Jazz
You can view more information, audio samples, and pictures from groups by clicking on their name.
| Name | Description | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Acker Swingtet | Lance Acker leads this upbeat, swinging ensemble. From traditional early jazz, Mardi Gras, dixieland, New Orleans to swing and jazz standards; this group of professional musicians (hand picked per the jazz genre you require) will make your occasion special. | (303) 753-9160 |
| Al Bellerose | Jazz pianist/accompanist | (303) 980-0169 |
| Albert Galli | Albert Galli is one of Denver's finest solo performers. Performing clarinet, soprano sax and vocals with high tech backup tracks. Selections include: Swing, Big Band, Dixieland, all types of dance music and a little country and rock. | (303) 750-6266 |
| Bill Sickles - Solo Guitar | Instrumental arrangements of jazz standards in addition to songs by contemporary artists such as Stevie Wonder, The Beatles and Eric Clapton provide familiar music that will appeal to diverse age groups. | |
| Bill Stephens | Pianist Bill Stephens plays jazz, standards, and classical. He is an accompanist for voice and shows. | (303) 791-9932 |
| Bob Montgomery | Trumpet player Bob Montgomery is an internationally recognized performing artist, arranger, composer and music educator. | (303) 592-7270 |
| Bob Montgomery - Al Hermann | Internationally recognized Jazz Quartet or Quintet. | (303) 592-7270 |
| Bob Montgomery Big Band | 17 piece big band featuring the top musicians in Colorado who have collectively played with Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, Clark Terry, Maynard Ferguson, Maria Schneider, Blood Sweat and Tears, Buddy Rich and many more. | (303) 592-7270 |
| Bob Montgomery Quartet | Internationally recognized four piece Jazz group. | (303) 592-7270 |
| Bob Montgomery Quintet | Internationally recognized five piece Jazz group. | (303) 592-7270 |
| Bob Rebholz | Sax, Flute and EWI (electronic wind instrument) player Bob Rebholz plays contemporary jazz with a 3-4 piece group. | (303) 683-4925 |
| Bobby Marchetti | With a voice so captivating that it holds you in your seat, Bobby Marchetti steps into the spotlight and dazzles his audiences with such romantic favorites as "I'll Be Seeing You", "And I Love You So". | (303) 252-7504 |
| CALDWELL MUSIC | Mark Caldwell plays reggae, blues, jazz, funk, and country-western with the perfect band for your occasion: Mark Caldwell Group, Body and Soul Jazz trio, and The Healing Force Band. | (720) 934-3864 |
| Chased (A Bill Chase Tribute Band) | “Chased, a Bill Chase Tribute band, is comprised of 4 trumpets, rhythm and vocals recreating the exciting sounds of the 70’s jazz/rock group Chase. Denver’s best musicians propel this high energy group along with authentic arrangements of all of Chase’s recorded and unrecorded music! | (303) 521-8206 |
| Colin Gieg | Bassist Colin Gieg plays mainstream jazz with a 2-5 piece group. | 303-758-0325 |
| Columbine Entertainment | Columbine Entertainment has been providing elegant live music in Colorado for many years. Wide variety of ensembles, styles and instruments. Strings, guitar, brass, harp, flute and more. Jazz bands are also available. Listen to our demos online. www.columbineentertainment.com | (303) 604-2050 |
| Concert Jazz Orchestra | The orchestra, a 19-piece big band, brings together the area's finest musicians performing original compositions and arrangements scored by its musical director, Franz Roehmann. Their most recent CD, "Together Again", was recorded this past February and is currently in post-production. It will be released later this summer. | (303) 526-1086 |
| Coyote Poets of the Universe | “Full of wonderful surprises. A great mix of the blues, jazz with some prog overtones. ...full of that Frank Zappa spirit and richness and diversity of sound, steeped in the flavor of the American West but spanning the universe with sounds from the world. | (303) 377-1739 |
| Dale Bruning Quartet | Guitarist Dale Bruning and his quartet (bass, drums and reeds) plays straight ahead and contemporary jazz in concerts and jazz club venues. | (303) 772-6529 |
| Dean Bushnell Orchestra | The DBO, one of Denver's most popular dance bands featuring the Best of the Swing Era, Latin, Waltz, and Dixieland styles from the likes of Glenn Miller, Harry James, Les Brown, Count Basie, Eddy Howard, and more. | (303) 804-9789 |
