Archive for December, 2009

The Gift of Jazz and Dazzle Present: Instrumental Music Education Program Hands-on musical instruction on the following instruments: *Piano *Bass *Drums Introduces Participants to jazz concepts and vocabulary Provides and opportunity to play in a group setting Where: Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge 930 Lincoln St. When: Winter Program ~ Saturdays, January 9th – March 6th Spring Program ~ Saturdays, March 27th – May 29th Times: Piano 1:00pm, Bass 2:00pm, Drums 3:00pm Ages: 10-16 Fee: $8 The Gift of Jazz Instrumental Music Education Program provides young people with a beginning or intermediate instrumental skill level the opportunity to develop basic jazz skills. The program is designed to lay down the foundation for future involvement in jazz combos or ensembles.  Participants will also acquire a greater understanding of jazz concepts and history. Register at giftofjazz.org :: Registration Deadline, Jan. 7, 2010

The Gift of Jazz and Dazzle Present: Composition/Arranging Class with Chie Imaizumi Experience the joy of reading and writing music and discover how to express your feelings through your own music. Where: Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge 930 Lincoln St. Denver, Co When: Jan. 16, 23 30; Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturdays 10:30am – 11:50am Ages: 18+ Fee: $50 This beginner-level class will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz composition and arranging. Each student will develop the skills necessary to compose an original composition and arrange a jazz standard. In addition to leading her own exciting jazz orchestra Chie has worked with legendary producer Mr. Teo Macero, The US Air Force Academy Band, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton, The Dizzy Gillespie All Star Big Band, The Consulate General of Japan, The Big Apple Circus and many others. Learn more about Chie at www.thousandpictures.org. Register at giftofjazz.org:: Registration Deadline, Jan. 7, 2010

~~ SUN JAN 3RD @ 2:00PM ~ CCJA (The Colorado Conservatory For Jazz Arts) ~ Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary!!!!!!!!!! ~ At The Mercury Cafe In Denver ~~~Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!!!~

Join us January 3rd, 2010 at 2pm at the Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., DCO ~~ HitTime: 2PM. FMI: www.mercurycafe.com or 303.294.9258 (reservations) or 303.294.9258(info) ~~ for our 10th Anniversary Bash!! We will be featuring 3 groups for your listening pleasure, including the original 6 members of the inagural session, as well as the 2 groups that recorded last summer, The Dominant 7 and The Jazz Arts Messengers. You can also pick up your copy of the first ever CCJA student CD then! For more info, check out the anniversary party page!! ~~ FMI:

Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
4505 W 36th Ave  Denver, CO  80212

FMMI : www.jazzarts.org ~~.

SAT JAN 28TH ~~ The Ricky Sweum Quartet @ Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge , @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 - DENVER CD RELEASE SHOW (2 sets) ~~ 2 sets starting at 7 & 9pm (thursday). Denver, CO. All the cats from the critically acclaimed Origin Records release “Pulling Your Own Strings”: Wayne Wilkinson (guitar), Jason Crowe (bass), & Henrique De Almeida (drums). This concert is our blizzard cancelation make-up Denver CD release concert! You will hear all the hits plus some brand spanking new material. Please come and support the debut performance of this band in Denver’s premier jazz club. Tickets are $10 or $7 with student id. Contact www.DazzleJazz.com or 303-839-5100 for reservations ~~ FMMI: www.RickySweum.com ~~.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH ~~  The Teaching w/ Serfain Sanchez (Tenor Sax) at D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80010 ~~ HitTime: 8:00pm-11:00pm ~~ Tix: All Ages / $10 cover ~~ FMI:  (303) 463-6683 OR www.dnote.us ~~ SEATTLE’S THE TEACHING RETURNS TO COLORADO ~~ Seattle’s soulful trio The Teaching returns to Colorado to perform at Dazzle and D Note, releasing their brand new DVD Live at the Triple Door ~~ Live at the Triple Door is a 75-minute documentary that includes stunning multi-camera footage from the band’s Triple Door concert on January 2nd, 2009 interleaved with interviews, fan responses, and additional live video clips from Colorado and Seattle. There are also bonus features such as group audio commentary on the song Apex of a Beautiful Day. The Teaching formed in August 2005 when the three members (Josh Rawlings, Jeremy Jones, and Evan Flory-Barnes) performed a set of spontaneous unrehearsed music and found an instant musical connection~~ Keeping with that recipe, the group has created an infectious sound by building expansive songs from simple melodic or harmonic seeds ~~ seamlessly turning on a dime to create new musical textures, constantly urging each other to deeper musical depths. Their weekly Thursday-night performance/jam-session “The Hang” has been running nearly 3 years and has become home base for the New Seattle music scene, a collective of groups characterized by musical passion and collaboration. A single set of music by The Teaching traverses boom-bap grooves, explosive swing, melodious group singing, and energetic builds that burst into an ecstatic feeling. The synthesis of musical proficiency and devotional simplicity appeals to audiences of all ages. This will be the group’s 2nd trip to Colorado. Jeremy, the group’s drummer, grew up in Arvada and has been playing in Colorado several times a year for the past 5 years with the Denver-based saxophonist Serafin Sanchez, who will be a guest with The Teaching on both Colorado shows. For more on Serafin visit: http://www.myspace.com/serafin ~~ For more information, including member bios and photos, visit ww.theteachingmusic.com ~~.

~~ THE 12/27/09 – 01/03/09 & 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 ~~.

~~ 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 ~~

~~ FREE LISTIN’ZZ @ FMMI:jazzden@yahoogroups.comordan@zjazz.net or www.zjazz.net ~~.

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

~~ TONITE, TONITE ~~ 12/28/09 ~~

~~ 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 MON DEC 28TH HAVIN’ RECORDED THE DAY BEFORE WITH ~~ 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: 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 ~~.

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 12/27/09 – 01/03/10 ~~

~~ 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 MON DEC 28TH HAVIN’ RECORDED THE DAY BEFORE WITH ~~ 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: 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 ~~  The Teaching w/ Serfain Sanchez (Tenor Sax) at D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80010 ~~ HitTime: 8:00pm-11:00pm ~~ Tix: All Ages / $10 cover ~~ FMI:  (303) 463-6683 OR www.dnote.us ~~ SEATTLE’S THE TEACHING RETURNS TO COLORADO ~~ Seattle’s soulful trio The Teaching returns to Colorado to perform at Dazzle and D Note, releasing their brand new DVD Live at the Triple Door ~~ Live at the Triple Door is a 75-minute documentary that includes stunning multi-camera footage from the band’s Triple Door concert on January 2nd, 2009 interleaved with interviews, fan responses, and additional live video clips from Colorado and Seattle. There are also bonus features such as group audio commentary on the song Apex of a Beautiful Day. The Teaching formed in August 2005 when the three members (Josh Rawlings, Jeremy Jones, and Evan Flory-Barnes) performed a set of spontaneous unrehearsed music and found an instant musical connection ~~ Keeping with that recipe, the group has created an infectious sound by building expansive songs from simple melodic or harmonic seeds, seamlessly turning on a dime to create new musical textures, constantly urging each other to deeper musical depths. Their weekly Thursday-night performance/jam-session “The Hang” has been running nearly 3 years and has become home base for the New Seattle music scene, a collective of groups characterized by musical passion and collaboration. A single set of music by The Teaching traverses boom-bap grooves, explosive swing, melodious group singing, and energetic builds that burst into an ecstatic feeling. The synthesis of musical proficiency and devotional simplicity appeals to audiences of all ages. This will be the group’s 2nd trip to Colorado. Jeremy, the group’s drummer, grew up in Arvada and has been playing in Colorado several times a year for the past 5 years with the Denver-based saxophonist Serafin Sanchez, who will be a guest with The Teaching on both Colorado shows. For more on Serafin visit: http://www.myspace.com/serafin For more information, including member bios and photos, visit ww.theteachingmusic.com ~~.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH  & WED DEC 30TH ~~ SONGSTRESS BARBARA 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 ~~.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH ~~ The Bob Montgomery Trio starrin’ Bob Montgomery (tp), Mark Klagstad (g), & Andrew Hudson (b) @ The 1515 Market Restaurant, LoDo (On Market Street between 15th and the 16th St. Mall in LoDo) ~~ HitTime: 8 PM TO 10 PM ~~ No cover charge ~~ Half price appetizers from the dinner menu prior to 8 pm ~~ $2 for Pabst, Coors and Budweiser draft all evening ~~ $3 for well drinks all evening ~~ $4 for Long Island iced tea all evening ~~ Your host is Gene Tang, the owner of 1515 Market Restaurant - 303-571-0011 ~~ FMI: http://www.dmamusic.org/bobmontgomery OR www.bobmontgomery.net OR Bob Montgomery atbobmjazz@gmail.com ~~.

