Archive for November, 2009

~~ THE 11/30/09 – 12/06/09 & Beyond ~~ “ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT’ZZ WEEKLY ‘SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE’” by 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@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.comor 303.851.7265 ~~.

~~ POR FAVOR:  2 WEEKZZ NOTICE IF U WANNA B LISTED IN “THE HITZZ NEWZZ” COLUMN. Less than that lead time, U R takin’ yer chancezz ~ This ain’t a momentzz notice operation. ~~ Thanx, The Editorzz. P.S. This still ain’t a momentzz notice operation, & “RMJB/SOS” up-gradezz have created an opportunity for last-minute listin’zz. Send ‘em in jes the same. Thanx, The Editorzz. ~~ ** N.B I: THE RMJB MONTHLY CALENDAR IS UNDER-GOIN’ AN UP-GRADE. UNTIL IT TAKEZZ LISTIN’ZZ AS INDICATED JES B’LO, PLEASE SEND YER GIG/JAZZ INFO TO RMJB/SOS c/o Peter Poses at: pposes@gmail.com.

~~ WE’RE SORRY FER THE IN CONVENIENCE, & THE NEDITOR WILL LETCHA KNO WHEN THE RMJB MONTHLY CALENDAR IS BACK ON LINE ~~ THE NEDITOR IS BUSY WORKIN’ ON EZ2FOLLOW DIRECTIONZZ FOR YOU ARTISTZZ. Any questionzz, please contact The Neditor aka Ned Radinsky @ ned@rockymountainjazz.com ~~ Thanx ~~.

~~ In the meantime, “The RMJB/SOS” is bein’ published ~~

** PLEASE CONSIDER SUBMITTIN’ IN THE FORM EXAMPLED RIGHT B’l0 ~~ It’ll SAVE ME TONZZ OF TIME ~~ THANX!  EXAMPLE,  EXAMPLE, EXAMPLE:

~~ SUN DEC  27TH ~~  The Ninth + Lincoln Orchestra Under The Baton Of Maestro Tyler Gilmore With VERY SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST, TRUMPETER CUONG VU@ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 ~~  Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.ALSO: SUN., TBA. DAY, MONTH, DATE ~~ ARTIST, BAND ~~ VENUE, ADDRESS HITTIME: XXAM/PM ~~ TIX INFO ~~ FMI &/OR FFMI: THANX AGAIN!!

~~ Thanx in advance, The Editorzz. ~~

~~ ** N.B III:  ”THE RMJB MONTHLY             CALENDAR IS UP & RUNNIN’ ~~

TO ALL JAZZ ARTISTZZ WHO WANT TO LIST THEIR GIGZZ: GO TO ~~ www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ 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! ~~ ITZZA FREE! ~~ THE NEDITOR IS BUSY WORKIN’ ON EZ2FOLLOW DIRECTIONZZ FOR YOU ARTISTZZ. Any questionzz, please contact The Neditor aka Ned Radinsky @ ned@rockymountainjazz.com ~~ Thanx ~~.

~~ IN THE MEANTIME & BEYOND ~~ FREE LISTIN’ZZ @ FMMI:jazzden@yahoogroups.comordan@zjazz.net or www.zjazz.net ~~.

AND FREE radio prom announcementzz @ concertcalendar@krfcfm.org ~~.

Coda:  Hale Smith, a classical composer who also worked as a performer and arranger with jazz greats like Dizzy Gillespie and Chico Hamilton, died Tuesday at his home in Freeport, L.I. He was 84 ~~ By William Grimes ~~ November 27, 2009 ~~ www.nytimes.com ~~.

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 11/30/9- 12/06/09 ~~

~~ TONITE, TONITE ~~

~~ MON NOV 30TH ~~ The Rocky Mountain Center For The Musical Arts @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~ FMMI: Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road, P.O. Box 698, Lafayette, Colorado 80026 ~~ www.rmcma.org ~~ Phone: (303) 665-0599 Fax: (303) 664-5965 ~~ .

~~ MON., NOV., 30TH ~~ COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VIRTUOSO SERIES CONCERT PRESENTS CLASSICAL  ( NON-JAZZ EVENT) MUSIC ~~ PETER SOMMER AND JOEL BACON PERFORMING SAXOPHONE & PIANO DUETS ~~MON NOV 30TH ~~ The Virtuoso Series Concerts continue with an inspirational performance of duets by Peter Sommer, saxophone, and Joel Bacon, piano, on Monday, November 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Organ Recital Hall at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., FTC, CO ~~ The concert is followed by a “Meet the Artist” reception where patrons are invited to meet the musicians, ask questions about the music and the performance, and mingle with other patrons, while enjoying dessert breads, coffee and tea generously provided by Great Harvest Bread Co., Mugs Coffee Lounge and Whole Foods Market ~~ Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for Colorado State students and $1 for youth ages 2 to 17. Tickets are available from the Campus Box Office in the Lory Student Center, by phone at 970-491-4849, or online at www.csutix.com ~~ The popular duo of CSU faculty Peter Sommer, saxophone, and Joel Bacon, piano, bring you an evening of classical saxophone masterpieces by French composers, including Alfred Desenclos, Paule Maurice and Ida Gotkovsky ~~ In regards to the cohesion of the musical duo, Sommer states that, “Dr. Bacon and I have a great time creating concerts together, from selecting the music through the performance in the hall, and I would like to think that the joy in performance is shared by the audience as well.”  ~~ About the Performers ~~ Peter Sommer, saxophonist and composer, is in demand as a performer, clinician and recording artist throughout the state of Colorado. He is Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Saxophone at Colorado State University, where he directs Jazz Ensemble I and the CSU Jazz Combo program, in addition to teaching courses in Jazz Improvisation and Jazz Pedagogy ~~ Joel Bacon currently holds the newly established Stewart and Sheron Golden Chair in Organ and Liturgical Studies, the first endowed chair in the College of Liberal Arts. Before coming to CSU, he was assistant organist of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Munich-Grünwald, and served as frequent guest organist at the former Hapsburg imperial church, St. Augustine, Vienna ~~ For a full performance and event calendar, more information, and to sign up for a free event e-newsletter, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com~~ The School of the Arts at Colorado State University provides an enriched venue in which the study and practice of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre are nurtured and sustained by building the skills and knowledge needed by future generations of arts professionals to become contributors to the essential vitality of our culture and society. For more information, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com~~ Jennifer Clary, Colorado State University, Marketing and Publicity Director, School of the Arts ~~  Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu~~ 970.491.3603 “ http://www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~.

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 11/30- 12/06/09 ~~

TUEZZ DEC 1ST ~~  MAX  performs with the Jerry Weiss Trio featurin’ SaxMan/Jazz Vocalizzt Max Wagner @ Houston’s, 303 Josephine St., Cherry Creek, Denver ~~ HitTime: 5:30-10PM ~~ FMI:  303.333.4688 ~~
ALSO: TUEZZ, DEC 8TH ~~.

~~ WED, DEC 2ND ~~ Pianist Joe Bonner featurin’ SaxMan/Jazz Vocalizzt Max Wagner at the MERCURY CAFE, 2199 California Street in Denver for Andrew Romanoff’s fundraiser to support his run for the Senate.   I’ll
be playing from about 6:30 ~~ FMMI: Max Wagner at max.sax@beyondbb.com
~~.

~~ WED, DEC 2ND ~~ CU in Broomfield: Homegrown Jazz! ~~ HitTime: 7:00 PM ~~ Off Campus – Broomfield Auditorium ~~ Compositions by the CU Jazz Faculty are the focus of this concert, with particular emphasis on the music of trumpeter Brad Goode and saxophonist John Gunther. For more information and directions, call the ARTSLINE at 303-469-3301 x7999 or visit FMI: www.broomfieldauditorium.com or ~~ http://www.colorado.edu/music/events/ ~~ Join us for the fifth season of CU in Broomfield faculty concerts, a collaboration of the University of Colorado at Boulder College of Music and the City & County of Broomfield Cultural Affairs Division. These performances are free, family-friendly and at 7 PM on Wednesdays at the Broomfield Auditorium ~~ For more information and directions, call the ARTSLINE at 303-469-3301 x7999  ~~ .

~~ WED., DEC 2ND ~~The Colorado State University Jazz Ensembles play a swinging’ Jazz Classics Concert @ The Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. FTC ~~ HitTime: 7:30PM ~~ Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for Colorado State Students and $1 for youth ages 2 to 17. Tickets are available from the Campus Box Office in the Lory Student Center, by phone at 970-491-4849, or online at www.csutix.com ~~ At the annual, toe-tapping favorite Jazz Classics Concert, the ensembles perform swing music inspired by the great big bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thad Jones and others, as well as selections of standards and jazz classics ~~ “Every year we have the great pleasure of presenting a program of jazz standards and classics, some in the original arrangements by our jazz forefathers,” says director Peter Sommer. “We have a great time sharing this music with our audience and we hope that the good feelings can be felt all the way in the back of the hall.” ~~ For a full performance and event calendar, more information, and to sign up for a free event e-newsletter, visitwww.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~ The School of the Arts at Colorado State University provides an enriched venue in which the study and practice of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre are nurtured and sustained by building the skills and knowledge needed by future generations of arts professionals to become contributors to the essential vitality of our culture and society. For more information, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~ FMMI: Jennifer Clary, Colorado State University, Marketing and Publicity Director, School of the Arts ~~Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu ~~ 970.491.3603 ~~ http://www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~.

~~ WED DEC 2ND ~~ Pianist Neil Bridge 7+ @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ WED DEC 2ND ~~ Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversations @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ The Pete Zimmer Drum Clinic @ Colorado University ~ Boulder ~ The College Of Music ~~www.colorado.edu/music/events/calendar.html ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ The Coalition For Creative Music Presentzz The Pete Zimmer Quartet Featurin’ Very Special Guest Artist Reedist GEORGE GARZONE @ Colorado University ~ Boulder ~ The College Of Music ~~www.colorado.edu/music/events/calendar.html ~~.

~~ CANCELLED ~~ Mzz. Roberta Gambarini Regrettably will NOT be performin’ w/ Convergence ~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ HOT TIXXXXXXX ~~ Convergence featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert &/Or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) With Very Special Guest, Songstress Roberta Gambarini @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.covergencejazz.com~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ HOT TIXXXXXXX ~~ Convergence featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.covergencejazz.com ~~.

~~ FRI DEC  4TH  ~~  Vocal 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 ~~ ~~FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ Solo Piano W/ Mzz. Ellyn Rucker at Bauer’s, 1512 Curtis St. (@ 15TH ST) Denver, CO 80202 ~~ Hittime: 9:00PM – MIDNIGHT ~~ FMI: Baur’s Ristorante ~~ www.bauersdenver.com (303) 534-4842 ~ CALL FIRST ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH & SAT DEC 5TH ~~ “A HOLIDAY CARD TO THE CITY” @ The King Center Concert Hall, 855 Lawrence St., Denver ~~ Presented by The ENTIRE Dep’t Of Music (Festival Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Voices, African Drums, & MSCD Faculty) ~~ HitTime: 7:30PM ~~ Tix: $20(Gnl)/$18(Srs)/$15 (Students) ~  FMI: The Metro St. College Of Denver, Dep’t. Of Music: 303.556.3180 OR King Center Box Office: 303.556-3180 ~~www.mscd.edu ~~.

~~ SAT DEC 5TH ~~ SaxMan Max Wagner @ The  GREAT WESTERN ART GALLERY,1455 Curtis Street in DENVER will be open (Also FRI DEC 4TH) at night during the Parade of Lights Nights.  here will be refreshments, specials, and free gift wrapping both nights, HitTime: 6-9pm!  GREAT WESTERN ART GALLERY  has been a long-time supporter of Jazz in our community, and regularly supports Jazz on KUVO Radio (89.3FM).  Artist Karen Parry-Wagner (Max’s Wife) is represented by GREAT WESTERN; the gallery features eclectic fine art by local and
regional artists, including Western contemporary and abstract paintings, graphite and pastel drawings, sculpture, photography, raku pottery, bowls, designer jewelry and blown glass.  If you haven’t been there yet, this is the perfect opportunity to visit this exceptional gallery!  303.396.2787 http://greatwesternartgalleryllc.com/ ~~ FMMI: Max Wagner at max.sax@beyondbb.com ~~.

~~SAT DEC 5 TH ~~ The Pete Zimmer Quartet Featurin’ Very Special Guest Artist Reedist GEORGE GARZONE @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MASTERCLASS INFO @ METRO STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER ~~http://www.ahec.edu/MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx ~~.

~~  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.com or dan@zjazz.net.~~

~~ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLORADO SPRINGS BASED PIKES PEAK JAZZ & SWING SOCIETY ~~ Go to www.ppjass.org for even more information.

~~  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 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 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 orwww.krfcfm.orgOR

~~ EVERY THURZZ. ~~ DON’T FORGET NORMAN PROVIZER’ZZ “JAZZ NOTES” COLUMN @ www.kuvo.org~~ EVERY THURZZ.

~~  BRET SAUNDER’ZZ COLUMN IN “THE A & E” SECTION OF EVERY OTHER (11/01/09 [next column]) ~~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.com or for a PREZZ KIT: newfaceofjazz@gmail.comor www.newfaceofjazz.com or 719.761.1955. ~~

~~ 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@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.comor 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 ~~

~~ HOT-OFF-THE PRESS CD RELEASEZZ ~~

~~ Multi-Reedist Ricky Sweum’zz Inaugural CD, “Pulling My Own Strings” On The OriginRecords Label ~~ TENORIST RICKY SVEUM & His Quartet (Wayne Wilkinson[g], Jason Crowe[b], & Henrique De Almeida[d]) ~~ www.rickysweum.com ~~.

~~ Maestro Fred Hess’ BIG BAND  ”hold on” on The Dazzle Records Imprint (2ND Release) starrin’ The Conductor: Tyler Gilmore; The Reed Section: John Gunther, Johan Eriksson, Peter Sommer, Wil Swindler, & Jake Sanders; The Trombone Section: Darren Kramerl, Wade Sander, Jamie Parker, & Gary Mayne;  The Brass Section: Brad Goode, Dave Rajewski, Al Hood, & Ron Miles; & The Rhythm Section: Marc Sabatella(p), Ken Filiano(b), & Matt Wilson(d). Recorded @ Notably Fine Audio (NFA), Denver, CO by Colin Bricker; and supported by Donald Rossa @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge and The Gift Of Jazz ~ www.giftofjazz.org~~ www.myspace.com/fredhessband ~~. HOLD ON! to THURZZ OCT 8TH & FRI OCT 9TH ~~”hold on” will celebrate itzza release @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 and 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7 & 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~

~~ Maestro Tom Erickson’s eponymously titled, ”The Flying Dragon Orchestra” (517 Music)starrin’ The Conductor/Composer: Tom Erickson;  The Reed Section: Art Bouton, Tom Myer, Fred Hess, Dominic Lalli, & Mark Harris; The Trombone Section: Tom Ball, Nelson Hinds, Hoyt Andres, & Gary Mayne;  The Brass Section:  Dave Rajewski, Dawn Kramer, Al Hood, & Kenny Warren; & The Rhythm Section: Dave Devine(g, effects), Greg Harris(vbs,effects), Eric Gunnison(p/rhodes),  Eric Thorin(b, eb), & Paul Romaine(d). Recorded @ Notably Fine Audio (NFA), Denver, CO by Colin Bricker ~~ www.517music.com.

~~ Bassist Erik Applegate’s inaugaral CD release as a Leader: ”Red Skies” (ErikApplegateMusic) starrin’ Steve Kovalcheck(g), Dana Landry(p, rhodes), & Jim White(d) ~~www.erikapplegate.com ~~.

~~ Released JULY 24TH, Bassist Lelah Simon’zz Maiden Voyage CD, ”third week in April” ~~ Check out the write up in the Denver Examiner here: http://www.examiner.com/x-10104-Denver-Jazz-and-Blues-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Lelah-Simon-wants-you ~ Lelah ~myspace.com/lelahplaysbass or lelah simon at rootsandfifths@yahoo.com. ~~ Check out Westword’zz, Jon Solomon’zz review of “third week of april” (P. 54) of 08/06 – 08 12/09, Vol. 32, #49 ~~ www.westword.com ~~ jon.solomon@westword.com.~~.

~~ Pianist Neil Brige 7+ released his new CD, “Yes, I Am Still Here” ~~ To order your CD’s, you can call us at 303-753-9206. You can charge with Visa or MasterCard and we’ll mail your order to you, or arrange to pick up your CD’s and pay by check or cash. All proceeds go to Karen Lee Dance Theatre, our 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To Learn about KLDT, go to www.karenleedance.com and click on the lowere left link on the home page.