| Denver Jazz Orchestra | Sam Bivens' Denver Jazz Orchestra performs exciting, high energy jazz featuring two superb vocalists, Ed Battle and Gloria Holliday. The band is led by Sam Bivens (trumpet/arranger/composer), previously with New York's Jazzmobile, Sonny Stitt, James Moody, and Jackie Wilson. | (303) 832-1340 |
| Denver Municipal Jazz Band | Big Band. | (303) 322-8608 |
| Don Novy Quartet | Instrumental and vocal classic jazz interpretations of a wide variety of Show tunes, Mainstream, Latin and Traditional standards for listening and/or dancing. | (303) 751-0673 |
| Doug Roche | Pianist Doug Roche plays jazz standards. Available for private functions, weddings, concerts, clubwork; Solo to Quartet. Teaches privately at his home studio; Jazz coach/rehearsal pianist for Vocalists. He is also pianist for the Denver Jazz Quartet and PoeJazz. | (303) 237-2757 |
| Dr. Tone & The Notes | Dr. Tone & the Notes is a 3-piece group that plays jazz and blues. | (303) 669-8003 |
| Drew Morell | Pianist Drew Morell plays solo up to 6-piece band. Dixieland, swing, standards, bebop, straight ahead, contemporary, vocal. | (303) 778-1824 |
| Flamenco Fusion | Guitarist Rene Heredia plays solo and with a 3-5 piece group. Flamenco, classical, jazz and flamenco jazz fusion. | (303) 722-0054 |
| Glenn Shull | Glenn Shull plays jazz in a trio up to 12-piece band with vocalist. Also a trio with fiddle, piano and bass plays folk music. | (970) 223-4053 |
| Goat Magnet | An eclectic mix of jazz/classical/rock/reggae performed on violin, acoustic bass, keyboards, and drums featuring original music from Denver, Colorado | 303-322-1764 |
| Hank Troy - solo piano | Pianist Hank Troy plays many styles of solo piano - jazz, ragtime, blues, Latin, show tunes, classical. He also accompanies singers, theatre productions, silent films. | 303-703-3550 |
| Hank Troy Jazz Quartet | Hank Troy Jazz Quartet plays swingin' jazz standards. Piano, bass, drums, clarinet/saxophone makes for a perfect sound for parties, concerts, wedding receptions, special occasions! | (303) 703-3550 |
| Hot Tomatoes | One of the most sought-after swing bands in the Front Range community, the Hot Tomatoes Dance Orchestra plays a diverse array of musical styles from music of the Great Jazz Age to the fabulous big band jazz and swing bands. | (303) 369-6890 |
| James Van Buren | James Van Buren has played with such legends as T. Bone Walker, Big Joe Turner, Lou Rawls and later participated in group and duet performances with talents such as Irene Reid, Good Rockin' Brown, Pat Metheny and John Harris. | (303) 321-0587 |
| Jan Cleveland | An actor, vocalist and musician, jazz has always been Jan's first passion and she has returned to it in Denver. | 303-322-2400 |
| Jason Klobnak Quintet | The JKQ is comprised of professional musicians known for their versatility, personality, and dedication to making music meaningful. | (303) 829-1923 |
| Jazz Arts Ensemble | The Jazz Arts Ensemble is ideal for creating an ambiance of style and class to your cocktail party or reception. | (303) 693-0567 |
| Jazzingigo | Jazzindigo is a samll instumental jazz ensemble the combine elements of soul,funk,blues and bossa nova to their sound.The repertoire ranges from the standards of Gershwin and Ellington to more contemporary artists such as Stevie Wonder,The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. | (303) 619-6570 |
| Jess Gerardi Band | Italian Feast Band, Circus band, background. | (303) 761-3270 |
| Jesse Dawkins | Jesse has a self-contained show with piano, bass, drums and vocals. Jazz and pop standards, R&B, top 40. | (303) 388-0276 |
| Jim Stahlhut | Jim Stahlhut's new CD with Seamus Blake, Dave Easley. Alan Hampton and Reggie Quinerly is a step further into the modern realm of Jazz. Jim covers straight ahead to modern Jazz. | (303) 798-6422 |
| John Armstrong | Pianist John Armstrong plays jazz, light classical, standards, and show tunes. Whether solo or in a group, this is the classiest act in town. | (303) 442-3116 |
| John Williams Combo | The John Williams Combo is a 4-6 piece group that plays all styles for your private party, wedding reception, or special event. The group has an excellent vocalist and plays requests. | (303) 695-8000 |
| John Williams Orchestra | The John Williams Orchestra, is a traditional 10-14 piece big band, playing the original sounds of Glenn Miller, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Duke Ellington, and others, plus modern big band arrangements of rock, country, latin, polka, etc. | (303) 695-8000 |
