There are almost six hundred thousand people who call Denver home, and among them, many diverse ethnic communities who enrich the city’s music scene. Jazz in Denver is highly influenced by its multifarious population, and each neighborhood has a different sound to offer any given night of the week. Whether you are looking for a chill piano bar, a swinging big band show or some super talented and soulful cats (yeah, they really call themselves cats. Ya dig?) we try and stay on the cutting edge, and keep you in the loop, so you don’t miss a beat.
It is an undeniable fact that jazz in the mile high city is expanding to incorporate all its different members – old and young, white collar and blue collar, the jazz enthusiasts and even just the music scene tourists. No need to worry – there is something for everyone. (Dayna Copeland)
Denver: Jazz
Denver Jazz: Jazz Around Denver
Below are our Denver Jazz recommendations, with information on location, admission, transportation/parking, venue history and other points of interest in Denver Art.
Dazzle
It’s always a pleasure to find a place so exceptionally devoted to jazz outside of the cities traditionally associated with great jazz. Dazzle has an excellent line-up of nationally touring acts on the weekends and great local talent throughout the rest of the week. Ticket prices are reasonable and for the younger jazz lover Dazzle has a student discount for many shows. If you happen to be in Denver on …more…
El Chapultepec and El Chapultepec Too
Taking its name from a pivotal Mexican stronghold in the Mexican-American War, El Chapultepec is Denver’s oldest jazz club and has longbeen known as a home for straight ahead jazz in Denver. Many major names in jazz of the past few decades have performed here on their way through Colorado, and it was recently named by Wynton Marsalis (who performed here in his formative years) as one of his top …more…
Lannie’s Clocktower Cabaret (Lannie’s)
There are many things that pass for “cabaret” in the world, but a good cabaret outside of mega-metro areas can be a true find. Treading a fine line between cabaret, revue style and burlesque, Lannie’s has a great variety of acts to choose from. Be sure to check the listings on the website if burlesque isn’t your thing, or you may find yourself looking at more skin than you had …more…
