Steve Denny Quintet - Dedicated to Duke Pearson

Sunday, April 10th - 6pm

Join Steve and his musical compatriots for a deep dive into the music of Duke Pearson. Influential yet often unsung, Pearson was a paragon of the 1960s hard-bop sound and left an indelible mark on jazz through his masterful compositions, playing and arranging. The Quintet will explore Pearson’s energetic, adventurous, hard-swinging, latin-infused and singular style with a selection of repertoire spanning his impressive career.

Gabe Mervine (trumpet), Peter Sommer (tenor), Steve Denny (piano), Marty Kenney (bass), Ben Waters (drums)

Steve Denny Trio Album Release

Monday, April 11th - 7pm

The Steve Denny Trio is back with a new recording, Life in New York – a follow-up to their acclaimed debut. With a mixture of expressive original compositions and inventively arranged standards, the album is an auto-biographical exploration of the jazz trio’s eight-year tenure in the storied expanse of New York City. Life in New York’s rhythmic drive and soulful beat resolutely support lush harmonies and intricate melodic conceptions revealing the trio’s clairvoyant interplay and swinging character.

Steve Denny (piano), Marty Kenney (bass), Ben Waters (drums)

Pan Jumbies

Thursday, April 14th - 6:30pm

This event will be performed at The Denver Press Club. Pan Jumbies is a Caribbean jazz group featuring Don Prorak on steel pans, along with John Thornburg on bass and drummer Rich Rychel. Their repertoire blends calypso, jazz standards, and original tunes into a captivating and relatable performance. Pan Jumbies in various formats has been part of the Colorado music scene since Don formed the band in 1991, appearing in concerts, festivals, and more. This is their first appearance for Dazzle Presents, bringing compelling Caribbean grooves to the jazz stage.

Don Prorak (steel pans), John Thornburg (bass), Rich Rychel (drums)

Roberta Gambarini/ Houston Person/ Eric Gunnison/ Chuck Berghofer/ Lewis Nash

Thursday, April 14th - 7pm, Friday, April 15th - 6:30pm, and Saturday, April 16th - 6pm and 9pm

Italian born, multi Grammy nominated vocalist-lyricist Roberta Gambarini was mentored by, toured the world and recorded with some of the greatest Giants of Jazz. She has been twice named Singer of the Year by the International Jazz Journalists Association. She will be joined by a truly all-star band; click the “tickets” button to learn more about Houston Person, Lewis Nash, Eric Gunnison, and Chuck Berghofer!

Roberta Gambarini (vocals), Lewis Nash (drums), Chuck Berghofer (bass), Eric Gunnison (piano), Houston Person (sax)

Easter Brunch ft. The Adam Bodine Trio

Sunday, April 17th-9am, 11am, & 1pm

Dazzle @ Baur’s presents Easter Sunday with the Adam Bodine Trio. Come enjoy Breakfast or Brunch with us with some phenomenal music to listen to.

Koki Renwick Senior Recital

Wednesday, April 20th - 7pm

Koki Renwick is a young trumpet player from Denver School of the Arts. Although only a senior, he has already racked up a large resume, including Telluride Student All-Stars, Colorado All-State Jazz Band, DSA Jazz Workshop Orchestra, UNC Jazz Festival, Vail Jazz Festival, and more. Bringing to the stage some of his closest friends and mentors, he is excited to present interpretations of standard repertoire and some of his own original music. A night to remember, Koki is honored to present his senior recital at Dazzle Denver, a club that has fostered his growth since the beginning.

Koki Renwick (trumpet), Lazlo Torok (vibraphone/piano), Gonzalo Teppa (bass), Jonah Minkus (drums)

DPO With a Twist

Thursday, April 21st - 6:30pm

Twist transforms the chamber concert experience into a night of intimate music, dinner & drink featuring musicians from the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra. The evening kicks off with 3-4 Trio, a string & piano ensemble lead by concertmaster Katherine Thayer. Next, it’s the World Premiere performance of Improvisations by Tim Higgins. Based on E. E. Cummings poems, this piece features bass trombone, saxophone and piano. A dynamic brass quintet closes out the evening.

Katherine Thayer (violin), Shirley Marecak (cello), Mike Marecak (cello), Peggy Lyon (piano), Daniel Morris (bass trombone), Nate Wilson (saxophone), Ani Powel (piano), Evan King (trumpet), Darian Freeman (trombone), Zach Maupin (horn), Darren DeLaup (tuba)

John Primer Special Guest of The Delta Sonics & Ken Saydak

Friday, April 22nd - 6:30 and 9:15pm

John Primer is a living Chicago Blues Icon! He is a two time Grammy Nominated Artist and the last guitar player for Muddy Waters, Willie Dixon, and Magic Slim. A Lifetime Achievement Award Winer and a Legendary Chicago Blues Hall of Fame Artist, John Primer is the Real Deal- you can’t pain the blues without the Primer!

Sarah Mount and The Rushmores Birthday Celebration

Saturday, April 23rd - 6 & 8:30pm

Lead by local saxophonist who hails from the Mile High City, Sarah Mount and the Rushmores has been delivering improv driven hard funk and soul to the Denver area for the last four years. They will bring the usual line up with original music, and unique covers featuring guest artists every show.

Join them for their special show celebrating Sarah Mount's Birthday!

CCJA Spring Concert

Sunday, April 24th - 6pm

Our CCJA ensembles meet in three 10-week and 5-week sessions through out the school year (Fall, Winter, and Spring) in the format of weekly rehearsals where CCJA students and faculty play and perform together as they study jazz improvisation, technique, style, theory, and history. Students are encouraged to express themselves improvisationaly and through composing/arranging for their groups. At the end of each session, CCJA students perform for the public, often at noted area jazz venues, such as Dazzle at Baur’s! Over the past twenty years, the program has attracted incredible young players who have become integral musicians in their respective school groups, members of the Colorado All-State Jazz Band, and recipients of impressive scholarships to major collegiate music programs across the country. Students in CCJA connect with other like-minded players in the area while honing their craft, making music, and having fun!

El Javi- A Guitar Journey

Saturday, June 4th

Same Cloth

Saturday, May 28th

Adam Bodine Trio Tribute to Bob Marley

Thursday, June 2nd

The Return of Stafford Hunter & His Latin Jazz Explorations

Saturday, June 4th

DZIRAE GOLD

Friday, July 1st

Sarah Mount and the Rushmores

Friday, May 27th

Denver South High School Student Showcase

Monday, May 23rd

Denver South High School Jazz Band with Slavens Jazz

Tuesday, May 24th