| Juba Juba! | Juba Juba! is a 7 piece dance band that rearranges and interprets the music of the Grateful Dead. Multiple musical styles (Rock, blues, jazz, Latin, afro-Cuban, reggae, ska, and more) are incorporated to reach a wide and varied audience. | (303) 646-1280 |
| Keith Malone | Pianist Keith Malone plays and sings pop, jazz, and originals. | 303-329-3552 |
| Kevin Karrick, Classical and Jazz Guitarist | Solo Guitar/Vocal and Ensemble Performances. Available for private events, festivals, fund raisers, and club dates. | (970) 493-3677 |
| Laurie D and the Blues Babes | Billboard Magazine award recipient, Laurie Dameron, has been playing the guitar for over 40 years and singing even longer. Her band members are some of the finest in Denver and play romantic jazz standards and many of Dameron's original jazz compositions. | (303) 449-3529 |
| Lisa Bell & Crescendo | Lisa Bell's Crescendo plays traditional jazz standards often with a "twist" of modern and retro sounds. They are perfect for large or small venues. | 303-527-0203 |
| Luke Rackers | Luke Rackers is a composer, orchestrator, producer, teacher, and pianist living in Denver, CO. His original work could be best described as contemporary classical, but he also fuses jazz and folk influences into his sound. He also serves the community as an educator, pianist, and producer. | (303) 952-0268 |
| Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra | MJO, a 501c3 non-profit, is Denver’s premier 18-pc power house big band. MJO plays all styles of big band jazz from classic swing to modern LA/NY arrangements. Featuring both male and female vocalists, MJO has an extensive repertoire perfect for any event. | (303) 521-8206 |
| Mountain Music Duo | Sounding outside the box. | 303-910-2718 |
| Nancy McNeill Trio | The Nancy McNeill Trio, with guitar, violin and piano, plays pop, jazz, 40s and Broadway. | (303) 666-9846 |
| Neil Bridge | Solo piano, duo, trio, quartet, quintet, and "The Neil Bridge 7+", a nine piece band which consists of piano, bass, drums, congas, trumpet, trombone, sax, and a male and female vocalist. | (303) 753-9206 |
| Neil Bridge 7+ | The Neil Bridge 7+ plays a variety of big-band swing, jazz standards, salsa, ballroom, ballads and fun funky blues for dancing and listening! | (303) 753-9206 |
| Neil Bridge Trio | The Neil Bridge Trio which includes Adolph Mares (Bass), and Kevin Smith (drums) have worked with Neil Bridge (piano) for over 30 years, and this trio just has an intuitive connection that delights their audience with their remarkable spontaneity. | (303) 756-9206 |
| Pan Jumbies | The energy and excitement of Trinidad Carnival...Steel pans played with precision and fire...soaring vocals...and rhythm to move ya. | (303) 659-2628 |
| Pangaea | Pangaea plays favorites from jazz, classical, folk and ragtime musical styles. The group consists of mallet percussion instruments. | 303-322-1764 |
| Park Hill Brass | The Park Hill Brass, featuring Denver jazz artists, will be featured at the third Edition of the Festival de Jazz en Vercors this summer centered in Villard de Lans, France, Aug 2-7. See their website,parkhillbrass.org, for information about the concurrent jazz workshop. | (303) 321-0987 |
| Paul Musso | Whether you need a solo guitarist or a quartet, Paul Musso's bands can tastefully fill the need with swing tunes, popular songs, Brazilian songs, ballads, and classical & wedding songs. | (303) 480-0015 |
| Perpetual Motion | Perpetual Motionís energy and passion brings their masterful arrangements of jazz favorites, classic rock, and original jazz to life. Acoustic and electric violin and guitar with optional rhythm section is a perfect addition to any corporate or private event. | (303) 377-1739 |
| PoeJazz | The Lou Malandra Trio blends the exquisite jazz pianist, Doug Roche, the incomparable bass playing of Ron Bland, and the rich voice of a poet, Lou Malandra. | 303-347-0056 |
| Prestige Music | "Prestige" is an experienced and versatile group playing big band or 50's-80's rock or country & western or jazz or a combination of all. (3-7 piece group with male & female vocals). | (720) 934-4649 |
| Purnell Steen | Pianist Purnell Steen plays a variety of styles, primarily jazz/dance standards. He plays solo and up to a 7-piece ensemble with vocalist. | (303) 830-0999 |
| Queen City Jazz Band | From Denver, Colorado, the Queen City of the Plains, the Queen City Jazz Band has been playing traditional New Orleans style jazz, blues and gospel for more than 40 years. | (303) 232-8350 |
| Rich Chiaraluce Quintet | Saxophonist Rich Chiaraluce swings with his Quintet. | (303) 469-4097 |