~~ THURZZ  DEC 31 ~~ NEW YEAR’ZZ EVE

~~ THURZZ DEC 31ST ~~ 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 ~~.

~~ THURZZ DEC  31TH  ~ FRI JAN ST ~ SAT JAN 2ND ~~  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.comOR www.burnsley.com~~ Phone 303.830.1000; Fax 303.860.8657 ~~ Call 1ST & Check The Schedule ~~FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~ ALSO SAT ~~.

~~ FOR 2010 ~~

FRI JAN 1ST ~ SAT JAN 2ND ~~  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.comOR www.burnsley.com~~ Phone 303.830.1000; Fax 303.860.8657 ~~ Call 1ST & Check The Schedule ~~ FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~ ALSO SAT ~~.

~~ FRI JAN 1ST & SAT JAN 2ND ~~ Jazz @ The Jazzmatazz Lounge, 1612 E 17th Ave (nr the corner of Franklin St.). Denver, CO 80218 ~~ HitTime: 8:30 – ‘Round Midnight ~~ FMI: www.jazzmatazzlounge.com OR (303) 333-3503. Music Fridays & Saturdays. Call 1ST to check schedule ~~ ALSO:  SAT JAN 2ND ~~.

~~ FRI  JAN 1ST & SAT JAN 2ND ~~ VIRTUOSIC HB3 ARTIST Joey DeFrancesco With His Trio in The Dazzle Showroom @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9PM ~~ 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 JAN 2ND ~~ Windjammers Jazz Orchestra Featuring Vocalist Charles King and Saxophonist Chuck Florian @ the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Cir., Littleton, CO ~~ HitTime: 6:30 – 9:30PM ~~ Tix: $10 per person ($8 District Rate) and available in advance at 303-708-3513 ~~ The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra (WJO) presents an evening of live Big Band and Ballroom Dancing ~~ Charles King, a versatile performer with extensive experience coast to coast singing with bands and as a solo artist, has joined the Windjammers Jazz Orchestra. In 1989, Charles King left “legitimate” theatre and ventured into a career that would take him from Las Vegas to Rome , Italy , to cruise ships and a private performance for the President of The United States.  Drawing upon over 20 years of musical training, character development and a natural talent he is comfortable as Frank Sinatra, as Elvis, and of course, Dean Martin ~~ Charles (Chuck) Florian received his BA in Music Education/ Band & Orchestra from Adams State College in 1971. He taught in public and private schools in Trinidad, Denver and Littleton until 2006. In 1971 Chuck directed the Cotton Bowl Band for Trinidad Public Schools, composing an original score for a Broncos Half Time performance that year. Chuck is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Colorado State and South Suburban Music Teachers Association, International Double Reed Society and the Colorado Bandmasters Association. He is the current director of Achord Music Studios, Ft. Logan Memorial Band, Littleton Community Band, Windjammers Jazz Orchestra, various student ensembles and the Littleton Community Music Association. In addition to the Alto Saxophone Chuck plays Flute, Woodwinds, Oboe and Clarinet ~~ The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra has performed for 10th Mountain Division Reunion, Race for the Cure, Ft. Logan Memorial and Veterans Day Ceremonies, Littleton Firefighters Ball, Littleton Historical Museum , Denver Art Museum , Capitol Hill People’s Fair, National Federation of the Blind, U.S. Air Force, American Diabetes Foundation, and many corporate and private functions ~~ Windjammers Jazz Orchestra performs under the umbrella of the Littleton Community Music Association (LCMA).  LCMA provides performance opportunities for adults and youth in a supportive community setting. For more information or to see upcoming events visit the Littleton Community Music Association atwww.littletonmusic.org ~~ FMMI: Sarah Dalzell, Culture/Enrichment Coordinator ~~ Phone: 303-708-3513 ~~ Email: SarahD@sspr.org OR Gloria Shanstrom at fullcourtpr@gmail.com OR shanstrom@comcast.net ~~.

~~  SAT JAN 2ND ~~ VIRTUOSIC HB3 ARTIST Joey DeFrancesco With His Trio in The Dazzle Showroom@ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz:  7 & 9PM ~~ 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 JAN 3RD @ 2:00PM ~ CCJA (The Colorado Conservatory For Jazz Arts) ~ Celebrating Its 10th Anniversary!!!!!!!!!! ~ At The Mercury Cafe In Denver ~~~Celebrating our 10th Anniversary!!!~

Join us January 3rd, 2010 at 2pm at the Mercury Cafe, 2199 California St., DCO ~~ HitTime: 2PM. FMI:www.mercurycafe.com or 303.294.9258 (reservations) or 303.294.9258(info) ~~ for our 10th Anniversary Bash!! We will be featuring 3 groups for your listening pleasure, including the original 6 members of the inagural session, as well as the 2 groups that recorded last summer, The Dominant 7 and The Jazz Arts Messengers. You can also pick up your copy of the first ever CCJA student CD then! For more info, check out the anniversary party page!! ~~ FMI:

Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts
4505 W 36th Ave  Denver, CO  80212

FMMI : www.jazzarts.org ~~.

~~ SUN JAN 3RD, 2010 ~~ Broadway Music School Presents KENNY WERNER Noted pianist, educator, and best-selling author or ”Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within” Workshop: 4:00 PM — World famous educator Kenny Werner will speak about the principles of his popular concept “Effortless Mastery” at BMS ~~ The book/CD by the same name has had a profound impact on thousands of musicians all around the world, allowing them to reconnect with the joy of playing music at any level. Kenny will explain and expand upon the material in his popular book ~~ His motivational workshop and playing examples are inspiring and insightful. Not to mention amusing and entertaining ~~ Concert: 5:20 PM ~~ Then Kenny will perform a solo piano concert featuring music from his soon to be released solo album and along with other songs from his vast repertoire. Don’t miss one of the finest piano players around in this exclusive Denver performance! ~~ More info online at: www.broadwaymusicschool.com ~~ Pricing: Combined Workshop & concert: 4:00 PM ~~ Advance discount price: $30 for both ~~ Day of event: $40 for both Student (with student ID): $20 for both ~~ BROADWAY MUSIC SCHOOL ~~ 1940 S. Broadway, Denver ~~ 303-777-0833 ~~ info@broadwaymusicschool.com ~~www.broadwaymusicschool.com ~~.

