Sponsorships Available

We still have a few Sponsorships available as we celebrate our time in the Historic Baur’s building and prepare to parade our way into The Arts Complex, with trumpet fanfare of course.

There are individual $1,000 Sponsorships and Artworks that need individual, family, or corporate Sponsors. Contact KelleyDawkins@gmail.com for details.

Dazzle is Looking For a New Sales Manager

Dazzle Sales Manager Position

Strong organizational skills are needed to maintain a rigorous sales effort to maximize the potential of Dazzle’s private event program.

Job Duties include:

Work closely with ownership and kitchen to develop buy-out and private event collateral (menus, prices, schedules, etc.)

Fielding all incoming inquiries for private events and parties on a timely basis.

Actively communicate with all booked private event hosts, setting up meetings to

discuss menus, timelines, and needs.

Develop event sheets to communicate with the whole house all the choices and needs for each event.

Actively work with the music department when scheduling and negotiating events.

Attend Visit Denver meetings and events, and become a strong liaison between Dazzle and Visit Denver.

Monitor the convention calendar, and reach out to advance conventions to book events in the space.

Work closely with the area hotels to develop relationships, offering tickets and buy-out information for their guests and incoming events (weddings, reunions, etc.).

Follow-up with past event hosts, sending thank you notes (flowers, when appropriate), to maintain strong relationships, and hopefully get re-sales.

This position is hybrid remote/in-person.

inquires to donald@dazzledenver.com

#13: Gavin Worland Big Band ft. David Mesquitic and Nico Colucci

Monday, July 17 - 7:00PM

Founded in 2022, the Gavin Worland Big Band is an 18-piece jazz orchestra comprised of the finest young talent within and around the greater Denver-metro area.

#12: Gift of Jazz Presents A Centennial Tribute to Johnny Hartman

Wednesday, July 19 - 7:00PM

July 2023 is when vocalist Johnny Hartman (well-known for recording with John Coltrane) would have turned 100 years old. To remember the music of this legend, Gift of Jazz presents a Centennial tribute to vocalist Johnny Hartman, performed by Colorado's own Robert Johnson.

Vocals - Robert Johnson
Bass - Bijou Barbosa
Drums - Mike Marlier
Sax - Bob Rebholz
Piano - TBD

#11: Miguel Espinoza Fusion and Guitar/ Cello Duo Friends

Thursday, July 20 - 7:00PM

The guitar / cello duo of World of Music Jazz Fusion ensemble Miguel Espinoza Fusion will be joined by two guitar/ cello duos: the Classical Patterson/ Sutton duo and the Virtuosic Fold duo., Acoustic Eidelon.

Hannah Alkire - cello

Joe Scott - guitar and guitjo

Kimberly Patterson - cello

Patrick Sutton - guitar

Dianne Betkowski - cello

Miguel Espinoza - guitar

#10: The Delta Sonics

BLUES NIGHT

Friday, July 21 - 7:00PM

The Delta Sonics music takes a Chicago Blues base and seasons it with Swing, Delta, N’awlins R&B and some early Rock n' Roll.

#9: Nelo & Kerrie Joy Present: Dope $h!t w/ Friends

Saturday, July 22 - 6:00PM & 9:00PM

Celebrate the one year anniversary of Dope SH*t With Friends with Kerrie Joy and Nelo! Recently featured in Westword's Best of 2023, Dope Sh*t With Friends is a night guaranteed to bring you laughter, tears and genuine friendship. Joined by a live band, Kerrie Joy and Nelo will include sounds of jazz, hip-hop, R&B, neo-soul, and more.

#8: BigPocket Band Tribute to Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye

Sunday, July 23 - 6:00PM

BigPocket Band Tribute to Stevie Wonder & Marvin Gaye

De' Thomas: Vocals
Jeroan Adams: Bass
Drew Buckner: Guitar
LC Clark: Keyboards
Lamont Peoples: Drums

#7: Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra

Monday, July 24 - 7:00PM

The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra is an 18-piece "big band" featuring contemporary big-band jazz. Their selections include something for both young and old alike and considers the audience as an integral part of the show. Expect some humor, scary-good charts, outstanding local musicians and a very enjoyable evening!

#6: Forever is Now

Wednesday, July 26 - 7:00PM

Forever Is Now is the romantic and unlikely story of a professional musician and a retired trial lawyer who meet when they are both eligible for Social Security and start a songwriting collaboration a few years later. It is story of love, music, and transformation.

Kenny Passarelli: Keyboard, guitar, banjo & vocals
Amy Loper: Vocals

#5: Joe Anderies Quintet

Thursday, July 27 - 7:00PM

The Joe Anderies Quintet was formed from summer and fall yard concerts during 2020/21. From these sessions Joe pulled together a full on album project featuring the group and original compositions (influenced by Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Hubert Laws and Lyle Mays). From hard driving swing to Latin and contemporary sounds, the Joe Anderies Quintet will deliver a joyful and revitalizing experience! Don’t miss out on this special night.

Gonzalo Teppa - bass,
Alex Heffron - guitar,
Eric Gunnison - piano,
Joe Anderies - alto flute, saxophone

Mike Marlier - drums

#4: Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors

Friday, July 28 - 11:00AM

For over 30 years, the band "Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors" has been dedicated to preserving and playing the jazz and blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood.

#3: Ken Walker Sextet

Artists In Residence

Friday, July 28 -7:00PM

The Ken Walker Sextet is an iconic and beloved jazz group which has played together for more than two decades. The music is always swinging, often funky, and sometimes even profound. The repertoire ranges from jazz standards, to post bop tunes, original compositions, and always, always inspired by Eddie Harris!

Ken Walker - Bass
Paul Romaine - Drums
Dave Corbus - Guitar
Jeff Jenkins - Piano
Gabe Mervine - Trumpet
Peter Sommer - Sax

#2: Daniel Steigleder and Sarah Mount

Artist In Residence

Friday, July 28 - 9:30PM

Artist Daniel Steigleder on tenor sax who is an up-and-coming in demand live and session musician from Southern Germany – in his young career he has already played concerts and tours all over Europe. Currently, Daniel plays in numerous bands, found recognition as an arranger and is mostly known for his horn section work for established pop artists, such as Alice Merton and Luca Sestak.

Local saxophonist Sarah Mount, leader of Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv driven hard funk and soul to the Denver area for the last four years. They bring original music, and unique covers featuring guest artists every other month as one of Dazzle's Artists in Residence.

#1: Same Cloth

Artists In Residence

Saturday, July 29 - 7:00PM

Same Cloth is a genre bending, Denver-based, Black woman-led band that uses their peculiarities to share meaningful art. Same Cloth performs original music and creative cover arrangements that, along with JoFoKe's charisma and vocal stylings, are brought to life by Solomon Chapman on keyboards, Will Gaines on bass, Callum Bair & James Tré on guitar and Matt Campbell on drums. Same Cloth combines the diverse traditions of Black American Music to create an energetically eclectic and emotionally elevating live music experience.