~~ FROM MAY 1ST TO MAY 31ST & BEYOND ~ www.soundzofsurprize.com ~ “djSOS’zz MONTHLY JAZZ MEGILLAH” ~ “ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT’ZZ MONTHLY ‘SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE’” By djSOS aka Peter Poses ~~
~~ FROM MAY 1ST TO MAY 31ST & BEYOND ~ www.soundzofsurprize.com ~~
“djSOS’zz MONTHLY JAZZ MEGILLAH” ~ ”ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT’ZZ MONTHLY ‘SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE’” By djSOS aka Peter Poses ~~.
~~ Associate Editor, “Rocky Mountain Jazz” and djSOS, Host of “OverNight Jazz: The Soundz Of Surprize “from “‘Round Midnight” every Thurs. to 6AM Fri., on KRFC FT COLLINS ~~ HomeGrown Community Radio @ 88.9FM & streamin’ on www.krfcfm.org. KRFC FT COLLINS is located @ 619 S. College., #4, Ft Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 970.221.5075 ~~ Peter can be reached at pposes@gmail.com or 303.851.7265 ~~.
~~ Partial SUMMER 2012 JAZZ FESTIVAL LINE UP ~~ www.denverpost.com/saunders ~~.
~~ THE END OF THE LINEZZ: ~~ www.nytimes.com ~~ Obituary ~~ BLUE NOTEZZ ~~ JAZZ FINAL BARZZ, CODAZZ, & LAST CHORDZZ FOR 2010 ~~ JAZZ OBITZZ ~~
~~ http://www.jazzinstitut.de/Jazznews/Nachruf2010.htm#201011deaths ~~.
~~ The NEA ( The National Endowment For The Arts) ~~ 2012 NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ Have Been Awarded: Tenorist Earle Lavon “Vonski” Freeman; Songstress Sheila Jordan; Bassist Charlie Haden; Trimpeter Jimmy Owens; & Drummer Jack DeJohnette. The Awards Was Celebrated On Tuezz., Jan 1oTH, 2011 @ Jazz @ Lincoln Center ~~ Check out: www.arts.gov and go to “NEA Jazz Masters” ~~ 2012 NEA Jazz Masters Books Will Be Available (As Long As They Last! ) ~~ & can be obtained for FREE (YEZZ, YEZZ, YEZZ, that’zz fer FREE!) by contactin’ The NEA @ www.arts.gov ~~ AFTER THE AWARDZZ CEREMONY ~~ P.S. The Person many of us appreciative jazz-beaux & -bellezz have to thanx is ~~ Mzz. Liz[z] Auclair, Communications Assistant, The NEA, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20506~0001 ~~ auclaire@arts.gov~~ 202.682.5744 (p) ~~ 202.682.5400 (p)~~ 202.682.5611 (f) ~~ To view The Gala in itzza entirety, go to “NEA Jazz Masters” in cyberspace, & click on 2011 NEA Jazz Masters Concert. This was the inaugural web~cast ~~ BRIGHT MOMENTZZ!!!!!!!!! ~~ ALSO: The Concert is archived, & can be viewed ~~.
~~ WE’RE SORRY FER THE INACTIVITY OF THE JAZZ CALENDAR ~~ Any questionzz, please contact The Neditor aka Ned Radinsky at ned@rockymountainjazz.com ~~ Thanx ~~.
~~ In the meantime, “The RMJB/SOS” is bein’ published complete w/ Jazz calendar eventzz~~.
~~ N.B. ~~ FREE LISTIN’ZZ FOR THE CATZZ & THEIR GIGZZ @ FMMI: dan@zjazz.net OR www.zjazz.net (THIS PROVIDEZZ A TEMPLATE FOR OZZY’ZZ CALENDAR POSTING) OR jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~ ALSO: GET ON DAN’ZZ e~mail list!! Itzza THE BEST Way To B Kept Informed Of JAZZ GIGZZ On a DAILY BASIS!! ~~ AND Itzz FREE!! ~~.
~~ AND FREE RADIO PROM announcementzz from KRFC FT COLLINS @ concertcalendar@krfcfm.org OR www.krfcfm.org~~.
~~ THE NEW FACE OF JAZZ BY CICILY JANUS & NED RADINSKY IS AVAILABLE FOR ORDERIN’ NOW!! ~~ AVAILABLE ~~ THE NEW FACE OF JAZZ IS ALIVE! AVAILABLE FOR ORDER ON AMAZON.COM ~~ Order your copies now ~~ Cicily Janus ~~ (719) 761.1955 ~~ Author of the New Face of Jazz ~~ Random House, Summer, 2010 ~~ www.newfaceofjazz.com~~ Founder of Writing Away Retreats ~~ www.writingawayretreats.com ~~ Cicily Janus, Author of The New Face of Jazz ~~ Host of Writing Away Retreats ~~ www.cicilyjanus.net ~~. U KNO THEZZE CATZZ ~~ “THE NEW FACE OR JAZZ” ~~ FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THEM ~~ 1ST HAND ~~.
~~ For Top~Shelf Jazz, CO~Based, National, & Int’l, CHECK OUT DAZZLE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE @ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ For Their COMPLETE JAZZ CALENDAR & To Make Rezz ~~.
~~ HEAR YE HEAR YE ~~
~~ Congratzz To Master RECORDING ENGINEER & SOUNDMAN, COLIN BRICKER on morphin’ NFA (Notably Fine Audio) into MIGHT FINE PRODUCTIONS, 2949 Larimer St., Denver 80205 ~~ FMI: 720.331.8278 OR 030.298.7113 OR mightyfinepro@gmail.com OR www.mfpcolorado.com ~~ We wish former partner, RICH O’DELL the best in his future pursuitzz, whether on wheelzz of otherwise ~~.
~~ CHECK OUT MUSIC JOURNALIST JON SOLOMON’zz “WESTWORD Backbeat” articles On Jazz ~~ www.westword.com/music ~~.
~~ Check out Songstress Teresa Carroll’zz NEW “www” ~~ www.teresacarroll.com ~~.
~~ CHECK: www.CSUArtsTickets.com (& go to MUSIC) fer Numerous Jazz Eventzz ~~.
To get on Geoff Anderson’zz Review e`mailin’ list (fer FREE), jes e~mail Geoff @ ”Geoffrey P. Anderson” <ganderson@sweetbaumsands.com> ~~.
~ Check out Journalist Brad Weismann’zz “”MUSIC DEPARTMENT’S, ‘SWEET SOUNDS’ Article” on Denver’zz Jazz Scene in “The MAY Volume of 5280″ ~~ www.5280.com ~~ P. 52. ~~.
~~ THURZZ MAY 3RD & FRI MAY 4TH ~~ THE KENNY GARRETT QUARTET @ The Solied Dove Underground ~~FMI:www.tavernhg.com/soiled_dove/ ~~.
~~ SAT MAY 5TH ~~ Chanteuse Georgann Low Featurin’ Pianist Ellyn Rucker & Bassist Kenny walkjer @ The Burnsley Hotel, 10TH & Grant, Denver ~~ Jazz Piano Bar & Lounge ~~ HitTime: 7 ~ 10PM ~~ FMI: www.burnsley.com/restaurant/live-jazz.html ~~ www.georgannlow.com ~~~
~~ SAT MAY 5TH ~~ THE TIERNEY SUTTON BAND @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 & 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ FMMI: ~~.
~~ JAZZ IN FT COLLINS ~~ CHECK ACE GILLETT’S & JAY’S BISTRO For Line~Upzz ~~.
~~ THURZZ MAY 10TH ~~ RAINCHECK CD (on The Dazzle Recordings Label) RELEASE CELEBRATION Starrin’ Steve Kovalcheck(g); Ben Markley(p); Marty Kenney(b); & Chris Smith(b) @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 & 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ FMMI: ~~ Then @ 10:00PM ~~ The Weekly “Torch Singers Thurzzdayzz” ~~ This Week Featurin’ Songstrezz Suzanne Morrison ~~.
~~ FRI MAY 11TH ~~ THE BRAD MEHLDAU PIANO TRIO FEATURIN’ LARRY GRENADIER(b) & JEFF BALLARD(d) In GATES HALL, THE NEWMAN CENTER @ DU ~~ Openin’ Performer: Classical Pianist Timothy Andres ~~ HitTime: 7:30PM ~~ FMI: newmancenterpresents.com Or 303.871.7720 ~ ~~ FRI MAY 11TH ~~ THE BRAD MEHLDAU PIANO TRIO Featurin’ BASSIST LARRY GRENADIER & DRUMMER JEFF BALLARD ~~ Openin’ Act: Pianist Timothy Andres ~~ FMI: 303.871.7720 Or www.newmancenterpresents.com ~~.
~~ SAT MAY 12TH ~~ Multi~Reedist Joe Anderies & David Pearl Reunion @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 & 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.
~~ SAT MAY 12TH ~~ Guitarist Marcus Fireillo Quartet @ Tennyson’s Tap, 4335 West 38th in Denver, 80212 ~~ FMI: www.tennysonstap.com ~~ (303) 455-426 ~~ HitTime: 9PM ~~ ‘Round Midnight ~~.
~~ MOTHERS’ DAY With Songstress Tina Phillips & Pianist Jon Parker ~~ A Jazzy Brunch @ The Warwick Hotel, 1776 Grant St., Denver ~~ HitTime: 11AM ~ 3PM ~~ FMI: www.warwickdenver.com ~~ 303.861.2000 ~~ FMMI:tinaphillipsjazz.com ~~.
