Eddie Henderson

Thursday, February 1 - 6:30pm & 9:00PM

From 1968 until the late ‘80s, Henderson mixed music and medicine. He received his first major musical exposure as a member of Herbie Hancock’s trailblazing Mwandishi sextet, an ensemble that also included young innovators such as Bennie Maupin, Julian Priester, Buster Williams and Billy Hart. From 1969 through 1973 they recorded Mwandishi and Crossings for Warner Bros. and Sextant for Columbia.

After leaving Hancock, the trumpeter worked extensively with Pharoah Sanders, Norman Connors and Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers. Eddie returned to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1975 where he joined the Latin-jazz group Azteca and fronted his own bands. The expressive rhythmic thrust of Henderson’s jazz/fusion experiences manifested itself on his Blue Note recordings Sunburst and Heritage and in 1977, he broke through with a single on the Billboard charts, “Prance On” (from the album Comin’ Through).

Eddie has also performed with such notables as Dexter Gordon, Roy Haynes, Jackie McLean, Joe Henderson, Elvin Jones, Johnny Griffin, Slide Hampton, Benny Golson, Max Roach and McCoy Tyner.

Eddie Henderson - Trumpet

Mike Clarke - Drums

Essiet Essiet - Bass

Steve Snyder - Piano

Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine

Sunday, January 28 - 10:30AM

Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while Adam tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh & fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. Undeniable is Adam Bodine’s natural musicality and his joy of performing, which paired with his playful sense of humor, shines on stage and treats audiences to unique and memorable experiences.

One Google reviewer described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style would fit in Meow Wolf."

Gio Bard Zero

Sunday, January 28 - 6:00PM

Join Gio on a multi-instrumental exploration of different genres within and adjacent to the vast world of jazz. Gio studied jazz piano with Dawn Clement, Solomon Chapman, and Sam Harris, and was classically trained through the Tbilisi State Conservatory. His love of music extends beyond piano to include various instruments and styles.

He will be joined on stage by Kevin Mooney on saxophone/flute/piano and John Baldwin on bass/drums/bass kalimba, as well as a special guest appearance by the phenomenal El Javi on guitar.

Gio Bard Zero - Piano, Guitar, Mandolin, Accordion, Vocals, Whistle

Kevin Mooney - Saxophone, Flute, Piano

John Baldwin - Upright Bass, Drums, Bass Kalimba

Guest appearance by El Javi - Guitar

The Cat’s Glasses

Monday, January 29 - 6:30PM

The Cat's Glasses (formerly the Jon Gauer Octet) is an ensemble blending jazz, fusion, funk and prog rock led by trombonist and composer Jon Gauer.

Their first recording project, Silver in Red, can be heard on all streaming services as well as on Youtube. Gauer studied music performance at the University of North Texas (BM '13/MM '15), where he was a member of the Grammy-nominated One O' Clock Jazz Lab Band as well as a Graduate Teaching Fellow.

Jon Gauer, trombonist/composer/arranger

Jake Boldman, trumpet/flugelhorn

Jeremy Wendelin, soprano saxophone/alto saxophone

Jake Syrenne, tenor saxophone

Sonya Walker, keyboards

Ben Parrish, guitar

Van Powell, bass

Rowan Woodbury, drums

GAMEJazz: A Night with Jazz’s Greatest Composers

Wednesday, January 31 - 6:30PM

America is the birthplace of jazz and the Best of the Best Jazz Composers will be featured in this concert: Thelonius Monk, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Fats Waller, Bill Evans and Billie Holliday to name a few. The G.A.M.E.jazz quartet of Doug Roche on piano, Ron Bland on Bass, Todd Reid on drums and Jan Cleveland on vocals will bring you the finest of the jazz greats!

Jan Cleveland, vocals

Doug Roche, piano

Ron Bland, bass

Todd Reid, drums

Eddie Henderson

Thursday, February 1 - 6:30pm & 9:00PM

*Full description at the top of the newsletter

Friday Lunch Bunch with Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors

Friday, February 2 - 11:00AM

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 and is a regular at Dazzle.

Use the discount code KIDSTIX for children 17 and under. The ticket price for kids is $5. Direct any issues with the discount code to Kelley@dazzledenver.com

Purnell Steen - Piano

Ed Stephen - Acoustic Guitar

Ron Bland - Bass

Vohn Regensburger - Brazillian Guitar

Bill Larson - Drums

The Delta Sonics feat. Ken Saydak

Friday, February 2 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

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 . They were Westword’s best blues band in Denver the last six of eight years.

KEN SAYDAK, a native of Chicago, Illinois, has enjoyed a fifty-year career as a musician, writer, vocalist, and producer. He currently hosts a two-hour weekly blues radio program, The Trinidaddio Blues Hours on KCRT-FM, a commercial station near his home in southern Colorado.

