Front of House Staff Wanted

Dazzle is looking for hosts, servers, and bartender

For inquires email Matt@dazzledenver.com

Adam Bodine Brunch

Sunday, October 1 - 10:30AM

Johnny Rawls Blues Band

Sunday, October 1 - 6:00PM

Johnny Rawls is a soul blues legend. In fact, the term “soul blues” was invented to describe his music. With a career spanning more than 50 years, he’s done it all. He’s an internationally recognized recording artist, music producer, and songwriter who tours extensively throughout North America and overseas.

The Blues Music Awards, Blues Blast Awards, Living Blues Awards, and the W. C. Handy Awards have all acknowledged Johnny with multiple awards and nominations, including Soul Blues Album of the Year and Soul Blues Artist of the Year.

Johnny Rawls - Vocal & Guitar
Jack Hadley - Guitar
David Brandt - Bass
Jamie McGregor - Drums

Jeff Jenkins Celebrates Frank Nichols 90th

Monday, October 2 - 6:00PM

Frank Nichols has been a much loved and important figure in the Denver jazz scene for decades. His house concerts became a thing of legend, and his support of jazz musicians in Denver has always been generous and tireless. His 90th birthday will be a true celebration, and a chance for all of us to recognize him, and formally say "thank you Frank".

Jeff Jenkins - Piano
Jill Frederickson- Drums
Peter Huffaker- Bass
Bill Kopper- Samba Guitar

Special Vocal Appearances by:
Julie Monley, Terri Jo Jenkins, MaryLynn Gillaspie, Janine Gastineau

Co Presented By Gift of Jazz

Senri Oe Trio

Thursday, October 5 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

Ever wondered what would happen if Justin Timberlake suddenly fell under the spell of Bud Powell? That’s essentially what happened fifteen years ago, when J-Pop superstar Senri Oe decided to give up his celebrity life in Japan and he moved to New York City at 47, enrolled at the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, and reinvented himself as a jazz pianist.

With seven jazz albums to his name since his 2012 re-debut Boys Mature Slow, Senri Oe had tried not to look back – until now. On his latest album, Class of ’88, Oe comes full circle with a piano trio album revisiting several of his classic pop hits, featuring bassist Matt Clohesy and drummer Ross Pederson at once a surprising look back and a brilliant look at how far the pop star-turned-piano virtuoso has come.

Though Senri Oe has left his pop past behind (“No more dancing!” he declares with a laugh), the 62-year-old pianist has never forsaken his songs from that era. With Class of ’88 he reopened his '80s treasure box and finds himself in the unique position of recontextualizing his own pop music as if they were jazz standards.

Senri Oe (piano)
Matt Clohesy (acoustic bass)
Ross Pederson (drums)

Charlie Burrell's 103rd Birthday

Friday, October 6 - 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.
In September 2022, the Ambassadors spent a week playing and lecturing in Denver’s Sister City, Brest, France, as part of our cultural exchange.

The band has performed for many dignitaries, including the 2008 National Convention, playing for the Clintons and other notables. Purnell is a cousin to Eddie “Cleanhead” Vinson, George Duke, 5-time Grammy Award winner Dianne Reeves, and legendary bassist Charlie Burrell.

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
Vohn Regensburger - Brazilian Guitar
Ron Bland - Bass
Bill Larson - Drums
Additional guest artists t/b/a

Community Partnership

Celebrate the life of Charlie Burrell at East High School with Screening of the documentary, “The Longest Walk”  and performance by the East High School Jazz Combo, directed by Keith Oxman

The documentary chronicles his storied life through interviews, photographs and music. There will be

a brief Q and A with the Director and Producer Vohn Regensburger, and Co-Producer, Purnell Steen.

Partial proceeds will benefit the Instrumental Music Department at East. East's Jazz Combo will start

playing at 6:30, a way of passing the baton to a younger generation of musicians.

Tickets may be purchased at the door, or preferably at the East website: eastdpsk12.org

Admission $25.00/Students Free with Student ID

Neil & Karen Lee Bridge Presenting... 'Quintessence!'

Friday, October 6 - 7:00PM

For decades, Neil has upheld the highest standards in musicianship and music education…as well as swinging without remorse! Truly a long-time giant of Denver’s jazz scene, Neil and his muse, Karen Lee Bridge will remind you with his classic arrangements and impeccable taste, of why we love this most American of music styles.Ricky Rodriquez Denver City Park Jazz Festival 2013

Musicians Extraordinaire...
Wayne Wilkinson Guitar
Mark Simon Bass
Todd Reid Drums

SOLO GUITAR: Connor Terrones

Friday, October 6 - 10:00PM

A solo guitar set featuring Jeff Jenkins in the El Chapultepec Piano Lounge @ Dazzle

*There is no cover charge for piano lounge performances

Kerrie Joy & Nelo Present Dope $h!t with Friends

Saturday, October 7 - 7:00PM

Nelo & Kerrie Joy are back again!