~~ MOTHERS’ DAY With Songstress Teresa Carroll & Pianist Doug Roche and Bassist Ron Bland @ The Havana Street Station & Nick’s Place, 1911 S. Havana St., Aurora 800014 ~~ HitTime: 6 ~ 9PM ~~ FMI: www.havanastreetstation.com ~~. 303.752.0553 ~~
~~ SUN MAY 13TH ~~ MOTHERS’ DAY SALUTE Featurin’ The Julie Monley Quartet For BRUNCH ~ 9:30AM ~ 1:30PM @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ THEN @ 7PM A MOTHERS’ DAY TRIBUTE TO WOMEN COMPOSERZZ ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.
~~ Weekly Jazz @ Pesce Fresco ~~ FMI: www.pescefrescom.com ~~ 6600 South Quebec Street Centennial, CO 80111 ~~ (303) 290-9705 ~~.
~~ MON MAY 14TH ~~ THE METROPOLITAN JAZZ ORCHESTRA ~~ THE MJO @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ FMMI: www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.com ~~ ALSO: MON MAY 21ST ~~.
~~ THURZZ MAY17TH ~~ NEA JAZZ MASTER PIANIST KENNY BARRON TRIO Featurin’ Bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa & Drummer Johnathan Blake @ Mount Vernon Country Club @ Mt Vernon Counrty Club ~~ Buffet @ 6:30PM ~~ Concert @ 8PM ~~ FMI: www.mountvernoncc,com ~~ 303.526.0616 ~~ Also: Wed., June 20TH ~ Pianist Danilo Perez ~~ And Thurzz., June 28TH ~ The Cookers Starrin’ Billy Harper(ts); Craig Handy(as); Eddie Henderson, David Weiss(tp); George Cables(p); Cecil McBee(b); Billy Hart(d) ~~ Check listin’ fer Cookers on this Gig ~~.
~~ FRI MAY 18TH ~~ BrassMan Al Hood & Multi~Reedist Rich Chiaraluce @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 & 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.
~~ SAT MAY 19TH ~~ THE ANNUAL FIVE POINTS JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~ FMI: www.denvergov.org/doca/DenverOfficeofCulturalAffairs/EventsandPrograms/ConcertsFestivals/FivePointsJazzFestival/tabid/436876/Default.aspx
~~ SAT MAY 19TH & SUN MAY 20TH ~~ THE ANNUAL ESTES PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~ www.estesparkcvb.com/calendar.cfm & www.estesparkcvb.com ~~ Headliners: SAT MAY 19TH ~~ Drummer Louis Hayes ~~ SUN MAY 20TH ~~ Songster Kevin Mahogany ~~ FMMI: www.maxwagnerjazz.com ~~.
~~ SUNDAYZZ IN 2012 ~~ MEMORIAL DAY THRU LABOR DAY ~~ JAZZ IN CITY PARK DENVER ~~ www.cityparkjazz.org ~~.
~~ Jazz @ Nissi’s ~~ Lafayette, CO ~~ Check The Calendar For Gigzz ~~ www.nissis.com ~~.
~~ JAZZ @ CSU ~ @ The UCA Venue ~~UCA EDNA RIZLEY GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL (Old Ft Collins HS, NOW [CSU] UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS [UCA] ~~ (Remington St b/t Lake & Pitkin Sts) ~~ FMI: www.CSUArtsTickets.com ~~ .
~~ SPRING JAZZ ~~ Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante- 300 2nd Avenue, Niwot, CO ~~ Reservations suggested: 303.652.1606 ~~ Italian Ristorante in Niwot (Jazz City) ~~ HitTime: 6:30-9:30 ~~ FMI: www.treppedas.com~~ Reservations highly recommended ~~ Call Ahead To Confirm Gig & Musicianzz ~~ ALSO: .
~~ FRI’ZZ ~~ FOR THE SPRING 2012 SEMESTER ~~ FLO’S UNDERGROUND @ DU ~~ FRIZZ., FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND ~~ HitTime: 5:30PM ~~ Listen forward to The 2010 Academic Season With FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND startzz itzza Winter/Spring ’09 Season ~~ @ The Williams Recital Salon, Rm #121 (1ST FL) @ DU’zz Lamont School of Music ~~ Newman Ctr For The Performing Arts, Level II (Street Level), ~ @ 5:00PM ~ FREE ~ FMI: www.du.edu/lamont or 303.871.6412(Concert Line) or 303.871.7720(Newman Ctr Box Office). Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., (@ Iliff & University Avezz), DCO ~~ 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208 ~~ Check out his music Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/lynnbakerjazzhome~~ and ~~~ The Lamont Jazz Orchestra Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/lamontjazzorchestra ~~ N.B: Malcolm Lynn Baker, Director of the Jazz Studies and Commercial Music Program, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208 ~~
~~ For CU Studentzz Jazz Seriezz & Master Class Info, Contact Dan Jonas, Coalition for Creative Music ~~ daniel.jonas@colorado.edu ~~.
SPRING JAZZ @ Treppeda’zz ~~ Italian Ristorante in Niwot (Jazz City) ~~ HitTime: 6:30-9:30 ~~ FMI: www.treppedas.com~~ Reservations highly recommended ~~ Call Ahead To Confirm Gig & Musicianzz ~~.
~~ Lois Harvey’zz West Side Books, 3434 W. 32ND Ave., Denver ~~ 303.480.0220 Or www.westsidebooks.com ~~ .
~~ TUEZZ @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ THEN @ 9:00PM ~~ A Jam With Drummer Todd Reid ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~
~~ Ethan Hecht @ www.COmusic.org ~~.
~~ JAZZ @ Mt Vernon Country Club ~~ 6PM Buffet Dinner ~~ 8PM Concert ~~ FMI: www.mountvernoncc.com Or 303.526.0616 ~~.
~~ FRI MAY 25TH ~~ The Ken Walker Sextet @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 & 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA~~ THEN @ 10:30PM ~~ THE FUNKY FRESH TRIO ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ FMMI: ~~ www.adambodinetrio.com ~~ .
~~ SAT MAY 26TH ~ BrassMan Bob Montgomery & Multi~Reedist Clare Church @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 & 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ .
~~ THURZZ MAY 31ST & FRI JUNE 1ST ~~ CONVERGENCE With VSG Songstress RENE MARIE @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 & 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: $TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ FMMI:www.jazzlinkenterprises.com ~~.
~~ CSU JAZZ ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCEZZ @ UCA EDNA RIZLEY GRIFFIN CONCERT HALL (Old Ft Collins HS, NOW [CSU] UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE ARTS [UCA] ~~ (Remington St b/t Lake & Pitkin Sts) ~~ FMI: www.CSUArtsTickets.com ~~
~~ The Gift Of Jazz Presentzz Jazz ~~ THE THIRD SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH ~~ JUNE ~~ SALUTE TO CARMEN McRAE ~~ FMI: www.giftofjazz.org ~~.
~~ THURZZ ~~ JAZZ @ THE GOLDEN HOTEL, 800 Eleventh St., Golden, CO ~~ HitTime: 6-9pm ~~ FMI: Reservations Recommended ~~ 303.279.2010 ~~ FMI: www.thegoldenhotel.com ~~ The Clear Creek Music Series ~~ Right next to Clear Creek in beautiful downtown Golden. This is a gorgeous venue with a full bar and menu available. You can sit and watch the people and the creek go by ~~.
~~ The Broadway School Of Music, 1940 S. Bdwy, DCO 80210 ~~ www.broadwaymusicschool.com OR 303.777.0833 ~~ .
~~ THE LAKEWOOD CULTURAL CENTER, 470 S. Allison Pkwy (Wadsworth & Alameda), Lkwd, CO 80226 ~~ For Schedule ~~ www.Lakewood.org/CulturalCenter Or 303.987.7845 ~~.
~~ See Separate www.soundzofsurprize.com Listin’zz ~~.
~~ EVERY MONDAY ~~ Brad Goode (t) ; Stephen Thurston (p); Mike Facey(b); & Ed Breazeale(d), @ Caffe Sole, 637R South Broadway, Boulder, CO (Behind King Soopers) ~~ HitTime: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 PM ~~ ~~ NO COVER CHARGE ~~ A ”THE PRICE IS RIGHT GIG” ~~ FMI: http://www.caffesole.com/coffeeshop.html ~~ FMMI: brad.goode@colorado.edu ~~.
~~ Jazz @ The Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904 ~~.
~~ WEEKLY JAZZ ~~ PLEASE CALL AHEAD TO DOUBLE CHECK SCHEDULEZZ ~~ JAZZ ‘ROUND & ‘BOUT TOWN ~~.
~~ COLORADO JAZZ WORKSHOP ~~ “BIG TIME MUSIC for part time musicians” ~~ FMI: www.cojazzworkshop.com Or Contact: Edd Nichols @ 303.935.8866 ~~.
~~ www.cupresents.org ~~ FOR UP~COMIN’ GIGZZ @ CU~BOULDER ~~ musictix@colorado.edu ~ 302 UCB, Boulder, CO 803-0302 ~ FMI: 303.492.8008 ~~.
~~ Jazz ~~ Most Nitezz @ Cuvee, Boulder ~~ FMI: www.chezcuvee.com/ChezCuvee/Home.html ~~.
