October Nonprofit of the Month: United Suicide Survivors

Donations can be added to all tickets purchased throughout October.

Book your corporate event or private party with Dazzle! Experience the high quality of service, food, and drink while enjoying an intimate and immersive experience for all guests. Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, looking for a conference breakout space, marrying the love of your life, or hosting a business meeting, Dazzle is there to make your event special. With two distinct private event areas, we have the space to best fit your party. Email Macy@dazzledenver.com for more information. 

Come join G.A.M.E.jazz in a lovely performance theatre setting for “Music you Love from Broadway and the Movies”

At Vintage Theatre – 2 performances only – Saturday November 4 at 7:30 and a Sunday Matinee November 5 at 2:30.

Jan Cleveland – Vocalist

Doug Roche on Piano

Todd Reid on Drums

Ron Bland on Bass,

and special guest artist Bob Rebholz on sax and flute.

More about the Band – at www.GAMEJazz.com!

Front of House Staff Wanted

Dazzle is looking for hosts, servers, and bartender

For inquires email Matt@dazzledenver.com

Adam Bodine Brunch

Sunday, October 22 - 10:30AM

Join us every Sunday for brunch with Denver's Adam Bodine. He tickles the ivories and your funny bone with his beautiful music and great Dad jokes. 

In addition to Dazzle's regular menu, special brunch items include:

• $19 Mimosa (Bottle & OJ)

• Huevos Rancheros

• Biscuits & Gravy

• Charcuterie Breakfast Board

Undeniable is pianist and composer Adam Bodine’s natural musicality and his joy of playing, which paired with his playful sense of humor, always shines on stage and treats audiences to unique and memorable experiences. 

Daryl Gott “Aperture” CD release show

Sunday, October 22 - 6:00PM

Daryl Gott has been a fixture in the Denver jazz scene for over ten years, playing numerous weekly gigs as a leader and sideman. His debut album as a leader, Aperture, on the Synergy Music label is the culmination of his experience as a creative musician thus far. Featuring Tom Amend-organ, Neil Hemphill- drums, Steve Kovalcheck- guitar and Daryl on alto sax, you will not want to miss this joyous night of exciting original music with a smattering of some timeless standards!

Daryl Gott - sax

Neil Hemphill - drums

Steve Kovalcheck - guitar

Tom Amend - Organ

Swing with the DJO

Monday, October 23 - 7:00PM

The Denver Jazz Orchestra is comprised of some of Denver's finest jazz musicians who come together to celebrate and perform big band music. From swing, to latin, lush ballads to funk, the DJO does it all. The DJO has been entertaining and exciting audiences for more than 15 years at jazz clubs, festivals and concerts.

Linda Maich

Wednesday, October 25 - 7:00PM

Vocalist and songwriter, Linda Maich is thrilled to be performing at Dazzle’s new location in the Denver Performing Arts Complex. She will be joined by a first-class trio featuring French pianist, Frédéric Desmoulins, acoustic bassist, Michael Fitzmaurice, and drummer, Bill Larson. 

This concert will include Linda’s original compositions as well as songs by such artists as Marilyn and Alan Bergman, Michael Franks, and French singer-songwriter, Julien Clerc. In 2019, Linda presented a tribute to Abbey Lincoln at Dazzle, and in 2021, she performed three virtual concerts through the concert series 100 Nights of Jazz which kept her on her toes during the height of the pandemic. 

Linda Maich - vocals

Frédéric Desmoulins - piano

Michael Fitzmaurice - acoustic bass

Bill Larson - drums

Dave Corbus and Mark Patterson present Dale Bruning tribute

Thursday, October 26 - 6:30PM

This is the first in a series of concerts celebrating the massive influence of Dale Bruning on the Colorado jazz scene. Each concert will feature a different band illustrating Dale's composing, arranging, and educational influence. Our first concert features guitarist Dave Corbus as a bandleader.

Ken Walker Sextet

Friday, October 27 - 7:00PM

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!

