May 6th & 7th:
Ron Carter Trio |
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Ron Carter is among the most original, prolific, and influential bassists in jazz history. With more than 2,200 albums to his credit, he has recorded with greats including Tommy Flanagan, Gil Evans, Lena Horne, Bill Evans, B.B. King, the Kronos Quartet, Dexter Gordon, Wes Montgomery, Bobby Timmons, Jaki Byard, Eric Dolphy, and Cannonball Adderley, in addition to performing in Miles Davis’ seminal and acclaimed Second Great Quintet from 1963 to 1968. An NEA Jazz Master since 1998, Ron Carter now brings his lifetime’s experience of nonpareil musicianship to Dazzle for the very first time. |
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April 20th:
Derek Gripper |
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Across the broad spectrum of Earth’s many musical talents, Derek Gripper remains a standout artist. A classical guitar virtuoso from South Africa, Gripper was inspired by the recordings of legendary Malian kora player Toumani Diabaté to painstakingly adapt the music of the 21-string kora onto his own 6-string guitar. The results are intimate and breathtaking, bringing a wealth of critical acclaim to Gripper and leading the guitar into an uncharted musical realm that must be truly heard to be believed. |
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February 24th:
Battle of the Brass Bands:
DSA vs. CCJA |
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An all-ages pre-Mardi Gras celebration with music, dancing, and a buffet! Mardi Gras costumes encouraged for a lively evening as brass bands from the Denver School of the Arts and the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts battle it out for second line supremacy. Eat your fill from our special Mardi Gras buffet, enjoy non-alcoholic drinks provided by Bar Zero, and dance the night away to the joyful noise of the Crescent City. |
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February 22nd:
Day Trippers |
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Day Trippers is a heartfelt and engaging homage to rock, soul, blues, and pop favorites. A funked-up fantasy with an affinity for improvisation, their creative and open-minded approach to arranging re-imagines popular music with a jazzy twist. |
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March 29th:
Blues Behind Bars Presents
Davey and the Blu Dog |
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| Free admission! Presenting a compelling catalog of untold stories from inmates at Denver Women’s Correctional Facility, Davey and the Blu Dog is excited to bring you the voices of the voiceless during this powerful showcase of real-life blues music written from a jail cell. Brought to Dazzle in partnership with the Imagine 2020 Cultural Fund, this Blues Behind Bars showcase will tell stories you won’t hear anywhere else. |
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Dazzle is located at 1512 Curtis Street in Downtown Denver.
Nightly parking available at Independence Plaza Garage at 16th & Curtis for $6. Dazzle is all ages until 10:30pm. |
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