~~ Guitarist Wayne Wilkinson outta Colorado Springs has released a CD, “Full Circle” ~~  Wayne Wilkinson is a jazz guitar player in the Washington D.C. area. and former member of the premier Air Force jazz ensemble “The Airmen of Note” based in Washington, D.C. The latest CD, “Full Circle”, is a guitar trio with some special guest. Among the personnel on the recording are some of Washington DC’s finest and all world class musicians including Chuck Redd, Scott Giambusso, Michael Bowie, Byron McWilliams, Zack Smith, Bruce Swaim and Andy Kochenour. In 1989, he was a semi finalist in the national Conac Henessy Jazz Search competiton. Among the venues he has performed at while in the “The Airmen of Note” are Carnegie Hall, The White House and The Detroit Jazz Festival. Also, while in the band, He played with Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Joe Williams, Ernie Watts, James Moody, Henry Mancini and Stanley Turrentine. Other people he’s played with in his career are Jack Jones, Dianne Shure, Bob Hope, Roger Williams, Louis Belson and The Four Freshman. He’s also a member of “Zach Smith & The Dixie Power Trio” which plays music of Louisiana. This nationally known group travels the country and can be heard on XM Radio, NPR and other stations.

~~ Songstress Meryl Romer’zz has CD released her inaugural CD ”So Sure” starrin’ Meryl Romer, vocals; Erik Deutsch, keyboard; Bill Kopper, guitar; Jonti Siman, bass; Chris Lee, drums ~~ FMI: Meryl Romer at merylromer@comcast.net.

~~ Keith Oxman’s New CD, ”Doing All Right” IS OUT & ABOUT and doin’ all right ~~ A CO top 20 in July accordin’ to “The Colorado Music Buzz. It featurezz Keith on reeds; Marc Sabatella on piano; Brian Wilson on his FABULOUS Kent McLagan Bass; & Thomas Van Schoik on drums. The Capri Imprint was celebrated @ Dazzle last week. FMI: www.caprirecords.com.

~~ Songstress Eileen Simon’s new CD, ”The Visit” on Tapestry ~ www.caprirecords.com. An homage to Joni Mitchell w/ a Host Of Colorado-based Musicians as The Supporting Cast

~~. Pianist BEN MARKLEY Celebrated’ The Release Of His OA2 Records CD, ”SECOND INTRODUCTION” ~~ FMI: Ben Markley ~~ (Home) 720.494.0326 ~~ (Cell) 303.931.4462 ~~benmarkley@hotmail.com~~ www.benmarkleymusic.com.

~~  Pianist/Vocalist Bonnie Lowdermilk’zz new CD, ”Up To Now”, featurezz Greg Gisbert(t., flugelhorn), Pete Sommer(reeds), Nelson Hinds(tb), Ken Walker(b), Mark Simon(b), Colin Stranahan(d). Order @ www.bonnielowdermilk.com or blowdermilk@yahoo.com ~ $15 + $2.(S&H) ~~ www.bonnielowdermilk.com~~.

~~ CONGUERA  JANINE SANTANA celebrated the release of her CD, ”SOFT AS GRANITE” w/ Alto Madness Meister RICHIE COLE!

Bassist Rich Lamb’zz new CD: ”music along the way” featurin’ Rich Lamb(b), Chuch Lamb(p), Ron Miles(cnt), & Chris Lee(d) ~~ Contact info: Rich Lamb, 13143 Upper Ridge Rd., Conifer, CO 80433 or 303-746 8534 or alongtheway@earthlink.net or www.alongthewayhome.com.

BRASSMAN AL HOOD Plays The Writing Of DAVE HANSON, ”Just A Little Taste”. FMI: Contact Dave Hanson @ Al Hood Music ~~ 303.791.5684 or dhanson@du.edu or Al Hood @ 303.587.7590 or ahood@du.eduor www.alhoodtrumpet.com.

SUPPORT YER CO-BASED IMPRINTZZ:

~~ www.caprirecords.com (Proprietor Tom Burns) ~~.

~~ www.jazzedmedia.com(Proprietor Graham Carter) ~~.

To check up on Jazz Eventzz @

~~ CU BOULDER, CHECK OUT: ~~ Concertzz At CU Boulder ~~~ www.cuconcerts.org. ~~ OR please contact John Lake @ John Lake Performing Jazz Combos @ lakejw@hotmail.com~~.

~~ 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 ~~.

~~ WEEKDAYZZ JAZZ ~~

~~ MON., Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 :: no cover ~~ ALSO Vinyl Mondays w/ Marinos V. & Eric Troe ~ 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 ~~.

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.orgor www.myspace.com/dotserojazz~~.

~~ YA WANNA CUT THE RUG! —-THE RHYTHM COMPANY’S — www.RhythmCompany.comor www.JiveCats.com or 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., ~~ The Donny Lama Trio starrin’ Mitch Chmara(g), Kim Stone(b), & Kevin Smith(d) @ The Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., DCO ~~ FMI:www.myspace.com/thedonnylamatrio or 303.294.9281 orwww.mercurycafe.com. HitTime: 9:30-PM ~~ FREE ~~ Every Tuezz ~~.

TUEZZ. ~~ The Tuezz JAM Sessionzz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., DCO ~~ ARTISTZZ TBA ~~ HitTime: For information email: info@dazzlejazz.com ~~ or 303.839.5100 or www.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.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 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ, ~~ Jazz at Mead St. Station, 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) — EARLY SHOW w/ Pianist/Vocalist Ellyn Rucker ~~ HitTime: 4 – 6PM. LATE SHOW: 9-12PM. Meade Street has great food and drinks and a casual atmosphere. It’s located at 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) — 303-433-2138 or 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 . ~~

~~ Mark Diamond @ 303-443-2922 or www.markdiamondmusic.com or for Mark’zz Sched: http://tinyurl.com/3yrhy5 ~~.

WED  ~~  Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversationzz @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

~~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 or www.outsideshore.com ~~ Call 1ST ~~.

~~ WEDZZ., ~~ Laura Newman’s band featurin’ Laura Newman(reedzz); Ellyn Rucker(p,vcl), Vlad Girshevich(kybd), Matt Amundson(d) at Mead Street Station ~~ HitTime: 9 – 12PM. Meade Street has great food and drinks and a casual atmosphere. It’s located at 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) ~~ 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.com for 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 ~~.

THURZZ. ~~ Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.com or 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 ~~ 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 ~~.

~~ D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 ~~ 303. GO.DNOTE ~~ www.dnote.us/ ~~.

~~FRIDAYZZ. ~~ Lunch Jazz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ No cover ~~ www.dazzlejazz.comor 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: Scott Thomas @djembe52@hotmail.com ~~.

~~ FRIDAYS ~~ Solo Piano W/ Mzz. Ellyn Rucker at Bauer’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.com or 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 ~~.

~~ FRI ~~ JAZZ @ JazzMaTazz In Denver. Call 1ST ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~

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 ~~.

~~  SAT ~~ JAZZ @ JazzMaTazz In Denver. Call 1ST ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~

~~ 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.com or 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.netor www.marksloniker.com for his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE ~~.

~~ N.B II CHECK OUT “RMJB’zz NEW FEATURE ~~ Neditor’zz www.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 ~~.

~~ ~~ 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.com or 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 or www.mercurycafe.comor jazzden@yahoogroups.com or 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.com or 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.com OR 0r www.benmarkleymusic.com ~~ .

~~ SUN., – Jazz @ Johnny’s Cigar Bar, 1801 13St, Boulder, CO (Boulder One Plaza/Ice Rink) – 7-10PM (no cover) — www.johnnyscigarbar.com.Check sched first. —For Art Lande’zz Sched:www.wheresart.comor www.artlande.com ~~.

~~ MAKE NOTE!!!!! THE 2009 NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ BOOKLET (24 pages) IS AVAILABLE FOR free!!!!!!! Go to: http://www.arts.gov/pub/pubMusic.php P.S.THE COMPLETE NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ BOOKLET (110 pages + CD) is also AVAILABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See the previous RMJB/SOS (10/27/08) for additional story ~~.

~~ 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.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: 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’ 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@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”…

~~ NEXT WEEKZZ’  JAZZ IN DECEMBER ~~

~~ WED DEC 9TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, & HOT TIXXXXX ~~ Javon Jackson and Friends ~~ Javon Jackson(Saxophone); Benny Green(Piano); Eddie Henderson(Trumpet);Peter Washington(Bass); & Carl Allen(Drums) celebrate the music of Freddie Hubbard @ The Soiled Dove, 7401 E 1st Ave Denver, CO 80230 – (303) 366-0007 OR  www.tavernhg.com/soiled_dove ~~ HitTime: Doors: 7:00PM ~~ Show: 8:00PM ~~.

~~ THURZZ., DEC 10TH ~~ Virtuosic Guitarist Joshua Breakstone @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

~~ FRI., DEC 11TH THE CHIE IMAIZUMI ORCHESTRA @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ SAT, DEC 12TH ~~  SaxMan/Jazz Vocalizzt Max Wagner featurin’ HOT JAZZ TRIO ~ Jeff Jenkins on Piano, and Kells Nollenberger on Bass ~~ HitTime:  6:00-9:00pm    Mama Rose’ is located in Barlow Plaza -along the River Walk at 338 E. Elkhorn Avenue in downtown Estes Park ~~ One Seating  ~~  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED  ~~ Call right away and book your table FMI:  970.586.3380  OR http://mamarosesrestaurant.com ~~.

~~ SUN DEC 13TH ~~ A RALPH SHARON CHRISTMAS @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MON DEC 14TH ~~ The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.com ~~.~~ TUEZZ., DEC. 15TH ~ The Ellington Orchestra Plays Holiday Favoritezz & Ellington Classiczz @ Boettcher Concert  Hall ~~ Tix: $15 – $75 ~~ FMI: www.coloradosymphony.org ~~.

~~ TUEZZ DEC 15TH ~~ POLARITY starrin’ The Duo Reeds of Clare Church & Pete Lewis, and featurin’ Eric Wiggs(g), Ben Markley(keys), Kels Nollenberger(b), & Son Patrick Lewis(d) at The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl Street, Boulder ~~ Polarity’s music combines elements of jazz, latin, rock, funk, and gospel. HitTime: 9:30-10:30PM ~~ All ages are welcome. Cover $5.00 CHEAP! ~~ FMI: www.laughinggoat.com or 303) 440-4628 ~~.

WED DEC 16TH ~~ SONGSTRESS TERESA ROSS @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ THURZZ  DEC 17TH ~~ Purnell Steen Presentzz “The Soulful Soundzz Of Christmas” @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 18TH ~~ The Ken Walker Quartet Presentzz A Musical Tribute To Jazz Guitar Great Wes Montgomery @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ 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 ~~.

SAT., DEC 19TH ~~ SONGSTER ALLAN HARRIS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT & CD RELEASE CELEBRATION @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MON DEC 21ST  ~~ The FRED HESS BIG BAND Celebratezz  The Releazze Of Maestro Hess’ CD, “hold on” On The Dazzle Jazz CD Label at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ ALSO SPECIAL EVENT ~~ TUEZZ JAN. 2010 W/ VSOP GUEST ARTISTZZ KEN FILIANO(b) & MATT WILSON(d). THIS IS A PRE-RECORDIN’ LIVE! REHERSAL PERFORMANCE ~~ THE BAND GOEZZ INTO THE RECORDIN’ STUDIO (NFA) THAT WEEK! ~~.

SUN DEC 27TH & MON DEC 28TH ~~ GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER CUONG VU TO JOIN DENVER’S NINTH+LINCOLN ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MAESTRO TYLER GILMORE FOR PERFORMANCEZZ AND RECORDING SUN DEC 27TH & MON DEC 28TH ~~ GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER CUONG VU TO JOIN DENVER’S NINTH+LINCOLN ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MAESTRO TYLER GILMORE FOR PERFORMANCEZZ AND RECORDING @ Dazzle Jazz Club, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~  HitTime: SUN ~~ 6 & 8PM ~~ HitTime: MON ~~ 7PM ~~ Tickets: $15 ~~ The celebrated Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra will welcome Trumpeter Cuong Vu to premiere all new music by Denver composer Tyler Gilmore.  Ranging from hushed atmospheres to raucous electronic improvisation, the performances promise to be innovative and impassioned.  Rarely has a pioneering performer such as this joined such a reputable local ensemble, to produce what is sure to be a memorable musical collaboration ~~ “It’s hard to avoid references to Miles Davis when talking about the trumpet, but Cuong is the nearest thing I’ve heard to someone encapsulating and surpassing Davis’ range of textures. Imagine, if you will, Bitches Brew or On The Corner, but with more cinematic clarity and less drug-addled wank. That’s where Cuong Vu and his musical juggernaut are sitting, just waiting to crush you. And you’ll love it.” – Splendidezine.com ~~”Exploring the deepest of harmonic depths opened up by the freedom of jazz-based themes, bandleader Tyler Gilmore steers the ensemble through a lush musical ocean like a modern-day Gil Evans, burgeoned by vigorous winds of acid, fusion, and even electronica.” – Colorado Music Buzz ~~ About the performers: Cuong Vu is widely recognized by jazz critics as a leader of a generation of innovative musicians. A truly unique musical voice, Cuong has lent his trumpet playing talents to a wide range of artists including Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson, David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Myra Melford, Cibo Matto, Mitchell Froom, and Chris Speed. Cuong, along with the Pat Metheny Group, received a Grammy Award in 2003 for their recording “The Way Up” ~~ http://www.cuongvu.com ~~ Composer and band-leader Tyler Gilmore is traversing a new landscape in big band and chamber composition. Influences ranging from composers of the 20th century to the electronic innovators of today combine with his own musical personality to form his aural output. He has been honored with the ASCAP/Columbia College 2009 Commission in Honor of Hank Jones, and the 2008 & 2009 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer’s Awards ~~ http://www.tylergilmoremusic.com ~~ The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra is a musical project aiming to marry Denver’s finest jazz players with new streams in the world of big band composition; to combine the shapes and textures of the new generation’s aesthetic with the standard jazz ensemble. Its repertoire bridges the gap between jazz tradition and modern musical forms. The band features the finest performers in Colorado’s music scene including members of Future Jazz Project, Hamster Theatre, and Jazz Faculty from all of the fine jazz college programs in the region. It’s debut CD received positive nation-wide attention, including a 3.5 star review from Downbeat Magazine ~~ http://www.9thandlincoln.com ~~ FMI: (303) 839 – 5100  OR Web: www.9thandlincoln.com OR www.dazzlejazz.com ~~  For further information: Tyler Gilmore ~~ Director of Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra ~~ Phone: 970-405-3153 ~~ Email: info@9thandlincoln.com OR http://www.tylergilmoremusic.com OR http://www.9thandlincoln.com OR minorninths@gmail.com OR 970.405.3153 OR 800 Emerson St. #405, Denver, CO 80218 ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 ~~  Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH  & WED DEC 30TH ~~ SONGSTRESS BARBAR MORRISON WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST, TENOIRIST HOUSTON PERSON @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

WED DEC 31 ~~ NEW YEAR’ZZ EVE ~~ OPENIN’ ACT ~~ CCJA ALUMNI JAM ~~ NEW YEAR’ZZ EVE CONCERT WITH ~~ CONVERGENCE ~~ featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ CYBERSPACE JAZZ-MAIL – A courtesy service for Jazz-Bellezz & Beaux extended by Dan Osborn aka Ozzy – To receive daily e-mailin’zz of Jazz Gig’zz, as well as to post yer own – Go to: www.zjazz.netor jazzden@yahoogroups.com or dan@zjazz.net.