Al Chesis- Harmonica / vocals

Bob Pellegrino - guitar

Alissa Chesis -bass

Ken Saydak - keys

Stefan Flores- drums

Nelson Rangell

Saturday, February 3 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

"Nelson Rangell is an artist of depth, a master of song, and an improviser non pareil" - Jazziz Magazine

"He plays the alto saxophone with such authority there is no doubt Nelson Rangell is a true artist" Saxophone Journal

"Rangell gives the impression anything is possible when he improvises" - Flute Talk Magazine

Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine

Sunday, February 4 - 10:30AM

Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while Adam tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh & fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter. Undeniable is Adam Bodine’s natural musicality and his joy of performing, which paired with his playful sense of humor, shines on stage and treats audiences to unique and memorable experiences.

One Google reviewer described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style would fit in Meow Wolf."

CCJA

Sunday, February 4 - 2:30PM

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts CCJA is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives young musicians life-changing musical experiences, mentored by the region’s most sought-after authentic professional jazz musicians, who help them reach whatever level of mastery they desire, while feeling connected and supported as they explore their artistic selves. Our students participate in small ensembles, big bands, vocal ensembles, camps, workshops, clinics, and performances, where they are supported in both their personal and artistic growth. For more information, visit www.jazzarts.org

CCJA

Tuesday, February 6 - 7:00PM

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts CCJA is a unique non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives young musicians life-changing musical experiences, mentored by the region’s most sought-after authentic professional jazz musicians, who help them reach whatever level of mastery they desire, while feeling connected and supported as they explore their artistic selves. Our students participate in small ensembles, big bands, vocal ensembles, camps, workshops, clinics, and performances, where they are supported in both their personal and artistic growth. For more information, visit www.jazzarts.org

Mistura Fina Presents The Music of Claudio Roditi & Paquito D’ Rivera

Wednesday, February 6:30PM

Musical Style: Latin & Brazilian jazz

Mistura Fina is a Latin jazz band formed in Denver in 2000. The band features a rousing mixture of African and Latin rhythms combined with a jazz delivery that compels listeners to get up and move. Founding member Frank Ayala has been a fixture in the city’s music scene and has entertained audiences for over 40 years. He frequently features exotic instruments like the Berimbau, Cuica, and Talking Drum much to the delight of his audiences.

Frank Ayala- Drums & percussion

Andrew Hudson - Bass

Cristine Barbosa - Vocals

Stu MacAskie - Piano

Vince Gonzalez - Percussion

Carlos Chavez - Sax

Greg Gisbert - Trumpet

3MoMezzos Presents: A Motown Valentine's Day Concert

Thursday, February 8 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

3MoMezzos is a powerhouse singing group of three award-winning theater actresses from the Metro Denver area: Natalie Oliver-Atherton (True West Award Winner, Miss Colorado American 2023 & Founder of The Namasté Works Arts Alliance), Shandra Crayton-Artis (Porgy and Bess, Hairspray), and Rajdulari (Henry Award Nominee, Ain’t Misbehavin, Caroline or Change, Crowns).

The concert will feature music from Motown and beyond & take guests on a musical journey through many of your favorite love songs.

Rajdulari, vocals
Shandra Crayton-Artis, vocals
Natalie Oliver-Atherton, vocals

Musical Style: Jazz, Soul, Pop, R&B

Wil Alston: Spirituals According to Jazz

Friday, February 9 - 6:30PM

“Spirituals According to Jazz”

The “Spirituals According to Jazz” is a show that delivers jazz-based interpretations of the sacred Negro spirituals. The desire of the show is to expose new listeners to these powerful songs of hope, struggle, and faith in God; and ensure they remain relevant in today’s musical landscape.

Wil Alston, vocals
Daniel Moran, keys/music director
Derek Woodbury, double bass
Skip Lynch, drums
Chris Hansen, trumpet
Steve Shurack, guitar 

Steve Langemo Band

Friday, February 9 - 9:30PM

Steve Langemo is a versatile guitarist with a background in jazz, funk, and rock. Steve resides in Colorado Springs where he owns a music teaching studio and he performs around the region in his own groups and with other artists. Steve's group will be performing original jazz and fusion material from his two recent album releases There To Here and Up From The Outside, as well as some more recent compositions.

Steve Langemo - Guitar

Eric Luba - Keyboards

Kirwan Brown - Bass

Stefan Flores - Drums

Kuvo’s Jazz Odyssey Presents: King of Beats: A Tribute to J Dilla Presented by Manycolors

Saturday, February 10 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

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.

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

KUVO’s Super Sonido Presents: Don Chicharrón

Friday, February 16 - 9:30PM

Jazz Odyssey Presents: Dandu feat. Shane Endsley & Dave Devine

Friday, March 8 - 6:30PM

Tatiana LadyMay Mayfield

Friday, March 22 - 6:30PM