| Rick Chinisci | Guitarist Rick Chinisci plays solo, and duo with keyboard & vocal. Styles include classical, jazz, French and Italian, Broadway show tunes. He also plays and sings a variety of styles, up to 3-4 piece group. | (303) 235-0606 |
| Robin Braun | Robin Braun sings jazz, sweet love songs and contemporary pop. | (303) 238-0707 |
| Rocky Mountain Violin Summit | Celebrate jazz violin when the Rocky Mountain Violin Summit returns to Swallow Hill on October 18 at 8:00 pm. Jazz violinists Josie Quick, Lionel Young, and Julia Hays share the stage for a sizzling night of swing, latin, blues and gypsy jazz. | (303) 377-1739 |
| Rod Taylor | Guitarist Rod Taylor sings and plays a wide variety of music ranging from Show Tunes to Country Tunes, Tin Pan Alley to Jazz. Specially geared toward private occasions and easy listening as a soloist, duo, trio or quartet with vocalist. | 303-839-9363 |
| Ron Bland | Bassist Ron Bland puts together various size groups. | (303) 935-5099 |
| Ron Jolly | Ron Jolly plays great jazz piano! | (303) 934-3517 |
| Rondo & Studio Six | Drummer and vocalist Bill Watkins leads a 3-6 piece group with male and female vocalists, playing jump swing, 30s-40s big band, jazz standards, rock, pop, motown, country and Latin. | (303) 771-9896 |
| Shelly Davis | Shelly Davis: Jazz, blues and more - Piano/keyboards - performer, composer, teacher - solo, duo and full band ensembles available (Sunyatta) | (720) 350-4551 |
| Steve Glotzer | Steve Glotzer plays guitar in several styles; folk, jazz, blues, latin, acoustic...instrumental jazzy versions of beatles, stevie wonder, bob marley, etc as well as jazz standards and original music.... | (303) 442-1656 |
| Steve Hahn (Deep Chocolate Productions) | Hahn is known for his progressive compositions and multi-instrumental talents, plus innovative music technology developments. His CDs featuring Chapman Stick and trumpet have garnered international critical acclaim. Hahn's Trumpet PedalStand (tm DeeP Chocolate Productions) has attracted multi-instrumentalists and upper-limb amputees. | (720) 956-0782 |
| Steve Shurack and Sure Thing | Steve Shurack's Sure Thing Band provides anything from solo classical or jazz guitar, violin, harp or keyboard, to high Energy Dance Bands. Providing music for any occasion. | (303) 722-2140 |
| Stylistic Swing | Bassist Tom Severino plays in a duo up to 6-piece band. Swing and Dixieland! | 303-400-4133 |
| Sunyatta | Jazz, blues, and more - featuring a soulful blend of piano/keyboards and female vocals, Sunyatta has been creating music and leading bands for over 25 years - www.sunyatta.com | (720) 350-4551 |
| Suzy Nelson | Suzy Nelson sings pop and jazz - performance and studio. | (303) 838-0317 |
| The Bridges | Neil Bridge on Piano and Karen Lee on vocals | (303) 753-9206 |
| The Park Hill Brass Nonet | A group of nine well know Denver jazz musicians, with singer. They have a sound reminiscent of the "Cool Jazz" of Miles Davis. They have performed in festivals here and in France. parkhillbrass.org | (303) 556-6043 |
| Tina Phillips | Vocalist Tina Phillips performs as a duo, trio, quartet or quintet. | (303) 433-6025 |
| Tom Allan | Tom Allan plays solo acoustic or Electronic Accordion. Playing easy listening Standards, Ballads, Bossa Novas, and romantic Italian/French songs. The Tom Allan Ensemble offers a 2-4 piece group playing music with a Jazz flavor. | (303) 776-0572 |
| Tom Allan Variety Dance Band | This 3-6 piece offers a full sound for it's size. Styles include Ballroom, Swing, Jazz, Country Western, and Old Time Rock & Roll. Instrumentation can include Electronic Accordion, Trumpet, Trombone Sax, Clarinet, Flute, Drums, & Guitar/Vocals. | (303) 776-0572 |
| Vamp Gibson Duo | Guitar and violin duo plays swing standards. | (303) 442-3547 |
| Wayne Templeman | Cellist Wayne Templeman plays in a string trio or piano trio. Style include jazz and classical. | (303) 722-3854 |
| What's Cookin' | 'What's Cookin' is an 18-pc Jazz Band featuring 18 of Metro-Denver's finest jazz musicians. The band performs state of the art works of the greatest composers/arrangers in the industry...a true big-band jazz experience! | (303) 766-0037 |
| Wil Swindler's Elevenet | The Elevenet is composer and saxophonist Wil Swindler's newest musical project. This unique ensemble, comprised of both improvisers and classical musicians, follows in the tradition of jazz great Gil Evans and his compositions for groups of 9-12 musicians. | (303) 775-6732 |
Denver Musicians Association · 1165 Delaware Street · Denver, CO 80204 · (303) 573-1717 · Contact Us