N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN’ THE “ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT” & “SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE” BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM www.rockymountainjazz.com. Word on he street is that the weekly e-mailin’ service is B’in’ revived. To sign up, follow the directionzz posted in www.rockymountainjazz.com. “SOS” — A new feature: Check out djSOS’zz weekly KRFC PlayList” posted in “The RMJB”! N.B.I: — JAZZ MUSICIANZZ/ARTISTZZ/VOCALISTZZ/TEACHERZZ/GIGISTZZ Please, don’t forget to list your Gigzz by goin’ to: “The RMJB” — www.rockymountainjazz.com — has been up-graded. — Go 2 the “www”, click on “Calendar”, scroll down about a page worth (right below the “Monthly Calendar”) & you’ll find in RED CAPITALS: “ARTISTS CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS”, click & a template will present. Fill it out. — U’ve listed yer own event! In addition, right under the above noted “ARTISTS…EVENTS”, also in RED CAPITAL FONT is, “SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER’”. By doin’ that, another listin’ can be accomplished. Please continue to send 2 me, as I list in my “RMJB/SOS” blog for a 3RD listin’ — sendin’ yer Gig Listin’ to me @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or pposes@gmail.com or forwardin’ by www.rockymountainjazz.com. Thanx. Thus there R THREE wayzz to list. N.B II: To B considered 4 postin’ in “The RMJB/SOS Blog” please include the followin’ info, conformin’ to the form used below — e.g: – PUT ALL TOGETHER IT WOULD LOOK LIKE THIS: 1) Day – e.g. Friday ; 2) Date – e.g. Sept., 20, 2007; 3) Artist / Group Name /Artistzz/Instrumentation – e.g — The Ken Walker Sextet W/ Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), Peter Sommer(ts), Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b) & Paul Romaine(d); 4,5 & 6) Name Of Venue & complete Address: e.g. Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. (Lincoln & Ninth Sts); 7) City – e.g. – Denver; State – e.g. Colorado (optional); 9) HitTime (zz) – 7PM & 9PM; 10) Venue Web Site/Tele/e-mail – e.g. -www.dazzlejazz.comor 303.839.5100 or dazzlejazz.comor reservationsatdazzlejazz.com ~~

~~ FOR 2010 ~~

FRI JAN 15TH ~ The VANGUARD ORCHESTRA in Gates Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. (& S. University Ave., ), Denver ~~@ DU’zz Newman Center For The Preforming Arts ~~  DU’zz Lamont School Of Music ~~ HitTime: TBA PM  ~~ FMI: 303.871.7720  or 303. 871.6412 or www.du.edu/lamont ~~.

FRIZZ., FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND ~~ Listen forward to The 2010 Academic Season With FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND startzz itzza Winter/Spring ‘09 Season ~~  @ The Williams Recital Hall @ 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 ~~.

~~ FRI  JAN 22ND  2010 ~~  The PEAK VIEW JAZZ SOCIETY Presentzz Trombonist Buddy Baker & UNC Jazz Faculty ~~ Dinner Music Performed by TBA @ The Greeley Country Club, 4500 W. 10TH ST (HWY 34 Business Route), Greeley ~~ Dinner Buffet @ 6:30PM ~~ $25 ~~ Music ~~ 8PM ~~ $10 (PVJS Members)/$15 (Non-Members)/$5 (Stedents) ~~ Reservationzz: 970.353.2267 ~~ ALSO:  FRI, 02/19/2010 ~~ The Keith Oxman Quartet: & FRI, 03/19/2010 ~~ The Rich Chiaraluce/Pete Olstad Quintet ~~.

SAT FEB 27TH ~~ THE TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET Performzz The Music Of John Coltrane @ ~~  Presented BY The Heritage, Culture & the Arts Division, City of Lakewood, Community Resources Department @ The Lakewood’s Heritage Center * Washington Heights Arts Center * Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy. * Lakewood, CO  80226 ~~  Tickets are $28 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.orgor at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Senior, student and group discounts available.  Free parking on-site ~~ ~~ The Lakewood Cultural Center 2009 – 2010 Performing Arts Season is generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) – with appreciation to the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District –~~ FMI: Contact: Rhetta Shead, Marketing & Promotions Supervisor~~ Direct: 303-987-7856 or rheshe@lakewood.org ~~  FMMI: wwwturtlequartet.com.

~~ THURZZ.  APRIL 22ND  2010 ~~ SONGSTRESS PATTI AUSTIN @ THE 2010 UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~ @ 7:30PM  in Monfort Hall of the UCCC in Greeley ~~ Kevin Whalen ~~ Managing Producer, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, Instructor of Jazz Trumpet, Co-Director, UNC Jazz Camp, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 28, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639 ~~ Office: 970-351-2394 or Fax: 970-351-2536or www.uncjazz.comor www.uncjazzfest.comor www.kevinwhalenjazz.com~~ Stay tuned fer MORE INFO @ www.uncjazz.com.

FRI APRIL 23RD ~~ THE HEADLIN’ EVENT ~~ THE CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA@THE 2010 UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL @ 7:30PM  in Monfort Hall of the UCCC in Greeley ~~ Kevin Whalen ~~ Managing Producer, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, Instructor of Jazz Trumpet, Co-Director, UNC Jazz Camp, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 28, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639 ~~ Office: 970-351-2394 or Fax: 970-351-2536 or www.uncjazz.comor www.uncjazzfest.comor www.kevinwhalenjazz.com~~ Stay tuned fer MORE INFO @ www.uncjazz.com ~~ SAT APRIL 24TH ~~ A SALUTE TO THE DRUMMERS OF THE WOODY HERMAN HERDZZ ~~.

~~ 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 HomeGrown Community Radio” ~~ 88.9FM ~~ www.krfcfm.org ~~ KRFC FT COLLINS, 619 S. College Ave., #4, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 303.221.5075. Poses ~~pposes@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.com ~~ is the Associate Editor of “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat”, contributin’ a weekly column, “The RMJB/SOS” (“The Soundz Of Surprize”) ~~ “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat” ~~www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ is the Jazz.com for N. CO & The Front Range. Ned Radinsky, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief and Jazz Photographer. UTNG , dig, djSOS ~~ 303.851.7265.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH & SAT DEC 5TH ~~ “A HOLIDAY CARD TO THE CITY” @ The King Center Concert Hall, 855 Lawrence St., Denver ~~ Presented by The ENTIRE Dep’t Of Music (Festival Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Voices, African Drums, & MSCD Faculty) ~~ HitTime: 7:30PM ~~ Tix: $20(Gnl)/$18(Srs)/$15 (Students) ~  FMI: The Metro St. College Of Denver, Dep’t. Of Music: 303.556.3180 OR King Center Box Office: 303.556-3180 ~~www.mscd.edu ~~.

~~ MON NOV 30TH ~~ The Rocky Mountain Center For The Musical Arts Jazz Ensemble @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: $10/$5 ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~ FMMI: Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road, P.O. Box 698, Lafayette, Colorado 80026 ~~ www.rmcma.org ~~ Phone: (303) 665-0599 Fax: (303) 664-5965 ~~ .

~~ THE 11/30/09 – 12/06/09 & Beyond ~~ “ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT’ZZ WEEKLY ‘SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE’” by 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@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.comor 303.851.7265 ~~.

~~ POR FAVOR:  2 WEEKZZ NOTICE IF U WANNA B LISTED IN “THE HITZZ NEWZZ” COLUMN. Less than that lead time, U R takin’ yer chancezz ~ This ain’t a momentzz notice operation. ~~ Thanx, The Editorzz. P.S. This still ain’t a momentzz notice operation, & “RMJB/SOS” up-gradezz have created an opportunity for last-minute listin’zz. Send ‘em in jes the same. Thanx, The Editorzz. ~~ ** N.B I: THE RMJB MONTHLY CALENDAR IS UNDER-GOIN’ AN UP-GRADE. UNTIL IT TAKEZZ LISTIN’ZZ AS INDICATED JES B’LO, PLEASE SEND YER GIG/JAZZ INFO TO RMJB/SOS c/o Peter Poses at: pposes@gmail.com.

~~ WE’RE SORRY FER THE IN CONVENIENCE, & THE NEDITOR WILL LETCHA KNO WHEN THE RMJB MONTHLY CALENDAR IS BACK ON LINE ~~ THE NEDITOR IS BUSY WORKIN’ ON EZ2FOLLOW DIRECTIONZZ FOR YOU ARTISTZZ. Any questionzz, please contact The Neditor aka Ned Radinsky @ ned@rockymountainjazz.com ~~ Thanx ~~.

~~ In the meantime, “The RMJB/SOS” is bein’ published ~~

** PLEASE CONSIDER SUBMITTIN’ IN THE FORM EXAMPLED RIGHT B’l0 ~~ It’ll SAVE ME TONZZ OF TIME ~~ THANX!  EXAMPLE,  EXAMPLE, EXAMPLE:

~~ SUN DEC  27TH ~~  The Ninth + Lincoln Orchestra Under The Baton Of Maestro Tyler Gilmore With VERY SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST, TRUMPETER CUONG VU@ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 ~~  Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.ALSO: SUN., TBA. DAY, MONTH, DATE ~~ ARTIST, BAND ~~ VENUE, ADDRESS HITTIME: XXAM/PM ~~ TIX INFO ~~ FMI &/OR FFMI: THANX AGAIN!!

~~ Thanx in advance, The Editorzz. ~~

~~ ** N.B III:  ”THE RMJB MONTHLY             CALENDAR IS UP & RUNNIN’ ~~

TO ALL JAZZ ARTISTZZ WHO WANT TO LIST THEIR GIGZZ: GO TO ~~ www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ 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! ~~ ITZZA FREE! ~~ THE NEDITOR IS BUSY WORKIN’ ON EZ2FOLLOW DIRECTIONZZ FOR YOU ARTISTZZ. Any questionzz, please contact The Neditor aka Ned Radinsky @ ned@rockymountainjazz.com ~~ Thanx ~~.

~~ IN THE MEANTIME & BEYOND ~~ FREE LISTIN’ZZ @ FMMI:jazzden@yahoogroups.comordan@zjazz.net or www.zjazz.net ~~.

AND FREE radio prom announcementzz @ concertcalendar@krfcfm.org ~~.

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 11/30/9- 12/06/09 ~~

~~ TONITE, TONITE ~~

~~ MON NOV 30TH ~~ The Rocky Mountain Center For The Musical Arts @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~ FMMI: Rocky Mountain Center for Musical Arts, 200 East Baseline Road, P.O. Box 698, Lafayette, Colorado 80026 ~~ www.rmcma.org ~~ Phone: (303) 665-0599 Fax: (303) 664-5965 ~~ .

~~ MON., NOV., 30TH ~~ COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY VIRTUOSO SERIES CONCERT PRESENTS CLASSICAL  ( NON-JAZZ EVENT) MUSIC ~~ PETER SOMMER AND JOEL BACON PERFORMING SAXOPHONE & PIANO DUETS ~~MON NOV 30TH ~~ The Virtuoso Series Concerts continue with an inspirational performance of duets by Peter Sommer, saxophone, and Joel Bacon, piano, on Monday, November 30, 7:30 p.m. in the Organ Recital Hall at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St., FTC, CO ~~ The concert is followed by a “Meet the Artist” reception where patrons are invited to meet the musicians, ask questions about the music and the performance, and mingle with other patrons, while enjoying dessert breads, coffee and tea generously provided by Great Harvest Bread Co., Mugs Coffee Lounge and Whole Foods Market ~~ Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for Colorado State students and $1 for youth ages 2 to 17. Tickets are available from the Campus Box Office in the Lory Student Center, by phone at 970-491-4849, or online at www.csutix.com ~~ The popular duo of CSU faculty Peter Sommer, saxophone, and Joel Bacon, piano, bring you an evening of classical saxophone masterpieces by French composers, including Alfred Desenclos, Paule Maurice and Ida Gotkovsky ~~ In regards to the cohesion of the musical duo, Sommer states that, “Dr. Bacon and I have a great time creating concerts together, from selecting the music through the performance in the hall, and I would like to think that the joy in performance is shared by the audience as well.”  ~~ About the Performers ~~ Peter Sommer, saxophonist and composer, is in demand as a performer, clinician and recording artist throughout the state of Colorado. He is Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies and Saxophone at Colorado State University, where he directs Jazz Ensemble I and the CSU Jazz Combo program, in addition to teaching courses in Jazz Improvisation and Jazz Pedagogy ~~ Joel Bacon currently holds the newly established Stewart and Sheron Golden Chair in Organ and Liturgical Studies, the first endowed chair in the College of Liberal Arts. Before coming to CSU, he was assistant organist of St. Thomas Lutheran Church, Munich-Grünwald, and served as frequent guest organist at the former Hapsburg imperial church, St. Augustine, Vienna ~~ For a full performance and event calendar, more information, and to sign up for a free event e-newsletter, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com~~ The School of the Arts at Colorado State University provides an enriched venue in which the study and practice of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre are nurtured and sustained by building the skills and knowledge needed by future generations of arts professionals to become contributors to the essential vitality of our culture and society. For more information, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~ Jennifer Clary, Colorado State University, Marketing and Publicity Director, School of the Arts ~~  Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu~~ 970.491.3603 “ http://www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~.

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 11/30- 12/06/09 ~~

TUEZZ DEC 1ST ~~  MAX  performs with the Jerry Weiss Trio featurin’ SaxMan/Jazz Vocalizzt Max Wagner @ Houston’s, 303 Josephine St., Cherry Creek, Denver ~~ HitTime: 5:30-10PM ~~ FMI:  303.333.4688 ~~
ALSO: TUEZZ, DEC 8TH ~~.

~~ WED, DEC 2ND ~~ Pianist Joe Bonner featurin’ SaxMan/Jazz Vocalizzt Max Wagner at the MERCURY CAFE, 2199 California Street in Denver for Andrew Romanoff’s fundraiser to support his run for the Senate.   I’ll
be playing from about 6:30 ~~ FMMI: Max Wagner at max.sax@beyondbb.com
~~.

~~ WED, DEC 2ND ~~ CU in Broomfield: Homegrown Jazz! ~~ HitTime: 7:00 PM ~~ Off Campus – Broomfield Auditorium ~~ Compositions by the CU Jazz Faculty are the focus of this concert, with particular emphasis on the music of trumpeter Brad Goode and saxophonist John Gunther. For more information and directions, call the ARTSLINE at 303-469-3301 x7999 or visit FMI: www.broomfieldauditorium.com or ~~ http://www.colorado.edu/music/events/ ~~ Join us for the fifth season of CU in Broomfield faculty concerts, a collaboration of the University of Colorado at Boulder College of Music and the City & County of Broomfield Cultural Affairs Division. These performances are free, family-friendly and at 7 PM on Wednesdays at the Broomfield Auditorium ~~ For more information and directions, call the ARTSLINE at 303-469-3301 x7999  ~~ .

~~ WED., DEC 2ND ~~The Colorado State University Jazz Ensembles play a swinging’ Jazz Classics Concert @ The Griffin Concert Hall at the University Center for the Arts, 1400 Remington St. FTC ~~ HitTime: 7:30PM ~~ Tickets are $10 for the public and $5 for Colorado State Students and $1 for youth ages 2 to 17. Tickets are available from the Campus Box Office in the Lory Student Center, by phone at 970-491-4849, or online at www.csutix.com ~~ At the annual, toe-tapping favorite Jazz Classics Concert, the ensembles perform swing music inspired by the great big bands of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Thad Jones and others, as well as selections of standards and jazz classics ~~ “Every year we have the great pleasure of presenting a program of jazz standards and classics, some in the original arrangements by our jazz forefathers,” says director Peter Sommer. “We have a great time sharing this music with our audience and we hope that the good feelings can be felt all the way in the back of the hall.” ~~ For a full performance and event calendar, more information, and to sign up for a free event e-newsletter, visitwww.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~ The School of the Arts at Colorado State University provides an enriched venue in which the study and practice of Art, Dance, Music and Theatre are nurtured and sustained by building the skills and knowledge needed by future generations of arts professionals to become contributors to the essential vitality of our culture and society. For more information, visit www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~ FMMI: Jennifer Clary, Colorado State University, Marketing and Publicity Director, School of the Arts ~~Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu ~~ 970.491.3603 ~~ http://www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~.

~~ WED DEC 2ND ~~ Pianist Neil Bridge 7+ @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ WED DEC 2ND ~~ Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversations @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ The Pete Zimmer Drum Clinic @ Colorado University ~ Boulder ~ The College Of Music ~~www.colorado.edu/music/events/calendar.html ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ The Coalition For Creative Music Presentzz The Pete Zimmer Quartet Featurin’ Very Special Guest Artist Reedist GEORGE GARZONE @ Colorado University ~ Boulder ~ The College Of Music ~~www.colorado.edu/music/events/calendar.html ~~.

~~ CANCELLED ~~ Mzz. Roberta Gambarini Regrettably will NOT be performin’ w/ Convergence ~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ HOT TIXXXXXXX ~~ Convergence featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert &/Or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) With Very Special Guest, Songstress Roberta Gambarini @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.covergencejazz.com~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ HOT TIXXXXXXX ~~ Convergence featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.covergencejazz.com ~~.

