MSU Denver Student Jam Session ft. Monique Brooks Roberts

Monday, May 2nd - 6pm

The Jazz and American Improvised Music Students at MSU Denver join together for an evening of blissful improvisation and jamming, featuring the one and only Monique Brooks Roberts as their Spring 2022 Resident Artist.

Dominic Lalli Group

Tuesday, May 3rd - 7pm and 9:30pm

Dominic Lalli brings an original mix of acoustic and electronic jazz to the Dazzle stage. Performing music by guitarist Jesse Lewis and bassist Ike Sturm’s band “The Endless Field” as well as some of Lalli’s originals from his latest album “A Blind Mans Blue,” this performance will be something truly special.

Dominic Lalli (saxophone), Shane Endsley (trumpet, drums), Jesse Lewis (guitar), Ike Sturm (bass)

Orchestral Quintet

Wednesday, May 4th - 7pm

Drummer Paul Mullikin is a graduate of Denver School of the Arts and Lamont School of Music, and is a recipient of a Downbeat Magazine Award. In 2016, he was featured in KUVO’s ’30 under 30′ series. The Orchestral Quintet performs ‘Classical’ works- Baroque, Chamber, Choral, Modern- presented through the lens of improvisation and modern Jazz. These timeless works of genius offer inspiration aplenty- from Ravel’s lush harmonies, Bach’s elegant precision and Stravinsky’s polyrhythmic madness.

Paul Mullikin, (drums), Sean McGowan (guitar), Gabriel Mervine (trumpet), Andrew Rose (bass), Jeff Jenkins (piano)

Curtis Stigers

Thursday, May 5th - 7pm and 9:30pm

Curtis Stigers is an award-winning jazz saxophonist, singer, and songwriter. He’s sold millions of albums, had multiple hit singles, and has shared the stage with pop and rock legends including Eric Clapton, Elton John, Bonnie Raitt, Prince, and the Allman Brothers, as well as jazz giants Nancy Wilson, Al Jarreau, Gerry Mulligan, Randy Brecker, Michael Brecker, Chuck Mangione, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Kurt Elling, Diana Krall, John Scofield, Larry Goldings, and many more.

Erik Deutsch: “La Nuit Blanche” Release Concert

Friday, May 6th - 7pm and 9:30pm

Saturday, May 7th - 7pm and 9:30pm

Created during the pandemic, “La Nuit Blanche” is a collection of original jazz compositions born from snippets of inspiration Erik has recorded over the years on his phone during soundchecks or other semi-distracted moments away from his instrument. These moments lead to the six compositions that when played together, tell a unique and truly artful story.

Erik Deutsch (piano & keys), Dominic Lalli (sax), Shane Endsley (trumpet), Hunter Roberts (bass), Rudy Royston (drums)

Mother’s Day Brunch ft. the Adam Bodine Trio

Sun, May 8th- 9am, 11am, and 1pm

The Adam Bodine Trio returns for their classic brunch show at Dazzle. Performing a careful blend of jazz with other genres and comedy, they never fail to deliver a fun, family-friendly show. Check out the ticket pages for each seating’s menu!

Christian McBride and Inside Straight

Tues, May 10th - Thurs, May 12th

Christian McBride is an eight-time Grammy Award winning bassist/composer and the host of NPR’s Jazz Night in America. Since the early 1990’s Christian McBride has recoded on over 300 dates as a sideman, and has been bandleading since his debut recording in 1995. His group Christian McBride and Inside Straight released their most recent album “Live at the Village Vanguard” in November 2021. This will be a world class show you won’t want to miss!

Christian McBride (bass), Steve Wilson (saxophones), Warren Wolf (vibes), Peter Martin (piano), Carl Allen (drums)

Bob Malone Band ft. Deanna Bogart

Friday, May 13th - 6:30pm and 9pm

Called a “keyboard wizard” by the New Yorker, singer, songwriter, and pianist Bob Malone has amassed an international fan-base through years of touring and nine critically acclaimed album releases. For this Dazzle exclusive show he will be joined by four time Blues Music Awards Horn Instrumentalist of the Year and BMA Pinetop Perkins Piano Player of the Year nominee Deanna Bogart.

Bob Malone (piano), Deanna Bogart (keyboards, sax, vocals), Lynn Keller (bass), Edoardo Tancredi (drums), Chris Malley (guitar)

The Burroughs

Saturday, May 14th - 7pm

Steeped in classic soul standards and outfitted with modern flair, The Burroughs are a nine piece band with a powerhouse sound that has been electrifying audiences across Colorado and beyond. Since 2013, the band has lit up stages with their trademark brand of “Sweaty Soul Music,” quickly earning their rightful place as one of the best live bands in the region. The Burroughs have played prestigious festivals and venues including Salmonfest Alaska, Bohemian Nights New West Fest, Denver’s Underground Music Showcase, and the Mishawaka.

Johnny Burroughs (vocals), Spencer Zweifel (keyboards), Brian Claxton (bass), Mary Claxton (drums), Alec Bell (trumpet), Briana Harris (alto saxophone), Jeremy Fallis (trombone), Hayden Farr (baritone saxophone)

Spend the summer with your Colorado Symphony! Whether it's at Boettcher Concert Hall, Red Rocks, Fiddler's Green, the Arvada Center, or Dillon Amphitheater, there's something for everyone to enjoy, including performances with Josh Groban, Boyz II Men, Lettuce and Tower of Power, Kristin Chenoweth, and more! For tickets and more information, visit https://coloradosymphony.org/view-all-events/?category=summer

ELIANE ELIAS

Wednesday, June 15th and Thursday, June 16th

Otis Taylor

Saturday, July 2nd

Rob Mullins Band

Sunday, June 5th

Ron Ivory’s One on One and The Miles Apart Band

Thursday, June 30th

Jazz Trivia Night!

Tuesday, June 14th