After multiple shows at Dazzle in 2022, the two artists look to return with an even better performance.

Playing an array of genres from hip-hop, soul, r&b, poetry, jazz, rock, funk, and GOSPEL, Nelo and Kerrie Joy always deliver something their friends don't want to miss.

This is a night of dancing, feeling, laughing, and shifting culture. We are excited to make some new friends and to those who have experienced this fellowship before...welcome back, friend!

Disclaimer: This performance contains explicit lyrics

Adam Bodine Brunch

Sunday, October 8 - 10:30AM

Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

Monday, October 9 - 7:00PM

The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece "big band" featuring contemporary big-band jazz. Their selections include something for both young and old alike and considers the audience as an integral part of the show. Expect some humor, scary-good charts, outstanding local musicians and a very enjoyable evening!

Celebrating Thelonious Monk’s 106th B-day with Spherio

Tuesday, October 10 - 7:00PM

Comprised of Tenia Nelson on piano, Brendan O’ Donoghue on bass and Andreas Schmid on drums, Spherio is a Denver based jazz group which focuses on arranging and playing the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk.

Tenia Nelson - piano
Brendan O'Donoghue - bass
Andreas Schmid - drums

Jonathan Kreisberg Quartet

Wednesday & Thursday, October 11 & 12 - 7:00PM

Guitarist and composer Jonathan Kreisberg has built a strong worldwide following and has influenced the next generation of musicians with his unique combination of timeless melodicism and forward thinking lines and textures.

Jonathan has led various groups with star players and performed as a sideman with such notables as Lonnie Smith, Joe Locke, Ari Hoenig, Yosvany Terry, Larry Grenadier, Bill Stewart, Gary Versace, Will Vinson, Kevin Hays, Mark Ferber, Matt Penman, and Martin Bejerano among others. 

Jonathan Kriesberg - Guitar

Martin Bejerano - Piano

Luca Alemannio - Bass

Colin Stranahan - Drums

Live at Jack’s Presents: Dotsero

Friday, October 13 - 8:00PM

Colorado's Own Dotsero Band. Always a great live music experience. Maintaining the integrity and standard people have come to expect from their shows. Steve Watts founding member and front man opened up the genre full throttle adding the excitement of vocals, dual keyboards to the already funky sounds on the bass, drums and of course sax & ewi. You can expect to hear original music from their 16 CD releases as well some covers of their favorite artists. Dotsero is an unstoppable band of true musicianship.

Stephen Watts: Saxophones
Bryan Gordon: Bass Guitar
Charles Peterson: Drums & Vocals
Ronneka Cox: Keyboards
Donald Young: Keyboards
Gregory Foster Gladman: Guitars

JJ Murphy with Nate Miller, Todd Smallie & Braxton Kahn

Saturday, October 14 - 7:00PM

This is the first time these 4 musicians will be sharing the stage. The material will be rooted in funk but it can go in any direction at any moment. The band will draw on original material from each member as well as some songs the audience already knows. The music will make you want to move.

JJ Murphy-Guitar

Todd Smallie-Bass

Braxton Khan-Drums

Nate Miller-Trumpet/Sax

The Democracy

Sunday, October 15 - 6:30PM

The Democracy celebrates the release of its second studio album with a live performance at Dazzle! This energetic modern jazz quintet features all original music by its members, who have collaborated with many great artists in Colorado and beyond. The Democracy was awarded a Pathways to Jazz grant to record their self-titled debut album and has been entertaining audiences in venues and festivals since its formation in 2016, constantly evolving with forward looking compositions and exciting interaction among its members.

Sam Williams - saxophone
Adam Bartczak - trombone
Peter Stoltzman - piano
Gonzalo Teppa - bass
Dru Heller - drums

Alejandro Falcón & Cubadentro

Wed., October 18 - 7:00PM

Daryl Gott “Aperture” CD release show

Sun., October 22 - 6:00PM

John Lake

Friday, November 10 - 9:00PM

Ronnie Foster

Tues., November 14 & -7:00PM & Wed., November 15 - 6:30PM & 9:00PM

Atomga

Sat., December 2 - 6:30PM