Installing Jazz at the Performance Arts Complex

Dazzle is seeking a new Operations Manager

Operations Manager

(Don’t worry, Matt isn’t going anywhere. Dazzle needs another Matt and since DNA technology isn’t at that level yet, we need to hire one.)

Seeking a candidate with a strong background in hospitality and previous full-service restaurant experience (3 years of experience preferable.)

This is a full-time position. Five nights per week including Friday and Saturday.

They must be detail-oriented to food beverage service, with high standards of cleanliness.

They should know how to treat people with respect and understanding to build strong customer and employee relations.

They will oversee the training, scheduling and product awareness of food, beverage and music to all staff in order to maintain company standard. Work on cross-training of all employees, and to fill in where needed.

In addition, they should be successful at planning, have a sense of effective marketing and sales strategies, and understand jazz and related music.

Pay starts at $25 / hour with more upon verifiable experience and references.

Send inquires to donald@dazzledenver.com

Mariachi Alma Del Folklore

Monday, June 12 - 7:00PM

Part of ‘Move to The Music’, a large ensemble series.

Mariachi Femenil Alma del Folklore, the first all female mariachi group in Colorado. This group shared the stage with the Grammy Award Winning, Mariachi Divas from Los Angeles, Mariachi Las Adelitas UK from London, and Mariachi Estrellas from Vancouver, Canada.

The Songwriting of Ron Miles: Matt Skellenger with Greg Tanner Harris

Tuesday, June 13 - 7:00PM

This one-of-a-kind group from Denver usually performs the original music of Matt Skellenger, but this performance will be a set of music composed by Ron Miles with special guest Greg Tanner Harris on Vibraphone and Piano.

Matt Skellenger – Electric Bass
Adam Bartczak – Trombone, Conch Shell
Greg Tanner Harris - Vibraphone, Piano
Dave Miller – Drums, Ghatam
Matt Reid – Trumpet, Cornet, Effects
Andy Skellenger-- Cajon, Tabla, Udu
Glenn Taylor – Pedal Steel Guitar

Legacy Music Group: Pride Celebration

Wednesday, June 14, 7:00PM

Jazz is all about community, and Legacy Music Group's Pride Celebration concert is no exception. This event brings together talented musicians, LGBTQ+ allies, and members of the local community to celebrate diversity, acceptance, and love through the power of music. From classic jazz standards to contemporary hits, the concert features an eclectic mix of genres and styles that showcase the richness and vibrancy of the LGBTQ+ experience.

Lead singers:
Lauren Johnston & Coco Mowrey
Saxophone and BGVs: Dan Gomby
Piano: Ryan Skiles
Bass: Parker Murphy
Drums: Bobby Ferguson

The Renwick Brothers

Thursday, June 15 - 7:00PM

The Renwick Brothers is a band that is 18 years in the making. Koki and Shota Renwick are brothers that have been playing music all their lives, and have recently formed a band together. Both siblings are currently studying at the New England Conservatory, honing their craft and ready to bring a new fire to the Denver jazz scene through music written by the jazz greats, as well as original compositions.

Shota Renwick - saxophone
Koki Renwick - Trumpet
Max Moore - Piano
Tony Golden - Bass
Maliq Wynn - Drums

Big Chief Donald Harrison

Friday, June 16 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

2022 NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. is a musician/composer who dedicated his life to mastering every era of jazz, soul, funk and composing orchestral classical music. According to geniuses Eddie Palmieri and Mike Clark, he is a genius who has mastered many styles of music. He received an Honorary Doctorate from Berklee College of Music in 2021.

Donald Harrison - alto saxophone
Dan Kaufman - piano
Nori Naraoka - bass
Brian Richburg - drums

Bill O'Connell with Craig Handy

Saturday, June 17 - 7:00PM

Sunday, June 18 - 6:00PM

🎁 Great for Father’s Day 🎁

After a 40 year long career that has seen him excel as a leader, soloist, arranger, musical director, and accompanist for some of the most celebrated names in jazz and Latin music, Grammy nominated Bill O’Connell can lay claim to a track record of challenging and artistic-diverse triumphs that few of his peers can match.

