Great for holiday gifts and supporting Dazzle’s Big Move with any amount.

Ellington’s “Nutcracker Suite” performed by CU’s Concert Jazz Ensemble

Tuesday, Dec. 6 - 6:30PM & 9PM

Join the Thompson Jazz Studies/CU Boulder Concert Jazz Ensemble for a joyful and swinging evening of the hippest holiday music ever! The “Nutcracker Suite” is Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s masterful arrangement of Tchaikovsky’s classic.

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

CCJA Winter Concert II

Wednesday, Dec. 7 - 6:30PM

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA) is a unique 501-(c)(3) organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz.

Lauren Frihauf

Thursday, Dec. 8 - 6:30PM

You might recognize Lauren Frihauf from her recent feature in NPR Music’s Tiny Desk ‘Top Shelf’, EP 1, or from Season 19 of NBC’s “The Voice”, where she made it to the Knockout Rounds with Teams Gwen and Legend.
Lauren’s first original releases are part of a collaboration which culminated in, ‘The Latona EP’, released in August of 2022.

Lauren Frihauf (Vocals, Guitar, Keys), Alec Wenzel (Guitar), Callum Bair (Bass), Braxton Kahn (Drums)

Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors

Friday, Dec. 9 - 11AM - 2PM

Tickets $25 (Kids: $15): Includes lunch, non-alcoholic beverage, gratuity, and plenty of live music!

Purnell Steen (Piano), Vohn Regensburger (Guitar), Ron Bland (Bass), Bill Larson (Drums)

Acoustic Christmas by El Javi

Saturday, Dec. 10 - 6:30PM

North American guitarist, El Javi, defies music genres with his unbound exploration of instrumental music. The Denver based composer, producer and performer incorporates elements of flamenco, progressive rock, classical, folk and world music to shape his compositions.

Apex Music Academy Winter Recital

Sunday, Dec. 11 - 12PM

Apex Music Academy will be hosting a guitar and piano recital consisting of many of its students and instructors. Students are invited to showcase the music they have been learning with their instructors in guitar/piano and show off their skills to their friends and family.

Adam Bartczak Republic Holiday Show

Monday, Dec. 12 - 6:30PM

This 20-piece big band featuring some of Colorado’s finest players returns to Dazzle for its annual holiday show with original compositions and arrangements in a broad diversity of styles, including swing, Afro-Cuban, and hip hop.

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

Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors: Celebrate a Cool Yule & Joyeux Noël

Tuesday, Dec. 13 - 6PM

Purnell Steen and The Five Points Ambassadors is a band dedicated to playing and preserving the music of Denver’s legendary Five Points neighborhood.

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

Purnell Steen (Piano), Myra Warren (Vocals), Ed Stephen (Acoustic Guitar), Vohn Regensburger (Brazilian Guitar), Ron Bland (Bass), Derek Banach (Trumpet), Carlos Chavez (Sax), Bill Larson (Drums),

Joe & Theresa Mazza

Wednesday, Dec. 14 - 6:30PM

Joe & Theresa Mazza are excited to present their second annual holiday show at Dazzle, this year with a new format. One ticket gets you two different sets – the first an intimate duo set and the second a soulful and bluesy take on the holiday season with a full band of their amazing friends.

Theresa Mazza (vocals), Joe Mazza (guitar and vocals), Eben Grace (guitar), Alejandro Castaño (drums),
Patrick McDevitt (bass), Tyler Adams, (keys), Jess DeNicola (vocals)

LAPOMPE - Django Carols

Thursday & Friday, Dec. 15 & 16 - 6:30PM

For nearly a decade, LAPOMPE has been entertaining and delighting audiences in Colorado with their eclectic combination of gypsy swing, blues, and soulful originals. Drawing from the music of Django Reinhardt and the “hot club” style of early 20th century jazz, their music is a fresh collection of classics and original compositions.

David Lawrence (Vocals & Guitar), Andrew Hannum (Vocals & Guitar), Kevin Laxar (Upright Bass),
Special Guests: Enion Pelta-Tiller (Violin & Vocals), Glenn Austin (Drums)

Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors

Friday, Dec. 16 - 11AM - 2PM

If the kids are out of school, bring them. Tickets $25 (Kids: $15): Includes lunch, non-alcoholic beverage, gratuity, and plenty of live music!

Purnell Steen (Piano), Vohn Regensburger (Guitar), Ron Bland (Bass), Bill Larson (Drums)

Paul is Alive and Little Creatures; Wings and Talking Heads

Saturday, Dec. 17 - 6PM

Paul is alive pays tribute to the 1970’s rock band Wings, Little Creatures plays the music of the new wave, post-punk, art rock band The Talking Heads.
Dancing is Advised!

Colin Bricker (guitar), Dave Ferrell (guitar and bass), Christine Gryglewicz (dance/backup vocals), Shane Holte (keyboards), Andy Monley (bass, guitar and vocals), Julie Monley (vocals), Mark Raynes (drums), Monty Thorin (percussions), Reed Weimer (vocals)

Horn section; David Dinsmore (trombone), Dav Hoof (saxophone, piccolo, and vocals), Troy Thill (saxophone)

Charlie Brown Christmas w/ Annie Booth Trio feat. Special Guests

15 Shows: Monday - Saturday, Dec. 19-24

3 shows are either sold out or have 1 ticket left. Click tickets below to see the full lineup.

Same Cloth Continues as Dazzle’s Artists In Residence

Last Saturday of every month at 6PM & 9PM

Ken Walker Sextet Continues as Dazzle’s Artists In Residence

Last Friday of every month at 6:30PM

Cary Morin & Ghost Dog

March 24 - 7PM

The Rajdulari Experience ft. Cleveland Jones - Back 2 Love: A Valentine’s Day Celebration

February 10 - 6:30PM

Nelson Rangell

February 11 - 6:30PM & 9PM

CCJA

January 25 & 31 - 6:30PM