~~  SUN JAN 3RD ~~ Bassist Brian Wilson Returnzz  in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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 ~~

~~ THE NEW FACE OF JAZZ BY CICILY JANUS & NED RADINSKY IS AVAILABLE FOR ORDERIN’ NOW!! ~~ AVAILABLE 07/13/2010 ~~ FROM Cicily ~~  I’ve announced it via my facebook page and twitter, but here’s YOUR official announcement: THE NEW FACE OF JAZZ IS ALIVE!  AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON.COM ~~ Order your copies now ~~ It’s priced out at 21.99 which is a steal ~~ Cicily Janus ~~ (719) 761.1955 ~~ Author of the New Face of Jazz ~~ Random House, Summer, 2010 ~~ www.newfaceofjazz.com ~~ Founder of Writing Away Retreats ~~ www.writingawayretreats.com ~~ Cicily Janus, Author of The New Face of Jazz ~~ Host of Writing Away Retreats ~~ www.cicilyjanus.net ~~

JAZZ FINAL BARZZ, CODAZZ, & LAST CHORDZZ FOR 2009 ~~ JAZZ OBITZZ ~~ http://www.jazzinstitut.de/us.htm

~~  Do you know about DenverLiveMusic? Several club owners have formed a consortium to make it easier for jazz fans to find out what is going on. They have a calendar showing what gigs that are scheduled. You can see their site at http://www.denverlivemusic.net/ and the full calendar is at http://www.denverlivemusic.net/fullsched.html ~~ Participants in the project, in alphabetical order, are: alto, 1320 15th St.; Dazzle ,930 Lincoln St.; D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave.; Herbs, 2057 Larimer St.; Jazz @ Jacks, 500 16th St. #320; Meade St. Station, 3625 W. 32nd Ave.; and Ziggies, 4923 W. 38th Avenue ~~ FMI: Daniel Osborn aka Ozzy at jazzden@yahoogroups.comor dan@zjazz.net.~~

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

~~  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 (12/27/09 [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.comor 303.839.5100. ~~              HitTime: 9 :00PM. Please call 303.839.5100 and make a reservation! ~~~~ www.dazzlejazz.com & Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

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.org or www.myspace.com/dotserojazz~~.

~~ YA WANNA CUT THE RUG! —-THE RHYTHM COMPANY’S — www.RhythmCompany.comor www.JiveCats.comor 970.498.0798 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ., ~~ The B3 Project Featurin’ Multi-Reedist Laura Newman @ Herb’s, 2057 Larimer St., LoDo ~~HitTime: 9:30PM ~~ FMI: www.herbsbar.com ~~ 303.299.9555 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ., ~~ 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.comor 303-839-5100. ~~ Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM and 10:30PM. ~~www.dazzlejazz.com.~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ THURZZ ~~ 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 ~~ Jazz at Baur’s, 1512 Curtis St. (@ 15TH ST) Denver, CO 80202 ~~ Hittime: 9:o0 – MIDNIGHT ~~ FMI: Bauer’s Ristorante ~~ www.baursdenver.com (303) 534-4842 ~ CALL FIRST ~~.

~~ FRI’ZZ., Piano Jazz @ The Burnsley Hotel 10th and Grant Street — Piano/Vocal Jazz in the lounge from 7:30-10:30 — FMI: www.burnsley.com or 303-830-1000 ~~.

~~ FRI., JAZZ @ Bliss Cafe, 7501 Grandview, in Old Town Arvada, CO 80002-2511 ~~ or 303-423-7770. HitTime: 8-11pm. FMI: www.theblisscafe.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 Lounge, 1612 E 17th Ave (nr the corner of Franklin St.). Denver, CO 80218 ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~ HitTime: 8:30 – ‘Round Midnight ~~ FMI: www.jazzmatazzlounge.comOR (303) 333-3503. Music Fridays & Saturdays. Call 1ST to check schedule ~~ ALSO: Saturadayzz ~~ .

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 Lounge, 1612 E 17th Ave (nr the corner of Franklin St.). Denver, CO 80218 ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~ HitTime: 8:30 – ‘Round Midnight ~~ FMI: www.jazzmatazzlounge.comOR (303) 333-3503. Music Fridays & Saturdays. Call 1ST to check schedule ~~ ALSO: Fridayzz ~~ .

~~ 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.orgor 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 OR ~~ www.myspace.com/pecjazz .

~~ 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”…

~~ THE FIRST WEEK OF 2010 ~~

~~ TUEZZ JAN 5TH  ~~ 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: 7PM. 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! ~~.

~~ THURZZ JAN 7TH & FRI JAN 8TH ~~ Pianist ELLYN RUCKER & VSOP Multi-Reedist  GREG FISHMAN & BAND in The Dazzle Showroom 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 ~~.

FRI JAN 8TH ~~ Pianist ELLYN RUCKER & VSOP Multi-Reedist  GREG FISHMAN & BAND in The Dazzle Showroom 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 ~~.

FRI JAN 8TH, SAT JAN 9TH and SUN JAN 10TH ~~ PPJASS 25th Birthday ~~ Celebration ~~ www.ppjass.org ~~ 25th Birthday Celebration Schedule of Events ~~ At Cheyenne Mountain Resort ~~ and ~~ Olympian Plaza Reception & Event Center ~~ Celebrating The Past Preserving The Future ~~ Ten Sets of Music with over 60 Musicians! ~~ Pricing Per Person: Friday 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. $ 15.00 Saturday 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. $ 15.00 Saturday 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. $ 25.00 Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. $ 20.00 Package (all 3 days) $ 65.00 Friday, January 8, 2010 ~~ Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Centennial Ballroom 7:00-7:45        Brad Bietry Jazz Group (Mainstream) 8:00-8:45        Mistura Bela (Brazilian Jazz) 9:00-10:00       The Springs City Jazz Band (Dixieland) Saturday, January 9, 2010 ~~ Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Centennial Ballroom 1:00-1:45        Otis Bump & The Riptides (High Energy Jazz) 2:00-2:45        Gentle Rain (Jazz, Blues, Swing, Country, Light Rock) 3:00-3:45        Double McGuffin (Jazz Standards) 4:00-5:30        Penrose Room Trio featuring vocalist Lila Mori Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Colorado Ballroom 7:00-7:45        Ricky Sweum Quartet (Straight Ahead Jazz) 8:00-10:00       PPJASS All-Star Big Band (Big Band Era Standards) Sunday, January 10, 2010 ~~ Olympian Plaza Reception & Event Center 1:00-2:00        Tom Fowler Quintet (Swing Standards) 2:15-3:15        Jeff Rinsky Trio (Mellow Jazz) 3:00-4:00        John Turner Music Stimulus Project (Crowd Pleasing Variety) 4:15-5:00        Open Jam ~~ Dancing, cash bars, cabaret seating in all venues, door prizes and surprises will guarantee another great party and a milestone for the 25th birthday celebration! N.B: See individual listing in “The RMJB/SOS” Column ~~.

~~ SAT JAN 9TH ~~ The Ricky Sweum Quartet @ PPJASS 25th Birthday Celebration (see right above) ~~ 7-7:45pm ~~ (saturday) ~~ Colorado Springs, CO. Featuring the “you-know-whos” of jazz in the Springs: Wayne Wilkinson on guitar, Jason Crowe on bass, & Henrique De Almeida on drums. Located at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Colorado Ballroom. $25 includes my band plus the PPJASS All-Star Big Band from 8-10pm. Call 719-685-9451, email motto719@yahoo.com, or go to www.ppjass.org for more information about the bands performing at this 3-day all-star event ~~ FMMI: www.RickySweum.com ~~ .