~~ The weekly Jazz Jam at The Pourhouse Bar & Grill, 124 East 4th Street Loveland, CO 80537-5502 ~~ FMI (970) 669-1699 ~~www.pourhousebarandgrill.net ~~ .
~~ Thurzz., Fri., & Sat. ~~ The Subterranean Jazz Combo led by John Olsen(d) & featurin’ Ben Haugland(p) & Michael Richard(b). Occasionally joined by Guest Artistzz ~~ THURZZ ~~ Multi~Reedist Andrew Vogt Sitzz In W/ The Band ~~ @ Ace Gillett’s in the underground of The Armstrong Hotel, 259 S. College, Ft. Collins ~~ 866.384.3883 or 970.484.3883 ~~www.thearmstronghotel.com~~ ~~ Ace Gillett’s, 239 S. College, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ In The Armstrong Hotel in Old Ft. Collins ~~Ace@TheArmstrongHotel.com~~www.acegilletts.com ~~.
~~ THURZZ JAZZ at Treppeda’s Italian Ristorante in Niwot (Jazz City) ~~ HitTime: 6:30-9:30 ~~ FMI: www.treppedas.com~~ Reservations highly recommended ~~ Call Ahead To Confirm Gig & Musicianzz.
~~ THURDAY, Jazz @ THE GOLDEN HOTEL, 800 Eleventh St., Golden, CO ~~ HitTime: 6-9pm ~~ FMI: Reservations Recommended ~~ 303.279.2010 ~~ FMI: www.thegoldenhotel.com~~ .
~~ Jazz At Highland Pacific, 3934 West 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80212-1740 ~~ FMI: (303) 477-6644 & www.highlandpacific.net~~ Music starts at 10 PM ~~ Call Ahead For Sched ~~.
~~ FRI ~~ Jazz ~~ Siena at The Courtyard, 333 Perry Street, CastleRock, Colorado ~~ www.sienacr.com/ ~~ 303.688.2622 ~~ Call Ahead For Datezz & HitTimezz~~.
~~ For Jazz Gigzz @ DU ~~ www.du.edu/lamont & www.newmancenterpresents.com ~~.
~~ Broomfield Jazz ~~ Check out The Sched @ The Broomfield Auditorium (“Audi”), 3 Community Park Rd., Broomfield ~~www.ci.broomfield.co.us/culturalaffairs/index.shtml~~ 303.464.5835 ~~.
~~ Jazz @ the Warwick Hotel, 1776 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203 ~~ (303) 861-2000 ~~ FMI:www.warwickdenver.com ~~ HitTime: TBA ~~ Call Ahead For Artistzz, Datezz, & HitTimezz ~~.
~~ The Rocky Mountain Center For Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Rd., P.O. Box 698, Lafayette, CO 80026 ~~www.COmusic.org ~~ 303.665.0599 ~~.~~ Avogadro’s, 605 S. Mason St., Ft. Collins, CO ~~ FMI: www.avogadros.com~~ 970.493.5555 ~~ 1ST FRI of each Month: The Poudre River Irregulars & The 3RD FRI of each Month: The Just jazz Quintet ~~.
2012 CD RELEASESZZ ~~
~~ Steve Kovalcheck(g); Ben Markley(p); Marty Kenney(b); & Chris Smith(d) ~ “RAINCHECK” (Dazzle REcordings) ~~
~~ Multi~Reedist Josh Quinlin’s “STANDARD MOUNTAIN TIMES” ~ Featurin’ John Lake(brass); Ben Markley(p); Kells Nollenberger(b); & Ed Braezeale(d) ~~.
~~ CO CONNECTED CD RELEASEZZ ~~ VIRTUOSIC PIANIST ERIC GUNNISON’ZZ, 1ST “TRIO’S” CD ON SYNERGY ~~.
2012 CD RELEASEZZ ~~
~~ BEN HUAGLAND ~~
~~ THE STEVE DENNY TRIO FEATURIN’ MARTY KENNEY(b) & BEN WATERS(d) ~~ “LIFE IN THE BASEMENT” on DAZZLE RECORDEINGS ~ www.dazzlerecordings.com ~~
~~ “RAINCHECK” Featurin’ STEVE KOVALCHECK(g); BEN MARKLEY(p); MARTY KENNEY(b); & CHRIS SMITH(d) ~~ www.dazzlerecordings.com ~~
~~ MULTI~REEDIST JOSH QUINLIN QUINTET ~~ “STANDARD MOUNTAIN TIMES” Featurin’ JOHN LAKE(brass); BEN MARKLEY(p); KELS NOLLENBERGER(d); ED BREAZEALE(d) ~~ www.dazzlerecordings.com ~~
2011 RECORDINGZZ :
~~ ALTOIST JIM STRANAHAN’ZZ CD RELEASE “FREE FOR ALL” on Tapestry Records (Capri Records, Tom Burns, Proprietor) ~~ .
~~ Bassist Tyson Ailshie new CD, “The/Step/OFF Featurin’ Brad Goode(brass); Seraphin Sanchez(reeds); & Antwon Owens(drums) ~~ ~~ TUEZZ MAY 24TH ~ Bassist Tyson Ailshie Celebratezz The Release Of His CD ~~ THE/SEND/OFF ~~ @ Dazzle, The Dazzle Showroom, 930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Featurin’ Tyson Ailshie – Bass; Brad Goode – Trumpet; & Antwon Owens – Drums ~~ HitTime: 7PM ~~ TICKETS ARE $10 ~ CD’s will be $5 with ticket purchase ~ ”The excitement of this album is amazing as well as the musical lines that are relentless in constant motion. All of the instruments come together and play the music that is based on total skill and musicality. Tyson shows us why he is one of the dynamic jazz bassists with his prominent sound and talent.” ~~ Richard Henry, Worldwide Jazz ~~FMI: www.dazzlejazz.com ~~.
~~ Bassist Greg Garrison Released his GG Kudra Music CD, “low Lonesome” featurin’ Ron Miles(tp); John Gunther(reeds); Erik Deutsch(keys); & Marc Dalio(d) ~~.
~~ Maestro Fred Hess Celebratezz The Release Of His New CD, “Into The Open” On Alison Records ~~ www.myspace.com/fredhessband ~~ It’zza choked full of COP-Based Catzz + Ken Filiano(b) & Matt Wilson(d) ~~ .
~~ Multi~Reedist Peter Sommer Released “Tremelo Canteen” On Dazzle Records ~~ Featurin’ Dave Devine(g); Ken Walkr(b); & Rudy Royston(d) ~~.
~~ CHECK OUT THE CD RELEASE OF MAESTRO LYNN BAKER’zz, OA2 (Origin Records) CD, “Azure Intention” featurin’ Reggie Berg(p); Bijoux Bar Barbosa(b, eb); & & Paul Mullikan(d) ~~ FMI: www.lynnbakerjazz.com/cd.html & www.originrecords.com~~ www.reggieberg.com~~.
~~ Pianist Carmen Sandim Celebrated The Release Of Her New CD, BRAND NEW Featurin’ Ron Miles (trumpet), Danny Meyer (sax), Matt Fuller (guitar), Jean-Luc Davis (bass), Josh Moore (drums), & Art Lande (reading poetry)~~ Behind The Scenezz were: Art Lande (producer), Colin Bricker (audio engineer) and Stevin McNamara (mastering). The album contains 9 original compositions. “Brand New” was released under the Dazzle Records label ~~ FMI: Carmen Sandim @ carmensandim.com or (303) 990-2271 ~~ .
~~ ON DAZZLE RECORDINGS: Tenorist PETER SOMMER NEW CD, “TREMELO CANTEEN” FEATURIN’ Dave Devine(g); Ken Walker(b); & Rudy Royston(d) ~~ www.petersommerjazz.com ~~.
~~ CHECK OUT TRUMPETER BRAD GOODE’ZZ RECENT CD, “TIGHT LIKE THIS” (Delmark Records) FEATURIN’ ADREAN FARRUGIA(p); KELLY SILL(b); & ANTHONY LEE(d) ~~ FMI: www.bradgoode.com~~.
~~ THURZZ, FRI, & SAT ~~ WeekNd Jazz @ The Burnsley All Suite Hotel/Lounge/Bar, 1000 Grant Street; Denver, CO 80203 ~~ ~~ HitTime: 7 – 10PM ~~ FMI: Jennifer Barrett, Food & Beverage Manager ~~ jbarrett@rdamanagement.com OR www.burnsley.com~~ Phone 303.830.1000; Fax 303.860.8657 ~~ Call 1ST & Check The Schedule ~~.
~~ THURZZ, Jazz @ The Boulderado Hotel, Hotel Lobby , 2115 13th St., Boulder ~~ HitTime: 5:30 ~ 8:30PM ~~ FMI: 303-442-4880 OR 8.433.4344 ~~www.qsboulder.com~~ Held inn The Lobby of The Hotel Boulderado ~~.
~~ New Venue To Dig Weekly Jazz @ Cuvee (Formerly The Blending Cellar), 946 Pearl St., 303.447.0475 ~~ HitTime: 6:30 – 9:30 PM ~~ FMI ~~www.chezcuvee.com ~~ CALL FIRST FER SCHED CONFIRMATION ~~.
~~ The Rocky Mountain Center For Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Rd., P.O. Box 698, Lafayette, CO 80026 ~~ www.COmusic.org ~~ 303.665.0599.
