Holiday Jazz with the Denver Jazz Orchestra

Tuesday, Dec. 14 - 7pm

It’s that time of the year again: come get into the seasonal mood with the best of top-notch holiday jazz from a collection of the finest, most seasoned jazz musicians in the Denver area. The Denver Jazz Orchestra includes 18 players serving up some wonderfully complex and engaging versions of holiday favorites. It’s one of our most popular shows of the year, so get your tickets early- come to Dazzle after work and enjoy food, drink, and great big band music which will put you in that holiday mood!

Adam Bartczak Republic 6th Annual Holiday Show

Wednesday, Dec. 15 - 6:30pm

This 19-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. The Republic’s first studio release Grass Is Greener is available on Dazzle Recordings.

Spinphony Holiday Show

Thursday, Dec. 16 - 6:30pm

Instrumental crossover string group “Spinphony” is breaking down barriers between classical, rock, and pop music. Mixing and mashing catchy melodies into unique arrangements such as “Bach in Black” and “Don’t Stop Beethoven”, Spinphony is more like a rock band than a string quartet with added choreography and beats. They have performed shows worldwide and shared the stage with 2 Cellos, Evanescense, Il Volo, Josh Groban and Michael Bublé to name a few.

Brett Omara (Violin), Anna Morris (Violin), Michaela Borth (5 String), Liz Gergel (Cello)

Purnell Steen & the Five Points Ambassadors: Celebrating a Cool Yule!

Friday, Dec. 17 - 6:30 and 9pm

Purnell Steen and The Five Points Ambassadors (also known as LeJazz Machine) is a band dedicated to playing and preserving the music of the legendary Five Points neighborhood in Denver. The Blues-oriented Hard Bop music is basically Swing style. The scintillating Myra Warren rounds out the ensemble. For their Holiday Show, they will definitely Swing and Sway the Five Points Way. Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors have been chosen to tour France in 2022 starting with our Sister City, Brest, and continuing throughout France!

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

Joe & Theresa Mazza (and friends)

Saturday, Dec. 18 - 5pm

Come celebrate the bluesy side of the holidays – the good, the bad, and the soulful. 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 ten years ago, Joe and Theresa have been part of bands with local artists John Common, Eben Grace and The 89’s, and Amberly Chalberg. They will bring their love for music and community to Dazzle for this very special performance, sharing the stage with their son, drummer JJ Mazza, 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), and special guests!

LAPOMPE

Saturday, Dec. 18 - 8:15pm

Join Denver favorite LAPOMPE for a very special and rare HOLIDAY performance. LAPOMPE is a Denver-based Hot-Club Jazz group that fuses eclectic American standards with French ballads, burning Django Reinhardt tunes, and soulful originals. Of course they will play just the right amount of Cheerful Holiday tunes!
The band has been nominated by multiple publications for best jazz band on the front range and won the 2017 Producers Choice award at the Westword Music Showcase. By combining swinging vocals and high energy instrumentals they are keeping vintage jazz alive for a whole new generation.

Andy Hannum (Guitar), David Lawrence (Guitar & Vocals), Erik Fellenstein (Violin), Kevin Laxar (Upright Bass)

Piano Conversations- The Tradition Continues

Monday, Dec. 20 - 7pm

Back again at last- Jeff Jenkins, Art Lande, and Eric Gunnison perform an intimate evening of solo piano sets. Always a favorite for musicians and jazz aficionados- what a great way to spend an evening in the holiday season!

Jeff Jenkins, Art Lande, Eric Gunnison

Annie Booth Trio Presents the Annual Charlie Brown Christmas

Join the Annie Booth Trio and Max Wellman for one of Denver’s most cherished holiday traditions – the annual Charlie Brown Christmas show at Dazzle!

Award-winning pianist and composer Annie Booth and her longtime trio-mates, bassist Patrick McDevitt and drummer Alejandro Castaño are thrilled to bring vocalist Max Wellman back to Denver to share music in their eighth year of this engagement. Performing the swinging, memorable music from Vince Guaraldi’s celebrated soundtrack along with some of their reimagined and energized takes on Christmas favorites, this show is open to all ages and the perfect way to celebrate the joy of the season with friends and family.

Annie Booth (piano), Patrick McDevitt (bass), Alejandro Castaño (drums), Max Wellman (vocals)