~~ MON JAN 11TH ~~ The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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 ~~ ALSO: MON JAN 18TH.

~~ THURZZ  JAN14TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The Ron Miles/Charlie Hunter/Rudy Royston Trio in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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/dazzlejazz ~~ ALSO: FRI JAN 15TH ~~.

~~ 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 15TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The Ron Miles/Charlie Hunter/Rudy Royston Trio in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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/dazzlejazz ~~.

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 ~~.

~~ SATZZ JAN 16TH, 23RD , 30TH AND FEB 6TH, 13TH, 20TH,  & 27TH  ~~ Maestro Imaizumi will teach Composition/Arranging Workshop @  Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge 930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO ~~ HitTime: 10:30am – 11:50am (except Jan 30 : 10am – 11:20am) ~~  Thanks to the Gift of Jazz and Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge, Maestro Imaizumi is doing  aComposition/Arranging Workshop in Jan & Feb. This BEGINNER – LEVEL class will provide an introduction to the fundamentals of jazz composition and arranging. Each student will develop the skills necessary to compose an original composition and arrange a jazz standard. If you are interested or to reserve your spot, email contact @contact@thousandpictures.org ~~ When : Jan 16, 23, 30. Feb 6, 13, 20, 27 Saturdays ~~ 10:30AM – 11:50AM (except Jan 30 : 10AM – 11:20AM) ~~ Maximum Class Size : 25 students Ages : 18+ Fee : $50.00 ~~ Maestro Imaizumi is looking forward to sharing her experiences, and to teach you the joy of writing music ~~ Discover how to express your feelings through your own music! FMI:  Chie Imaizumi Composer/Arranger/Conductor/Copyist www.thousandpictures.org OR www.myspace.com/thousandpictures OR chie@giftofjazz.org ~~ OR www.giftofjazz.org ~~.

~~ SAT JAN 16TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The FLY TRIO starrin’ Mark Turner/Larry Grenadier/Jeff Ballard  in The Dazzle Showroom @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 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 ~~ ALSO:  SUN JAN17TH ~~.

~~ SAT JAN 17TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The FLY TRIO starrin’ Mark Turner/Larry Grenadier/Jeff Ballard in The Dazzle Showroom @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 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 ~~.

~~ WED JAN 20TH ~~ Multi-Reedist/Vocalist Max Wagner in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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/dazzlejazz~~.

~~ 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, JAN 23RD ~~ An Evening with Sophie Milman 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 $22.25 Season / $28 Adult and are available by calling 303-987-7845 ~~ HitTime: 7:30 pm ~~ The 25-year-old winner of the 2008 Juno Award for Best Jazz Album of the Year returns to Lakewood following her widely enthusiastic reception at our Sounds Exciting! summer concert in 2008. Ms. Milman’s voice and musicality bears passion and wisdom beyond her years. Young, gorgeous, talented and sophisticated, Sophie Milman has it all! www.sophiemilman.com OR , online at www.lakewood.org ~~ or 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 theScientific 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.

SAT JAN 23RD ~~ Ricky Sweum Jazz Group @ Rico’s at Poor Richards, Colorado Springs, CO. Featuring the jazz power trio maniacs: Jason Crowe on bass & Tim Stombaugh on drums ~~ HitTime: 7:30-10pm ~~ Great food, wine, coffee, books, and atmosphere!!! Come on down and feed your soul with creative jazz ~~ FMMI: www.RickySweum.com ~~.

~~ WED JAN 27TH ~~ Basssist Lelah Simon in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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/dazzlejazz~~.

~~ THURZZ JAN28TH ~~ Ricky Sweum Quartet @ Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~  – DENVER CD RELEASE SHOW (2 sets) ~~ ~~ 2 sets starting at 7 & 9pm (thursday). Denver, CO. All the cats from the critically acclaimed Origin Records release “Pulling Your Own Strings”: Wayne Wilkinson (guitar), Jason Crowe (bass), & Henrique De Almeida (drums). This concert is our blizzard cancelation make-up Denver CD release concert! You will hear all the hits plus some brand spanking new material. Please come and support the debut performance of this band in Denver’s premier jazz club. Tickets are $10 or $7 with student id. Contact www.DazzleJazz.com or 303-839-5100 for reservations ~~ FMMI: www.RickySweum.com ~~.

~~ FRI JAN 29TH ~~ Pianist Matt Savage at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver ~~ Augustana Arts presents Matt Savage in Improvisational Jazz Mode ~~ Tickets are $20/$10 Srzz & Studentzz ~~ For one performance only at 7:30 p.m. ~~ Matt Savage was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. By the time he was 6 years old he had taught himself to play piano. Today Time magazine calls jazz pianist, Matt Savage “brilliant”. People magazine calls him “a genius with 88 keys”. Dave Brubeck says he is “simply amazed” at his talent. Chick Corea uses the words “delightful and inspiring”. An amazingly gifted jazz pianist, composer and improviser, 17-year-old Matt Savage has the musical instincts of a person many years ~~ In 2000, when Matt Savage was just 8 years old, he played piano for Dave Brubeck and jammed at a sound session with Chick Corea and his sidemen, Avishai Cohen and Jeff Ballard. The following year he was invited to a soundcheck to jam with jazz great McCoy Tyner and his sidemen, Avery Sharpe and Al Foster ~~ In 2003, at the age of 11, Matt debuted at the famed Blue Note in Manhattan and was signed as a Bösendorfer Piano artist. The following year he debuted at Birdland, performing with the legendary Clark Terry on trumpet, Jimmy Heath on sax, Jon Faddis on trumpet, Marcus McLaurine on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. By 2005, Matt had performed twice with Chaka Khan ~~ In 2007, Matt made his first appearance at the prestigious Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center and appeared on Marian McPartland’s popular “Piano Jazz” syndicated National Public Radio (NPR) series. In 2008, when Matt was 15, he appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” as the musical act, released his newest CD, hit #11 on the JazzWeek radio charts, garnered the #2 position in LIVE JAZZ sales on Amazon.com (behind only Keith Jarrett) and signed an international sub-publishing deal with SONY/ATV ~~ Matt has performed professionally worldwide in ensembles of various size and in solo concerts since 2001. He is the leader of the Matt Savage Trio. Domestic venues have included Birdland, the Blue Note, The Kennedy Center, The Kravis Center, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Regattabar and the Jazz Bakery (among many others). Festival appearances have included the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, the VSA International Arts Festival, the Burlington [VT] Discover Jazz Festival and the Toronto Abilities Arts Festival. Performances have occurred in many countries, including all over the U.S. and Canada, Curacao, Aruba and Singapore (for the President of Singapore) ~~ Matt Savage is just 17 years old and has already released eight albums. He has played with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jon Faddis, Marcus McLaurine, Kenny Washington, Bobby Watson, John Pizzarelli, Tom Pizzarelli, the Ellington All Stars and the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra. He’s performed with Chaka Khan, Max Weinberg and Ben Vereen and accompanied folk singersongwriters Al Stewart and Shawn Colvin. Matt has opened for/double-billed with Wynton Marsalis, Danilo Perez, Dave Samuels, Eldar Djangirov, Alain Mallet, Alon Yavnai, D.D. Jackson, Seth Kaufman, John Payne and Charlie Adams ~~ Awards for Matt, both compositional and performance-based, have been many. Matt has received the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award every year since 2005 and topped the International Songwriting Competition each year since 2006. He garnered the award for Second Place in 2009. Matt was a recipient of the Dr. Margaret L. Bauman Award of Excellence in 2005 and the Council of Exceptional Children Award in 2008.303-388-4962 or online at www.augustanaarts.org ~~ More information at http://www.savagerecords.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/mattsavagejazz ~~ Media Contact: Gloria Shanstrom @ 303-931-7241 OR Shanstrom@comcast.net ~~ FMMI: www.augustanaarts.org OR 303-388-4962 ~~.