~~ Do you know about DenverLiveMusic? Several club owners have formed a consortium to make it easier for jazz fans to find out what is going on. They have a calendar showing what gigs that are scheduled. You can see their site at http://www.denverlivemusic.net/and the full calendar is at http://www.denverlivemusic.net/fullsched.html ~~ Participants in the project, in alphabetical order, are: alto, 1320 15th St.; Dazzle ,930 Lincoln St.; D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave.; Herbs, 2057 Larimer St.; Jazz @ Jacks, 500 16th St. #320; Meade St. Station, 3625 W. 32nd Ave.; and Ziggies, 4923 W. 38th Avenue ~~ FMI: Daniel Osborn aka Ozzy at jazzden@yahoogroups.comor dan@zjazz.net.~~
~~ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLORADO SPRINGS BASED PIKES PEAK JAZZ & SWING SOCIETY ~~ Go to www.ppjass.org for even more information.
~~ NEW JAZZ VENUE IN THE SPRINGS: FRI & SAT NITEZZ ~~ MOTIF, 2432 Cucharras St., Colo Spgs ~~ 719.635.5635 ~~www.motifwast.com ~~.
~~ To Access “Playlistzz” of Jazz Broadcasterzz GO TO: www.spinitron.com & CLICK ON THE STATION CALL LETTERZZ ~~ ALSO: KRFC FT COLLLINS now listzz itzza “PLAYLISTZZ” ~~ Go to: www.krfcfm.org ~~.
~~ FYI: NORMAN PROVIZER’ZZ “JAZZ NOTES” LIVE! Like a phoenix, they have emerged outta the ashezz of “The RMN”, and landed in Jazz89~KUVO’zz weekly “Oasis Newsletter”. They’ll be posted EVERY THURZZ. Check:www.kuvo.org for access. ~~
~~ To Check Out The Jazz Programmers’ List: Jazz Programmers’ Mailing List:jazzproglist@jazzweek.com~~. List information: http://lists.jazzweek.com/mailman/listinfo/jazzproglist List archive:http://lists.jazzweek.com/pipermail/jazzproglist/ ~~ Sponsorship information:http://jplsponsor@jazzweek.com~~.
~~ For Extensive Info On The Metro Area & The Front Range go to: www.jazzarts.org ~~ The “www” for The Colorado Conservatory For The Jazz Arts ~~.
For Calendar/Venue/Artist/CD Review & Other Music Info In N. CO, CHECK OUT “THE SCENE”, The Music Guide For the Northern Front Range @ www.scenemagazine.info~~.
~~ JAZZ HOT HITZZ ~~ UP-COMIN’ JAZZ ~~ N. COLORADO IS ENTERING ITZZA FALL JAZZ FESTIVAL SEASON IS WRAPPIN’ UP WITH LOTZZA PRIMO MUSIC TO BE HEARD ~~ CHECK OUT THE LINE UP! ~~
~~ FREE LISTIN’ZZ FER YER GIGZZ @ KRFC FT COLLINS ~~~ 88.9FM or www.krfcfm.org OR www.concertcalendar@krfcfm.org ~~.
~~ EVERY THURZZ. ~~ DON’T FORGET NORMAN PROVIZER’ZZ “JAZZ NOTES” COLUMN @ www.kuvo.org~~ EVERY THURZZ.
~~ BRET SAUNDER’ZZ COLUMN IN “THE A&E” SUNDAY SECTION OF EVERY OTHER WEEK ~~www.denverpost.com ~~.
~~ Dan Osborn aka OZZY @ www.zjazz.net OR jazzden@yahoogroups.com OR dan@zjazz.net~~ ALSO: Artistzz can list their GIGZZ w/ Ozzy!
~~ THE NEDITOR’ZZ: www.rockymountainjzz.com ~~ ESPECIALLY FOR HIS JAZZ PHOTOGRAPHY ~~ WORLD CLASS ~~ AND LOOK TO THE FUTURE FOR “THE FACE OF JAZZ” by MZZ. CICILY JANUS (text) & MR. NED RADINSKY (visual design & photography) ~~ FMI: www.newfaceofjazz.spreadshirt.comor for a PREZZ KIT: newfaceofjazz@gmail.comor www.newfaceofjazz.com ~~.
~~ Extra cut: The weekly “Playlist” of djSOS, aka Peter Poses, Host of “OverNight Jazz: The Soundz Of Surprize” from “‘Round Midnight” every Thurs. to 6AM Fri., on KRFC FT COLLINS ~~~ HomeGrown Community Radio @ 88.9FM & streamin’ on www.krfcfm.org.KRFC FT COLLINS is located @ 619 S. College., #4, Ft Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 970.221.5075 ~~ Peter can be reached @ pposes@gmail.com or 303.851.7265. Copies of djSOS’zz weekly “Playlistzz” are accessible on www.spinitron.com.Go to KRFC & “follow the bouncin’ ball”…
~~ HERE YE, HEAR YE!!!!! COLORADO IS A STATE OF CD RELEASEZZ ~~
CHECK: www.caprirecords.com ~~.
CHECK: www.jazzedmedia.com ~~.
CHECK: www.drewsblues.com ~~.
CHECK www.coloradoswing.com ~~.
CHECK: www.mandyharveymusic.com ~~.
CHECK:
~~ HOT-OFF-THE PRESS CD RELEASEZZ TO BE CELEBRATED IN 2010! ~~
Pat Bianchi’zz new CD (06/2010), “Back Home” on Doodlin’ ~~.
SUPPORT YER CO-BASED IMPRINTZZ:
~~ www.caprirecords.com ~~ (Proprietor Tom Burns) ~~.
~~ www.jazzedmedia.com ~~ (Proprietor Graham Carter) ~~.
~~ www.jazzlinkenterprises.com ~~ (Proprietess Jude Hibler) ~~.
~~ www.dazzlejazz.com (Dazzle Recordings) ~~ Check With Tyler Gilmore ~~.
To check up on Jazz Eventzz @
~~ CU BOULDER, CHECK OUT: ~~ Concertzz At CU Boulder ~~~ www.cuconcerts.orgor www.cupresents.org
~~ METRO STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER @ THE KING CENTER ~~ AURARIA CAMPUS ~~http://www.ahec.edu/MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx ~~.
~~ DU’S LAMONT SCH. OF MUSIC ~~ 2344 E. Iliff Ave. (& S. University Ave., ), Denver ~~ FMI: 303.871.7720 or 303. 871.6973 or www.du.edu/lamont ~~.
~~ THE BROADWAY MUSIC SCHOOL OF MUSIC for Classezz, Concertzz, & more… ~~ 1940 S. Broadway, Denver ~~ 303-777-0833 ~~info@broadwaymusicschool.com~~www.broadwaymusicschool.com ~~ Steve Shurack, Executive Director ~~.
~~ Max Donaldson, Master Storyteller ~~ www.MaxDonaldsonLive.com OR 303-698-1117~~.
~~ Jazz @ the Warwick Hotel, 1776 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203 ~~ (303) 861-2000 ~~ FMI: www.warwickdenver.com~~ HitTime: TBA ~~ Call Ahead For Artistzz, Datezz, & HitTimezz ~~.
~~ WEEKDAYZZ JAZZ ~~
~~ MON., Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ no cover ~~ HitTime: 9PM. ~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9 :00PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.
~~ EVERY MONDAY ~~ Brad Goode (t) ; Stephen Thurston (p); Mike Facey(b); & Ed Breazeale(d), @ Caffe Sole, 637R South Broadway, Boulder, CO (Behind King Soopers) ~~ HitTime: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 PM ~~ ~~ NO COVER CHARGE ~~ A ”THE PRICE IS RIGHT GIG” ~~ FMI: http://www.caffesole.com/coffeeshop.html ~~ FMMI: brad.goode@colorado.edu ~~.
~~ MON., (CHECK DATEZZ) ~~ The Ultraphonic Jazz Orchestra Play Their Monthly Gig at Jazz@Jack’s ~~ Denver Pavilions, 1500 16th St #320, Denver, CO 80202 ~~ HitTimet 7:30 PM ~~ FMI: 303-433-1000. Also check: www.jazzatjazz.com. ~~ For more info:www.dotsero.orgorwww.myspace.com/dotserojazz~~.
~~ Mondays ~ Jazz @ Herb’s Bar, 2057 Larimer Street, Denver, CO. 80205 ~~ HitTime: 7:30 – 10:ooPM ~~ FMI: ~~www.herbsbar.com OR info@herbsbar.com OR 303.299.9555 ~~.
~~ EVERY MONDAY ~~ Brad Goode (t) ; Stephen Thurston (p); Mike Facey(b); & Ed Breazeale(d), @ Caffe Sole, 637R South Broadway, Boulder, CO (Behind King Soopers) ~~ HitTime: 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 PM ~~ ~~ NO COVER CHARGE ~~ A ”THE PRICE IS RIGHT GIG” ~~ FMI: http://www.caffesole.com/coffeeshop.html ~~ FMMI: brad.goode@colorado.edu ~~.
~~ YA WANNA CUT THE RUG! —-THE RHYTHM COMPANY’S —www.RhythmCompany.com or www.JiveCats.comor 970.498.0798 ~~.
~~ TUEZZ., ~~ The B3 Project Featurin’ Multi-Reedist Laura Newman @ Herb’s, 2057 Larimer St., LoDo ~~HitTime: 9:30PM ~~ FMI: www.herbsbar.com ~~ 303.299.9555 ~~.
