Special Announcement: Annie Booth Trio Presents the Annual Charlie Brown Christmas

December 21-24, 10 Shows

Join the Annie Booth Trio and Max Wellman for one of Denver’s most cherished holiday traditions – the annual Charlie Brown Christmas show at Dazzle!

Award-winning pianist and composer Annie Booth and her longtime trio-mates, bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño are thrilled to bring vocalist Max Wellman back to Denver to share music in their eighth year of this engagement. Performing the swinging, memorable music from Vince Guaraldi’s celebrated soundtrack along with some of their reimagined and energized takes on Christmas favorites, this show is open to all ages and the perfect way to celebrate the joy of the season with friends and family.

Annie Booth (Piano), Patrick McDevitt (Bass), Alejandro Castaño (Drums), and Max Wellman (vocals)

Closed for a Private Event

Tuesday Oct. 5

Now taking private bookings for holiday parties. Call 303.839.5100 for details.

The Democracy

Wednesday Oct. 6 - 6:30pm

This energetic modern jazz quintet features all original music by its members, who have collaborated with many great artists in Colorado and beyond.

Sam Williams (Saxophone), Adam Bartczak (Trombone), Peter Stoltzman (Piano), Gonzalo Teppa (Bass), Dru Heller (Drums)

Bread & Jam

Wednesday Oct. 6 - 9:30pm

Denver’s hottest weekly, professional-level funk jam, led by members of the VIP’s.

Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors

Thursday Oct. 7 - 7pm

Purnell Steen and The Five Points Ambassadors is a Blues-oriented Hard Bop band dedicated to playing and preserving the music of the legendary Five Points neighborhood in Denver.

Purnell Steen (Piano), Mark Diamond (Bass), Derek Banach (Trumpet/Flugel), Jeff Migeul (Saxophone), Bill Larson (Drums), Myra Warren (Vocals)

The Jack Hadley Band

Friday Oct. 8 - 6:30pm

Blues guitarist/singer Jack Hadley performs with his all-star trio while paying homage to many of the greatest Blues artists of the North Mississippi.

Jack Hadley (Guitar, Vocals), Bill Larson (Drums), Stephen Whitfield (Bass)

Mojomama

Friday Oct. 8 - 9:30pm

Mojomama combines Old School Rhythm and Blues and Funk influences from Aretha Franklin to Susan Tedeschi to Steely Dan leaving you with a new yet familiar sound.

Jessica Rogalski (Lead Vocals), Paul Rogalski (Bass), Bob Murnahan (Guitar), Colin Brown (Drums)

Paradise Theater Presents a Tribute to Stix

Saturday Oct. 9 - 7pm

Paradise Theatre’s tribute authentically captures the Styx unique musical blend of pop rock with hard-rock guitar, strong ballads and elements of international musical theater.

Greg Whipkey (Lead Vocals, Keyboards), Jeff Banach (Lead Vocals, Guitar, Keyboards), Dylan Banach (Guitar, Vocals), Greg Blankenship (Bass), Tim Elliot (Drums, Vocals)

Rick Chiaraluce/ Dale Brunning Quartet

Sunday Oct. 10 - 6pm

Seasoned jazz musicians Rick Chiaraluce and Dale Brunning have put together a supurb lineup for a night of incredible music you won’t want to miss!

Rich Chiaraluce (Alto Saxophone), Dale Brunning (Guitar), Mark Simon (Bass), Paul Romaine (Drums)

The Rob Scheps Quartet

Tuesday Oct. 12 - 7pm

Equally fluent on tenor saxophone, soprano, and flute,“Rob Scheps is in a constant state of inspired passionate music”- (Joe Lovano). This evening features Rob with three of Denver’s finest players playing an eclectic mix of contemporary jazz.

Rob Scheps (Saxophone), Greg Gisbert (Trumpet), Todd Reid (Drums), Stu MacAskie (Organ)

Some Assembly Required

Tuesday Oct. 12 - 9:30pm

Some Assembly Required is an immersive multi-genre live performance band and artist collective created by poet/author Dominique Christina and Hip Hop artist DNA Picasso. Some Assembly Required does everything: poetry, jazz, hip hop, neo soul, classic covers, original music, and collaborative pieces composed by musical giants like jazz pianist Peter Stoltzman and through partnerships with the Boulder Symphony.