~~ SAT JAN 30TH ~~ Bassist Bijoux Barbosa Prezzentzz A Chick Corea Akoustic Band Tribute in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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 ~~.

~~ 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.org or 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 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 ~~.

~~ SUN FEB 28TH ~~  Danzón With Luna Negra joins the bold and ingenious Turtle Island Quartet, and legendary composer and performer Paquito D’Rivera ~~ HitTime: 7:30 PM ~~ Location: Macky Auditorium ~~  BUY TICKETS IN DANZÓN  ~~ After focusing on the various artistic traditions of the Latino world, Luna Negra Dance Theater returns to its Cuban roots for the company’s 10th Anniversary season with a new work called Danzón. The influence of danzón (the official dance of Cuba) can be heard in virtually all Cuban music genres. In Danzón, Luna Negra joins the bold and ingenious Turtle Island Quartet, and legendary composer and performer Paquito D’Rivera. Sponsored by Millennium Harvest House, WESTAF, KUVO Season Tickets: This performance is part of the Artist Series, Music in Motion, or Choice Option Single tickets: $12-$52 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: Running Time: 1.5 to 2 hours Preconcert Conversation: Ethnomusicology Professor Brenda Romero, 6:45 p.m., Macky Room 102 Luna Negra Website Turtle Island Quartet Website Paquito D’Rivera Website ~~ FMI: www.cuconcerts.org OR www.cupresents.org ~~.

~~ TUEZZ MARCH 9TH ~~ CSU Spring’zz Jazz Artist-In-Residence Trombonist Paul KcKee Performin’ @ The Lincoln Center, 17 West Magnolia Fort Collins, CO 80521 ~~ FMI: http://www.music.colostate.edu/faculty/bios/sommer.asp ~~ Peter.Sommer@colostate.edu ~~ FMMI:  970. 221.6735  OR info@lctix.com OR http://www.fcgov.com/lctix/~~ Jennifer Clary, Colorado State University, Marketing and Publicity Director, School of the Arts ~~ Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu~~ 970.491.3603 ~~ http://www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~ .

~~ TUEZZ MARCH 30TH ~~ THE AIRMEN OF NOTE JAZZ ORCHESTRA @ The Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10TH Ave., Greeley, CO ~~ FMI: www.ucstars.com OR 970.356.500 ~~.

~~ 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 ~~ Jeff Hamilton, John Riley, Ed Soph, and John Von Ohlen ~~.

~~ 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.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH ~~ The Bob Montgomery Trio starrin’ Bob Montgomery (tp), Mark Klagstad (g), & Andrew Hudson (b) @ The 1515 Market Restaurant, LoDo (On Market Street between 15th and the 16th St. Mall in LoDo) ~~ HitTime: 8 PM TO 10 PM ~~ No cover charge ~~ Half price appetizers from the dinner menu prior to 8 pm ~~ $2 for Pabst, Coors and Budweiser draft all evening ~~ $3 for well drinks all evening ~~ $4 for Long Island iced tea all evening ~~ Your host is Gene Tang, the owner of 1515 Market Restaurant - 303-571-0011 ~~ FMI: http://www.dmamusic.org/bobmontgomery OR www.bobmontgomery.net OR Bob Montgomery at bobmjazz@gmail.com ~~.

~~ THE 12/20/09 – 12/27/09 & 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 ~~.

~~ TONITE, TONITE ~~ 12/20/09 ~~

SUN DEC 20TH ~~ The “Paris Takes Quartet”  featuring Julie Monley (vcl), Frederic Desmoulins (p), Ron Bland (b), & Dave Willy (acc) @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 ~~ The “Paris Takes Quartet is an eclectic Jazz quartet, playing French, Brazilian, and straight ahead standards in their own unique way ~~ The philosophy behind Dazzle’s Urban Brunch is quite simple: it is a gathering of family, friends, and community around a bountiful ~~ homemade feast with some of the best music around ~~ HitTime: 9:30AM – 1:30PM~~ 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 20TH ~~ Vocalist Lynn Skinner’zz 6TH Annual Winter Solstice Concert ~~ A Special Solstice Concert ~~ Music, Poetry, Words, Text ~~ featurin’ The Lynn Skinner Trio ~~ Lynn Skinner(vcl), Bob Schlesinger (p) and Ron Bland(b) ~~ @ Wystone’s World Teas, 7323 West Alaska Drive, Lakewood ~~ in Belmar ~~ Pre-Concert Reception at 5 PM ~~ Tea and light refreshments included ~~ Concert at 6 PM ~~ $12.00 or $10.00 Students / Seniors 65+ ~~ Limited Seatin’ ~~ RSVP’zz requested by December 17 ~~ I would love to see you and yours come and join us for a journey into the world of solstice traditions and musings. Feel free to pass this email along to others ~~ Thanks, and my warm wishes to you this season ~~ Vocalist and coach ~~ FMI: 303.239.6021 ORwww.lynnskinner.com OR lynn skinner at vocalynn@earthlink.net ~~.

SUN DEC 20TH ~~ The Jim Stranahan / Joe Anderies Quintet Featuring The Twin Reeds of Jim Stranahan & Joe Anderies, Mike Abbott(g), Jeff Jenkins(p), & Paul Romiane(s) in The Dazzle Showroom @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7PM ~~ Tickets: $15 ~~ Jim Stranahan received his Bachelors of Music Education and MA in conducting from the University of Denver. Jim spent 30 years as an instrumental music instructor in the Denver area having retired in 2004. Highlights of his 30 years include his jazz ensembles receiving accolades at local and national festivals, including the Wichita Jazz Festival and the National Music Educators Conference and teaching jazz improvisation to all ensembles and instruments, utilizing notable guest mentor musicians as instructors and co-performers. Jim was the saxophone instructor for Colorado Honor Band from 1999 to 2004. He was an instructor at the Mile High Jazz Camp at the University of Colorado from 1999 to 2003. He has been a clinician/guest performer for the Denver, Douglas County, Cherry Creek and Elizabeth Public School Districts since 1998. Jim has been a professional free-lance saxophone player in the Denver area for the past 33 years including playing with Bobby Shew, Lee Konitz, Bob Hope and Rosemary Clooney among others. He has been a private saxophone instructor for the past 20 years ~~ 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:

~~ THIS WEEK IN JAZZ ~~ 12/21 – 12/27/09 ~~

~~ 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. 5TH 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! ~~.

MON DEC 21ST ~~ A Solstice music and poetry event Presented by Wayne Gilbert (magmapoet), Charles Rourke (sax & turntable) and Johnny L (from UmConscious, on percussion) @ West Side Books 3434 W. 32nd ave.
Denver, CO 80211  ~ HitTime: 8PM ~~The Artists bring their midwinter soul to West Side Books ~~ Come in and see the new space, Sharon’s art, and the new posters and magnets ~~ (Mention this email for 20% off your purchase through Dec. 31st.) ~~ FMI:  www.westsidebooks.com OR westsidebooks@qwestoffice.net OR 303.480.0220 ~~

~~ WED  DEC 23RD ~~  Jeff Jenkins’ Piano Conversationzz With VSOP BRASSMAN Greg Gisbert @ 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 ~~.~~.