~~ TUEZZ ~~ Jazz at Houston’s, 303 Josephine Street, Cherry Creek Denver ~~ HitTime: 5:30 to 10 PM ~~ Houston’s has a diverse and delicious menu. ~~ FMI: www.hillstone.com OR – (303) 333-4688 ~~.
TUEZZ. ~~ The Tuezz JAM Sessionzz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., DCO ~~ ARTISTZZ TBA ~~ HitTime: For information email: info@dazzlejazz.com ~~ or 303.839.5100 orwww.dazzlejazz.com - HitTime: 4:30PM. :: The TUEZZ JAM Session ~~ Dazzle’s weekly jazz jam session @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 :: no cover ~~ www.dazzlejazz.comor 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9 :00PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.
~~ TUEZZ, ~~ Jazz at Mead St. Station, 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) ~~ 303-433-2138 or www.meadststation.com.
~~ TUEZZ., Jazz @ The Wynkoop – 1730 WYNKOOP, ACROSS FROM UNION STATION DENVER . HitTime: 8:OOPM-12:OOAM. FMI: 303-293-2887 or www.triosenoteca.com~~FMMI: Schedule: www.triosenoteca.com/music_schedule.shtml. ~~
~~ FMMI : www.jazzarts.org ~~ For CCJA Info + Listin’zz of CO-BASED JAZZ ARTISTZZ & more… ~~ CHECK OUT CCJA’zz Newly Released CD, “FOURTEEN CHANNELS” Featurin’ The Dominant 7 & The Jazz Ars Messengers ~~ www.caprirecords.com (Tapestry Records) ~~.
WED ~~ Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversationzz @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.comor 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.
~~ WED JAZZ ~~ @ Sullivan’s Steakhouse, 1745 Wazee St, Denver ~~ HitTime: 7:00 to 11:00 PM ~~ Great bar menu, beautiful piano, lovely room and of course the band ~~ FMMI: www.sullivanssteakhouse.comor (303) 295-2664 ~~.
~~WEDZZ ~~ Gypsy Swing Revue @ The Snug, 1201 E. Colfax Ave., DCO ~~www.irishsnug.com~~ HitTime : 7:30PM. FMI: Elliot Reed @ 303.979.6737 or 303.745.7944 (mobile) or elliotreed@comcast.netorwww.gypsyswingrevue.com .
WEDZZ. — Jazz at Manno’s, 1441 E Horsetooth, Ft. Collins. HitTime: 6-9 PM. For more info:www.mannosgrille.com.or 970.223-2478 (Call First)~~.
~~ WEDZZ ~~ The Hugh Jazz Combo @ The Crown Pub, 134 S. College Ave., FTC ~~ 970.484.5929. HitTime: 7 – 11PM. FREE ~~ www.thehughjazzcombo.com ~~.
~~ WEDNESDAYZZ ~~ Pianist Mark Sabatella playin’ solo at Chi Bistro (Gaylord & Mississippi). HitTime: 6:30-9:30 solo Marc Sabatella – marc@outsideshore.com orwww.outsideshore.com ~~ Call 1ST ~~.
~~ WEDZZ., ~~ Mead Street Station, 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) ~~ HitTime: 9 – 12PM. ~~ 303-433-2138 or www.meadststation.com ~~.
~~ WEDZZ., Jazz in The Trentino Room at Maggiano’s, 740 12 S. Clinton St., Englewood 80112. (303)858-1405 ~~ www.maggianos.com in The Tech Ctr. HitTime: 6 – 9PM ~~ .
WEDZZ., Jazz Partners at Gumbo’s Restaurant @ 1530 16th Street (on the 16th Street Mall), in Denver. HitTime: 5 – 8PM. Check for up-dated schedule ~~.
~~ WEDZZ: Jam Sessions @ The Pec Too, 3930 W. 38TH Ave., NW Denver ~~ 303.480.9406 ~~ HitTime: 8:30PM – 11:30PM ~~~ www.Myspace.com/thrpec1 ~~.
WEDZZ., Trio Jazz @ 1730 WYNKOOP, ACROSS FROM UNION STATION, DENVER — HitTime: 8:OOPM-12:OOAM ~~ FMI:www.triosenoteca.com or 303-293-2887 — Schedule: http://www.triosenoteca.com/music_schedule.shtml~~.
~~ Every WEDZZ. ~~ Itzza Jazz (or jazz-crossover) Nite @ Nissi’s Live Music & Bistro, 2675 N. Park Dr., (SE corner of 95TH & Arapaho), Lafayette, CO 80026 ~~ www.nissis.com or (303)/665-8115. TixLine: (303)/665-2757. ~~ HitTime: 9:30PM ~~ FMI: http://www.nissis.com~~.
~~ WEDZZ. @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~ For info ~~www.dazzlejazz.comor 303-839-5100. HitTimezz: 7 & 9PM ~~ WEDZZ., ~~ Guitarist Justin Donovan Hitzz @ 5PM ~~ Happy Hour @ Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge 930, Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203. Also: “Speakeasy: Spoken Word W/ Jazz” @ 9PM~~.
~~ WEDZZ – SATZZ ~~ FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY – Every Wed. to Sat. – Mark Sloniker and Friends ~~ at Jay’s Bistro, Old Town, Ft. Collins, Jays Bistro in Fort Collins with Mark Sloniker on piano and guestzz. The gig is from 7:30 to 10:45 (or 11:30PM). Jay’s Bistro 970-482-1876, 135 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80524. www.jaysbistro.netor www.marksloniker.comfor his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE. ~~
~~ FYI: The Ft. Collins Musician’s Association: www.focoma.org ~~.
~~ WEDZZ – THURZZ – FRI – SAT ~~ Jazz at Del’s Frisco, 8100 E Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 ~~ Hit Time: 7:00 PM ~~ Check their schedule ~~ 303.796.0100 ~~.
Mark Diamond @ 303-443-2922 or www.markdiamondmusic.com or for Mark’zz Sched:http://tinyurl.com/3yrhy5 ~~.
THURZZ. ~~ Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.comor 303-839-5100. ~~ Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM and 10:30PM. ~~www.dazzlejazz.com.~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.
~~ THURZZ ~~ JAZZ @ Treppedas Italian Ristorante, 300 2nd Avenue in Niwot, Co ~~ HitTime: 7-10 pm ~~ (no cover charge and wonderful food and drink) ~~ Treppedas is an absolutely incredible Italian restaurant located 45 minutes from downtown Denver. The food is quite exceptional and the Thursday night jazz is always exciting and musical. We hope you can join us for a great evening of food, drink and music ~~ Call First ~~ Reservations at 303-652-1606 ~~ FMI: http://www.treppedas.com ~~.
~~ THURZZ ~~ FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY – Every Wed. to Sat. – Mark Sloniker and Friends ~~ at Jay’s Bistro, Old Town, Ft. Collins, Jays Bistro in Fort Collins with Mark Sloniker on piano and guestzz. The gig is from 7:30 to 10:45 (or 11:30PM). Jay’s Bistro 970-482-1876, 135 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80524 ~~ www.jaysbistro.netOR www.marksloniker.com for his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE ~~.
THURZZ ~ SAT ~~ Jazz @ Johnny’s Cigar Bar ~~ HitTime: 9PM – “Round Midnight at Johnnys,1801 13th Street, Boulder CO ~~ FMI: 303-449-0884 OR www.johnny’scigars.com~~ .
~~ Jazz @ the Warwick Hotel, 1776 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203 ~~ (303) 861-2000 ~~ FMI:www.warwickdenver.com~~ HitTime: TBA ~~ Call Ahead For Artistzz, Datezz, & HitTimezz ~~.
Thurzz., Fri., & Sat. ~~ The Subterranean Jazz Combo led by John Olsen(d) & featurin’ Ben Haugland(p) & Michael Richard(b). Occasionally joined by Guest Artistzz ~~ @ Ace Gillett’s in the underground of The Armstrong Hotel, 259 S. College, Ft. Collins ~~ 866.384.3883 or 970.484.3883 ~~www.thearmstronghotel.com ~~ ~~ Ace Gillett’s, 239 S. College, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ In The Armstrong Hotel in Old Ft. Collins ~~Ace@TheArmstrongHotel.com~~www.acegilletts.com ~~.
~~ D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 ~~ 303. GO.DNOTE~~ www.dnote.us/~~.
~~ FRIZZ., FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND ~~ HitTime: 5PM ~~ Listen forward to The 2010 Academic Season With FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND startzz itzza Winter/Spring ’09 Season ~~ @ The Williams Recital Salon, Rm #121 (1ST FL) @ DU’zz Lamont School of Music ~~ Newman Ctr For The Performing Arts, Level II (Street Level), ~ @ 5:00PM ~ FREE ~ FMI: www.du.edu/lamont or 303.871.6412(Concert Line) or 303.871.7720(Newman Ctr Box Office). Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., (@ Iliff & University Avezz), DCO ~~ 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208 ~~ Check out his music Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/lynnbakerjazzhome~~ and ~~~ The Lamont Jazz Orchestra Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/lamontjazzorchestra ~~ N.B: Malcolm Lynn Baker, Director of the Jazz Studies and Commercial Music Program, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver, Newman Center for the Performing Arts, 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208 ~~ Check out his music Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/lynnbakerjazzhome ~~ and ~~~ The Lamont Jazz Orchestra Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/lamontjazzorchestra ~~.
