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!