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Othello
Beware, my lord, of jealousy... Against all odds, a Black man climbs the social ladder of a rigidly homogenous Venice—finding success in politics, military efforts, and even love. At his side, a woman born to status holds firm in her agency, even as her world reduces her to a symbol. In the words of the director: “Balanced atop a knife’s edge between devotion and destruction, this timeless and timely classic challenges all of us to witness how deceptively easy it…
Colorado Potters’ Spring Show & Sale!
COLORADO POTTERS' SPRING SHOW AND SALE! Come explore locally made pottery, sculpture, and jewelry from our 40 current members. New work will be added daily, as only a limited portion of each artist's work can be displayed. Member artists staff the show to help you find the perfect piece and answer any questions you have about the making process. Attend the Thursday evening for our opening reception. Most artists will be in attendance! Thursday, May 2 — 4 - 8 pm (Reception) Friday, May 3 — 9 am - 8 pm Saturday,…
Marty Isenberg’s Wes Anderson Playlist
Marty Isenberg / The Way I Feel Inside Opening scene: A young Marty Isenberg takes his dad’s bass off the wall, sits down on a faded green sofa and begins to play. It’s been two years since his father died and waves of grief wash over him. One year later: Cut to a two-car garage turned into a rehearsal space. There’s wood paneling everywhere, a drum set, two guitar amps and a Rage Against the Machine poster on the wall.…
Tom Amend
Tom Amend is an organist, pianist, composer, and arranger from Denver, Colorado. Tom performs throughout the Rocky Mountain Region in various settings as both a leader and a sideman. He has performed and or recorded with Colorado based artists: Gabriel Mervine, Taylor Scott, The Burroughs, Paul Romaine, Greg Gisbert, Steve Kovalcheck, among many others. Amend has also shared the stage with, Jeff Hamilton, Chris Potter, Christian McBride, Julia Dollison, Joey DeFrancesco, Groove For Thought, Deborah Brown, John Fedchock, Louis Hayes, Dave…
Friday Lunch Bunch: Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors
For over 30 years, Purnell Steen and the Five Points Ambassadors has been dedicated to preserving and playing the Jazz and Blues music of Denver's legendary Five Points neighborhood and is a regular at Dazzle. TICKETS
Kent Burnside Blues Band
Kent Burnside was born in 1971 in Memphis Tennessee, and spent his early years in Holly Springs, Mississippi. He is the oldest Grandson and one of the closest pupils of the legendary R.L. Burnside Kent first heard the blues while watching his grandfather R.L. perform on the family farm to the locals. Kent used to sell sandwiches to audience members for a dollar a piece during these performances. The first lesson RL taught Kent was that to be a bluesman…
The Adam Ohlson Quartet – Original Works
The Adam Ohlson Quartet sets out to take listeners on a deep musical journey, blending genres and styles as they perform original compositions as well as bespoke arrangements of standards. Pianist Adam Ohlson is joined by Jonathan Powell on trumpet Dominic Sbrega on bass and Joey Glassman on drums. Adam Ohlson is a pianist, composer, and arranger from Colorado Springs. Adam holds a BA in piano performance and composition from Whitworth University, and a Masters in Jazz Studies from University of Northern Colorado. Adam currently plays piano for…
A Night with “Sherefe”
A couple of months ago, Sherefe performed its first show at Full Cycle Café to a sold-out crowd, a jumpin’ dance floor, and an ecstatic dance vibe. Back by popular demand, Sherefe returns to the “Balkan Supper Club.” Sherefe’s evenings are richly joyous, lively, and great fun! Unlike anything you may experience in Boulder. Sherefe’s tunes for this performance will run the gamut from Greek ballads and Zorba-style dances to Turkish grooves, from Arabic mawwals (laments) to upbeat tunes suitable for belly dancing.…
Eugenie Jones
Eugenie Jones is a Seattle-area-based, award-winning American singer and songwriter with an international fanbase. Her wide-ranging vocal style encompasses jazz, soul, rhythm & blues. She is a talented lyricist and captivating vocalist with a powerful stage presence. She is on tour sharing music from her new release, The Originals, an album celebrating her 10-year career with a compendium of chart-topping originals. C. Michael Bailey, reviewing The Originals, wrote, "Her vocal chops have few peers, and her writing is beautifully grown-up…
KUVO Presents Maria Schneider Orchestra
KUVO and the Newman Center Present - Maria Schneider Orchestra The seven-time Grammy award-winning Maria Schneider Orchestra has been hailed by critics as “evocative, majestic, magical, heart-stoppingly gorgeous and beyond categorization.” In 2019, the National Endowment for the Arts named Schneider an NEA Jazz Master. Schneider's latest album, "Data Lords," won the Grammy for Large Jazz Ensemble Album in 2021. TICKETS The Maria Schneider Orchestra has performed at festivals and concert halls worldwide. She has received numerous commissions and guest…
Clint Dadian
