Dazzle Memberships, Which level will you pick?

All Dazzle Membership levels include pre-sale access, including the shows above and at least three more (possibly more) from Oct. 30 - Nov. 13.

In addition to the ‘Pre-sale Extravaganza,’ pre-sales come out every month.

A Centennial Tribute to Thad Jones feat. the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, Keith Oxman, and the East High Jazz Combo

Sunday, November 12 - 3:00PM

Gift of Jazz and the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra are thrilled to present a centennial tribute to artist and composer Thad Jones. This program will also feature the East High Jazz Combo, as well as Keith Oxman (director of the East High Jazz Combo). Thad Jones had a stellar career as a trumpeter and composer throughout the 60s and 70s, winning a grammy for his work with Mel Lewis. Thad’s harmonically-rich charts are favorites of the Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra (MJO), a top-notch big band here in the Front Range. Join us for this important community concert to celebrate this great jazz legend!

Front of House Staff Wanted

Dazzle is looking for hosts, servers, and bartender

For inquires email Matt@dazzledenver.com

Weedie Braimah & The Hands of Time

Sunday, November 5 - 5:00PM & 7:30PM

A Djembist, Composer, Producer and Folklorist of the highest caliber, Braimah has an almost insatiable knack to draw entire audiences into his groove, zigzagging through Africa on a breathtaking rhythmic roller coaster. His sound is the new voice of Djembe Music around the world.

Jewel House Big Band

Monday, October 6 - 7:00PM

The Jewel House Big Band expands the music of disco-pop band Jewel House into lush, thought-provoking arrangements for a 21-piece ensemble. Modern rhythms and harmony give new voice to the beloved sounds of a bygone era in this novel interpretation of what big band music can be. Get ready to dance the night away with the help of Denver’s very finest musicians…and a whole lot of funk.

*Students w ID can use code JEWELSTUDENT for $10 off listening room tickets

Reid Poole and The Front Range 6

Wednesday, November 8 - 6:30PM

Returning to Colorado after a transformative decade in New Orleans, Reid Poole introduces his dynamic ensemble, "Reid Poole and the Front Range 6." Born in Fountain, Reid's musical voyage took him through the vibrant streets of the Big Easy, where he honed his craft with groups like Dinosaurchestra, The Hi-Fi Swingtet, and The New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings. Collaborations with renowned acts such as the Panorama Brass Band and Trumpet Mafia enriched his sonic repertoire. A proud alumnus of the University of Northern Colorado and the Eastman School of Music, Reid's moments with the Glenn Miller Orchestra on international stages were pivotal. E

Reid Poole - Vocals and Trumpet
Ricky Sweum - Saxophones
Jaime Parker - Trombone
Steven Denny - Piano
Matt Smiley - Bass
Alejandro Castano - Drums

The Kent Burnside Blues Band

Thursday, November 9 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

Kent Burnside was born in 1971 in Memphis Tennessee, and spent his early years in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is the oldest Grandson and one of the closest pupils of the legendary R.L. Burnside

Kent first heard the blues while watching his grandfather R.L. perform on the family farm to the locals. Kent used to sell sandwiches to audience members for a dollar a piece during these performances.
The first lesson RL taught Kent was that to be a bluesman you have to find your own rhythm on the guitar. You can't play someone else's rhythm - as rhythm comes from your heart.

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Jack Hadley

Thursday, November 9 - 11:00PM

“...left-of-center/eclectic blues...a monster blues guitarist/singer with an amazing sum of influences: North Mississippi drone blues-meets Jimi/ BB/Albert/Curtis Mayfield/Marley filtered-through-Haight Ashbury...”
- Bob Lohr, Producer, San Telmo Media

*No Cover

Andy Nevala Quartet

Friday, November 10 - 6:30PM

The Andy Nevala Quartet performs traditional and contemporary Cuban Jazz. Dr. Andy Nevala, pianist, has been recognized by Downbeat Magazine for directing, arranging, composing, and performing. The group's conguero, Frankie Quinones, has studied with Giovanni Hidalgo, Eguie Castrillo, Horacio “El Negro” Hernandez, Francisco Mela, Ernesto Diaz, Kenwood Dennard and Victor Mendoza.

Drummer Emrah Kotan, a native of Turkey, is the drummer / percussionist for Grammy Award-winning artist, India.Arie, as well as Emmy and Grammy Award-winning artist, Jennifer Holliday.

