Love

Tuesday, Feb. 14 - 6:30pm

Love is in the air! Set a table for two, light the candles, and let The Legacy Group curate your evening. “So This Is Love” is a night out with some of your favorite ambassadors of romance: Ella Fitzgerald, Louis Armstrong, Billy Holiday, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and more. Join us for an unforgettable Valentine’s Day evening.

Lauren Johnston – Vocalist
Pierce Murphy – Vocalist
Dan Gomby – Saxophone
Ryan Skiles – Piano
Parker Murphy – Bass
Bobby Ferguson – Drums

Community Spotlight: Kenny Barron Trio

Thursday, Feb. 2nd at the Newman Center for the Performing Arts

A 2010 National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Master, Kenny Barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times named him “one of the top jazz pianists in the world” and Jazz Weekly calls him “The most lyrical piano player of our time.” Kenny will be performing with bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake. Use promo code KENNYNCP and save $5 per ticket purchased.

Jon Gauer Octet

March 27 - 7:00PM