~~ FRI DEC  4TH  ~~  Vocal 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 ~~ ~~ FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ Solo Piano W/ Mzz. Ellyn Rucker at Bauer’s, 1512 Curtis St. (@ 15TH ST) Denver, CO 80202 ~~ Hittime: 9:00PM – MIDNIGHT ~~ FMI: Baur’s Ristorante ~~ www.bauersdenver.com (303) 534-4842 ~ CALL FIRST ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH & SAT DEC 5TH ~~ “A HOLIDAY CARD TO THE CITY” @ The King Center Concert Hall, 855 Lawrence St., Denver ~~ Presented by The ENTIRE Dep’t Of Music (Festival Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Voices, African Drums, & MSCD Faculty) ~~ HitTime: 7:30PM ~~ Tix: $20(Gnl)/$18(Srs)/$15 (Students) ~  FMI: The Metro St. College Of Denver, Dep’t. Of Music: 303.556.3180 OR King Center Box Office: 303.556-3180 ~~www.mscd.edu ~~.

~~ SAT DEC 5TH ~~ SaxMan Max Wagner @ The  GREAT WESTERN ART GALLERY,1455 Curtis Street in DENVER will be open (Also FRI DEC 4TH) at night during the Parade of Lights Nights.  here will be refreshments, specials, and free gift wrapping both nights, HitTime: 6-9pm!  GREAT WESTERN ART GALLERY  has been a long-time supporter of Jazz in our community, and regularly supports Jazz on KUVO Radio (89.3FM).  Artist Karen Parry-Wagner (Max’s Wife) is represented by GREAT WESTERN; the gallery features eclectic fine art by local and
regional artists, including Western contemporary and abstract paintings, graphite and pastel drawings, sculpture, photography, raku pottery, bowls, designer jewelry and blown glass.  If you haven’t been there yet, this is the perfect opportunity to visit this exceptional gallery!  303.396.2787 http://greatwesternartgalleryllc.com/ ~~ FMMI: Max Wagner at max.sax@beyondbb.com ~~.

~~SAT DEC 5 TH ~~ The Pete Zimmer Quartet Featurin’ Very Special Guest Artist Reedist GEORGE GARZONE @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MASTERCLASS INFO @ METRO STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER ~~http://www.ahec.edu/MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx ~~.

~~  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.com or dan@zjazz.net.~~

~~ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLORADO SPRINGS BASED PIKES PEAK JAZZ & SWING SOCIETY ~~ Go to www.ppjass.org for even more information.

~~  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 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 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 orwww.krfcfm.orgOR

~~ EVERY THURZZ. ~~ DON’T FORGET NORMAN PROVIZER’ZZ “JAZZ NOTES” COLUMN @ www.kuvo.org~~ EVERY THURZZ.

~~  BRET SAUNDER’ZZ COLUMN IN “THE A & E” SECTION OF EVERY OTHER (11/01/09 [next column]) ~~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.com or for a PREZZ KIT: newfaceofjazz@gmail.comor www.newfaceofjazz.com or 719.761.1955. ~~

~~ 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@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.comor 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 ~~

~~ HOT-OFF-THE PRESS CD RELEASEZZ ~~

~~ Multi-Reedist Ricky Sweum’zz Inaugural CD, “Pulling My Own Strings” On The OriginRecords Label ~~ TENORIST RICKY SVEUM & His Quartet (Wayne Wilkinson[g], Jason Crowe[b], & Henrique De Almeida[d]) ~~ www.rickysweum.com ~~.

~~ Maestro Fred Hess’ BIG BAND  ”hold on” on The Dazzle Records Imprint (2ND Release) starrin’ The Conductor: Tyler Gilmore; The Reed Section: John Gunther, Johan Eriksson, Peter Sommer, Wil Swindler, & Jake Sanders; The Trombone Section: Darren Kramerl, Wade Sander, Jamie Parker, & Gary Mayne;  The Brass Section: Brad Goode, Dave Rajewski, Al Hood, & Ron Miles; & The Rhythm Section: Marc Sabatella(p), Ken Filiano(b), & Matt Wilson(d). Recorded @ Notably Fine Audio (NFA), Denver, CO by Colin Bricker; and supported by Donald Rossa @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge and The Gift Of Jazz ~ www.giftofjazz.org~~ www.myspace.com/fredhessband ~~. HOLD ON! to THURZZ OCT 8TH & FRI OCT 9TH ~~”hold on” will celebrate itzza release @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 and 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7 & 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~

~~ Maestro Tom Erickson’s eponymously titled, ”The Flying Dragon Orchestra” (517 Music)starrin’ The Conductor/Composer: Tom Erickson;  The Reed Section: Art Bouton, Tom Myer, Fred Hess, Dominic Lalli, & Mark Harris; The Trombone Section: Tom Ball, Nelson Hinds, Hoyt Andres, & Gary Mayne;  The Brass Section:  Dave Rajewski, Dawn Kramer, Al Hood, & Kenny Warren; & The Rhythm Section: Dave Devine(g, effects), Greg Harris(vbs,effects), Eric Gunnison(p/rhodes),  Eric Thorin(b, eb), & Paul Romaine(d). Recorded @ Notably Fine Audio (NFA), Denver, CO by Colin Bricker ~~ www.517music.com.

~~ Bassist Erik Applegate’s inaugaral CD release as a Leader: ”Red Skies” (ErikApplegateMusic) starrin’ Steve Kovalcheck(g), Dana Landry(p, rhodes), & Jim White(d) ~~www.erikapplegate.com ~~.

~~ Released JULY 24TH, Bassist Lelah Simon’zz Maiden Voyage CD, ”third week in April” ~~ Check out the write up in the Denver Examiner here: http://www.examiner.com/x-10104-Denver-Jazz-and-Blues-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Lelah-Simon-wants-you ~ Lelah ~myspace.com/lelahplaysbass or lelah simon at rootsandfifths@yahoo.com. ~~ Check out Westword’zz, Jon Solomon’zz review of “third week of april” (P. 54) of 08/06 – 08 12/09, Vol. 32, #49 ~~ www.westword.com ~~ jon.solomon@westword.com.~~.

~~ Pianist Neil Brige 7+ released his new CD, “Yes, I Am Still Here” ~~ To order your CD’s, you can call us at 303-753-9206. You can charge with Visa or MasterCard and we’ll mail your order to you, or arrange to pick up your CD’s and pay by check or cash. All proceeds go to Karen Lee Dance Theatre, our 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To Learn about KLDT, go to www.karenleedance.com and click on the lowere left link on the home page.

~~ Guitarist Wayne Wilkinson outta Colorado Springs has released a CD, “Full Circle” ~~  Wayne Wilkinson is a jazz guitar player in the Washington D.C. area. and former member of the premier Air Force jazz ensemble “The Airmen of Note” based in Washington, D.C. The latest CD, “Full Circle”, is a guitar trio with some special guest. Among the personnel on the recording are some of Washington DC’s finest and all world class musicians including Chuck Redd, Scott Giambusso, Michael Bowie, Byron McWilliams, Zack Smith, Bruce Swaim and Andy Kochenour. In 1989, he was a semi finalist in the national Conac Henessy Jazz Search competiton. Among the venues he has performed at while in the “The Airmen of Note” are Carnegie Hall, The White House and The Detroit Jazz Festival. Also, while in the band, He played with Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Joe Williams, Ernie Watts, James Moody, Henry Mancini and Stanley Turrentine. Other people he’s played with in his career are Jack Jones, Dianne Shure, Bob Hope, Roger Williams, Louis Belson and The Four Freshman. He’s also a member of “Zach Smith & The Dixie Power Trio” which plays music of Louisiana. This nationally known group travels the country and can be heard on XM Radio, NPR and other stations.

~~ Songstress Meryl Romer’zz has CD released her inaugural CD ”So Sure” starrin’ Meryl Romer, vocals; Erik Deutsch, keyboard; Bill Kopper, guitar; Jonti Siman, bass; Chris Lee, drums ~~ FMI: Meryl Romer at merylromer@comcast.net.

~~ Keith Oxman’s New CD, ”Doing All Right” IS OUT & ABOUT and doin’ all right ~~ A CO top 20 in July accordin’ to “The Colorado Music Buzz. It featurezz Keith on reeds; Marc Sabatella on piano; Brian Wilson on his FABULOUS Kent McLagan Bass; & Thomas Van Schoik on drums. The Capri Imprint was celebrated @ Dazzle last week. FMI: www.caprirecords.com.

~~ Songstress Eileen Simon’s new CD, ”The Visit” on Tapestry ~ www.caprirecords.com. An homage to Joni Mitchell w/ a Host Of Colorado-based Musicians as The Supporting Cast

~~. Pianist BEN MARKLEY Celebrated’ The Release Of His OA2 Records CD, ”SECOND INTRODUCTION” ~~ FMI: Ben Markley ~~ (Home) 720.494.0326 ~~ (Cell) 303.931.4462 ~~benmarkley@hotmail.com~~ www.benmarkleymusic.com.

~~  Pianist/Vocalist Bonnie Lowdermilk’zz new CD, ”Up To Now”, featurezz Greg Gisbert(t., flugelhorn), Pete Sommer(reeds), Nelson Hinds(tb), Ken Walker(b), Mark Simon(b), Colin Stranahan(d). Order @ www.bonnielowdermilk.com or blowdermilk@yahoo.com ~ $15 + $2.(S&H) ~~ www.bonnielowdermilk.com~~.

~~ CONGUERA  JANINE SANTANA celebrated the release of her CD, ”SOFT AS GRANITE” w/ Alto Madness Meister RICHIE COLE!

Bassist Rich Lamb’zz new CD: ”music along the way” featurin’ Rich Lamb(b), Chuch Lamb(p), Ron Miles(cnt), & Chris Lee(d) ~~ Contact info: Rich Lamb, 13143 Upper Ridge Rd., Conifer, CO 80433 or 303-746 8534 or alongtheway@earthlink.net or www.alongthewayhome.com.

BRASSMAN AL HOOD Plays The Writing Of DAVE HANSON, ”Just A Little Taste”. FMI: Contact Dave Hanson @ Al Hood Music ~~ 303.791.5684 or dhanson@du.edu or Al Hood @ 303.587.7590 or ahood@du.eduor www.alhoodtrumpet.com.

SUPPORT YER CO-BASED IMPRINTZZ:

~~ www.caprirecords.com (Proprietor Tom Burns) ~~.

~~ www.jazzedmedia.com(Proprietor Graham Carter) ~~.

To check up on Jazz Eventzz @

~~ CU BOULDER, CHECK OUT: ~~ Concertzz At CU Boulder ~~~ www.cuconcerts.org. ~~ OR please contact John Lake @ John Lake Performing Jazz Combos @ lakejw@hotmail.com~~.

~~ 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 ~~.

~~ WEEKDAYZZ JAZZ ~~

~~ MON., Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 :: no cover ~~ ALSO Vinyl Mondays w/ Marinos V. & Eric Troe ~ 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 ~~.

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.orgor www.myspace.com/dotserojazz~~.

~~ YA WANNA CUT THE RUG! —-THE RHYTHM COMPANY’S — www.RhythmCompany.comor www.JiveCats.com or 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., ~~ The Donny Lama Trio starrin’ Mitch Chmara(g), Kim Stone(b), & Kevin Smith(d) @ The Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., DCO ~~ FMI:www.myspace.com/thedonnylamatrio or 303.294.9281 orwww.mercurycafe.com. HitTime: 9:30-PM ~~ FREE ~~ Every Tuezz ~~.

TUEZZ. ~~ The Tuezz JAM Sessionzz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., DCO ~~ ARTISTZZ TBA ~~ HitTime: For information email: info@dazzlejazz.com ~~ or 303.839.5100 or www.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.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 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ, ~~ Jazz at Mead St. Station, 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) — EARLY SHOW w/ Pianist/Vocalist Ellyn Rucker ~~ HitTime: 4 – 6PM. LATE SHOW: 9-12PM. Meade Street has great food and drinks and a casual atmosphere. It’s located at 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) — 303-433-2138 or 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 . ~~

~~ Mark Diamond @ 303-443-2922 or www.markdiamondmusic.com or for Mark’zz Sched: http://tinyurl.com/3yrhy5 ~~.

WED  ~~  Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversationzz @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

~~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 or www.outsideshore.com ~~ Call 1ST ~~.

~~ WEDZZ., ~~ Laura Newman’s band featurin’ Laura Newman(reedzz); Ellyn Rucker(p,vcl), Vlad Girshevich(kybd), Matt Amundson(d) at Mead Street Station ~~ HitTime: 9 – 12PM. Meade Street has great food and drinks and a casual atmosphere. It’s located at 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) ~~ 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.com for 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 ~~.

THURZZ. ~~ Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.com or 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 ~~ 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 ~~.

~~ D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 ~~ 303. GO.DNOTE ~~ www.dnote.us/ ~~.

~~FRIDAYZZ. ~~ Lunch Jazz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ No cover ~~ www.dazzlejazz.comor 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: Scott Thomas @djembe52@hotmail.com ~~.

~~ FRIDAYS ~~ Solo Piano W/ Mzz. Ellyn Rucker at Bauer’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.com or 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 ~~.

~~ FRI ~~ JAZZ @ JazzMaTazz In Denver. Call 1ST ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~

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 ~~.

~~  SAT ~~ JAZZ @ JazzMaTazz In Denver. Call 1ST ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~

~~ 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.com or 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.netor www.marksloniker.com for his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE ~~.

~~ N.B II CHECK OUT “RMJB’zz NEW FEATURE ~~ Neditor’zz www.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 ~~.

~~ ~~ 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.com or 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 or www.mercurycafe.comor jazzden@yahoogroups.com or 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.com or 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.com OR 0r www.benmarkleymusic.com ~~ .

~~ SUN., – Jazz @ Johnny’s Cigar Bar, 1801 13St, Boulder, CO (Boulder One Plaza/Ice Rink) – 7-10PM (no cover) — www.johnnyscigarbar.com.Check sched first. —For Art Lande’zz Sched:www.wheresart.comor www.artlande.com ~~.

~~ MAKE NOTE!!!!! THE 2009 NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ BOOKLET (24 pages) IS AVAILABLE FOR free!!!!!!! Go to: http://www.arts.gov/pub/pubMusic.php P.S.THE COMPLETE NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ BOOKLET (110 pages + CD) is also AVAILABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See the previous RMJB/SOS (10/27/08) for additional story ~~.

~~ 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.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: 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’ 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@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”…

~~ NEXT WEEKZZ’  JAZZ IN DECEMBER ~~

~~ WED DEC 9TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, & HOT TIXXXXX ~~ Javon Jackson and Friends ~~ Javon Jackson(Saxophone); Benny Green(Piano); Eddie Henderson(Trumpet);Peter Washington(Bass); & Carl Allen(Drums) celebrate the music of Freddie Hubbard @ The Soiled Dove, 7401 E 1st Ave Denver, CO 80230 – (303) 366-0007 OR  www.tavernhg.com/soiled_dove ~~ HitTime: Doors: 7:00PM ~~ Show: 8:00PM ~~.

~~ THURZZ., DEC 10TH ~~ Virtuosic Guitarist Joshua Breakstone @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

~~ FRI., DEC 11TH THE CHIE IMAIZUMI ORCHESTRA @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ SAT, DEC 12TH ~~  SaxMan/Jazz Vocalizzt Max Wagner featurin’ HOT JAZZ TRIO ~ Jeff Jenkins on Piano, and Kells Nollenberger on Bass ~~ HitTime:  6:00-9:00pm    Mama Rose’ is located in Barlow Plaza -along the River Walk at 338 E. Elkhorn Avenue in downtown Estes Park ~~ One Seating  ~~  RESERVATIONS REQUIRED  ~~ Call right away and book your table FMI:  970.586.3380  OR http://mamarosesrestaurant.com ~~.

~~ SUN DEC 13TH ~~ A RALPH SHARON CHRISTMAS @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MON DEC 14TH ~~ The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.com ~~.~~ TUEZZ., DEC. 15TH ~ The Ellington Orchestra Plays Holiday Favoritezz & Ellington Classiczz @ Boettcher Concert  Hall ~~ Tix: $15 – $75 ~~ FMI: www.coloradosymphony.org ~~.

~~ TUEZZ DEC 15TH ~~ POLARITY starrin’ The Duo Reeds of Clare Church & Pete Lewis, and featurin’ Eric Wiggs(g), Ben Markley(keys), Kels Nollenberger(b), & Son Patrick Lewis(d) at The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl Street, Boulder ~~ Polarity’s music combines elements of jazz, latin, rock, funk, and gospel. HitTime: 9:30-10:30PM ~~ All ages are welcome. Cover $5.00 CHEAP! ~~ FMI: www.laughinggoat.com or 303) 440-4628 ~~.