Clint Dadian is a professional guitarist who specializes in jazz and is fluent in a variety of styles. He holds a BA in jazz performance from Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. He has studied guitar with Rodney Jones, Peter Bernstein, Randy Johnston, Mark Elf and Chris Rosenberg as well as piano with Bruce Barth and David Berkman. He has served on faculty at Long Island University, Greenwich House Music School and the Village Community School in New York City.…
Cinco de Mayo Festival
Cinco de Mayo in Denver May 4 & 5! An unforgettable celebration at the largest and longest-standing regional Cinco de Mayo festival in Colorado! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture with a weekend full of exciting events, contests, and non-stop entertainment across three dynamic stages. Indulge your taste buds at our diverse food vendors, and explore unique merchandise from local artisans. Bring the whole family to enjoy kid-friendly activities and create lasting memories together. Don’t miss out on this…
Clayton Community Days
A Celebration of art, music, food and community! Brought to you by New Cottage Arts, Lighthouse Writer's Workshop and Denver Food Rescue. Our event series is a celebration of the vibrant cultural tapestry that defines our neighborhood. From live music performances by local artists to interactive art workshops and culinary delights from small business vendors, Clayton Community Days offers something for everyone to enjoy. But Clayton Community Days is more than just a series of events and concerts—it's about you!…
Monique Brooks Roberts
Monique has enjoyed a dynamic and rewarding career, showcasing her musical talents through performances and recordings for renowned artists such as Alicia Keys, Common, Aretha Franklin, and Jill Scott, among others. Her venues include prestigious locations like Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the John F. Kennedy Center, The Kimmel Center, Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia, and the iconic Tchaikovsky Hall in Moscow. Her presence extends to television appearances on shows like the MTV Music Awards, NPR’s Tiny Desk, The David…
Remy Leboeuf Quartet
Join us for a night of dynamic original works with one of the leading voices in modern American music! Remy Le Boeuf is a 4x Grammy-nominated composer and saxophonist whose music is rooted in the jazz tradition and overlaps into contemporary classical and indie-rock realms. Le Boeuf is also the founder of the jazz orchestra, Assembly of Shadows, and the Chief Conductor of the Nordkraft Big Band. He has worked with a range of collaborators including the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with…
Conjunto Colores ¡Es hora de bailar salsa!
Full Cycle Cafe presents Conjunto Colores, Colorado’s Original Salsa Orquestra! With more than 35 years since the ensemble's inception in the early 80’s Conjunto Colores has some of Colorado’s finest musicians who are passionate about music and what they do. With over 5 cd’s under their belt, this ensemble has had many hits on the New York salsa radio scene. Not only will you want to dance to their infectious salsa rhythms, but with the all-star musicians who comprise Conjunto Colores, you…
Gabriel Santiago & Peter Stoltzman
In the decade-long collaboration between Brazilian guitarist Gabriel Santiago and jazz pianist Peter John Stoltzman, the two have recorded and performed together in a trio, quartet, quintet, and big band, in the U.S. and in Brazil. And recently released their first duo CD, Joy in Friends. Santiago and Stoltzman’s music conveys a range of deep emotions, and a stylistic crossover from Brazilian to Jazz, merging the timbres of acoustic guitar and piano in an inspired and joyful reflection of their friendship. FREE
Dazzle Brunch with Adam Bodine
Dazzle's brunch has a new look! Chef Mario designs unique a-la-carte brunch delicacies including a Continental Breakfast Board and a fresh Pineapple Boat full of fruit & cottage cheese. Local Pianist extraordinaire Adam Bodine, "Your Brunch Guru" creates a comedic musical experience every Sunday with parodies, improvisation, and audience participation. Dazzle's staff provides friendly, table-side service throughout brunch in our El Chapultepec Piano Lounge. One Google reviewer described the performance as, "wacky and weird and seeking audience participation. Adam's style…
Cinco de Mayo with Mistura Fina
Mistura Fina is a Latin jazz band formed in Denver in 2000. The band features a rousing mixture of African and Latin rhythms combined with a jazz delivery that compels listeners to get up and move. Founding member Frank Ayala has been a fixture in the city’s music scene and has entertained audiences for over 40 years. He frequently features exotic instruments like the Berimbau, Cuica, and Talking Drum much to the delight of his audiences. Mistura Fina delivers due…
The Harold Summey Trio
Hailing from Virginia, Harold Summey, has been a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins, Clark Terry, Buck Hill, Harold Mabern, Eric Alexander, Gunther Schuller, Wynton Marsalis, Geri Allen, Pat Metheny, Whitney Houston, James Moody, John Hicks, David 'Fathead' Newman, Don Braden, Brian Lynch, Walt Weiskopf, Terrell Stafford, Nick Brignola, Ray Charles, Patti Austin, Aaron Neville, Bobby Watson, and Frank Sinatra, Jr. In 1992, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner of the Thelonious Monk…
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