~~ THURZZ  DEC  24TH  ~~  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.comOR www.burnsley.com~~ Phone 303.830.1000; Fax 303.860.8657 ~~ Call 1ST & Check The Schedule ~~FMMI: Dan at dan@zjazz.net OR  jazzden@yahoogroups.com ~~ ALSO SAT ~~.

~~  SAT DEC 26TH ~~ Jeremy Jones & The Teaching ~~ with special guest Serafin Sanchez ~~ in The Dazzle Showroom @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9PM ~~ Tickets: $15~~ The Teaching weavesseamlessly through a myriad of feels – hip-hop grooves, explosive swing, emotion-laden rock, “fat-man” blues, samba, drum ‘n bass, meditative chanting, and so on. Performing weekly for over a year has led to a deep camaraderie and often-telepathic connection, where the “me” of each musician dissolves in a wider “Us” that expands to include everyone in the room. Many of The Teaching’s performances have left musicians and audience members alike in tears, inspired, deeply calm, or ecstatically joyous ~~ “Jeremy is shredding his drum kit like a samurai, using weapons that range from shakers to bells to mallets to the butte end of his own drumsticks. I have never seen a man play jazz drums with more intensity.” – Colorado Music Buzz Magazine, March 2007  ~~ 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: www.jeremyjonesmusic.com OR www.theteachingmusic.com OR www.myspace.com/serafin ~~.

~~ SAT DEC 26TH ~~ Jazz @ The Jazzmatazz Lounge, 1612 E 17th Ave (nr the corner of Franklin St.). Denver, CO 80218 ~~ HitTime: 8:30 – ‘Round Midnight ~~ FMI: www.jazzmatazzlounge.com OR (303) 333-3503. Music Fridays & Saturdays. Call 1ST to check schedule ~~ ALSO:  ~~.

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 ~~.

~~ THE NEW FACE OF JAZZ BY CICILY JANUS & NED RADINSKY IS AVAILABLE FOR ORDERIN’ NOW!! ~~ AVAILABLE 07/13/2010 ~~ FROM Cicily ~~  I’ve announced it via my facebook page and twitter, but here’s YOUR official announcement: THE NEW FACE OF JAZZ IS ALIVE!  AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON.COM ~~ Order your copies now ~~ It’s priced out at 21.99 which is a steal ~~ Cicily Janus ~~ (719) 761.1955 ~~ Author of the New Face of Jazz ~~ Random House, Summer, 2010 ~~ www.newfaceofjazz.com ~~ Founder of Writing Away Retreats ~~ www.writingawayretreats.com ~~ Cicily Janus, Author of The New Face of Jazz ~~ Host of Writing Away Retreats ~~ www.cicilyjanus.net ~~

JAZZ FINAL BARZZ, CODAZZ, & LAST CHORDZZ FOR 2009 ~~ JAZZ OBITZZ ~~ http://www.jazzinstitut.de/us.htm

~~  Do you know about DenverLiveMusic? Several club owners have formed a consortium to make it easier for jazz fans to find out what is going on. They have a calendar showing what gigs that are scheduled. You can see their site at http://www.denverlivemusic.net/ and the full calendar is at http://www.denverlivemusic.net/fullsched.html ~~ Participants in the project, in alphabetical order, are: alto, 1320 15th St.; Dazzle ,930 Lincoln St.; D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave.; Herbs, 2057 Larimer St.; Jazz @ Jacks, 500 16th St. #320; Meade St. Station, 3625 W. 32nd Ave.; and Ziggies, 4923 W. 38th Avenue ~~ FMI: Daniel Osborn aka Ozzy at jazzden@yahoogroups.comor dan@zjazz.net.~~

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

~~  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 (12/27/09 [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.org or www.myspace.com/dotserojazz~~.

~~ YA WANNA CUT THE RUG! —-THE RHYTHM COMPANY’S — www.RhythmCompany.comor www.JiveCats.comor 970.498.0798 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ., ~~ The B3 Project Featurin’ Multi-Reedist Laura Newman @ Herb’s, 2057 Larimer St., LoDo ~~HitTime: 9:30PM ~~ FMI: www.herbsbar.com ~~ 303.299.9555 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ., ~~ 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.comor 303-839-5100. ~~ Hit Timezz: 7 & 9 PM and 10:30PM. ~~www.dazzlejazz.com.~~ Check out Dazzle on Myspace!http://www.myspace.com/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ THURZZ ~~ 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 ~~ Jazz at Baur’s, 1512 Curtis St. (@ 15TH ST) Denver, CO 80202 ~~ Hittime: 9:o0 – MIDNIGHT ~~ FMI: Bauer’s Ristorante ~~ www.baursdenver.com (303) 534-4842 ~ CALL FIRST ~~.

~~ FRI’ZZ., Piano Jazz @ The Burnsley Hotel 10th and Grant Street — Piano/Vocal Jazz in the lounge from 7:30-10:30 — FMI: www.burnsley.com or 303-830-1000 ~~.

~~ FRI., JAZZ @ Bliss Cafe, 7501 Grandview, in Old Town Arvada, CO 80002-2511 ~~ or 303-423-7770. HitTime: 8-11pm. FMI: www.theblisscafe.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 Lounge, 1612 E 17th Ave (nr the corner of Franklin St.). Denver, CO 80218 ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~ HitTime: 8:30 – ‘Round Midnight ~~ FMI: www.jazzmatazzlounge.comOR (303) 333-3503. Music Fridays & Saturdays. Call 1ST to check schedule ~~ ALSO: Saturadayzz ~~ .

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 Lounge, 1612 E 17th Ave (nr the corner of Franklin St.). Denver, CO 80218 ~~ Eccletic Music On Tap (not always Jazz) ~~ HitTime: 8:30 – ‘Round Midnight ~~ FMI: www.jazzmatazzlounge.comOR (303) 333-3503. Music Fridays & Saturdays. Call 1ST to check schedule ~~ ALSO: Fridayzz ~~ .

~~ 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.orgor 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 OR ~~ www.myspace.com/pecjazz .

~~ 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 & THE LAST  OF JAZZ IN DECEMBER  2009 ~~

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 BARBARA 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 ~~.

TUEZZ DEC 29TH ~~ The Bob Montgomery Trio starrin’ Bob Montgomery (tp), Mark Klagstad (g), & Andrew Hudson (b) @ The 1515 Market Restaurant, LoDo (On Market Street between 15th and the 16th St. Mall in LoDo) ~~ HitTime: 8 PM TO 10 PM ~~ No cover charge ~~ Half price appetizers from the dinner menu prior to 8 pm ~~ $2 for Pabst, Coors and Budweiser draft all evening ~~ $3 for well drinks all evening ~~ $4 for Long Island iced tea all evening ~~ Your host is Gene Tang, the owner of 1515 Market Restaurant - 303-571-0011 ~~ FMI: http://www.dmamusic.org/bobmontgomery OR www.bobmontgomery.net OR Bob Montgomery atbobmjazz@gmail.com ~~.