Bassist Andy Eulau, a veteran of the New York music scene, has performed with Ray Barretto, Anthony Braxton, Freddie Bryant, and Bobby Sanabria. Recording credits include dates with the Bill Charlap Trio, Cliff Korman and the Brazilian Tinge, and the Anthony Braxton Quartet.

John Lake

Friday, November 10 - 9:00PM

Former Denver resident John Lake is a trumpet player, composer, and educator now living in Brooklyn, NY. His debut album "Seven Angels" (Outside In Music) released in 2018 to critical acclaim, and will be followed in January 2024 with his septet release, "ensemble | in situ" (Bandstand Presents).

John is a fixture of the NYC big band scene, performing regularly with Steven Feifke, Eyal Vilner, Charlie Rosen's 8-Bit Big Band, Birdland Big Band, Revive Big Band, Sam Blakeslee, Danny Jonokuchi, and Brian Krock.

John Lake - Trumpet
Remy Le Boeuf - Saxophone
Annie Booth - Piano
Patrick McDevitt - Bass
Andrew Wheelock - Drums

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Connor Terrones

Friday, November 10 - 11:00PM

Being raised in a home where The Beatles and Motown music were frequently blasted, Connor Terrones has loved music for as long as he can remember. As a teenager, Connor spent the majority of his free time playing guitar and deeply studying the music of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath and many other great '70's rock artists. Over time, his musical tastes evolved and eventually he fell in love with the music of James Brown, John Coltrane, J Dilla, D'Angelo and so many other funk, jazz, hip-hop and soul artists. Today, Connor consolidates all of his various influences to create a cohesive sound of his own.

*No Cover

Trash Cat

Saturday, November 11 - 12:00PM

Trash Cat uses their music to ride a see-saw between tender-heartedness and absurdity inspired by their favorite cartoons and pop culture. They are a quirky combo personally and instrumentally, consisting of Mary Claxton on electric ukulele, Hayden Farr on baritone saxophone, and Brian Claxton on drums. Trash Cat loves to make their audiences dance, smile, and hug their inner child.

Age Rage: 9-14 is the sweet spot because of their cartoon references, but also popular with younger audiences

Milquetoast & Co.

Saturday, November 11 - 7:00PM

The long awaited arrival of Milquetoast & Co.'s latest album, "Run Rant Rave" has almost arrived. Before it does, Milquetoast & Co. is ready to give you a sneak preview of it played live in its entirety along with some extras-all while being hosted by one of MLQ's favorite venues in Denver to perform at in their newest location. The normal crew (James McAndrew, Dan Zangari, Kyle Bocchieri, Joseph Engel and Ben Parrish) will be accompanied by additional horns and string section to deliver as authentic a performance as possible. Milquetoast & Co. is also extremely excited to feature Singer/Songwriter Lauren Frihauf who will not only open the show but perform the album with MLQ. All who join us on this beautiful evening will also receive a complimentary advanced copy of "Run Rant Rave"

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Callum Bair

Saturday, November 11 - 10:00PM

Callum is a Denver-based guitarist, bassist, and producer who finds himself at the center point of soul, r&b, jazz, and folk.

With a love of the classic jazz virtuosos like Joe Pass and Ted Greene, and an appreciation of the r&b and gospel sensibilities of artists like Jubu Smith, Isaiah Sharkey, and Robert Glasper, Callum has always approached playing music as a fan first.

Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine

Sunday, November 12 - 10:30PM

Join us every Sunday for brunch with local pianist and brunch spirit guide extraordinaire Adam Bodine. Enjoy a variety of tasty treats while he tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his always fresh and fun musical explorations and amusing stage banter.

In addition to Dazzle's regular menu, special brunch items include:
$19 Mimosa (Bottle & OJ)
Huevos Rancheros
Biscuits & Gravy
Charcuterie Breakfast Board

Ronnie Foster

Tuesday, November 14 - 7:00PM &

Wednesday, November 15 -6:30PM & 9:00PM

Foster first caught the ear of Blue Note co-founder Francis Wolff when he made his first-ever recording as a sideman on jazz guitar legend Grant Green’s searingly funky Blue Note LP, Alive! in 1970. After Wolff passed away a few months later, Ronnie was officially signed to Blue Note by Dr. George Butler making him the next in an illustrious lineage of Hammond B3 organ artisans the label had presented which included the legendary Jimmy Smith, Larry Young, and Dr. Lonnie Smith.

