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 an understand jazz and related music.

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

inquires to donald@dazzledenver.com

Remy Le Boeuf's Assembly of Shadows Jazz Orchestra

Monday, May 29 - 7:00PM

Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows is a Grammy-nominated jazz orchestra led by composer and saxophonist, Remy Le Boeuf. Since its inception in 2018, the ensemble has premiered several commissioned works by Le Boeuf, including the work the ensemble is named after, The Assembly of Shadows Suite. The ensemble released its debut self-titled album on November 1, 2019 on SporeSpore Records. Not only did the album garner Le Boeuf two Grammy nominations in 2021 for composing and arranging, but the album was praised by The New York Times for its “overwhelming beauty” and its “ace ensemble.” The orchestra celebrated its sophomore release, Architecture of Storms, on November 5, 2021 and soon after received a Grammy nomination for “Best Large Jazz Album” the following year, as well as a second nomination for arranging. With its stellar performers, ground-breaking recording projects, and innovative premieres, Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows is on the forefront of jazz orchestra music today.

This performance is part of the ‘Move To the Music’ large ensemble series, which is supported by Denver Arts & Venues through a Five Points Jazz Activation grant.

Matt Horanzy - conductor

Remy Le Boeuf - alto sax

Sam Williams - alto sax

Adam Gang - tenor sax

Eric Erhardt - tenor sax

Wil Swindler - bari sax

Jake Boldman - Trumpet

Jonathan Powell - Trumpet

Nate Miller - Trumpet

Shane Endsley - Trumpet

Zach Rich - Trombone

Adam Bartczak - Trombone

Mason Cooke - Trombone

Jordan Crimminger - Trombone

Mike Abbott - Guitar

Peter Stolzman - Piano

Hunter Roberts - bass

Dru Heller - Drums

J.J. Murphy Psychedelic Country Funk

Tuesday, May 30 - 7:00PM

As a composer and a guitarist, J.J. Murphy brings a soulful vitality to the Denver music scene. His sound is an effortless blend of jazz, rock, folk, blues, and funk. Live shows consist of original music and a wide range of covers of anything from Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams or The Grateful Dead just to name a few!

With Lance Croucher on drums and Andrew Rose on upright bass, the trio has a unique sound that incorporates elements of Psychedelic Rock, American Roots Music and Funk! 

Original music and featuring songs by:

The Grateful Dead, Stevie Wonder, Hank Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Mississippi John Hurt, The Beatles, Doc Watson, Cannonball Adderly, Johnny Cash, Herbie Hancock

And more..

Andrew Rose: Bass

J.J. Murphy: Guitar

Lance Croucher: Drums

Piano Conversations: Pat Bianchi/Annie Booth/Art Lande

Wednesday, May 31 - 7:00PM

Pat Bianchi:

A modern ambassador of the mighty Hammond B3, Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi demonstrates a deep knowledge of jazz-organ history yet draws from a wide range of other musical influences. The result is a unique and creative voice that acknowledges the tradition while looking beyond at the same moment. 

Art Lande:

Grammy-nominated Art Lande is considered one of the premiere improvisational jazz pianists today. He has mostly carved out his own singular path throughout his career, taking the innovations of Bill Evans several steps further. In 1973 he recorded with Jan Garbarek and Ted Curson and in the mid-1970's had started his own jazz school. In 1976 he formed the quartet Rubisa Patrol which recorded for ECM. After teaching for three years in Switzerland, Lande in 1987 moved to Boulder, Colorado, and continues to teach, compose and perform.

Annie Booth:

Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist.

She has received national recognition for her work as a composer with awards and grants from the likes of ASCAP, Downbeat Magazine, the Jazz Education Network, the International Society for Jazz Arrangers and Composers (ISJAC), and Chamber Music America. Booth has released five albums as a bandleader and has appeared on more than a dozen as a side-musician.

The Pat Bianchi Trio

Thursday, June 1 - 7:00PM

A modern ambassador of the mighty Hammond B3, Grammy nominated organist Pat Bianchi demonstrates a deep knowledge of jazz-organ history yet draws from a wide range of other musical influences. The result is a unique and creative voice that acknowledges the tradition while looking beyond at the same moment. 

Bianchi will be joined by two time Grammy Nominated Saxophonist Troy Roberts who has performed with artists including: Joey DeFrancesco, Jeff Tain Watts, Aretha Franklin, Van Morrison, Christian McBride, Sammy Figueroa, Billy Hart, Dave Douglas, and Kurt Elling and Colin Stranahan who is among the most sought-after drummers in the world working with such artists as Kurt Rosenwinkel, Jonathan Kreisberg, Fred Hersch, Terence Blanchard, Dave Kikoski, Kevin Hays, Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and many others.