Bill O'Connell-Piano
Craig Handy-Saxophone

Gonzalo Teppa - Bass

TBD - Drums

Father's Day Brunch with Adam Bondine

Sunday, June 18 - 12:00PM

Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors

Monday, June 19 - 7:00PM

For over 30 years, the band "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.

Purnell Steen - Piano
Myra Warren - Vocals
Ed Stephen - Acoustic Guitar
Vohn Regensburger - Brazilian Guitar
Carlos Chavez - Saxophone
Derek Bannach - Trumpet & Flugelhorn
Ron Bland - Bass
Bill Larson - Drums

Rob Mullins Quartet

Wednesday, June 21 - 7:00PM

Grammy nominated local favorite Rob Mullins returns to Dazzle with his high energy upbeat show featuring music from his 40 albums. Treat yourself to some good vibes and virtuosity with Rob and his All Star Cast.

Django Festival All Stars

Thursday, June 22 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

The Django Festival Allstars, have grown into a brilliantly cohesive group of star musicians who've taken America by storm, performing at top concert halls and festivals to standing ovations.

The music speaks of Paris in the 20s and 30s when “gitane” music filled the air, in the cafés, the streets, in the countryside, a romantic Paris with lovers, campfires, a time of Montmartre, la belle époque, le Boudon café, café au lait, luscious pastry, and a great glass of wine. Django was "king". He teamed with Jazz Violinist Stephane Grappelli and made musical history.

Dog Tags/+Ultra/Nu Bass Theory

Friday, June 23 - 7:00PM

Dog Tags is a band built around friendship, community & acceptance. Dog Tags is music for besties, baes & kindred spirits. Songs that start as friends and grow into something more. A neo-soul, jazz, r&b, & post-pop collective blooming in Denver, CO. 

+Ultra (pronounced Plus Ultra) is a band/production duo composed of Ryan Bannigan and Bharat Bhargava. +Ultra is dynamic and intriguing, ranging from jazz, hip-hop, & rnb with influences of drum & bass, and house.

The Colorado based duo Nu Bass Theory "plays Funky Beats": Inspired by Vulfpeck, Sade, Rhye and Shiloh Dynasty. Nu Bass Theory creates a unique brand of live electro-pop-jazz, blending electronic beats, synth, samples and vocal harmonies to create an alternate lounge world dance party.

Kids Matinee: Animal Farm

Saturday, June 24 - 1:00PM

Join award-winning children's musicians Farmer Dave and Animal Farm, for an interactive blend of music, movement, and educational comedy. Their original music explores themes of social-emotional learning, community, self-expression, and the environment through the eyes of our furry, feathered, scaly, and shell-dwelling friends. Learn more at http://www.animalfarmband.com.

Funding for this program was supported by Denver Arts & Venues through the Denver Music Advancement Fund

David Ladon (AKA Farmer Dave) - Guitar/Vox 

Same Cloth, 6.24, 7 PM

Saturday, June 24  - 7:00PM

Same Cloth is a charismatic, Denver-based band that uses their individual peculiarities to share meaningful art. Started in 2019 by multi-genre vocal-piano duo, JoFoKe and Solomon Chapman, Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements. Along with JoFoKe's vocal stylings and Solomon Chapman's keyboards Same Cloth’s musical vision is brought to life by Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. As a unit, Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.

The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra feat. Deborah Stafford

Mon., June 26 - 7:00PM

Part of ‘Move to The Music’, a large ensemble series on most Mondays.

Emily’s Farewell show with Sarah Mount and the Rushmores

Fri., June 30 - 9:30PM

Djo

Mon., July 10 - 7:00PM