Ken Walker - Bass

Paul Romaine - Drums

Dave Corbus - Guitar

Jeff Jenkins - Piano

Brad Goode - Trumpet

Peter Sommer - Sax

Sarah Mount and the Rushmores

Friday, October 27 - 9:30PM

Lead by local saxophonist who hails from the Mile High City, Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv driven hard funk and indie soul to the Denver area for the last five years. Featuring the core line-up, and accompanying guest artists every show with an array of both original music and cover songs.

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Max Moore

Friday, October 27 - 11:00PM

Enjoy a solo piano set by Max Moore

*No Cover

Kids' Matinee-The Playmakers Family Brunch presents: Treasure Island, A musical interactive event

Saturday, October 28 - 12:00PM

Aaaarrrr you ready for some fun? Then don your favorite pirate outfit and head down to Dazzle for an hour of music and hilarity as we recreate Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic Treasure Island. Our master storyteller will choose various willing audience members to come up on stage and play specific roles in the play. We need everything from a band of pirates, mermaids, and even a talking parrot. No one gets left out of the act because EVERYONE helps from their seats learning the pirate laugh, the pirate eyeball and our extraordinary pianist will teach us all to Talk Like a Pirate.

Same Cloth feat. Monqiue Brooks Roberts

Saturday, October 28 - 7:00PM

Same Cloth is a genre-bending, Denver-based, Black woman-led band that uses their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements that, along with JoFoKe's charisma and vocal stylings, are brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.

JoFoKe - Vocals
Solomon Chapman - Keyboards
Will Gaines - Bass
Callum Bair - Guitar/Bass
James Tré - Guitar
Matt Campbell - Drums
Special Guest Monique Brooks Roberts - Violin

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: Tom Amend

Saturday, October 28 -10PM

Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Tom performs throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman.  Amend has shared the stage with, Jeff Hamilton, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Julia Dollison, Joey DeFrancesco, Groove For Thought, Deborah Brown, John Fedchock, Louis Hayes, Dave Liebman, Sheila Jordan and others.

*No Cover

Dazzle Brunch: Sonya Walker

Sunday, October 29 - 10:30AM

This Sunday's Brunch features pianist Sonya Walker.

In addition to Dazzle's regular menu, special brunch items include:

• $19 Mimosa (Bottle & OJ)

• Huevos Rancheros

• Biscuits & Gravy

• Charcuterie Breakfast Board

Introducing: The Sax Syndicate

Sunday, October 29 - 6:00PM

Hailing from diverse musical backgrounds and united by their shared passion for the saxophone, The Sax Syndicate is a dynamic and electrifying octet composed of a five-piece big band style saxophone section accompanied by a full rhythm section. Inspired by the iconic group, Supersax, The Sax Syndicate combines their individual virtuosity to create a seamless blend of harmonies, exhilarating solos, and infectious rhythms. Their repertoire includes jazz compositions and arrangements set in five-part harmony written by the likes of Gordon Goodwin, Benny Carter, Bob Mintzer, and many more.

The Sax Syndicate is Jeff Miguel (Alto/Soprano Sax), Carlos Chavez (Alto Sax), Ian Skaronea (Tenor Sax), Ty Nemechek (Tenor Sax), Drew Gomez (Bari Sax), Ron Bland (Bass), Daniel Moran (Piano), and Josh Beyers (Drums).

CCJA: Bebop Police & The Jazz Messengers

Monday, October 30 - 7:00PM

BeBop Police under the direction of Gonzalo Teppa 7:00 – 7:40
Jazz Arts Messengers under the direction of Eric Gunnison 7:50-8:30
Suggested $10 donation

CCJA’s flagship youth groups, the Jazz Arts Messengers and the BeBop Police, are excited to perform at the new Dazzle location! This group of talented musicians from 10 different area high schools perform throughout the Denver area and inspire audiences with their musical maturity, talent, and creativity. Come support the next generation of jazz musicians while having a fun night out.

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.