WED DEC 16TH ~~ SONGSTRESS TERESA ROSS @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ THURZZ  DEC 17TH ~~ Purnell Steen Presentzz “The Soulful Soundzz Of Christmas” @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 18TH ~~ The Ken Walker Quartet Presentzz A Musical Tribute To Jazz Guitar Great Wes Montgomery @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ 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 ~~.

SAT., DEC 19TH ~~ SONGSTER ALLAN HARRIS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT & CD RELEASE CELEBRATION @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MON DEC 21ST  ~~ The FRED HESS BIG BAND Celebratezz  The Releazze Of Maestro Hess’ CD, “hold on” On The Dazzle Jazz CD Label at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ ALSO SPECIAL EVENT ~~ TUEZZ JAN. 2010 W/ VSOP GUEST ARTISTZZ KEN FILIANO(b) & MATT WILSON(d). THIS IS A PRE-RECORDIN’ LIVE! REHERSAL PERFORMANCE ~~ THE BAND GOEZZ INTO THE RECORDIN’ STUDIO (NFA) THAT WEEK! ~~.

SUN DEC 27TH & MON DEC 28TH ~~ GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER CUONG VU TO JOIN DENVER’S NINTH+LINCOLN ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MAESTRO TYLER GILMORE FOR PERFORMANCEZZ AND RECORDING SUN DEC 27TH & MON DEC 28TH ~~ GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER CUONG VU TO JOIN DENVER’S NINTH+LINCOLN ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MAESTRO TYLER GILMORE FOR PERFORMANCEZZ AND RECORDING @ Dazzle Jazz Club, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~  HitTime: SUN ~~ 6 & 8PM ~~ HitTime: MON ~~ 7PM ~~ Tickets: $15 ~~ The celebrated Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra will welcome Trumpeter Cuong Vu to premiere all new music by Denver composer Tyler Gilmore.  Ranging from hushed atmospheres to raucous electronic improvisation, the performances promise to be innovative and impassioned.  Rarely has a pioneering performer such as this joined such a reputable local ensemble, to produce what is sure to be a memorable musical collaboration ~~ “It’s hard to avoid references to Miles Davis when talking about the trumpet, but Cuong is the nearest thing I’ve heard to someone encapsulating and surpassing Davis’ range of textures. Imagine, if you will, Bitches Brew or On The Corner, but with more cinematic clarity and less drug-addled wank. That’s where Cuong Vu and his musical juggernaut are sitting, just waiting to crush you. And you’ll love it.” – Splendidezine.com ~~”Exploring the deepest of harmonic depths opened up by the freedom of jazz-based themes, bandleader Tyler Gilmore steers the ensemble through a lush musical ocean like a modern-day Gil Evans, burgeoned by vigorous winds of acid, fusion, and even electronica.” – Colorado Music Buzz ~~ About the performers: Cuong Vu is widely recognized by jazz critics as a leader of a generation of innovative musicians. A truly unique musical voice, Cuong has lent his trumpet playing talents to a wide range of artists including Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson, David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Myra Melford, Cibo Matto, Mitchell Froom, and Chris Speed. Cuong, along with the Pat Metheny Group, received a Grammy Award in 2003 for their recording “The Way Up” ~~ http://www.cuongvu.com ~~ Composer and band-leader Tyler Gilmore is traversing a new landscape in big band and chamber composition. Influences ranging from composers of the 20th century to the electronic innovators of today combine with his own musical personality to form his aural output. He has been honored with the ASCAP/Columbia College 2009 Commission in Honor of Hank Jones, and the 2008 & 2009 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer’s Awards ~~ http://www.tylergilmoremusic.com ~~ The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra is a musical project aiming to marry Denver’s finest jazz players with new streams in the world of big band composition; to combine the shapes and textures of the new generation’s aesthetic with the standard jazz ensemble. Its repertoire bridges the gap between jazz tradition and modern musical forms. The band features the finest performers in Colorado’s music scene including members of Future Jazz Project, Hamster Theatre, and Jazz Faculty from all of the fine jazz college programs in the region. It’s debut CD received positive nation-wide attention, including a 3.5 star review from Downbeat Magazine ~~ http://www.9thandlincoln.com ~~ FMI: (303) 839 – 5100  OR Web: www.9thandlincoln.com OR www.dazzlejazz.com ~~  For further information: Tyler Gilmore ~~ Director of Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra ~~ Phone: 970-405-3153 ~~ Email: info@9thandlincoln.com OR http://www.tylergilmoremusic.com OR http://www.9thandlincoln.com OR minorninths@gmail.com OR 970.405.3153 OR 800 Emerson St. #405, Denver, CO 80218 ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 ~~  Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH  & WED DEC 30TH ~~ SONGSTRESS BARBAR MORRISON WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST, TENOIRIST HOUSTON PERSON @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

WED DEC 31 ~~ NEW YEAR’ZZ EVE ~~ OPENIN’ ACT ~~ CCJA ALUMNI JAM ~~ NEW YEAR’ZZ EVE CONCERT WITH ~~ CONVERGENCE ~~ featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ CYBERSPACE JAZZ-MAIL – A courtesy service for Jazz-Bellezz & Beaux extended by Dan Osborn aka Ozzy – To receive daily e-mailin’zz of Jazz Gig’zz, as well as to post yer own – Go to: www.zjazz.netor jazzden@yahoogroups.com or dan@zjazz.net.

N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN’ THE “ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT” & “SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE” BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM www.rockymountainjazz.com. Word on he street is that the weekly e-mailin’ service is B’in’ revived. To sign up, follow the directionzz posted in www.rockymountainjazz.com. “SOS” — A new feature: Check out djSOS’zz weekly KRFC PlayList” posted in “The RMJB”! N.B.I: — JAZZ MUSICIANZZ/ARTISTZZ/VOCALISTZZ/TEACHERZZ/GIGISTZZ Please, don’t forget to list your Gigzz by goin’ to: “The RMJB” — www.rockymountainjazz.com — has been up-graded. — Go 2 the “www”, click on “Calendar”, scroll down about a page worth (right below the “Monthly Calendar”) & you’ll find in RED CAPITALS: “ARTISTS CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS”, click & a template will present. Fill it out. — U’ve listed yer own event! In addition, right under the above noted “ARTISTS…EVENTS”, also in RED CAPITAL FONT is, “SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER’”. By doin’ that, another listin’ can be accomplished. Please continue to send 2 me, as I list in my “RMJB/SOS” blog for a 3RD listin’ — sendin’ yer Gig Listin’ to me @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or pposes@gmail.com or forwardin’ by www.rockymountainjazz.com. Thanx. Thus there R THREE wayzz to list. N.B II: To B considered 4 postin’ in “The RMJB/SOS Blog” please include the followin’ info, conformin’ to the form used below — e.g: – PUT ALL TOGETHER IT WOULD LOOK LIKE THIS: 1) Day – e.g. Friday ; 2) Date – e.g. Sept., 20, 2007; 3) Artist / Group Name /Artistzz/Instrumentation – e.g — The Ken Walker Sextet W/ Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), Peter Sommer(ts), Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b) & Paul Romaine(d); 4,5 & 6) Name Of Venue & complete Address: e.g. Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. (Lincoln & Ninth Sts); 7) City – e.g. – Denver; State – e.g. Colorado (optional); 9) HitTime (zz) – 7PM & 9PM; 10) Venue Web Site/Tele/e-mail – e.g. -www.dazzlejazz.comor 303.839.5100 or dazzlejazz.comor reservationsatdazzlejazz.com ~~

~~ FOR 2010 ~~

FRI JAN 15TH ~ The VANGUARD ORCHESTRA in Gates Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. (& S. University Ave., ), Denver ~~@ DU’zz Newman Center For The Preforming Arts ~~  DU’zz Lamont School Of Music ~~ HitTime: TBA PM  ~~ FMI: 303.871.7720  or 303. 871.6412 or www.du.edu/lamont ~~.

FRIZZ., FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND ~~ Listen forward to The 2010 Academic Season With FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND startzz itzza Winter/Spring ‘09 Season ~~  @ The Williams Recital Hall @ 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 ~~.

~~ FRI  JAN 22ND  2010 ~~  The PEAK VIEW JAZZ SOCIETY Presentzz Trombonist Buddy Baker & UNC Jazz Faculty ~~ Dinner Music Performed by TBA @ The Greeley Country Club, 4500 W. 10TH ST (HWY 34 Business Route), Greeley ~~ Dinner Buffet @ 6:30PM ~~ $25 ~~ Music ~~ 8PM ~~ $10 (PVJS Members)/$15 (Non-Members)/$5 (Stedents) ~~ Reservationzz: 970.353.2267 ~~ ALSO:  FRI, 02/19/2010 ~~ The Keith Oxman Quartet: & FRI, 03/19/2010 ~~ The Rich Chiaraluce/Pete Olstad Quintet ~~.

SAT FEB 27TH ~~ THE TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET Performzz The Music Of John Coltrane @ ~~  Presented BY The Heritage, Culture & the Arts Division, City of Lakewood, Community Resources Department @ The Lakewood’s Heritage Center * Washington Heights Arts Center * Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy. * Lakewood, CO  80226 ~~  Tickets are $28 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.orgor at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Senior, student and group discounts available.  Free parking on-site ~~ ~~ The Lakewood Cultural Center 2009 – 2010 Performing Arts Season is generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) – with appreciation to the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District –~~ FMI: Contact: Rhetta Shead, Marketing & Promotions Supervisor~~ Direct: 303-987-7856 or rheshe@lakewood.org ~~  FMMI: wwwturtlequartet.com.

~~ THURZZ.  APRIL 22ND  2010 ~~ SONGSTRESS PATTI AUSTIN @ THE 2010 UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~ @ 7:30PM  in Monfort Hall of the UCCC in Greeley ~~ Kevin Whalen ~~ Managing Producer, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, Instructor of Jazz Trumpet, Co-Director, UNC Jazz Camp, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 28, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639 ~~ Office: 970-351-2394 or Fax: 970-351-2536or www.uncjazz.comor www.uncjazzfest.comor www.kevinwhalenjazz.com~~ Stay tuned fer MORE INFO @ www.uncjazz.com.

FRI APRIL 23RD ~~ THE HEADLIN’ EVENT ~~ THE CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA@THE 2010 UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL @ 7:30PM  in Monfort Hall of the UCCC in Greeley ~~ Kevin Whalen ~~ Managing Producer, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, Instructor of Jazz Trumpet, Co-Director, UNC Jazz Camp, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 28, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639 ~~ Office: 970-351-2394 or Fax: 970-351-2536 or www.uncjazz.comor www.uncjazzfest.comor www.kevinwhalenjazz.com~~ Stay tuned fer MORE INFO @ www.uncjazz.com ~~ SAT APRIL 24TH ~~ A SALUTE TO THE DRUMMERS OF THE WOODY HERMAN HERDZZ ~~.

~~ 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 HomeGrown Community Radio” ~~ 88.9FM ~~ www.krfcfm.org ~~ KRFC FT COLLINS, 619 S. College Ave., #4, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 303.221.5075. Poses ~~pposes@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.com ~~ is the Associate Editor of “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat”, contributin’ a weekly column, “The RMJB/SOS” (“The Soundz Of Surprize”) ~~ “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat” ~~www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ is the Jazz.com for N. CO & The Front Range. Ned Radinsky, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief and Jazz Photographer. UTNG , dig, djSOS ~~ 303.851.7265.

Overnight Jazz: The Soundz Of Surprize (Jazz) with djSOS aka Peter Poses 11/27/2009 12:00AM to 06:00AM

This email contains “Playlist” data from Peter L. Poses/ KRFC sent to you from Spinitron.com, KRFC’s playlist automation provider. ~~~  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 HomeGrown Community Radio” ~~ 88.9FM ~~ www.krfcfm.org~~ KRFC FT COLLINS, 619 S. College Ave., #4, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 303.221.5075. Poses ~~ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or pposes@gmail.com ~~ is the Associate Editor of “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat”, contributin’ a weekly column, “The RMJB/SOS” (“The Soundz Of Surprize”) ~~ “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat” ~~ www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ is the Jazz.com for N. CO & The Front Range. Ned Radinsky, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief and Jazz Photographer. UTNG , dig, djSOS ~~ 303.851.7265. ~~~ Best regards from the members of KRFC Fort Collins 88.9FM Community Powered Since 2003.

12:02AM Bobby Shew & The Metropole Orchestra “’Round Midnight” from Bobby Shew & The Metropole Orchestra (CD, Album, Jazz, 1995) onMons — PC (=Personal Copy) ~.

12:09AM Randy Ingram “Think Of One” from The Road Ahead (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/23/2009) on bjurecords (Brooklyn Jazz Underground Records) — Monk Two-Fer

12:22AM Charlie Parker “Carvin’ The Bird” from Boss Bird (Studio Recordings 1944 – 1951) (CD, Album, Jazz, 2005) on Proper Records (UK) — 4-CD Set ~ PC ~.

12:23AM Lenore Raphael “Birds In Flight” from Invitation: Lenore Raphael Trio Live! (CD, Album, Jazz, 2008) on SwinginFox Records — Recorded W/ Hilliard Greene(b) & Rudy Lawless(d) @ The St. Michael Theater, NYNY ~.

12:32AM Joshua Breakstone “Over-Done” from No One New (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Capri Records — At Dazzle, Thurzz., 12/10 ~www.rockymountainjazz.com; ~ www.dazzlejazz.com; www.kuvo.org ~.

12:40AM Lee Morgan “Cornbread” from Cornbread (CD, Album, Jazz, 1965) on Blue Note — PC ~.

12:55AM Gerry Mulligan Quartet “Over The Hill And Through The Woods” from The Age Of Steam (CD, Album, Jazz) on A&M — PC ~.

01:05AM Jack Cortner BIG BAND “A La Mode” from Sound Check (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 09/18/2009) on Jazzed Media

01:09AM Holly Cole “Baby, It’s Cold Outside” from Baby, It’s Cold Outside (CD, Album, Holiday, 2001) on Alert (Canada) — A Frank Loesser Composition ~ Jazzed ~.

01:12AM Carla Bley “O! Tannenbaum” from Carla’s Christmas Carols (CD, Album, Holiday, 2009, added 10/30/2009) on Watt/ECM — Jazz W/ Partyka Quintet ~.

01:16AM Alexis Cole “Christmas Time Is Here” from The Greatest Gift (CD, Album, Holiday, 2009) on Motema — Jazzed ~.

01:24AM Phil Brown & The Arts Jazztet “Underdog” from Bright Side (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Caldera Productions

01:32AM Bill Heid “Toe Tappin’” from Wylie Avenue (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/09/2009) on Doodlin’ Records — Homage To The Pittburgh, PA Jazzed Neighborhood In Which Mr. Heid Grew Up ~.

01:37AM Freddy Cole “Send For Me” from The Dreamer in Me (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 09/11/2009) on High Note — Nat King Cole’zz Younger Brother ~.

01:42AM Rod McGaha “A Gentle Man” from a gentle man (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 06/02/2009) on RodMcGaha.com

01:48AM Vonski ~ Earl Levon Freeman “Blues For Sunnyland” from Vonski Speaks (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Nessa Records — Recorded @ The JazzFest, Berlin, Germany, 2002 ~ Featurin’ His New Apartment Lounge Chi-Town’zz Southside Quartet ~.

02:02AM Frank Sinatra “Autumn In New York” from Sinatra: NY (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Reprise — Vernon Duke Tune ~ 1974 @ Madison Square Garden ~.

02:06AM David Berger & the Sultans of Swing “Overture To The Nutcracker Suite” from The Harlem Nutcracker (CD, Album, Holiday, 1996) on Such Sweet Thunder — Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ~.

02:11AM Curtis Stigers “You’ve Got The Fever” from Lost In Dreams (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 09/25/2009) on Concord Picante — Black Friday Fever?

02:17AM The Dom Minasi Quartet “Slow Dance In The Bottomless Pit” from Dissonance Makes The Heart Grow Fonder (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) onKonnex — Could This Be What “Black Friday Is About”?

02:25AM Henry Threadgill Zooid “sap” from this brings us to, volume 1 (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/23/2009) on Pi Recordings

02:35AM Bill Mays Trio “Love Theme From Spartacus” from Mays At The Movies (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 11/19/2009) on Steeple Chase — Maestro Mays Spent 15 Years ‘Round The Hollywood Recording Studios ~.