THURZZ  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 1ST & SAT JAN 2ND ~~ VIRTUOSIC HB3 ARTIST Joey DeFrancesco With His Trio in The Dazzle Showroom @ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7 & 9PM ~~ 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 JAN 2ND ~~ Windjammers Jazz Orchestra Featuring Vocalist Charles King and Saxophonist Chuck Florian @ the Lone Tree Recreation Center, 10249 Ridgegate Cir., Littleton, CO ~~ HitTime: 6:30 – 9:30PM ~~ Tix: $10 per person ($8 District Rate) and available in advance at 303-708-3513 ~~ The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra (WJO) presents an evening of live Big Band and Ballroom Dancing ~~ Charles King, a versatile performer with extensive experience coast to coast singing with bands and as a solo artist, has joined the Windjammers Jazz Orchestra. In 1989, Charles King left “legitimate” theatre and ventured into a career that would take him from Las Vegas to Rome , Italy , to cruise ships and a private performance for the President of The United States.  Drawing upon over 20 years of musical training, character development and a natural talent he is comfortable as Frank Sinatra, as Elvis, and of course, Dean Martin ~~ Charles (Chuck) Florian received his BA in Music Education/ Band & Orchestra from Adams State College in 1971. He taught in public and private schools in Trinidad, Denver and Littleton until 2006. In 1971 Chuck directed the Cotton Bowl Band for Trinidad Public Schools, composing an original score for a Broncos Half Time performance that year. Chuck is a member of the Music Teachers National Association, Colorado State and South Suburban Music Teachers Association, International Double Reed Society and the Colorado Bandmasters Association. He is the current director of Achord Music Studios, Ft. Logan Memorial Band, Littleton Community Band, Windjammers Jazz Orchestra, various student ensembles and the Littleton Community Music Association. In addition to the Alto Saxophone Chuck plays Flute, Woodwinds, Oboe and Clarinet ~~ The Windjammers Jazz Orchestra has performed for 10th Mountain Division Reunion, Race for the Cure, Ft. Logan Memorial and Veterans Day Ceremonies, Littleton Firefighters Ball, Littleton Historical Museum , Denver Art Museum , Capitol Hill People’s Fair, National Federation of the Blind, U.S. Air Force, American Diabetes Foundation, and many corporate and private functions ~~ Windjammers Jazz Orchestra performs under the umbrella of the Littleton Community Music Association (LCMA).  LCMA provides performance opportunities for adults and youth in a supportive community setting. For more information or to see upcoming events visit the Littleton Community Music Association atwww.littletonmusic.org ~~ FMMI: Sarah Dalzell, Culture/Enrichment Coordinator ~~ Phone: 303-708-3513 ~~ Email: SarahD@sspr.org OR Gloria Shanstrom at fullcourtpr@gmail.com OR shanstrom@comcast.net ~~.

~~  SAT JAN 2ND ~~ VIRTUOSIC HB3 ARTIST Joey DeFrancesco With His Trio in The Dazzle Showroom@ Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz:  7 & 9PM ~~ 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 JAN 3RD, 2010 ~~ Broadway Music School Presents KENNY WERNER Noted pianist, educator, and best-selling author or ”Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within” Workshop: 4:00 PM — World famous educator Kenny Werner will speak about the principles of his popular concept “Effortless Mastery” at BMS ~~ The book/CD by the same name has had a profound impact on thousands of musicians all around the world, allowing them to reconnect with the joy of playing music at any level. Kenny will explain and expand upon the material in his popular book ~~ His motivational workshop and playing examples are inspiring and insightful. Not to mention amusing and entertaining ~~ Concert: 5:20 PM ~~ Then Kenny will perform a solo piano concert featuring music from his soon to be released solo album and along with other songs from his vast repertoire. Don’t miss one of the finest piano players around in this exclusive Denver performance! ~~ More info online at: www.broadwaymusicschool.com ~~ Pricing: Combined Workshop & concert: 4:00 PM ~~ Advance discount price: $30 for both ~~ Day of event: $40 for both Student (with student ID): $20 for both ~~ BROADWAY MUSIC SCHOOL ~~ 1940 S. Broadway, Denver ~~ 303-777-0833 ~~ info@broadwaymusicschool.com ~~www.broadwaymusicschool.com ~~.

~~  SUN JAN 3RD ~~ Bassist Brian Wilson Returnzz  in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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 ~~.

~~ TUEZZ JAN 5TH  ~~ 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: 7PM. 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! ~~.

~~ THURZZ JAN 7TH & FRI JAN 8TH ~~ Pianist ELLYN RUCKER & VSOP Multi-Reedist  GREG FISHMAN & BAND in The Dazzle Showroom 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 ~~.

FRI JAN 8TH ~~ Pianist ELLYN RUCKER & VSOP Multi-Reedist  GREG FISHMAN & BAND in The Dazzle Showroom 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 ~~.

FRI JAN 8TH, SAT JAN 9TH and SUN JAN 10TH ~~ PPJASS 25th Birthday ~~ Celebration ~~ www.ppjass.org ~~ 25th Birthday Celebration Schedule of Events ~~ At Cheyenne Mountain Resort ~~ and ~~ Olympian Plaza Reception & Event Center ~~ Celebrating The Past Preserving The Future ~~ Ten Sets of Music with over 60 Musicians! ~~ Pricing Per Person: Friday 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. $ 15.00 Saturday 1:00 to 5:30 p.m. $ 15.00 Saturday 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. $ 25.00 Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. $ 20.00 Package (all 3 days) $ 65.00 Friday, January 8, 2010 ~~ Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Centennial Ballroom 7:00-7:45        Brad Bietry Jazz Group (Mainstream) 8:00-8:45        Mistura Bela (Brazilian Jazz) 9:00-10:00       The Springs City Jazz Band (Dixieland) Saturday, January 9, 2010 ~~ Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Centennial Ballroom 1:00-1:45        Otis Bump & The Riptides (High Energy Jazz) 2:00-2:45        Gentle Rain (Jazz, Blues, Swing, Country, Light Rock) 3:00-3:45        Double McGuffin (Jazz Standards) 4:00-5:30        Penrose Room Trio featuring vocalist Lila Mori Cheyenne Mountain Resort – Colorado Ballroom 7:00-7:45        Ricky Sweum Quartet (Straight Ahead Jazz) 8:00-10:00       PPJASS All-Star Big Band (Big Band Era Standards) Sunday, January 10, 2010 ~~ Olympian Plaza Reception & Event Center 1:00-2:00        Tom Fowler Quintet (Swing Standards) 2:15-3:15        Jeff Rinsky Trio (Mellow Jazz) 3:00-4:00        John Turner Music Stimulus Project (Crowd Pleasing Variety) 4:15-5:00        Open Jam ~~ Dancing, cash bars, cabaret seating in all venues, door prizes and surprises will guarantee another great party and a milestone for the 25th birthday celebration! N.B: See individual listing in “The RMJB/SOS” Column ~~.

~~ MON JAN 11TH ~~ The Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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 ~~ ALSO: MON JAN 18TH.

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 DEC 15TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The Ron Miles/Charlie Hunter/Rudy Royston Trio in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ FRI DEC 15TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The Ron Miles/Charlie Hunter/Rudy Royston Trio in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ SAT DEC 16TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The FLY TRIO starrin’ Mark Turner/Larry Grenadier/Jeff Ballard  in The Dazzle Showroom @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 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 ~~ ALSO:  SUN JAN17TH ~~.

~~ SAT JAN 17TH ~~ HOT, HOT, HOT TIXXX ~~ The FLY TRIO starrin’ Mark Turner/Larry Grenadier/Jeff Ballard in The Dazzle Showroom @ at Dazzle, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203 Hit Timezz: 7:00 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 ~~.

~~ WED JAN 20TH ~~ Multi-Reedist/Vocalist Max Wagner in The Dazzle Showroom @ 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/dazzlejazz ~~.