~~FRIDAYZZ. ~~ Lunch Jazz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ No cover ~~www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 11am – 2pm. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~. FRIDAYS ~~~ Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, Colorado 80203. ~~~ FMI: 303-839.5100 ~~~ Dazzle is located between 9th and 10th Avenue on Lincoln Street in Denver, Colorado —www.dazzlejazz.com. THE LATE SHOW —- 10:30pm :: $5 ~~
~~FRIZZ., at Del Frisco ~~~ Del’s Duo featurin’ Jazz, 8100 E Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 ~~ Hit Time: 7:30 PM ~~ FMI: Call First ~~
~~ FRIDAYS ~~ Jazz at Baur’s, 1512 Curtis St. (@ 15TH ST) Denver, CO 80202 ~~ Hittime: 9:o0 – MIDNIGHT ~~ FMI: Bauer’s Ristorante ~~ www.baursdenver.com(303) 534-4842 ~ CALL FIRST ~~.
~~ FRI’ZZ., Piano Jazz @ The Burnsley Hotel 10th and Grant Street — Piano/Vocal Jazz in the lounge from 7:30-10:30 — FMI: www.burnsley.com or 303-830-1000 ~~.
~~ FRI., JAZZ @ Bliss Cafe, 7501 Grandview, in Old Town Arvada, CO 80002-2511 ~~ or 303-423-7770. HitTime: 8-11pm. FMI: www.theblisscafe.comor www.blisscafe.us. ~~ NO COVER~~.
~~ FRI., JAZZ @ India’s Pearl Restaurant, South Pearl St. and Florida next to the Sushi Den. HitTime: 9-12pm. CALL 1ST & CONFIRM. FMI: www.indiaspearl.com~~.
~~ FRI ~~ FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY – Every Wed. to Sat. – Mark Sloniker and Friends ~~ at Jay’s Bistro, Old Town, Ft. Collins, Jays Bistro in Fort Collins with Mark Sloniker on piano and guestzz. The gig is from 7:30 to 10:45 (or 11:30PM). Jay’s Bistro 970-482-1876, 135 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80524.www.jaysbistro.netor www.marksloniker.com for his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE ~~.
N.B: TO ALL JAZZ ARTISTZZ WHO WANT TO LIST THEIR GIGZZ: GO TO ~~www.rockymountainjazz.com~~ CLICK ON “CALENDAR” (on the left of the linkzz banner bar) ~~ scroll down about 3/4 of a “page” — CLICK ON THE RED FONT DIRECTIONS FOR ARTISTS LISTING THEIR ON GIGZZ ~~ BRING UP THE TEMPLATE, COMPLETE, & SUBMIT. That will get U both a “Monthly Calendar” listin’ & a weekly listing in the “News” Column (where U R right now!). GO FOR IT! ~~.
~~ Check For Jazz Gigzz: www.soileddove.com ~~.
~~ SAT., ~~ Vocal/Piano Jazz @ The Burnsley Hotel, 1000 Grant Street, Denver, CO In the lounge from 7:30-10:30 ~~ FMI: www.burnsley.com or 303-830-1000. Call ahead & check schedule ~~.
~~ SATZZ., Jazz @ Del Frisco’s, 8100 E Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 ~~ Hit Time: 7:00 PM ~~ FMI: 303.796.0100 ~~ FMMI: Scott Thomas @ djembe52@hotmail.com~~.
~~ SAT, JAZZ @ Bliss Cafe, 7501 Grandview, in Old Town Arvada, CO 80002-2511 ~ or 303-423-7770. HitTime: 8-11pm. FMI: www.theblisscafe.comor www.blisscafe.us. ~~ NO COVER.
~~ SAT., JAZZ @ Johnny’s, 1801 13th Street, Boulder 80302, 303-449-0884 ~~ HitTime: 9PM – ‘Round Midnight ~~ FMI: 303-449-0884 or FMMI: If you haven’t been yet, it’s smoke free in the bar, you can buy cigars and smoke them in the sealed off back room or outside. Very nice listening venue with baby grand & REALLY, no smoke ~~.
~~ SAT., ~~ Jazz @ Sunny Side Cafe, 8800 Colorado Blvd., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 ~~~ Hit Time: 7:00PM ~~ FMI: www.visionjazzmusic.com ~~ Sunny Side opens at 5:00 for great dinner. Evening Concert @ 7pm. FMMI: Burt Shur @ visionjazzmusic@aol.com~~.
~~ SAT., Pianist Mark Sloniker at Jays Bistro; 135 W. Oak in Fort Collins HitTime:. 8:30-11:30pm —www.jaysbistro.net or 970-482-1876 ~~ FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY – Every Wed. to Sat. – Mark Sloniker and Friends — at Jay’s Bistro, Old Town, Ft. Collins, Jays Bistro in Fort Collins with Mark Sloniker on piano and guestzz. The gig is from 7:30 to 10:45 (or 11:30PM). Jay’s Bistro 970-482-1876, 135 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80524.www.jaysbistro.netorwww.marksloniker.comfor his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE ~~.
~~ N.B II CHECK OUT “RMJB’zz NEW FEATURE ~~ Neditor’zzwww.rockymountainjazz.com“RMJ MAP” for a comprehensive mappin’ of JAZZ VENUEZZ in N. CO & along The Front Range! Sign up for the weekly “RMJB” e-mailin’ featurin’ “HOT HITZZ” of the Jazz Week to come, as well as B’in’ hipped to other Jazz eventzz. N.B III ~~ FOR ADDITIONAL LIVE! JAZZ PERFORMANCE INFO ~~ GO TO:www.rockymountainjazz.com & CLICK ON “CALENDAR”! THE COLORADO JAZZ FESTIVAL SEASON CONTINUEZZ ~~.
~~ SUN AFTERNOONZZ @ @PM ~~ Cafe de Paris Louisville, 908 Main Street, Louisville, CO 80027 ~~ FMI: 303.665.9761 ~~ www.cafedeparislouisville.com ~~ Call 1ST & check.
~~ SUNDAYZZ ~~ The Manuel Lopez Latin Jazz Trio ~~ Featuring Peter Ellingson on piano, Jimmy Trujillo on bass, Jose Espino on congas, and Manuel Lopez on drums @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Time: 9:00 PM ~~ NO COVER ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.comor 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz. Since its birth in April of 2007, the Manuel Lopez Latin Jazz Project has been recognized as “one of the top Latin Ensembles” in Colorado. The band was formed by Manuel Lopez as an outlet to perform Afro-Cuban music. Some of their influences are Cachao, Tito Puente, Eddie Palmieri, Chucho Valdez/Irakere, The Fort Apache Band, Paquito D’Rivera, Michel Camilo, and Oscar Hernandez. The project is continually seeking opportunities to keep their audiences listening and dancing ~~.
~~ SUNDAYZZ @ THE MERC ~~ Jazz Music & Dance at the Mercury Café, 2199 California St., Denver ~~ Hit Time: 8PM ~~ Dance lesson at 5:30 Swing dance and 6:30 p.m. Jitterbug ~~ Information is available by calling 303-294-9281 ~~ Reservations at 303-294-9258 ~~ Admission and Dance Lesson $8.00 orwww.mercurycafe.comorjazzden@yahoogroups.comor Dan at dan@zjazz.net ~~.
~~ SUN JAZZ @ The Crown Pub, 134 S College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524-2809 ~~ FMI: (970) 484-5929 ORwww.crownpub.net ~~ Call 1ST ~~.
~~ SUN., ~~ Jazz@Jack’s ~~ Starting at 7:30 PM . JazzAtJacks.com ~~ Denver Pavilions, 1500 16th St #320, Denver, CO 80202 ~~ 303-433-1000. Also check: www.jazzatjazz.com. Nelson Rangell’s Straight Ahead Combo’zz starrin’ Eric Gunnison(p); Bijoux Barbosa(b); & Mike Marlier(d).www.JazzAtJacks.com~~ Denver Pavilions, 1500 16th St #320, Denver, CO 80202 ~~ 303-433-1000. Also check: www.jazzatjazz.com. ~~ For more info:www.dotsero.org or www.myspace.com/dotserojazz ~~.
~~ SUN., ~~ Virtuosic Pianist Joe Bonner @ The Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., DCO ~~ HitTime: 8PM. FMI: www.mercurycafe.com or 303.294.9258 (reservations) or 303.294.9258(info) ~~.
~~ SUNDAYS @ The B-Side Lounge, 2017 13th St., Boulder, CO 80302. HitTime: 8:30-11:30PM ~~ FMI:www.thebsidelounge.com or 303.473.9463 ~~.
~~ SUN., ~~ The Dave Corbus Guitar Trio Featurin’ Bassist Ken Walker & Drummer Chris Lee @ The Washington Park Grill, 1096 S. Gaylord St., DCO ~~ HitTime: 6PM. FMI:www.washparkgrille.comor 303.777.0707 ~~ N.B: Dave Corbus’ latestCD is ”Sound Down” on Graham Carter’zz Littleton Imprint, Jazzed Media ~~ www.jazzedmedia.com~~.