02:43AM Royce Campbell Trio W/ Phil Woods “Smile” from Movie Film Songs (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Philology Jazz — Charlie Chaplin Masterpiece From “Modern Times” ~.

02:54AM Babik “Norwood Nights” from American Gypsy (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Babik Productions — Gypsy Swing ~.

02:58AM Bobby Bradford/Tom Heasley/Ken Rosser “Crooked March” from Varistar (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Full Bleed Music

03:03AM The Western Michigan University Advanced Jazz Combo “Celestial Dance” from Rhythm Spirit (CD, Jazz, 2009) on Sea Breeze Vista

03:08AM Anouar Brahem “Dance With Waves” from The Astounding Eyes Of Rita (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/09/2009) on ECM — Oudist @ Work ~.

03:11AM Jon Irabagon “Bar Fly” from The Observer (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/23/2009) on Concord — Past Thelonious Monk Competition Winner ~.

03:18AM Graham Dechter “The Nearness Of You” from Right On Time (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/22/2009) on Capri(http://www.caprirecords.com ~.) — Hoagy Carmichael & Ned Washington Gem ~.

03:23AM Mike DiRubbo “Nelsonian” from Repercussion (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 09/11/2009) on Positone

03:36AM Teresa Ross “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To” from Better Than Anything (CD, Album, Jazz) Local — Cole Porter Tune~ Mzz. Ross Is A CO-Based Artist Who’ll Perform @ Dazzle (Denver) On 12/Wed., 12/16 ~ www.rockymountainjazz.com ~ www.dazzlejazz.com ~ .

03:40AM Jake Langley “If You Could Read My Mind” from Here And Now (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Tone Poet Productions — Gordon Lightfoot Tune ~.

03:48AM Doug MacDonald & The Jazz Coalition With Strings “Invitation” from Fourth Stream (CD, Jazz, 2009) on BluJazz

03:55AM Brian Lynch & His Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra “You’ve Changed” from Bolero Nights For Billie Holiday (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/23/2009) on Venus (Japan)

04:03AM Bob Florence Limited Edition “Geezerhood” from Legendary (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 07/30/2009) on Mama Records

04:09AM Vijay Iyer Trio “Big Brother” from Historicity (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/23/2009) on ACT — Stevie Wonder Tune ~.

04:15AM Edward Ratliff “Pinhole Ghost” from Those Moments Before (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/09/2009) on strudelmedia

04:18AM Kristina “The 59TH Street Bridge Song (Feelin’ Groovy)” from Offshore Echoes (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/08/2009) on Patois Records — Did We Really Think “Groovy” Was A Cool Term Once Upon A Time? ”

04:21AM Adam Glasser “Quickly In LOve” from Free at First (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 09/11/2009) on Sunnyside (Naive)

04:26AM Kenny Barron “Memories Of You” from The Traveller on Sunnyside/Universal Music France — Jazz Chef D’Oeuvre Of James Hubert “Eubie” Blake ~.

04:39AM John Wojciechowski “You Want What You Can’t Have” from Lexicon (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/02/2009) on John Wojciechowski Music — A Song For The Season ~ “WO-jo house-key~.

04:44AM Diane Delin “Toyland” from Offerings For A Peaceable Season (CD, Album, Holiday, 2006) on BluJazz — See Entry Below ~ Victor Herbert Song ~.

04:52AM Frank Potenza Trio W/ Holly Hofmann “Partytime” from Old, New, Borrowed, & Blue (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 04/14/2009) on Capri Records — Lee Morgan Composition ~.

05:01AM Fred Hess “Sicilienne/Greensleeves” from Hold On (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 08/20/2009) on Dazzle Records Local — The Band Will Be @ Dazzle On Mon., 12/21 & Go Into The Recording Studio In Jan., ‘10 W/ Ken Filiano(b) & Matt Wilson(d) ~ www.myspace.com/fredhessband ~.

05:10AM Typhanie Monique & Neal Alger “I’ll Be Home For Christmas” from Yuletide Groove (CD, Jazz, 2008) on Tymoneal — Chi-Town Holidays.

05:16AM Pete Zimmer “5 A. M. Blues” from Common Man (CD, Album, Jazz, 2004) on Tippin’ Records — At CU Boulder 12/04 ~http://colorado.edu/music/department/jazz OR www.rockymountainjazz.com ~ @ Dazzle ~ 12/05/09 ~.

05:22AM Wayne Horvitz Gravitas Quartet “Reveille” from Way Out East (CD, Album, Jazz, 2006) on Songlines Recordings

05:28AM Kat Edmonson “It Was Just One Of Those Things” from Take To The Sky (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Convivium

05:25AM Mike Longo Trio “Kush” from Sting Like a Bee (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Consolidated Artists Productions — Dizzy Gillespie Composition ~.

05:37AM Gilad Hekselman “Countdown” from Words Unspoken (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/18/2009) on LateSet Records — The Stores Are Almost Open ~ Trane Tune ~.

05:41AM Larry Gray “Portals” from 1,2,3… (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009) on Chicago Sessions Ltd. — Black Fridaze Trilogy…~.

05:45AM Wayne Escoffery “Easy Now” from Uptown (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 11/05/2009) on Posi-Tone Records

05:47AM Ben Allison “vs Godzilla” from Think Free (CD, Album, Jazz, 2009, added 10/02/2009) on Palmetto

05:52AM The Ken Walker Sextet “Highlife” from Terra Firma (CD, Jazz, 2006) on Synergy Local — Jeff Jenkins’ Composition ~ At Dazzle Tonight: 11/27/09 ~ www.rockymountainjazz.com ~.

This email contains “Playlist” data from Peter L. Poses/ KRFC sent to you from Spinitron.com, KRFC’s playlist automation provider. ~~~  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 HomeGrown Community Radio” ~~ 88.9FM ~~ www.krfcfm.org~~ KRFC FT COLLINS, 619 S. College Ave., #4, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 303.221.5075. Poses ~~ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or pposes@gmail.com ~~ is the Associate Editor of “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat”, contributin’ a weekly column, “The RMJB/SOS” (“The Soundz Of Surprize”) ~~ “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat” ~~ www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ is the Jazz.com for N. CO & The Front Range. Ned Radinsky, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief and Jazz Photographer. UTNG , dig, djSOS ~~ 303.851.7265. ~~~ Best regards from the members of KRFC Fort Collins 88.9FM Community Powered Since 2003.

SUN NOV 29TH ~ A Very Jazzy Christmas-Holiday classics with a jazzy twist Featurin’ Mzz. Lisa Bell
@ Nissi’s, 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette CO 80026 ~~ HitTime: 7:30-9:30 p.m ~~Tickets are $12 in advance/$14 day of show ~~ Reserve now at www.clubnissis.com ~~ If possible, call venue before coming out to confirm cover charge and get directions. FMI: www.lisabellmusic.com or lisa@lisabellmusic.com or Lisa Bell at Lisa Bell Music, 637-B South Broadway, PMB 222, Boulder, CO 80305 ~~ 303/579-8111 ~~.

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.com OR 0r www.benmarkleymusic.com ~~ .

TUEZZ DEC 15TH ~~ POLARITY starrin’ The Duo Reeds of Clare Church and Pete Lewis, and featurin’ Eric Wiggs(g), Ben Markley(keys), Kels Nollenberger(b), & Son Patrick Lewis(d) at The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl Street, Boulder ~~ Polarity’s music combines elements of jazz, latin, rock, funk, and gospel. HitTime: 9:00-10:30PM ~~ All ages are welcome. Cover $5.00 CHEAP! ~~ FMI: www.laughinggoat.com or 303. 440-4628 ~~.

THURZZ NOV 26TH ~~ NOON ~ 4PM ~~ $35 per person • $15 kids under 12 ~~  Make your reservations today for the sumptuous Thanksgiving Buffet at The Burnsley.  Leave the cooking to us and join family and friends for roasted turkey, roasted strip loin of beef, pistachio pudding, corned beef hash stuffed potatoes, candied yams, and so much more. For reservations or more information, visit us online at www.burnsley.com or call 303.830.1000.

FRI NOV  27TH  7-10pm  Songstress Rekha Ohal @ The Burnsley All Suite Hotel, 1000 Grant Street; Denver, CO 80203 ~~

SAT  NOV 28TH  7-10pm Teresa Carroll  ~~ HitTime: 7 – 10PM  ~~ FMI: Jennifer Barrett , Food & Beverage Manager ~~ jbarrett@rdamanagement.com ~~  Phone 303.830.1000; Fax 303.860.8657 ~~ ~~ FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~.

~~ THE 11/23/09 – 11/30/09 & Beyond ~~ “ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT’ZZ WEEKLY ‘SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE’” by 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@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.comor 303.851.7265 ~~.

~~ POR FAVOR:  2 WEEKZZ NOTICE IF U WANNA B LISTED IN “THE HITZZ NEWZZ” COLUMN. Less than that lead time, U R takin’ yer chancezz ~ This ain’t a momentzz notice operation. ~~ Thanx, The Editorzz. P.S. This still ain’t a momentzz notice operation, & “RMJB/SOS” up-gradezz have created an opportunity for last-minute listin’zz. Send ‘em in jes the same. Thanx, The Editorzz. ~~ ** N.B I: THE RMJB MONTHLY CALENDAR IS UNDER-GOIN’ AN UP-GRADE. UNTIL IT TAKEZZ LISTIN’ZZ AS INDICATED JES B’LO, PLEASE SEND YER GIG/JAZZ INFO TO RMJB/SOS c/o Peter Poses at: pposes@gmail.com.

~~ WE’RE SORRY FER THE IN CONVENIENCE, & THE NEDITOR WILL LETCHA KNO WHEN THE RMJB MONTHLY CALENDAR IS BACK ON LINE ~~ THE NEDITOR IS BUSY WORKIN’ ON EZ2FOLLOW DIRECTIONZZ FOR YOU ARTISTZZ. Any questionzz, please contact The Neditor aka Ned Radinsky @ ned@rockymountainjazz.com ~~ Thanx ~~.

~~ In the meantime, “The RMJB/SOS” is bein’ published ~~

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~~ SUN DEC  27TH ~~  The Ninth + Lincoln Orchestra Under The Baton Of Maestro Tyler Gilmore With VERY SPECIAL GUEST ARTIST, TRUMPETER CUONG VU@ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 ~~  Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.ALSO: SUN., TBA. DAY, MONTH, DATE ~~ ARTIST, BAND ~~ VENUE, ADDRESS HITTIME: XXAM/PM ~~ TIX INFO ~~ FMI &/OR FFMI: THANX AGAIN!!

~~ Thanx in advance, The Editorzz. ~~

~~ ** N.B III:  ”THE RMJB MONTHLY             CALENDAR IS UP & RUNNIN’ ~~

TO ALL JAZZ ARTISTZZ WHO WANT TO LIST THEIR GIGZZ: GO TO ~~ www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ 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! ~~ ITZZA FREE! ~~ THE NEDITOR IS BUSY WORKIN’ ON EZ2FOLLOW DIRECTIONZZ FOR YOU ARTISTZZ. Any questionzz, please contact The Neditor aka Ned Radinsky @ ned@rockymountainjazz.com ~~ Thanx ~~.

~~ IN THE MEANTIME & BEYOND ~~ FREE LISTIN’ZZ @ FMMI:jazzden@yahoogroups.comor dan@zjazz.net or www.zjazz.net ~~.

AND FREE radio prom announcementzz @ concertcalendar@krfcfm.org ~~.

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 11/23- 11/29/09 ~~

~~ TONITE, TONITE ~~

~~ MON NOV 23RD ~~ “Chased” ~ Denver’s Bill Chase Tribute Band will perform again @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Featuring Denver’s finest rhythm section of Ron Bland, Gary Dempsey, Tim Hurley and Mike Marlier, trumpets Scott Handler, Jay Nakagawa, Kelly Scollin and John Lake, and vocalist Stuart Dameron ~~ Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ TIX $15 ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace! ~~ http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ Chased recreates the excitement and energy of the 70’s jazz/rock group Chase. Performing all the familiar favorites from their three (and only) albums, Chased also has a few new tunes that were never recorded prior to the demise of the group. Come relive this period of music past at Dazzle with their great food, great atmosphere and always great music ~~ Reservations required as the first show sold out and (unfortunately) some were turned away. Don’t miss the repeat performance of this outstanding group ~~ FMI: Chased / 303-521-8206 OR You can read this message online at http://199.45.239.83/read_message_online.cfm?mailID=D4F007DF-65B8-C4AA-DAED0552B8AE4166 OR FMI: Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra at www.metropolitanorchestra.comOR info@metropolitanjazzorchestra.org ~~.

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 11/23- 11/29/09 ~~

~~ MON NOV 23RD ~~ “Chased” ~ Denver’s Bill Chase Tribute Band will perform again @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Featuring Denver’s finest rhythm section of Ron Bland, Gary Dempsey, Tim Hurley and Mike Marlier, trumpets Scott Handler, Jay Nakagawa, Kelly Scollin and John Lake, and vocalist Stuart Dameron ~~ Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ TIX $15 ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace! ~~ http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ Chased recreates the excitement and energy of the 70’s jazz/rock group Chase. Performing all the familiar favorites from their three (and only) albums, Chased also has a few new tunes that were never recorded prior to the demise of the group. Come relive this period of music past at Dazzle with their great food, great atmosphere and always great music ~~ Reservations required as the first show sold out and (unfortunately) some were turned away. Don’t miss the repeat performance of this outstanding group ~~ FMI: Chased / 303-521-8206 OR You can read this message online at http://199.45.239.83/read_message_online.cfm?mailID=D4F007DF-65B8-C4AA-DAED0552B8AE4166 OR FMI: Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra at www.metropolitanorchestra.comOR info@metropolitanjazzorchestra.org ~~.

~~ WED NOV. 25TH ~VIRTUOSIC BRASSMAN RON MILES & BLOSSOM at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 and 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 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 NOV 25TH ~~ Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversations @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 25TH ~~ “THREE3″ ~~ in a rare live performance ~~ MICHAEL VLATKOVICH, trombone; CHRIS LEE, drums; & KENT McLAGEN, bassAT NOON IN PAC, @ NAROPA ~~ FREEFREEFREE ~~ and open to all ~~ Please come ~~ Their music is amazing, and they will play none of the instruments pictured below ~~ “Over the course of dozens of recordings in a myriad of formats, under his own name both as a major collaborator or as a sideman, Michael Vlatkovich has established his voice. The pared down trio format brings that to the fore. As in his many other sessions, Vlatkovich’s blowing and writing are of a piece—punchy, angular declarations spun into tightly argued elaborations. That lends itself to the trio format especially when he’s joined by such sympathetic musicians as bassist Kent McLagen and drummer Chris Lee. They lock into the percussive implications of Vlatkovich’s pieces, the characteristic herky-jerky near grooves. The melodic cast is similar, an anxious sense of wanting to spring free of tonal restraint, but never quite making that leap. That’s Vlatkovich’s voice and his cohorts complement it with their own.” – David Dupont “The West Coast trombone genius continues his odyssey of exploring the trombone/bass/drums format, with delightful results. This time the tritet is filled out with Chris Lee on drums and Ken McLagen on bass, and between the three of them, the listening is really incredible. As with any trio, of paramount importance is variety of texture, which the tritet achieves with seemingly no effort. Vlatkovich gives his comrades plenty of space, and while everything stays essentially tonal and lyrical, even when they actually head into swing territory, the approach is pretty free. Perhaps the most stunning thing is that Vlatkovich is as nimble on the instrument as he is. Trombone, of course, has some famous jazz exponents, but for some reason retains the reputation of a somewhat clunky beast to improvise on. Vlatkovich puts those issues to rest in a very conclusive way. Not that he’s trying to be Dizzy Gillespie, but you get the sense that he could blaze up the scales if he wanted to. His muse leads him into more reserved music, however, and he writes tunes that mirror his improvisational goals, frequently building off ostinatos before opening up into spacious improv sections. McLagen and Lee are simultaneously supportive of the leader’s thought processes as well as pushing their own ideas out into the music. Truly, they are the rhythm section everyone wishes they could have, with their elasticity, sense of dynamics and playfulness. They reflect Vlatkovich’s good vibe: Three3 could definitely be defined as feel-good music, and how often can you say that about music from the so-called creative music community? ~~ Tom Chandler ~~ FMI: Chris Lee atchris@primalmates.com or www.primalmates.com ~~.