~~ 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.

~~ SUN FEB 28TH ~~  Danzón With Luna Negra joins the bold and ingenious Turtle Island Quartet, and legendary composer and performer Paquito D’Rivera ~~ HitTime: 7:30 PM ~~ Location: Macky Auditorium ~~  BUY TICKETS IN DANZÓN  ~~ After focusing on the various artistic traditions of the Latino world, Luna Negra Dance Theater returns to its Cuban roots for the company’s 10th Anniversary season with a new work called Danzón. The influence of danzón (the official dance of Cuba) can be heard in virtually all Cuban music genres. In Danzón, Luna Negra joins the bold and ingenious Turtle Island Quartet, and legendary composer and performer Paquito D’Rivera. Sponsored by Millennium Harvest House, WESTAF, KUVO Season Tickets: This performance is part of the Artist Series, Music in Motion, or Choice Option Single tickets: $12-$52 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: Running Time: 1.5 to 2 hours Preconcert Conversation: Ethnomusicology Professor Brenda Romero, 6:45 p.m., Macky Room 102 Luna Negra Website Turtle Island Quartet Website Paquito D’Rivera Website ~~ FMI: www.cuconcerts.orgORwww.cupresents.org ~~.

~~ TUEZZ MARCH 9TH ~~ CSU Spring’zz Jazz Artist-In-Residence Trombonist Paul KcKee Performin’ @ The Lincoln Center, 17 West Magnolia Fort Collins, CO 80521 ~~ FMI: http://www.music.colostate.edu/faculty/bios/sommer.asp ~~ Peter.Sommer@colostate.edu ~~ FMMI:  970. 221.6735  OR   info@lctix.com OR http://www.fcgov.com/lctix/ ~~ Jennifer Clary, Colorado State University, Marketing and Publicity Director, School of the Arts ~~ Jennifer.Clary@colostate.edu~~ 970.491.3603 ~~ http://www.CSUSchooloftheArts.com ~~ .

TUEZZ MARCH 30TH ~~ THE AIRMEN OF NOTE JAZZ ORCHESTRA @ The Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10TH Ave., Greeley, CO ~~ FMI: www.ucstars.com OR 970.356.500 ~~.

~~ 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 ~~ Jeff Hamilton, John Riley, Ed Soph, and John Von Ohlen ~~.

~~ 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.

~~ SUN FEB 28TH ~~  Danzón With Luna Negra joins the bold and ingenious Turtle Island Quartet, and legendary composer and performer Paquito D’Rivera ~~ HitTime: 7:30 PM ~~ Location: Macky Auditorium ~~  BUY TICKETS IN DANZÓN  ~~ After focusing on the various artistic traditions of the Latino world, Luna Negra Dance Theater returns to its Cuban roots for the company’s 10th Anniversary season with a new work called Danzón. The influence of danzón (the official dance of Cuba) can be heard in virtually all Cuban music genres. In Danzón, Luna Negra joins the bold and ingenious Turtle Island Quartet, and legendary composer and performer Paquito D’Rivera. Sponsored by Millennium Harvest House, WESTAF, KUVO Season Tickets: This performance is part of the Artist Series, Music in Motion, or Choice Option Single tickets: $12-$52 PERFORMANCE INFORMATION: Running Time: 1.5 to 2 hours Preconcert Conversation: Ethnomusicology Professor Brenda Romero, 6:45 p.m., Macky Room 102 Luna Negra Website Turtle Island Quartet Website Paquito D’Rivera Website ~~ FMI: www.cuconcerts.org OR www.cupresents.org ~~.

~~ FRI JAN 29TH ~~ Pianist Matt Savage at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 East Alameda Avenue, Denver ~~ Augustana Arts presents Matt Savage in Improvisational Jazz Mode ~~ Tickets are $20/$10 Srzz & Studentzz ~~ For one performance only at 7:30 p.m. ~~ Matt Savage was diagnosed with autism at 3 years old. By the time he was 6 years old he had taught himself to play piano. Today Time magazine calls jazz pianist, Matt Savage “brilliant”. People magazine calls him “a genius with 88 keys”. Dave Brubeck says he is “simply amazed” at his talent. Chick Corea uses the words “delightful and inspiring”. An amazingly gifted jazz pianist, composer and improviser, 17-year-old Matt Savage has the musical instincts of a person many years ~~ In 2000, when Matt Savage was just 8 years old, he played piano for Dave Brubeck and jammed at a sound session with Chick Corea and his sidemen, Avishai Cohen and Jeff Ballard. The following year he was invited to a soundcheck to jam with jazz great McCoy Tyner and his sidemen, Avery Sharpe and Al Foster ~~ In 2003, at the age of 11, Matt debuted at the famed Blue Note in Manhattan and was signed as a Bösendorfer Piano artist. The following year he debuted at Birdland, performing with the legendary Clark Terry on trumpet, Jimmy Heath on sax, Jon Faddis on trumpet, Marcus McLaurine on bass and Kenny Washington on drums. By 2005, Matt had performed twice with Chaka Khan ~~ In 2007, Matt made his first appearance at the prestigious Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center and appeared on Marian McPartland’s popular “Piano Jazz” syndicated National Public Radio (NPR) series. In 2008, when Matt was 15, he appeared on “The Late Show with David Letterman” as the musical act, released his newest CD, hit #11 on the JazzWeek radio charts, garnered the #2 position in LIVE JAZZ sales on Amazon.com (behind only Keith Jarrett) and signed an international sub-publishing deal with SONY/ATV ~~ Matt has performed professionally worldwide in ensembles of various size and in solo concerts since 2001. He is the leader of the Matt Savage Trio. Domestic venues have included Birdland, the Blue Note, The Kennedy Center, The Kravis Center, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola at Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Regattabar and the Jazz Bakery (among many others). Festival appearances have included the New Orleans Jazz Festival, the Ottawa International Jazz Festival, the VSA International Arts Festival, the Burlington [VT] Discover Jazz Festival and the Toronto Abilities Arts Festival. Performances have occurred in many countries, including all over the U.S. and Canada, Curacao, Aruba and Singapore (for the President of Singapore) ~~ Matt Savage is just 17 years old and has already released eight albums. He has played with such jazz greats as Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jon Faddis, Marcus McLaurine, Kenny Washington, Bobby Watson, John Pizzarelli, Tom Pizzarelli, the Ellington All Stars and the Aardvark Jazz Orchestra. He’s performed with Chaka Khan, Max Weinberg and Ben Vereen and accompanied folk singersongwriters Al Stewart and Shawn Colvin. Matt has opened for/double-billed with Wynton Marsalis, Danilo Perez, Dave Samuels, Eldar Djangirov, Alain Mallet, Alon Yavnai, D.D. Jackson, Seth Kaufman, John Payne and Charlie Adams ~~ Awards for Matt, both compositional and performance-based, have been many. Matt has received the ASCAP Young Jazz Composers Award every year since 2005 and topped the International Songwriting Competition each year since 2006. He garnered the award for Second Place in 2009. Matt was a recipient of the Dr. Margaret L. Bauman Award of Excellence in 2005 and the Council of Exceptional Children Award in 2008.303-388-4962 or online at www.augustanaarts.org ~~ More information at http://www.savagerecords.com/ and http://www.youtube.com/mattsavagejazz ~~ Media Contact: Gloria Shanstrom @ 303-931-7241 OR Shanstrom@comcast.net ~~ FMMI: www.augustanaarts.org OR 303-388-4962 ~~.