Jeffrey Marshall and the Foundation

Thursday, Jan. 27 - 6:30pm

Jeffrey Marshall and The Foundation is a blues/rock band that formed in 2014 in Vallejo California by lead singer and bass guitarist Jeffrey Marshall. After winning the 2020 Mile High International Blues Festival for best solo/duo artist, Jeffrey met guitarist Aidan Roberts whose band also were winners. The two became friends and eventually began making music together. When it came time to find a third member to fill out the trio, Aidan suggested long time friend and music collaborator Noah Thomas. From the first time their music blared out of the practice space, they knew that their sound was something special. Combining elements of blues, folk, rock, and jazz, Jeffrey Marshall and the Foundation continue to astound audiences with their unique sound and relentless commitment to giving their fans always wanting more.

Jeffrey Marshall (bass guitar), Aidan Roberts (guitar), Noah Thomas (drums)

Smirk

Thursday, Jan. 27 - 9:30pm

Blending a little hip-hop, a little jazz, some dub, and a whole lot of vibes, Smirk specializes in dirty beats that make you count past 4. Pulling inspiration from Robert Glasper, Thundercat, and Dilla, Smirk makes music that anyone can nod their head to.

Nico Owen (drums), Luke Maxson (synth/keyboards), Jordan Henderson (bass)

Ken Walker Sextet

Friday, Jan. 28 - 6:30pm

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! Hearing the band is always an experience to remember!

Ken Walker (bass), Paul Romaine (drums), Dave Corbs (guitar), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Al Hood (trumpet), Peter Sommer (sax)

Sarah Mount and the Rushmores

Friday, Jan. 28 - 9:30pm

Join Sarah Mount and the Rushmores for their new Dazzle 2022 residency- the last Friday of every month! This funk/soul influenced group is always fun to listen to.

Shows will be recorded for a live music album dropping later in 2022.

Wolfgang Muthspiel Trio ft. Brian Blade and Scott Colley

Saturday, Jan. 29 - 6pm and 8:30pm

Wolfgang Muthspiel, whom The New Yorker has called “a shining light” among today’s jazz guitarists, returns to the trio format with Angular Blues- his fourth ECM album as a leader. Like Driftwood - the 2014 trio disc that JazzTimes dubbed “cinematic” and “haunting” - Angular Blues finds the Austrian guitarist paired with longtime collaborator Brian Blade on drums; but instead of Larry Grenadier on bass, this time it’s Scott Colley, whose especially earthy sound helps imbue this trio with its own dynamic. Along with his characteristically melodic originals, Muthspiel essays the first standards of his ECM tenure, as well as his first-ever bebop rhythm-changes tune on record. This will be an incredible show you won’t want to miss!

Wolfgang Muthpiel (guitar), Scott Colley (bass), Brian Blade (drums)

Wolfgang Muthspiel Trio ft. Brian Blade and Scott Colley

Sunday, Jan. 30 - 6pm

This incredible trio returns for a second night!

Wolfgang Muthspiel (guitar), Scott Colley (bass), Brian Blade (drums)

‘Dazzle Jazz almost closed during the pandemic. Now it’s celebrating its 25th anniversary.’

John Wenzel at the Denver Post wrote a great article about Dazzle!