SUNDAYS ~~ The Ben Markley Quartet featurin’ Ben Markley(p); Josh Quinlan(reeds); Kells Nollenberger(b); and Matt Amundson(d) @ El Chapultepec, 1926 Market St., LoDo 80202 ~~ HitTime: 9PM – 1AM ~~ FMI: Ben Markley at benmarkley@hotmail.comOR 0rwww.benmarkleymusic.com OR ~~www.myspace.com/pecjazz .
~~ SUN., ~~ Jazz @ Johnny’s Cigar Bar, 1801 13St, Boulder, CO (Boulder One Plaza/Ice Rink) ~~ 7-10PM ($5 CHEAP) cover) ~~ www.johnnyscigarbar.com.~~ Check sched first ~~ For Art Lande’zz Sched:www.wheresart.comor www.artlande.com ~~.
~~ Hear Ye, Here Ye ~~ CHECK OUT:THE GIFT OF JAZZ www.giftofjazz.org ~~ AND IT IS THE GIFT THAT KEEPZZ ON GIVIN’! ~~.
~~ ** N.B: TO ALL JAZZ ARTISTZZ WHO WANT TO LIST THEIR GIGZZ: GO TO ~~www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ CLICK ON “CALENDAR” (on the left of the linkzz banner bar) ~~ scroll down about 3/4 of a “page” ~~ CLICK ON THE RED FONT DIRECTIONS FOR ARTISTS LISTING THEIR ON GIGZZ ~~ BRING UP THE TEMPLATE, COMPLETE, & SUBMIT. That will get U both a “Monthly Calendar” listin’ & a weekly listing in the “News” Column (where U R right now!). GO FOR IT! ~~.
~~ ALSO: ~~ FREE RADIO PROMO’ZZ @ ConcertCalendar@krfcfm.org ~~ To Access “Playlistzz” of Jazz Broadcasterzz GO TO: www.spinitron.com & CLICK ON THE STATION CALL LETTERZZ. ~~
~~ FYI: NORMAN PROVIZER’ZZ “JAZZ NOTES” LIVE! Like a phoenix, they have emerged outta the ashezz of “The RMN”, and landed in Jazz89~KUVO’zz weekly”Oasis Newsletter”. They’ll be posted EVERY THURZZ. Check: www.kuvo.orgfor access. ~~
~~ To Check Out The Jazz Programmers’ List: Jazz Programmers’ Mailing List:jazzproglist@jazzweek.com~~ List information: http://lists.jazzweek.com/mailman/listinfo/jazzproglist~~ List archive: http://lists.jazzweek.com/pipermail/jazzproglist/Sponsorship information: jplsponsor@jazzweek.com ~~ FREE LISTIN’ZZ FER YER GIGZZ @ KRFC FT COLLINS ~~ 88.9FM or www.krfcfm.org @ concertcalendar@krfcfm.org. ~~ Extra cut: The weekly “Playlist” of djSOS, aka Peter Poses, Host of “OverNight Jazz: The Soundz Of Surprize” from “‘Round Midnight” every Thurs. to 6AM Fri., on KRFC FT COLLINS ~~~ HomeGrown Community Radio @ 88.9FM & streamin’ onwww.krfcfm.org.KRFC FT COLLINS is located @ 619 S. College., #4, Ft Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 970.221.5075 ~~ Peter can be reached @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or pposes@gmail.com or 303.851.7265. Copies of djSOS’zz weekly “Playlistzz” are accessible on WWW.SPINITON.COM. Go to KRFC & “follow the bouncin’ ball”…
~~ MON TBA ~~ The Legacy Jazz Orchestra @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.com~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ THE LJO is a 16-piece ensemble comprised of the top professional musicians in and around the greater Denver area. The group performs traditional to modern works by various jazz artists but primarily features the soulful, ingenious writings of the late great Thad Jones. By balancing in-depth creative jazz soloists with energetic and climactic frameworks, Thad’s unique arrangements tap into the heart and soul of listeners and musicians alike. With an extensive library of music and professional passionate musicians the LJO presents a diverse musical landscape. Tuneful melodies, dynamic arrangements and fantastic improvisations always leave audiences in high spirits and enthusiastic for more! ~~ The LJO Hitzz It Every 1ST Mon ~~ Of Each Month. Next Hit June 6TH ~~ FMI:www.myspace.com/legacyjazzorchestra ~~ .
~~ UP~COMIN’ IN THE 2012 JAZZY MONTHZZ AHEAD ~~
~~ WED JUNE 20TH ~~ World Renowned Pianist Danilo Perez @ Mount Vernon Country Club @ Mt Vernon Counrty Club ~~ Buffet @ 6:30PM ~~ Concert @ 8PM ~~ FMI: www.mountvernoncc,com ~~ 303.526.0616 ~~.
~~ THURZZ JUNE 26TH ~~ The Cookers Starrin’ Billy Harper(ts); Craig Handy(as); Eddie Henderson, David Weiss(tp); George Cables(p); Cecil McBee(b); Billy Hart(d) @ Mount Vernon Country Club @ Mt Vernon Counrty Club ~~ Buffet @ 6:30PM ~~ Concert @ 8PM ~~ FMI: www.mountvernoncc,com ~~ 303.526.0616 ~~
~~ FRI AUG ~ SUN ~~ THE 46TH ANNUAL TELLLURIDE JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~ FMI: www.telluridejazz.org ~~ Multi_Reedist NEA JAZZ MASTER Paquito D’Rivera , “The Guest Of Honor” ~~.
~~ AUG ~~ THE 2ND ANNUAL NIWOT JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~ Stand By & Stay Tuned For DTailzz ~~ FMI: www.treppedas.com ~~.
~~ FRI LABOR DAY WKND ~ MON ~~ THE VAIL JAZZ PARTY ~~ FMI: www.vailjazz.org OR 1.888.VAIL~JAM (1.888.824~5526) ~~ THE TENTATIVE HEADLINERZZ ARE POSTED! ~~ ALSO CHECK OUT ADDITIONAL VJF PRESENTED EVENTZZ ~~.
~~ FRI SEPT 28TH ~ SUN SEPT 30TH ~~ FALL FESTIVAL ~~ Swinging Jazz Concerts presented by the Summit Jazz Foundation ~~ FMI: CONTACT: Juanita Frederickson@ 303-670-8471 ~~ Summit Jazz Foundation, PO BOX 1150, Evergreen, CO 80437-1150 360-379-1616 ~~ www.summitjazz.org Or summitjazz1@cs.com ~~ Good news ~~ Summit Jazz 2012 will occur on September 28-29-30, 2012, at the Red Lion Hotel Denver Southeast. The bands and artists are The Jim Cullum Jazz Band, Titan Hot Seven, Climax Jazz Band, Ivory & Gold, Summit Hot Seven, Twin Pianos with Jeff Barnhart and John Sheridan, Jazz Cookers and Denver Jazz Club Student Allstars. You can find all the details at www.summitjazz.org.
~~ FRI’ZZ ~~ OCT 2012 ~ FEB 2013 ~~ THE PEAK VIEW JAZZ SERIES ~ A NORTHERN COLORADO JAZZ CLUB ~~ FMI: Mr. Larry Eaton @ 970.353.2267 ~~.
~~ UTNG (Until The Next Gig), dig, djSOS aka Peter L. Poses, Host of OverNight Jazz: The Soundz Of Surprize” from ‘Round MidNight Thurzz. to 6AM Fri. on KRFC FT. COLLINS (CO), “Come Together On HomeGrownCommunity Radio” ~~ 88.9FM ~~ www.krfcfm.org~~c/o KRFC FT COLLINS, 619 S. College Ave., #4, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 303.221.5075. Poses ~~ pposes@gmail.com~~ is the Associate Editor of “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat”, contributin’ a column, “The RMJB/SOS” (“The Soundz Of Surprize”) ~~ “The RockyMountain Jazz Beat” ~~ www.soundzofsurprize.com~~ is the Jazz.com for N. CO & The Front Range. Ned Radinsky, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief and Jazz Photographer ~~http://newfaceofjazz.com/?page_id= ~~ UTNG , dig, djSOS ~~ 303.851.7265 ~~ P.S: Fer a FREE radio promo, send yer info to:concertcalendar@krfcfm.org ~~.
~~ SAT MAY 19TH ~ THE ANNUAL FIVE POINTS JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~
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Call for Nominations
Do you know someone who has made a significant contribution to jazz and culture in the City and County of Denver? Nominate them for the Five Points Jazz Festival Tribute Award. It’s quick and easy…just fill out the form below.
Each year, we honor individuals who have made significant and lasting contributions to jazz and culture in the Five Points neighborhood and beyond! The 2011 honorees: Ed Dwight Fred Fuller Wende Harston
Nomination deadline 5pm March 23, 2012 ![]() ![]() Getting Around
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~~ THURZZ MAY 17TH ~ THE KENNY BARRON TRIO @ MT VERNON COUNTRY CLUB ~~
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Mount Vernon Country Club / 24933 Clubhouse Circle, Golden, CO 80401 / 303-526-0616 – 2011 | Legal /
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~~ www.mountvernoncc.com ~~ N.B: Look Forward
To Danilo Perez on WED., June 20TH & THEN, THE
COOKERS on Thurzz., June 28TH ~~.