THURZZ NOV 26TH ~~ NOON ~ 4PM ~~ $35 per person • $15 kids under 12 ~~  Make your reservations today for the sumptuous Thanksgiving Buffet at The Burnsley.  Leave the cooking to us and join family and friends for roasted turkey, roasted strip loin of beef, pistachio pudding, corned beef hash stuffed potatoes, candied yams, and so much more. For reservations or more information, visit us online at www.burnsley.com or call 303.830.1000 ~~ FMI:  Jennifer Barrett, Food & Beverage Manager ~~jbarrett@rdamanagement.com ~~ Phone 303.830.1000 ~~ Fax 303.860.8657 ~~.

~~ FRI NOV  27TH  ~~  Songstress Rekha Ohal @ The Burnsley All Suite Hotel, 1000 Grant Street; Denver, CO 80203 ~~ ~~ HitTime: 7 – 10PM  ~~ FMI:  Jennifer Barrett, Food & Beverage Manager ~~ jbarrett@rdamanagement.com ~~ Phone 303.830.1000; Fax 303.860.8657 ~~ ~~ FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~.

~~ FRI NOV 27TH ~~ Solo Piano W/ Mzz. Ellyn Rucker at Bauer’s, 1512 Curtis St. (@ 15TH ST) Denver, CO 80202 ~~ Hittime: 9:00PM – MIDNIGHT ~~ FMI: Baur’s Ristorante ~~ www.bauersdenver.com (303) 534-4842 ~ CALL FIRST ~~.

~~ FRI., NOV. 27TH ~THE KEN WALKER SEXTET featurin’ Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b), Paul Romaine(d), Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), & Peter Sommer(reeds) at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ Hit Time: 7 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~  @ 9PM ~~ Jeff Jenkins’ Bachelor Jam ~~.

~~ SAT  NOV 28TH  ~~ Teresa Carroll  ~~ HitTime: 7 – 10PM  ~~ FMI: Jennifer Barrett , Food & Beverage Manager ~~ jbarrett@rdamanagement.com ~~ Phone 303.830.1000; Fax 303.860.8657 ~~ ~~ FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~.

~~ SAT NOV 28TH ~~  Guitarist/Vocalist OTIS TAYLOR @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

SAT NOV  28th ~~ Singer/Pianist Ayo Awosika Openin’ For Songstress Opening for Hazel Miller @ Soiled Dove Underground 7401 E. 1st. Ave Denver, CO 80230 ~~  (303) 366-0007 OR  www.tavernhg.com/soiled_dove~~ Doors open @ 7PM ~~ Show @ 8PM ~~ Buy tickets ~~ www.hazelmiller.com ~~ FMI: www.ayoawosika.com ~~.

~~ SUN NOV 29TH ~~ BRASSMAN RON MILES  With Very Special Guest, Guitarist/Vocalist OTIS TAYLOR @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ SUN  NOV 29TH ~~  Reedist AAKASH MITTAL & His Quartet Celebrate The Release Of His New CD ~~ VIDESH ~~  @ The Crown Pub, 134 S College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524-2809 ~~ FMI: (970) 484-5929 OR www.crownpub.net ~~.

~~ SUN NOV 29TH ~~ Sunday Jazz Music & Dance at the Mercury Café , 2199 California St., Denver ~~ Admission and Dance Lesson $8.00 ~~ Swing Dance lesson at 5:30PM ~~ Jitterbug Dance and 6:30PM ~~ HitTime: 8PM ~~~ Reservations at 303-294-9258 ~~ FMI: www.mercurycafe.com ~~.

~~ MOVE! ~~ CONGRATZZ TO FORMER “DOWNBEAT” EDITOR, JASON KORANSKY who’ll be headin’ to law school. Longtime “DOWNBEAT” Journalist ED ENRIGHT will take over the helm. ( See “AUG., ‘09 Issue, P. 17, “Enright Returns As ‘DownBeat’ Editor” ~ www.DownBeat.com) GOOD FORTUNE TO ALL.

~~ MASTERCLASS INFO @ METRO STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER ~~http://www.ahec.edu/MasterCalendar/MasterCalendar.aspx ~~.

~~  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.com or dan@zjazz.net.~~

~~ FOR INFORMATION ABOUT THE COLORADO SPRINGS BASED PIKES PEAK JAZZ & SWING SOCIETY ~~ Go to www.ppjass.org for even more information.

~~  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 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 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 orwww.krfcfm.orgOR

~~ EVERY THURZZ. ~~ DON’T FORGET NORMAN PROVIZER’ZZ “JAZZ NOTES” COLUMN @ www.kuvo.org~~ EVERY THURZZ.

~~  BRET SAUNDER’ZZ COLUMN IN “THE A & E” SECTION OF EVERY OTHER (11/01/09 [next column]) ~~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.com or for a PREZZ KIT: newfaceofjazz@gmail.comor www.newfaceofjazz.com or 719.761.1955. ~~

~~ 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@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.comor 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 ~~

~~ HOT-OFF-THE PRESS CD RELEASEZZ ~~

~~ Multi-Reedist Ricky Sweum’zz Inaugural CD, “Pulling My Own Strings” On The OriginRecords Label ~~ TENORIST RICKY SVEUM & His Quartet (Wayne Wilkinson[g], Jason Crowe[b], & Henrique De Almeida[d]) ~~ www.rickysweum.com ~~.

~~ Maestro Fred Hess’ BIG BAND  ”hold on” on The Dazzle Records Imprint (2ND Release) starrin’ The Conductor: Tyler Gilmore; The Reed Section: John Gunther, Johan Eriksson, Peter Sommer, Wil Swindler, & Jake Sanders; The Trombone Section: Darren Kramerl, Wade Sander, Jamie Parker, & Gary Mayne;  The Brass Section: Brad Goode, Dave Rajewski, Al Hood, & Ron Miles; & The Rhythm Section: Marc Sabatella(p), Ken Filiano(b), & Matt Wilson(d). Recorded @ Notably Fine Audio (NFA), Denver, CO by Colin Bricker; and supported by Donald Rossa @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge and The Gift Of Jazz ~ www.giftofjazz.org~~ www.myspace.com/fredhessband ~~. HOLD ON! to THURZZ OCT 8TH & FRI OCT 9TH ~~”hold on” will celebrate itzza release @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 and 9:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7 & 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~

~~ Maestro Tom Erickson’s eponymously titled, ”The Flying Dragon Orchestra” (517 Music)starrin’ The Conductor/Composer: Tom Erickson;  The Reed Section: Art Bouton, Tom Myer, Fred Hess, Dominic Lalli, & Mark Harris; The Trombone Section: Tom Ball, Nelson Hinds, Hoyt Andres, & Gary Mayne;  The Brass Section:  Dave Rajewski, Dawn Kramer, Al Hood, & Kenny Warren; & The Rhythm Section: Dave Devine(g, effects), Greg Harris(vbs,effects), Eric Gunnison(p/rhodes),  Eric Thorin(b, eb), & Paul Romaine(d). Recorded @ Notably Fine Audio (NFA), Denver, CO by Colin Bricker ~~ www.517music.com.

~~ Bassist Erik Applegate’s inaugaral CD release as a Leader: ”Red Skies” (ErikApplegateMusic) starrin’ Steve Kovalcheck(g), Dana Landry(p, rhodes), & Jim White(d) ~~www.erikapplegate.com ~~.

~~ Released JULY 24TH, Bassist Lelah Simon’zz Maiden Voyage CD, ”third week in April” ~~ Check out the write up in the Denver Examiner here: http://www.examiner.com/x-10104-Denver-Jazz-and-Blues-Examiner~y2009m5d11-Lelah-Simon-wants-you ~ Lelah ~myspace.com/lelahplaysbass or lelah simon at rootsandfifths@yahoo.com. ~~ Check out Westword’zz, Jon Solomon’zz review of “third week of april” (P. 54) of 08/06 – 08 12/09, Vol. 32, #49 ~~ www.westword.com ~~ jon.solomon@westword.com.~~.

~~ Pianist Neil Brige 7+ released his new CD, “Yes, I Am Still Here” ~~ To order your CD’s, you can call us at 303-753-9206. You can charge with Visa or MasterCard and we’ll mail your order to you, or arrange to pick up your CD’s and pay by check or cash. All proceeds go to Karen Lee Dance Theatre, our 501(c)3 non-profit organization. To Learn about KLDT, go to www.karenleedance.com and click on the lowere left link on the home page.

~~ Guitarist Wayne Wilkinson outta Colorado Springs has released a CD, “Full Circle” ~~  Wayne Wilkinson is a jazz guitar player in the Washington D.C. area. and former member of the premier Air Force jazz ensemble “The Airmen of Note” based in Washington, D.C. The latest CD, “Full Circle”, is a guitar trio with some special guest. Among the personnel on the recording are some of Washington DC’s finest and all world class musicians including Chuck Redd, Scott Giambusso, Michael Bowie, Byron McWilliams, Zack Smith, Bruce Swaim and Andy Kochenour. In 1989, he was a semi finalist in the national Conac Henessy Jazz Search competiton. Among the venues he has performed at while in the “The Airmen of Note” are Carnegie Hall, The White House and The Detroit Jazz Festival. Also, while in the band, He played with Michael Brecker, Randy Brecker, Joe Williams, Ernie Watts, James Moody, Henry Mancini and Stanley Turrentine. Other people he’s played with in his career are Jack Jones, Dianne Shure, Bob Hope, Roger Williams, Louis Belson and The Four Freshman. He’s also a member of “Zach Smith & The Dixie Power Trio” which plays music of Louisiana. This nationally known group travels the country and can be heard on XM Radio, NPR and other stations.

~~ Songstress Meryl Romer’zz has CD released her inaugural CD ”So Sure” starrin’ Meryl Romer, vocals; Erik Deutsch, keyboard; Bill Kopper, guitar; Jonti Siman, bass; Chris Lee, drums ~~ FMI: Meryl Romer at merylromer@comcast.net.

~~ Keith Oxman’s New CD, ”Doing All Right” IS OUT & ABOUT and doin’ all right ~~ A CO top 20 in July accordin’ to “The Colorado Music Buzz. It featurezz Keith on reeds; Marc Sabatella on piano; Brian Wilson on his FABULOUS Kent McLagan Bass; & Thomas Van Schoik on drums. The Capri Imprint was celebrated @ Dazzle last week. FMI: www.caprirecords.com.

~~ Songstress Eileen Simon’s new CD, ”The Visit” on Tapestry ~ www.caprirecords.com. An homage to Joni Mitchell w/ a Host Of Colorado-based Musicians as The Supporting Cast

~~. Pianist BEN MARKLEY Celebrated’ The Release Of His OA2 Records CD, ”SECOND INTRODUCTION” ~~ FMI: Ben Markley ~~ (Home) 720.494.0326 ~~ (Cell) 303.931.4462 ~~benmarkley@hotmail.com~~ www.benmarkleymusic.com.

~~  Pianist/Vocalist Bonnie Lowdermilk’zz new CD, ”Up To Now”, featurezz Greg Gisbert(t., flugelhorn), Pete Sommer(reeds), Nelson Hinds(tb), Ken Walker(b), Mark Simon(b), Colin Stranahan(d). Order @ www.bonnielowdermilk.com or blowdermilk@yahoo.com ~ $15 + $2.(S&H) ~~ www.bonnielowdermilk.com~~.

~~ CONGUERA  JANINE SANTANA celebrated the release of her CD, ”SOFT AS GRANITE” w/ Alto Madness Meister RICHIE COLE!

Bassist Rich Lamb’zz new CD: ”music along the way” featurin’ Rich Lamb(b), Chuch Lamb(p), Ron Miles(cnt), & Chris Lee(d) ~~ Contact info: Rich Lamb, 13143 Upper Ridge Rd., Conifer, CO 80433 or 303-746 8534 or alongtheway@earthlink.net or www.alongthewayhome.com.

BRASSMAN AL HOOD Plays The Writing Of DAVE HANSON, ”Just A Little Taste”. FMI: Contact Dave Hanson @ Al Hood Music ~~ 303.791.5684 or dhanson@du.edu or Al Hood @ 303.587.7590 or ahood@du.eduor www.alhoodtrumpet.com.

SUPPORT YER CO-BASED IMPRINTZZ:

~~ www.caprirecords.com (Proprietor Tom Burns) ~~.

~~ www.jazzedmedia.com(Proprietor Graham Carter) ~~.

To check up on Jazz Eventzz @

~~ CU BOULDER, CHECK OUT: ~~ Concertzz At CU Boulder ~~~ www.cuconcerts.org. ~~ OR please contact John Lake @ John Lake Performing Jazz Combos @ lakejw@hotmail.com~~.

~~ 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 ~~.

~~ WEEKDAYZZ JAZZ ~~

~~ MON., Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 :: no cover ~~ ALSO Vinyl Mondays w/ Marinos V. & Eric Troe ~ 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 ~~.

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.orgor www.myspace.com/dotserojazz~~.

~~ YA WANNA CUT THE RUG! —-THE RHYTHM COMPANY’S — www.RhythmCompany.comor www.JiveCats.com or 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., ~~ The Donny Lama Trio starrin’ Mitch Chmara(g), Kim Stone(b), & Kevin Smith(d) @ The Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., DCO ~~ FMI:www.myspace.com/thedonnylamatrio or 303.294.9281 orwww.mercurycafe.com. HitTime: 9:30-PM ~~ FREE ~~ Every Tuezz ~~.

TUEZZ. ~~ The Tuezz JAM Sessionzz @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., DCO ~~ ARTISTZZ TBA ~~ HitTime: For information email: info@dazzlejazz.com ~~ or 303.839.5100 or www.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.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 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ, ~~ Jazz at Mead St. Station, 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) — EARLY SHOW w/ Pianist/Vocalist Ellyn Rucker ~~ HitTime: 4 – 6PM. LATE SHOW: 9-12PM. Meade Street has great food and drinks and a casual atmosphere. It’s located at 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) — 303-433-2138 or 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 . ~~

~~ Mark Diamond @ 303-443-2922 or www.markdiamondmusic.com or for Mark’zz Sched: http://tinyurl.com/3yrhy5 ~~.

WED  ~~  Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversationzz @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz~~.

~~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 or www.outsideshore.com ~~ Call 1ST ~~.

~~ WEDZZ., ~~ Laura Newman’s band featurin’ Laura Newman(reedzz); Ellyn Rucker(p,vcl), Vlad Girshevich(kybd), Matt Amundson(d) at Mead Street Station ~~ HitTime: 9 – 12PM. Meade Street has great food and drinks and a casual atmosphere. It’s located at 3625 West 32nd Avenue in Denver’s Highland Neighborhood (close to the corner of 32nd and Lowell) ~~ 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.com or 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.com for 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 ~~.

THURZZ. ~~ Jazz @ Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~ FMI: ~~www.dazzlejazz.com or 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 ~~ 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.net or www.marksloniker.com for his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE ~~.

~~ D-Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002 ~~ 303. GO.DNOTE ~~ www.dnote.us/ ~~.

~~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: Scott Thomas @djembe52@hotmail.com ~~.

~~ FRIDAYS ~~ Solo Piano W/ Mzz. Ellyn Rucker at Bauer’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.com or 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 ~~.

~~ FRI ~~ JAZZ @ JazzMaTazz In Denver. Call 1ST ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~

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 ~~.

~~  SAT ~~ JAZZ @ JazzMaTazz In Denver. Call 1ST ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~

~~ 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.com or 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.netor www.marksloniker.com for his full sched & “Newsletter”. FREE ~~.

~~ N.B II CHECK OUT “RMJB’zz NEW FEATURE ~~ Neditor’zz www.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 ~~.

~~ ~~ 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.com or 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 or www.mercurycafe.com or jazzden@yahoogroups.com or Dan at dan@zjazz.net ~~.

~~ SUN  JAZZ @ The Crown Pub, 134 S College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524-2809 ~~ FMI: (970) 484-5929 OR www.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.com or 303.777.0707  ~~ N.B: Dave Corbus’ latestCD is  ”Sound Down” on Graham Carter’zz Littleton Imprint, Jazzed Media ~~ www.jazzedmedia.com ~~.

~~ SUN., – Jazz @ Johnny’s Cigar Bar, 1801 13St, Boulder, CO (Boulder One Plaza/Ice Rink) – 7-10PM (no cover) — www.johnnyscigarbar.com.Check sched first. —For Art Lande’zz Sched:www.wheresart.comor www.artlande.com ~~.

