Monday 12.16 A Swingin' Christmas with the Jenna McLean Quartet |
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Join award-winning Denver vocalist Jenna McLean and her dynamic, high-energy quartet as they revive arrangements of holiday tunes done by beloved jazz vocalists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington, and others. |
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Tuesday 12.17 Swingin' Season's Greetings with Benny Benack III |
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Trumpeter, crooner & composer Benny Benack III returns to Dazzle with some seasonal selections in tow! Having just released his Christmas EP featuring the Steven Feifke Big Band, Benack will be playing some fresh holiday classics in quartet form alongside some of Denver’s finest, ringing in the holiday season in style as only he can! |
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Wednesday 12.18 Doug McLemore Quintet: Jazz Meets Broadway |
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The Doug McLemore Quintet performs favorite holiday jazz standards featuring special guest and accomplished Broadway and opera mezzo-soprano Marcia Ragonetti. Come fill your ears with the holiday spirit! |
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Thursday 12.19 A Not-So-Silent Night with the Republic Big Band |
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The Republic Big Band returns to Dazzle for its annual holiday performance of original compositions and arrangements in joyful abundance with styles including swing, Afro-Cuban, and hip hop. This 19-piece big band led by gifted composer, arranger and trombonist Adam Bartczak features Colorado’s finest players and continues to push the big band format in exciting new directions. Expect fresh interpretations of favorite holiday classics as well as a compelling repertoire of original music! |
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Thursday 12.19 The Dazzle Sessions |
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10:30 PM Happy Hour until closing |
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Open jam session centered on the music of Cole Porter. Free to attend. |
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Friday 12.20 Javon Jackson "Jazz by 5" |
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“Jazz by 5” is a musical collaboration of jazz giants that celebrates the eras of swing, bebop, avant-garde, and beyond. Initially formed by Javon Jackson in an effort to perform, tour, and collaborate among close friends, “Jazz by 5” performs a mixture of classic jazz standards and original material from its legendary members, all of whom have made an indelible mark on the jazz genre. Don't miss this one! |
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Saturday 12.21 Javon Jackson "Jazz by 5" |
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“Jazz by 5” is a musical collaboration of jazz giants that celebrates the eras of swing, bebop, avant-garde, and beyond. Initially formed by Javon Jackson in an effort to perform, tour, and collaborate among close friends, “Jazz by 5” performs a mixture of classic jazz standards and original material from its legendary members, all of whom have made an indelible mark on the jazz genre. Don't miss this one! |
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Sunday 12.22 Charlie Brown Christmas with the Annie Booth Trio ft. Max Wellman |
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Dazzle is excited to partner with the Annie Booth Trio in our continuing tradition of presenting Vince Guaraldi’s beloved A Charlie Brown Christmas. Now six years running, this Dazzle residency has grown into a quintessential holiday activity for Colorado music fans and one of the most popular performances Dazzle hosts all year. It falls on the three days leading up to Christmas, with six (now eight!) sets of music to fit your busy holiday calendar. Gather together your family and friends and reminisce in the music of every American’s childhood. |
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Dazzle is located at 1512 Curtis Street in Downtown Denver. Nightly parking available at Independence Plaza Garage at 16th & Curtis for $6. Dazzle is all ages until 10:30pm. |
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