Pat Bianchi’s New Release: “Something to Say”- The Music of Stevie Wonder

Thursday, Feb. 3 - 7pm

Prolific and heartfelt, Pat Bianchi’s 2021 LP release, Something To Say, presents the soundtrack of so many of our souls: Stevie Wonder’s music. Recorded during a global pandemic, Bianchi’s B3 arrangements transcend the anxious hum of today’s headlines and newsfeeds to inspire and revive a weary planet. You won’t want to miss this internationally renowned musician!

30-45 minutes after the show, Bianchi will be hosting a jam session with local professional musicians and students, so feel free to stay!

Pat Bianchi (organ), Paul Bollenback (guitar), Byron Landham (drums)

Pat Bianchi’s New Release: “Something to Say”- The Music of Stevie Wonder

Friday, Feb. 4 - 7pm

This fantastic trio returns for a second night!

Pat Bianchi (organ), Paul Bollenback (guitar), Byron Landham (drums)

Specific Ocean

Friday, Feb. 4 - 10pm

Specific Ocean writes and performs original indie music that is reflective of their diverse musical backgrounds. Having met as jazz students at the University of Denver, their desire to pursue other genres led them to form Specific Ocean in late 2014. Jazz, alternative, hip-hop, and funk are all notable components of their sound. Specific Ocean is run by founding members Camilla Vaitaitis and Alec Wenzel and is known for energetic live shows full of improvisation and spontaneity. Stream their newest single, Unity Effect, released on Feb. 20, 2021 anywhere you listen to music!

Camilla Vaitaitis (keyboard and vocals), Alec Wenzel (guitar), Donovan Armijo (bass), Nikki Saiz (drums)

The King of Beats: J. Dilla Tribute by Manycolors

Saturday, Feb. 5 - 6:30pm

Although his life and career were short, J Dilla is widely considered to be one of the most influential producers in the hip-hop genre. It was described in The Guardian that “his affinity for crafting lengthy, melodic loops peppered with breakbeats and vocal samples took instrumental hip-hop into new, more musically complex realms.” Come see Manycolors, a Denver based quartet that specializes in hip hop beats played in a jazz context, pay tribute to the “King of Beats” in an intimate setting right in the heart of downtown Denver.

Brant Williams (guitar), Braxton Kahn (drums), Eric Luba (keys), Kirwan Brown (bass)

Gift of Jazz presents Bobby Watson

Sunday, Feb. 6 - 6pm

Gift of Jazz brings the always-exciting, master saxophonist Bobby Watson and his Denver-based all-star band to Dazzle for a fundraiser to support dear friend and local musician, Al Hood. Al Hood fell down hard on ice last week. He is currently paralyzed from the neck down and undergoing spinal treatment. The proceeds from this concert will be donated to his GoFundMe page to help offset medial expenses and his recovery.

Direct donations may also be made here: www.gofundme.com/f/support-al-hood-in-his-recovery

This evening is dedicated to the memory of Shyrel Smith Hosseini, a long-time jazz supporter here in Denver.

Bobby Watson (alto sax), Brad Goode (trumpet), Rico Jones (tenor sax), Eric Gunnison (piano), Ken Walker (bass), Harold Sumney (drums)