~~ Geoff Anderson’zz Review Of The Brad Mehldau Trio @ DU ~ Fri May 11TH ~~
Brad Mehldau Trio
Newman Center, Denver
May 11, 2012
Brad Mehldau takes jazz seriously. He named one of his early albums The Art of the Trio. But wait, he didn’t use that name for just one album, he released five albums under that name; The Art of the Trio, Volumes 1 to 5. Those albums came out from 1996 to 2001 and have recently been reissued in a box set. Since that time, he’s worked in some other contexts and with other instrumentation, including, notably, Pat Metheny which resulted in two CDs and a tour. He’s also collaborated with Joshua Redman, Michael Brecker and John Scofield, among others and recorded some solo piano albums. But his heart lies with the trio format. It’s where he continues to return. Friday night, he brought his current trio to Denver with Larry Grenadier on bass and Jeff Ballard on drums.
Mehldau is a prolific writer and his CDs and performances feature many of his own compositions. However, he’s also known for covering others’ material including pop and rock tunes. Friday night, he started the show with “Hey Joe,” a hit for Jimi Hendrix from his first album. Certainly, Mehldau is not one to photocopy the hit version. (Lack of a guitar is only one issue.) After establishing the theme, Mehldau took off on one improvisational flight after another. It was a bit like watching a mountain drifting in and out from behind a cloud. You knew it was there, but you could only see it occasionally.
Most touring artists draw their material for their live shows from their latest album. This is most likely due to their interest in playing something new and not rehashing the same old thing. Also, their record companies probably suggest playing the new stuff as a way to promote the new album. The Brad Mehldau Trio has a new CD, a 2012 release on Nonesuch called Ode, an album of all original compositions. Friday night, the trio didn’t play a single tune from that disc. Most of the selections were Mehldau’s compositions with a few covers. They generally ran 15 minutes or so allowing the band ample room to explore a theme, turn it inside out a few times, run it through the permanent press cycle, throw it in the dryer, fold it and sometimes even put it back where it belonged.
Mehldau has obviously spent time in classical studies as well as examining jazz and blues. These influences pervade much of his playing. Often, his solos sounded like Mozart meets the Mississippi Delta. More than once, he executed a particularly bluesy flourish that tasted like a Sweetart puckering your mouth.
Bassist Larry Grenadier has been with the Brad Mehldau Trio since its inception in the mid ‘90s. Friday night he stood in the center of the stage with Mehldau to the left and Ballard to the right. Grenadier had a sharp attack on the strings giving his bass playing a somewhat percussive sound. He swayed back and forth with his upright bass making it look like his dance partner. Ballard has been with the trio since 2005, replacing original Trio drummer Jorge Rossy. Ballard had an understated approach to the drums. Throughout the evening he was quietly solid, like the gentle purr of a luxury car.
Although most of the evening was on the serious side, Mehldau concluded with an energetic one chord vamp that was nevertheless soulful, bluesy and uplifting. On this one, Mehldau sounded a bit like the late Gene Harris. It was a great closing piece and sent the audience out of the auditorium with smiles on their faces. ~~
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
http://www.bradmehldau.com/
~~ CCJA For Spring ~ Summer 2012 ~~
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~~ SAT MAY 18TH & SUN MAY 19TH ~~ THE 2012 ESTES PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~
~~ SAT MAY 19TH & SUN MAY 20TH ~~ THE ANNUAL ESTES PARK JAZZ FESTIVAL
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www.maxwagnerjazz.com & www.estesparkcvb.com ~~
Headliners: SAT MAY 19TH ~~ Drummer Louis Hayes ~~
SUN MAY 20TH ~~ Songster Kevin Mahogany ~~ FMMI: www.maxwagnerjazz.com ~~.
SATURDAY, MAY 19TH Noon-12:45 Estes Park Jazz Big Band Swingin’ Big Band Sounds 1:05-2:10 The Gulizia Brothers Group Featuring Joey Gulizia of Mannheim Steamroller, and L.A. tenor saxophonist Roger Neumann Straight Ahead Jazz, Latin Jazz, Jazz Vocals 2:30-3:40 –Saturday’s Festival Headliner -Louis Hayes and his New York Quartet Straight Ahead Post-Bop Modern Jazz – Legendary Jazz Drummer 4:00-5:00 The Rocky Mountain Trio with Jazz pianist, Jeff Jenkins & featuring vocalist, Terri Jo Jazz Standards and Vocals The Jazz Continues At Night 6:30-9:30pm on Saturday Night, May 19th The Max Wagner Trio Downtown at Mama Rose’s Italian Restaurant The Max Wagner Trio: Max Wagner on tenor saxophone & Jazz Vocals, with Tony Gulizia at the piano, and Ken Walker on bass -Straight Ahead Jazz. With Special Festival guests: Joey Gulizia (of Manheim Steamroller) and L.A. tenor saxophonist Roger Neumann Mama Rose’s is an official sponsor of The Estes Park Jazz Festival 970-586-3330 (reservations suggested) 338 E. Elkhorn Ave. SUNDAY, MAY 20TH Noon-1:00 The Elko Nevada High School Jazz Big Band with special guests saxophonist Eric Marienthal and Karen Greene Award winning student Jazz Big Band under the direction of Walt Lovell 1:20-2:20 The Nelson Rangell Group Contemporary Jazz 2:40-3:40 Sunday’s Festival Headliner – Kevin Mahogany World-renowned Jazz vocalist 4:00-5:00 The Max Wagner Quartet Modern Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Vocals
~~ MON APRIL 30TH 2012 ~ THE 1ST INT’L JAZZ DAY WEBCAST FROM THE UN ~~
RE: Int’l Jazz Day Stream ~~ MON., 04/31/12 ~~7PM EST ~~~~~unmultimedia.org/tv/webcast. The article in Mon., 04/30 “NYT” by Larry Rohter can B accessed by:
~~ MON APR 16TH ~ SONGSTRESS GRETCHEN PARLATO & PIANIST TAYLOR EIGSTI @ CU~BOULDER PRESENTED BY CCM ~~
~~ MONDAY APRIL 16TH ~~~ The Coalition for Creative Music is presenting GRETCHEN PARLATO in concert with Taylor Eigsti this Monday, April 16 at 8:30 pm at Old Main on the CU campus! This special concert is free and open to the public and CU students, but seating will be limited so be sure to come early ~~ Also, for those of you who are interested, there will be a FREE masterclass on the CU campus at Macky in room 102 (the choir room) at 5 pm that same day. Please make sure to come check out this rare opportunity to meet and interact with this great artist ~~ This concert will be the final Coalition concert for the school year, so please come check it out! We look forward to seeing you on Monday ~~ As always, to be removed from this email list please simply reply with “Unsubscribe” ~~ Thanks, Dan Jonas Coalition for Creative Music, www.colorado.edu/
~~ THURZZ APR 12TH ~ Trombonist Mark Patterson’s Group Stories Quintet featuring Dale Bruning(g), Ron Miles(tp), Kent McLagen(b) and Paul Romaine(d) @ Dazzle ~~
• Mark Patterson’s Group Stories Quintet, featuring Dale Bruning, Ron Miles, Kent McLagen and Paul Romaine, will appear at Dazzle on Thursday, April 12, at 7 and 9pm. Music will include a suite commissioned by the Lamont School of Music, “The Man With the Blue Guitar.” Tickets are $15; $10 with student i.d.
• April 29th, Sunday: Dale Bruning & Jude Hibler present The Timeless Music of Sonny Rollins with Ron Miles, John Gunther, Mark Patterson, Mark Simon, and Paul Romaine.The concert will be at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St, Denver. SHOW TIMES ARE 5 & 7 PM. Reservations can be made at info@dazzlejazz.comor call 303-839-5100.
• May18th, Friday: The Dale Bruning Trio with Special Guests Ron Miles and Mark Patterson.They will play at Guitars, etc., 460 A Main Street, Longmont, CO 80501. SHOW TIME IS 6:30 pm. Tickets are $15 and reservations can be made at sales@guitarsetc.net or by calling 303-776-8388.
~~ SUN APRIL 22ND ~ The Greg Abate Alto Quartet Feturin’ Eric Gunnison(p); Mark Simon(b); & Todd Reid(d) @ Nissis ~~
FMI: www.nissis.com ~~
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Calendar | Contact | Equipment List | Artists’ Comments | Photo Gallery | LinksGREG ABATE QUARTET FEATURING Eric Gunnison, Mark Simon and Todd Reid Greg Abate (saxophonist / flutist / composer / arranger) When you think of the saxophone, think of Greg Abate. Greg is widely considered among jazz writers and aficionados to be one of the best post-bebop alto players out there today. He is high art. In the early ’70s, Greg did a two-year stint playing lead alto with the Ray Charles Orchestra. For another two years in the mid ’80s, he held the jazz tenor chair in the revived Artie Shaw Orchestra under the direction of Dick Johnson. Now Greg is doing his thing–bop. Greg performs throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. His music receives playtime on radio all over the country. An accomplished composer and arranger, Abate has a very creative notion of where jazz ought to be. He is also a jazz educator. Greg is Adjunct Instructor of Jazz at Rhode Island College in Providence, where he teaches jazz improvisation and jazz theory and coaches jazz combos. He is a Selmer clinician, conducting clinics and workshops internationally, working with students from middle schools to colleges, and performing with them and their teachers. Having attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston, Greg is listed among the school’s prominent alumni. He has eleven albums as a leader to his credit; all are critically acclaimed. He currently resides in Coventry, Rhode Island. Greg is a very emotional player. He plays lyrical and swings hard. He loves to play. He plays freewheeling and structured, sweet and throaty, bright and blue – with passion. –Peter DeVebe
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