Pat Bianchi • Organ

Troy Roberts • Saxophone

Colin Stranahan • Drums

Joe & Theresa Mazza

Friday, June 2 - 7:00PM

Denver-based couple Joe and Theresa Mazza have been writing music and performing together for over 20 years. Since their days in Nashville, the guitarist and vocalist have toured with Latin, Country and Gospel artists like Chayanne, Little Big Town and Nicole C Mullen. Since moving to Denver over ten years ago, Joe and Theresa have made music with local artists John Common, Eben Grace and The 89’s, and Amberly Chalberg, and been part of theater performances with Local Theater Company and Curious Theater Company. They will share the stage with their son, drummer JJ Mazza (currently studying at Manhattan School of Music), as well as some of their incredible friends for an evening of music you won’t forget.

Theresa Mazza - vocals

Joe Mazza - guitar

JJ Mazza - drums

Patrick McDevitt - bass

Max Moore - Piano

Jess DeNicola - Vocals

Nelson Rangell

Saturday, June 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

The Brandee Younger Trio

Saturday, June 4 - 7:00PM & 9:30PM

A leading voice of the harp, Brandee Younger recently made history at the 2022 Grammy Awards as the first Black female solo artist nominated in the Best Instrumental Composition category for her song “Beautiful Is Black." The mesmerizing track is from her 2021 critically well-received major label debut album, Somewhere Different, that also received a 2022 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Jazz Album – Instrumental. Over her career Ms. Younger has performed and recorded across countless genres with artists including John Legend, The Roots, Lauryn Hill, Common, Pharoah Sanders, Ravi Coltrane, Ron Carter, and Charlie Haden. Additionally her original composition “Hortense” was featured in the Netflix Concert-Documentary, Beyoncé: Homecoming and in 2019 the tireless musician was selected to perform her original music as a featured performer for Quincy Jones and Steve McQueens’ “Soundtrack of America.”

Alex Tripp Quartet

Tuesday, June 6 - 7:00PM

Alex Tripp is a local drummer from Denver. He will be with a fabulous quartet of other local musicians, playing an eclectic variety of music. With influences drawn from straight-ahead, and other genres and music styles from around the world. The arrangements will give each musician plenty of room to stretch out and speak to the audience with authenticity. A mix of musical elements that reflect the complexity of life can be expected. 

Terri Jo Jenkins

Thursday, June - 7:00PM

Jazz singer, Terri Jo Jenkins returns to Dazzle for an evening of her Americana & blues infused jazz with a great trio backing and interacting with her! Jeff Jenkins piano, Mark Simon bass, Harold Summy Jr. form a bedrock of musical support which allow Terri Jo to soar.

Terri Jo Jenkins - vocals
Jeff Jenkins - piano
Mark Simon - bass
Harold Summey Jr. - drums 

Rico Jones CounterCurrent

Thursday, June 8 - 9:30PM

Countercurrent is a band that tells stories by exploring sound and original composition. The band creates its’ story telling narratives with an electric, groove drenched backdrop that pulls from vast musical traditions.
Countercurrent has shared its’ music from Telluride jazz fest to Red Rocks Amphitheater!

Rico Jones - Sax
Shane Endsley - Trumpet
Alex Heffron - Guitar
Ben Weirich - Keys
Hunter Roberts - Bass
Braxton Kahn - Drums

CW Ayon

Friday, June 9 - 7:00PM

CW Ayon may call the Southwestern deserts of New Mexico home but his soul is deeply rooted in the Blues and grooves of the Mississippi Hill Country. With a rather simple kick/snare and tambourine setup he lays down solid beats while picking out ear catching hooks on his guitars. Sometimes dropping in a bit of harmonica for good measure. All the while building a sound and playing style that is deceptively larger than it seems. Joined by the low end groove of Felipe Toltecatl on upright bass, this duo lays down thick dancing blues that's damn near impossible to resist.
Ayon's influences are Junior Kimbrough, R.L. Burnside, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters and Robert Belfour, just to name a few.

Cooper (CW) Ayon - Vocals, Guitar, Foot Drums, Harmonica
Felipe Toltecatl - Upright Bass

The Jack Hadley Band

Friday, June 9 - 9:30PM

“...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
The Jack Hadley Band is on the soul end of the Blues, with a dash of Hendrix.

Jack Hadley | guitar, vocals
Stephen Whitfield | bass
Bill Larson | drums 

Fia Nyxx

Saturday, June 10 - 7:00PM

”Think somewhere in between Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey and Toni Braxton”...

Back by popular demand, Fia Nyxx is ready to rock us into the summer with her theatrical approach and brilliant clash of genres! This “first-rate,” Old Hollywood glam-star, garnished with a rockstar twist, unleashes a masterful vision for storytelling and larger-than-life performances.

Keys - Jim Roberts
Drums - Jacob Bergeron
Guitar - Tay Hamilton
Bass - Chris Rybitski

Libelula

Thur. June 29 - 7:00PM

Steve Denny Christmas in July

Thur. July 13 - 7:00PM

Joe Anderies Quintet

Thur. July 27 - 7:00PM

Daniel Steigleder and Sarah Mount

Fri. July 28 - 9:30PM