The Three Tenors: Tribute to the Tenor Greats

Thursday, November 16 - 6:30PM

Three Tenors honors tenor titans past and present with Pete Lewis' exciting arrangements of tunes composed by John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Dexter Gordon, Sonny Stitt, Stanley Turrentine, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson and more!

The trio of tenors is skillfully accompanied by local luminaries Dave Hanson on piano, Gonzalo Teppa on bass, and Harold Summey on drums.

Tenor Saxes: Rich Chiaraluce, Chuck Schneider, Pete Lewis

Dave Hanson, piano

Gonzalo Teppa, bass

Harold Summey, drums

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Sonya Walker

Thursday, November 16 - 10:00PM

Boulder-born, Denver-based multi-instrumentalist composer Sonya Walker began her relationship with the piano when she was 5. Originally classically trained, she discovered her love of Black American improvised music by teaching herself trumpet, and eventually transitioned to exploring that tradition on the piano. You can find her all around the Denver area and occasionally beyond, playing both by herself and in various bands; mixed up in an eclectic set of projects

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On & On: José James Sings Badu

Friday, November 17 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

When José James released No Beginning No End 2 (2020), a collaborative effort that paired the forward-looking vocalist with a global all-star cast including Ledisi, Aloe Blacc and Laura Mvula, it was apparent that the genre-defying artist was back to stake his claim as the jazz singer for the hip-hop generation. In that light his new project, On & On: José James Sings Badu finds James throwing down the gauntlet on the past 100 years of jazz singing while charting a path forward for the culture.

Spencer Zweifel

Friday, November 17 - 11:00PM

An accomplished jazz pianist, Zweifel has performed professionally in a wide variety of genres across Colorado as well as in tours around the US. Spencer graduated in 2019 with a degree in jazz studies from the University of Northern Colorado and won ‘Best pop/rock soloist’ in the 2018 Downbeat Magazine student awards. In 2021, Spencer completed a Master’s in jazz studies at William Paterson University, where he studied with Bill Charlap, Aaron Diehl, and Geoffrey Keezer.

*No Cover

Kids' Matinee: The Playmakers Family Brunch presents: Cinderella, A Musical Interactive Event

Saturday, November 18 -12:00PM

Fairy tale attire is encouraged when you come help our master storyteller and amazing pianist get Cinderella to the infamous ball. We will pick mice and stepsisters out of audience and EVERYONE will transform themselves into white horses and merry guests at the royal wedding. And to top everything off, the prince may have a few surprises up his sleeve as he recruits us to be musicians in his kazoo orchestra.

Harold López-Nussa Timbala a la Americana feat. Grégoire Maret

Saturday, November 18 - 6:30PM

Cuban-born pianist and composer HAROLD LÓPEZ-NUSSA begins an exciting new chapter of his fascinating career with his Blue Note debut Timba a la Americana, a vibrant album teeming with joy and pathos that was inspired by the pianist’s recent decision to leave his Cuban homeland and begin a new life in France. Produced by Snarky Puppy bandleader Michael League, Timba a la Americana unveils a brand-new sound across 10 dynamic original compositions performed by a tight-knit band featuring harmonica virtuoso Grégoire Maret, Luques Curtis on bass, Bárbaro “Machito” Crespo on congas, and Harold’s brother Ruy Adrián López-Nussa on drums.

Harold López-Nussa - Piano

Grégoire Maret - Harmonica

Luques Curtis - Bass

Ruy Adrian Lopez-Nussa - Percussion

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Freddy Rodriguez Jr.

Saturday, November 18 - 11:00PM

A solo piano set featuring Freddy Rodriguez Jr.

*No Cover

FJO: Great Women of Jazz - The Stories Behind the Music

Mon., November 20 - 6:30PM

Sam William & Art Lande Portals Album Release

Sun., November 26, 6:30PM

Gabriel Santiago Group

Sat., December 2 - 9:00PM

Lauren Frihauf

Thu., December 7 - 6:00PM

Beyond

Sat., December 9 - 9:00PM

Ian Argys Tribute to Dale Bruning

Wed.,, December 13 - 6:30PM

Nostal-Jazz

Sun., December 31 - 7:00PM & 10:00PM

Moon.unit

Sat., January 6 - 6:00PM

Joe Anderies/Chuck Lamb Collaboration Project

Sat., January 13 - 6:30PM