Theon Cross

Wednesday, November 1 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Theon Cross is one of those rare musicians whose vision has redefined their instrument. His unique approach to the tuba has expanded the instrument’s sonic possibilities in revolutionary fashion, restoring it to a long-forgotten prominence as a crucial part of the contemporary jazz ensemble. Through his combination of technical mastery, studio smarts, deep musical knowledge and expansive vision, the power and originality of Theon’s playing has reinvented the tuba’s place in modern music.

The flexibility and power of his sound has made Theon an indispensable presence across the length and breadth of the current UK jazz scene, and he has collaborated on dozens of award-nominated and award-winning projects. Since 2013 Theon has been a core member of Shabaka Hutchings’ MOBO award-winning Sons of Kemet, with whom he has recorded and toured globally. He has played regularly with Nubya Garcia, appearing on her now classic Nubya’s Five LP; with Moses Boyd Exodus, featuring on Displaced Diaspora and Dark Matter; with Ezra Collective, on Juan Pablo The Philosopher; and with Cassie Kinoshi’s SEED Ensemble, among many more.

The Rajdulari Experience: Phyllis Hyman Tribute

Thursday, November 2  - 7:00PM

Award winning Jazz Vocalist Rajdulari celebrated the Legacy of Phyllis Hyman with her band ‘the Rajdulari Experience'

El Chapultepec Piano Lounge: David Mesquitic

Thursday, November 2 - 10:00PM

David Mesquitic is a pianist, composer, and educator committed to the intergenerational transfer of the knowledge, history, and traditions of jazz. Mesquitic currently teaches at the University of Wyoming as Lecturer in Jazz Piano where he also maintains a schedule performing with his trio, adjudicating, and commissioning music throughout the globe.

*No Cover

Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors

Friday, November 3 - 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.

Purnell Steen - Piano

Ed Stephen - Acoustic Guitar

Vohn Regensburger - Brazilian Guitar

Ron Bland - Bass

Bill Larson - Drums

Additional guest artists t/b/a

Live at Jack’s Entertainment Presents: Mary Louise Lee Band

Friday, November 3 - 7:00PM

One of the few natives of Denver, Mary Louise, began performing at an early age. For over 30 years, she has built an extraordinary performing career as a vocalist, actress, band leader, and a highly sought-after vocal coach, mentor, and director. She has toured Korea, Japan, Johnston Island, Honduras, and Panama, singing for the U.S. Department of Defense troops. Mary Louise has performed at high profile events including 2004, 2008, and 2012 Democratic National Conventions, Colorado Governor's Inaugural Gala, Opening Ceremonies for Colorado State Senate and Colorado House of Representatives, Denver Mayor's City Address, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, the grand opening of Union Station, Red Rocks Visitor Center and was a Season 9 contestant on America's Got Talent, just to name a few.

Mary Louise Lee - Vocals
Lamont Peoples - Drums
Jeroan Adams - Bass
Rob Croft- Lead Guitar
Tom Capek- Keyboards

Kids Matinee: The Playmakers Family Brunch presents: Jack and the Beanstalk, A musical interactive event

Saturday, November 4 - 11:00AM

“The play’s” truly “the thing” in this whimsical version of Jack and the Beanstalk, when the audience finds themselves part of the show. Our master storyteller will choose various willing audience members to come up on stage and play specific roles in the play. We need everything from a bossy cow and mysterious little old man to a faithful puppy dog and a stubborn goose. No one gets left out of the act because everyone helps from their seats with sound effects, gestures, and songs. Young and old alike will be mesmerized by our nine-foot giant and the experience of actually taking part in a play!

Nelson Rangell

Saturday, November 4 - 6:30PM & 9PM

"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

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.

Steve Langemo

Fri., November 24 - 9:00PM

Julie Monley and the French Connections

Wed., November 29 - 6:30PM

Gabriel Santiago Group

Sat., December 2 - 9:00PM

Lauren Frihauf

Thu., December 7 - 6:00PM

Moon.unit

Sat., January 6 - 6:00PM

Joe Anderies/Chuck Lamb Collaboration Project

Sat., January 13 - 6:30PM