Exploring jazz throughout the Mile High City & Colorado
Another successful year is now in the books for the Five Points Jazz festival. This event continues to grow each year and it was announced on Saturday that the event was the largest and most successful festival to date in it's 10 year history. Part of what makes Five Points Jazz Festival so successful is... Continue Reading →
It's gonna be a great weekend for jazz in Colorado this weekend! So make sure to get outside and enjoy them. Both the Five Points Jazz Festival and the Estes Park Jazz Festival & Art Walk take place. Five Points runs on Saturday from 11-8 and Estes Park going on both Saturday and Sunday from... Continue Reading →
OK. Last update I told you that I was thinking of what direction to take this site and this has taken me longer than expected, due to work and other obligations. My thought is to try to take a look back at some historical points in jazz here in Denver and other places throughout Colorado.... Continue Reading →
My apologies as I've been away for a while, but no need to worry as this page is still alive and well. I've been thinking of what direction(s) to take this site especially now that the outdoor festival season has ended. More on that hopefully in the coming days. In the meantime, allow me to... Continue Reading →
The Denver metro area's newest jazz festival kicks off in just two days. The 1st annual Historic Westminster Jazz Fest is taking place at 72nd and Lowell in Westminster at the Hidden Lake High School Athletic Field. Festival hours are from 12 to 5 with an art walk happening from 10-6. This is a free event. I've... Continue Reading →
Hopefully everyone had a wonderful Memorial Day weekend. OK, so it's been a few days since my last post, but I had to take some time away to focus on some other things, so I will do my best to catch up on some things. Starting first with the news I'm sure many have heard... Continue Reading →
In the May issue of 5280 magazine, Brad Weismann writes an article about the jazz scene in the Mile High City. In the article he covers a bit of the history of jazz music from the early 50s and the days of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker and others who stopped through Denver to play at... Continue Reading →
Wednesday the Westword printed an article on the upcoming Dazzle Recording Artists Festival, which begins tomorrow at the Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln Ave. Article here.
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