Dominique Christina (Vocalist/Poet), DNA Picasso (Emcee), Peter Stoltzman (Jazz pianist/Composer), Timothy Horton (Guitar), KGB (Drums), LOUDLAND (Keys)

Jeremy Pelt Quintet

Wednesday Oct. 13 - 7pm

In his latest project, Jeremy Pelt has investigated the West African Griot tradition of stories, reminiscences, and accomplishments from times past, being handed down as oral histories. For his own Griot odyssey, Pelt turns to his own peer group to record their thoughts on creating jazz, playing jazz, and experiencing life as a jazz musician of color in our own time. Each brief interview is followed by a jazz composition by Pelt that perfectly captures the sentiments and emotions of its spoken-word prelude.

Jeremy Pelt (Trumpet), Chien Chien Lu (Vibraphone), Victor Gould (Piano), Jonathon Michel (Bass), Allan Mednard (Drums)

Tom Amend Octet

Thursday Oct. 14 - 7pm

The Tom Amend Octet is a group based out of Denver that focuses on playing original jazz music written for this unique instrumentation of five horns backed by an organ trio.

Greg Gisbert (Trumpet), Daryl Gott (Alto), Drew Zaremba (Tenor), Scott Flynn (Trombone), Joel Harris (Bari), Tom Amend (Organ), Steve Kovalcheck (Guitar), Brian Claxton (Drums)

FreeBear ft. Eric Benny Bloom and Steve Kovalcheck

Thursday Oct. 14 - 9:30pm

FreeBear combines their love for Funk, Reggae, Salsa, and a good old fashioned dance party into a unique sound. They will be joined for this special concert by Benny Bloom and Steve Kovalcheck.

Eric Benny Bloom (Trumpet), Tom Amend (Organ), Steve Kovalcheck (Guitar), Patrick McDevitt (Bass), Alejandro Castaño (Drums)

Fortunado Plays Chick ft. Victor Mestas

Friday Oct. 15 - 6:30pm

Join us for a special evening with amazing pianist Victor Mestas! Fortunado’s guitarist Alexios is away on a world tour with Hans Zimmer, so we are taking the opportunity to join forces with Victor to dedicate this show to one of our favorite jazz composers/performers, Chick Corea.

Andy Skellenger (Tabla, Percussion), Charles Parker Mertins (Bass), Victor Mestas (Piano), Anthony Fortunato Salvo (Violin)

Gift of Jazz Presents a Centennial Tribute to Jon Hendricks

Saturday Oct. 16 - 7pm

Coming off a successful Nat King Cole portrayal performance, the talented Leonard Barrett Jr. will tackle the spirited and energetic music of this vocal icon while telling the story of his musical life in this one-night only event presented by The Gift of Jazz.

Leonard Barrett Jr. (Vocals), Jeff Jenkins (Piano), Michael D’Angelo (Drums), Mark Simon (Bass)

Echoes

Saturday Oct. 16 - 10pm

Inspired by 21st-century musical ideals of cross-pollination and experimentation, this group augments its already unorthodox instrumentation with a variety of electronic instruments, loops, and triggers to explore new sonic and rhythmic territory. This performance is a part of Echoes’ album release tour

Max Bessesen (Saxophones), Matt DiBiase (Vibraphone & MalletKat), Evan Levine (Bass), Chase Kuesel (Drums)

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque

Sunday Oct. 17 - 6pm

Five-time Juno Award winner Jane Bunnett has turned her bands and recordings into showcases for the finest musical talent from Canada, the US, and Cuba. With Maqueque, Bunnett has created something new and phenomenal in the world of jazz and has become one of the top groups on the North American jazz scene.

Jane Bunnett (Soprano Saxophone & Flute), Joanna Tendai Majoko (Vocals), Mary Paz (Congas & Vocals), Dánae Olano (Piano), Tailin Marrero (Acoustic & Electric Bass), Yissy García (Drums)