~~ MAKE NOTE!!!!! THE 2009 NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ BOOKLET (24 pages) IS AVAILABLE FOR free!!!!!!! Go to: http://www.arts.gov/pub/pubMusic.php P.S.THE COMPLETE NEA JAZZ MASTERZZ BOOKLET (110 pages + CD) is also AVAILABLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See the previous RMJB/SOS (10/27/08) for additional story ~~.

~~ 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.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: 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’ 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@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”…

~~ NEXT WEEKZZ IN NOV IN  JAZZ ~~

MON NOV 30TH !! The Rocky Mountain Center For The Musical Arts @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ JAZZ IN DECEMBER ~~

~~ WED, DEC 2ND ~~ CU in Broomfield: Homegrown Jazz! ~~ HitTime: 7:00 PM ~~ Off Campus – Broomfield Auditorium ~~ Compositions by the CU Jazz Faculty are the focus of this concert, with particular emphasis on the music of trumpeter Brad Goode and saxophonist John Gunther. For more information and directions, call the ARTSLINE at 303-469-3301 x7999 or visit FMI: www.broomfieldauditorium.com or ~~ http://www.colorado.edu/music/events/ ~~ Join us for the fifth season of CU in Broomfield faculty concerts, a collaboration of the University of Colorado at Boulder College of Music and the City & County of Broomfield Cultural Affairs Division. These performances are free, family-friendly and at 7 PM on Wednesdays at the Broomfield Auditorium ~~ For more information and directions, call the ARTSLINE at 303-469-3301 x7999  ~~ .

~~ WED DEC 2ND ~~ Pianist Neil Bridge 7+ @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ The Pete Zimmer Drum Clinic @ Colorado University ~ Boulder ~ The College Of Music ~~www.colorado.edu/music/events/calendar.html ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ The Coalition For Creative Music Presentzz The Pete Zimmer Quartet Featurin’ Very Special Guest Artist Reedist GEORGE GARZONE @ Colorado University ~ Boulder ~ The College Of Music ~~www.colorado.edu/music/events/calendar.html ~~.

~~ CANCELLED ~~ Mzz. Roberta Gambarini Regrettably will NOT be performin’ w/ Convergence ~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ HOT TIXXXXXXX ~~ Convergence featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert &/Or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) With Very Special Guest, Songstress Roberta Gambarini @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.covergencejazz.com ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 4TH ~~ HOT TIXXXXXXX ~~ Convergence featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.covergencejazz.com ~~.

~~SAT DEC 5 TH ~~ The Pete Zimmer Quartet Featurin’ Very Special Guest Artist Reedist GEORGE GARZONE @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

WED DEC 9TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, HOT, & HOT TIXXXXX ~~ Javon Jackson and Friends ~~ Javon Jackson(Saxophone); Benny Green(Piano); Eddie Henderson(Trumpet);Peter Washington(Bass); & Carl Allen(Drums) celebrate the music of Freddie Hubbard @ The Soiled Dove, 7401 E 1st Ave Denver, CO 80230 – (303) 366-0007 OR  www.tavernhg.com/soiled_dove ~~ HitTime: Doors: 7:00PM ~~ Show: 8:00PM ~~.

THURZZ., DEC 10TH ~~ Virtuosic Guitarist Joshua Breakstone @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

FRI., DEC 11TH THE CHIE IMAIZUMI ORCHESTRA @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

SUN DEC 13TH ~~ A RALPH SHARON CHRISTMAS @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MON DEC 14TH ~~ The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 7PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazzor www.metropolitanjazzorchestra.com ~~.~~ TUEZZ., DEC. 15TH ~ The Ellington Orchestra Plays Holiday Favoritezz & Ellington Classiczz @ Boettcher Concert  Hall ~~ Tix: $15 – $75 ~~ FMI: www.coloradosymphony.org ~~.

WED DEC 16TH ~~ SONGSTRESS TERESA ROSS @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ THURZZ  DEC 17TH ~~ Purnell Steen Presentzz “The Soulful Soundzz Of Christmas” @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 18TH ~~ The Ken Walker Quartet Presentzz A Musical Tribute To Jazz Guitar Great Wes Montgomery @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

SAT., DEC 19TH ~~ SONGSTER ALLAN HARRIS’ CHRISTMAS CONCERT & CD RELEASE CELEBRATION @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ MON DEC 21ST  ~~ The FRED HESS BIG BAND Celebratezz  The Releazze Of Maestro Hess’ CD, “hold on” On The Dazzle Jazz CD Label at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ HitTime: 9PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~ ALSO SPECIAL EVENT ~~ TUEZZ JAN. 2010 W/ VSOP GUEST ARTISTZZ KEN FILIANO(b) & MATT WILSON(d). THIS IS A PRE-RECORDIN’ LIVE! REHERSAL PERFORMANCE ~~ THE BAND GOEZZ INTO THE RECORDIN’ STUDIO (NFA) THAT WEEK! ~~.

SUN DEC 27TH & MON DEC 28TH ~~ GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER CUONG VU TO JOIN DENVER’S NINTH+LINCOLN ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MAESTRO TYLER GILMORE FOR PERFORMANCEZZ AND RECORDING SUN DEC 27TH & MON DEC 28TH ~~ GRAMMY-WINNING TRUMPETER CUONG VU TO JOIN DENVER’S NINTH+LINCOLN ORCHESTRA UNDER THE DIRECTION OF MAESTRO TYLER GILMORE FOR PERFORMANCEZZ AND RECORDING @ Dazzle Jazz Club, 930 Lincoln St. Denver, CO 80203 ~~  HitTime: SUN ~~ 6 & 8PM ~~ HitTime: MON ~~ 7PM ~~ Tickets: $15 ~~ The celebrated Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra will welcome Trumpeter Cuong Vu to premiere all new music by Denver composer Tyler Gilmore.  Ranging from hushed atmospheres to raucous electronic improvisation, the performances promise to be innovative and impassioned.  Rarely has a pioneering performer such as this joined such a reputable local ensemble, to produce what is sure to be a memorable musical collaboration ~~ “It’s hard to avoid references to Miles Davis when talking about the trumpet, but Cuong is the nearest thing I’ve heard to someone encapsulating and surpassing Davis’ range of textures. Imagine, if you will, Bitches Brew or On The Corner, but with more cinematic clarity and less drug-addled wank. That’s where Cuong Vu and his musical juggernaut are sitting, just waiting to crush you. And you’ll love it.” – Splendidezine.com ~~”Exploring the deepest of harmonic depths opened up by the freedom of jazz-based themes, bandleader Tyler Gilmore steers the ensemble through a lush musical ocean like a modern-day Gil Evans, burgeoned by vigorous winds of acid, fusion, and even electronica.” – Colorado Music Buzz ~~ About the performers: Cuong Vu is widely recognized by jazz critics as a leader of a generation of innovative musicians. A truly unique musical voice, Cuong has lent his trumpet playing talents to a wide range of artists including Pat Metheny, Laurie Anderson, David Bowie, Dave Douglas, Myra Melford, Cibo Matto, Mitchell Froom, and Chris Speed. Cuong, along with the Pat Metheny Group, received a Grammy Award in 2003 for their recording “The Way Up” ~~ http://www.cuongvu.com ~~ Composer and band-leader Tyler Gilmore is traversing a new landscape in big band and chamber composition. Influences ranging from composers of the 20th century to the electronic innovators of today combine with his own musical personality to form his aural output. He has been honored with the ASCAP/Columbia College 2009 Commission in Honor of Hank Jones, and the 2008 & 2009 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer’s Awards ~~ http://www.tylergilmoremusic.com ~~ The Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra is a musical project aiming to marry Denver’s finest jazz players with new streams in the world of big band composition; to combine the shapes and textures of the new generation’s aesthetic with the standard jazz ensemble. Its repertoire bridges the gap between jazz tradition and modern musical forms. The band features the finest performers in Colorado’s music scene including members of Future Jazz Project, Hamster Theatre, and Jazz Faculty from all of the fine jazz college programs in the region. It’s debut CD received positive nation-wide attention, including a 3.5 star review from Downbeat Magazine ~~ http://www.9thandlincoln.com ~~ FMI: (303) 839 – 5100  OR Web: www.9thandlincoln.com OR www.dazzlejazz.com ~~  For further information: Tyler Gilmore ~~ Director of Ninth+Lincoln Orchestra ~~ Phone: 970-405-3153 ~~ Email: info@9thandlincoln.com OR http://www.tylergilmoremusic.com OR http://www.9thandlincoln.com OR minorninths@gmail.com OR 970.405.3153 OR 800 Emerson St. #405, Denver, CO 80218 ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100 ~~  Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH  & WED DEC 30TH ~~ SONGSTRESS BARBAR MORRISON WITH VERY SPECIAL GUEST, TENOIRIST HOUSTON PERSON @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

WED DEC 31 ~~ NEW YEAR’ZZ EVE ~~ OPENIN’ ACT ~~ CCJA ALUMNI JAM ~~ NEW YEAR’ZZ EVE CONCERT WITH ~~ CONVERGENCE ~~ featuring Eric Gunnison(p), Mark Simon(b), Paul Romaine(d) Mark Patterson(tb), Greg Gisbert or Gabe Mervine(brass), & John Gunther(reeds) @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7  PM ~~ Tickets: TBA ~~ FMI: ~~ www.dazzlejazz.com or 303.839.5100. ~~ Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ CYBERSPACE JAZZ-MAIL – A courtesy service for Jazz-Bellezz & Beaux extended by Dan Osborn aka Ozzy – To receive daily e-mailin’zz of Jazz Gig’zz, as well as to post yer own – Go to: www.zjazz.netor jazzden@yahoogroups.com or dan@zjazz.net.

N.B: IF U R NOT RECEIVIN’ THE “ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT” & “SOUNDZ OF SURPRIZE” BY E-MAIL, PLEASE ACCESS FROM www.rockymountainjazz.com. Word on he street is that the weekly e-mailin’ service is B’in’ revived. To sign up, follow the directionzz posted in www.rockymountainjazz.com. “SOS” — A new feature: Check out djSOS’zz weekly KRFC PlayList” posted in “The RMJB”! N.B.I: — JAZZ MUSICIANZZ/ARTISTZZ/VOCALISTZZ/TEACHERZZ/GIGISTZZ Please, don’t forget to list your Gigzz by goin’ to: “The RMJB” — www.rockymountainjazz.com — has been up-graded. — Go 2 the “www”, click on “Calendar”, scroll down about a page worth (right below the “Monthly Calendar”) & you’ll find in RED CAPITALS: “ARTISTS CLICK HERE TO ADD YOUR EVENTS”, click & a template will present. Fill it out. — U’ve listed yer own event! In addition, right under the above noted “ARTISTS…EVENTS”, also in RED CAPITAL FONT is, “SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN JAZZ BEAT WEEKLY NEWSLETTER’”. By doin’ that, another listin’ can be accomplished. Please continue to send 2 me, as I list in my “RMJB/SOS” blog for a 3RD listin’ — sendin’ yer Gig Listin’ to me @ pposes@rockymountainjazz.com or pposes@gmail.com or forwardin’ by www.rockymountainjazz.com. Thanx. Thus there R THREE wayzz to list. N.B II: To B considered 4 postin’ in “The RMJB/SOS Blog” please include the followin’ info, conformin’ to the form used below — e.g: – PUT ALL TOGETHER IT WOULD LOOK LIKE THIS: 1) Day – e.g. Friday ; 2) Date – e.g. Sept., 20, 2007; 3) Artist / Group Name /Artistzz/Instrumentation – e.g — The Ken Walker Sextet W/ Dave Corbus(g), Al Hood(brass), Peter Sommer(ts), Jeff Jenkins(p), Ken Walker(b) & Paul Romaine(d); 4,5 & 6) Name Of Venue & complete Address: e.g. Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, 930 Lincoln St. (Lincoln & Ninth Sts); 7) City – e.g. – Denver; State – e.g. Colorado (optional); 9) HitTime (zz) – 7PM & 9PM; 10) Venue Web Site/Tele/e-mail – e.g. -www.dazzlejazz.comor 303.839.5100 or dazzlejazz.comor reservationsatdazzlejazz.com ~~

~~ FOR 2010 ~~

FRI JAN 15TH ~ The VANGUARD ORCHESTRA in Gates Hall, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. (& S. University Ave., ), Denver ~~@ DU’zz Newman Center For The Preforming Arts ~~  DU’zz Lamont School Of Music ~~ HitTime: TBA PM  ~~ FMI: 303.871.7720  or 303. 871.6412 or www.du.edu/lamont ~~.

FRIZZ., FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND ~~ Listen forward to The 2010 Academic Season With FLO’ZZ UNDERGROUND startzz itzza Winter/Spring ‘09 Season ~~  @ The Williams Recital Hall @ 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 ~~.

~~ FRI  JAN 22ND  2010 ~~  The PEAK VIEW JAZZ SOCIETY Presentzz Trombonist Buddy Baker & UNC Jazz Faculty ~~ Dinner Music Performed by TBA @ The Greeley Country Club, 4500 W. 10TH ST (HWY 34 Business Route), Greeley ~~ Dinner Buffet @ 6:30PM ~~ $25 ~~ Music ~~ 8PM ~~ $10 (PVJS Members)/$15 (Non-Members)/$5 (Stedents) ~~ Reservationzz: 970.353.2267 ~~ ALSO:  FRI, 02/19/2010 ~~ The Keith Oxman Quartet: & FRI, 03/19/2010 ~~ The Rich Chiaraluce/Pete Olstad Quintet ~~.

SAT FEB 27TH ~~ THE TURTLE ISLAND QUARTET Performzz The Music Of John Coltrane @ ~~  Presented BY The Heritage, Culture & the Arts Division, City of Lakewood, Community Resources Department @ The Lakewood’s Heritage Center * Washington Heights Arts Center * Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy. * Lakewood, CO  80226 ~~  Tickets are $28 for adults and are available by calling 303-987-7845, online at www.Lakewood.orgor at the Lakewood Cultural Center Box Office, 470 S. Allison Parkway (Wadsworth and Alameda). Senior, student and group discounts available.  Free parking on-site ~~ ~~ The Lakewood Cultural Center 2009 – 2010 Performing Arts Season is generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD) – with appreciation to the citizens of the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District –~~ FMI: Contact: Rhetta Shead, Marketing & Promotions Supervisor~~ Direct: 303-987-7856 or rheshe@lakewood.org ~~  FMMI: wwwturtlequartet.com.

~~ THURZZ.  APRIL 22ND  2010 ~~ SONGSTRESS PATTI AUSTIN @ THE 2010 UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL ~~ @ 7:30PM  in Monfort Hall of the UCCC in Greeley ~~ Kevin Whalen ~~ Managing Producer, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, Instructor of Jazz Trumpet, Co-Director, UNC Jazz Camp, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 28, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639 ~~ Office: 970-351-2394 or Fax: 970-351-2536or www.uncjazz.comor www.uncjazzfest.comor www.kevinwhalenjazz.com~~ Stay tuned fer MORE INFO @ www.uncjazz.com.

FRI APRIL 23RD ~~ THE HEADLIN’ EVENT ~~ THE CLAYTON-HAMILTON JAZZ ORCHESTRA@THE 2010 UNC/GREELEY JAZZ FESTIVAL @ 7:30PM  in Monfort Hall of the UCCC in Greeley ~~ Kevin Whalen ~~ Managing Producer, UNC/Greeley Jazz Festival, Instructor of Jazz Trumpet, Co-Director, UNC Jazz Camp, University of Northern Colorado, Campus Box 28, 501 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80639 ~~ Office: 970-351-2394 or Fax: 970-351-2536 or www.uncjazz.comor www.uncjazzfest.comor www.kevinwhalenjazz.com~~ Stay tuned fer MORE INFO @ www.uncjazz.com ~~ SAT APRIL 24TH ~~ A SALUTE TO THE DRUMMERS OF THE WOODY HERMAN HERDZZ ~~.

~~ 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 HomeGrown Community Radio” ~~ 88.9FM ~~ www.krfcfm.org ~~ KRFC FT COLLINS, 619 S. College Ave., #4, Ft. Collins, CO 80524 ~~ 303.221.5075. Poses ~~pposes@rockymountainjazz.comor pposes@gmail.com ~~ is the Associate Editor of “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat”, contributin’ a weekly column, “The RMJB/SOS” (“The Soundz Of Surprize”) ~~ “The Rocky Mountain Jazz Beat” ~~www.rockymountainjazz.com ~~ is the Jazz.com for N. CO & The Front Range. Ned Radinsky, Publisher/Editor-In-Chief and Jazz Photographer. UTNG , dig, djSOS ~~ 303.851.7265.