Jazz
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| 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 |
| Alan Frederickson Jazz Ensemble | 7-piece band with male vocal plays swing, standards and Dixieland. | 303-670-8471 |
| Alan Vigil | Colorado Solo Acoustic Musician Vocalist performing a Variety of Rock,Americana,Folk,Jazz,improvisational music for any occasion. www.myspace.com/alanvigil | (970) 240-6039 |
| 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 |
| Andy Nevala Latin Jazz Ensemble | The Andy Nevala Latin Jazz Ensemble was the headliner at the 2008 Gene Harris Jazz Festival in Boise, ID. It has also performed live on KUVO on several occasions. It performs the music of Eddie Palmeiri and Tito Puente. | (303) 587-3920 |
| Andy Nevala Quartet | Andy Nevala Quartet is featured on Andy's latest release on the Capri Label and also KUVO's "Live at the Oasis" series. Performs original compositions and arrangements. | (303) 859-3589 |
| AOA (Alive on Arrival) | AOA (Alive on Arrival) enjoys steady success in the due to top notch musicianship and audience enthusiasm. The personal and enigmatic quintet - vocals, sax, keyboards, bass, drums - exhibits and honest love of feel-good tunes. | (303) 458-8134 |
| Bill Sickles - Solo Guitar | Instrumental arrangements of jazz standards in addition to songs by contemporary artists such as Steveie 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 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 |
| Carl Dixon | Jazz/rock/pop drummer, orchestral percussionist, marimbist, Afro-Cuban/Brazilian percussionist. Available to play solo marimba for weddings/events. | (608) 577-8475 |
| Centerpiece Jazz | 4-piece jazz group featuring vocalist Joni Janak. | (303) 237-5649 |
| Charlie Gatewood | Solo saxophonist plays jazz and gospel. | 303-366-1399 |
| Charlie Zanichelli | Jazz Saxophonist Charlie Zanichelli performs the Jazz Standards, Straight Ahead Jazz in 3 to 5 piece groups. 303-679-9997 | 303-679-9997 |
| Chelsea de la Cuadra | Chelsea is an exciting young vocalist free-lancing in the Denver area. She performs regularly with the elevation jazz orchestra, as soprano section-leader for St. Paul Lutheran Choir, and with guitarist David VanderHamm. | (303) 875-6531 |
| Claricello | This unique group, a clarinet and cello duo, plays classical, jazz, pop and show tunes. | |
| 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 |
| Convergence | Convergence is dedicated to the idea of sharing the intimacy and the spark of improvised music with our audience. Concerts and clubs only, no dances. | (303) 458-5107 |
| 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 |
| Darren Kramer Organization | DKO - The Darren Kramer Organization performs a modern mix of Funk, Jazz, and Latin. DKO brings this refreshing high-energy music to people all over the world through their inspiring performances, educational clinics, and recordings. | 303-478-5302 |
| Dave DeMichelis | David DeMichelis is full-time performer, composer and arranger. As a guitarist Dave plays all styles of Jazz, Latin, Pop, Fusion & Funk. He performs in a variety of musical situations from solo guitar to big band. He has performed extensively for the Denver Center Theater Company. | (303) 995-9899 |
| David VanderHamm | David is part of a new generation of classical guitarists, embracing the rigors of classical study along with a variety of other genres. David is a wedding specialist, with experience at over 50 weddings where he performs as soloist as well as with vocalist and flautist Chelsea de la Cuadra. | (303) 875-6531 |
| Dean Bushnell Orchestra | The DBO is one of Denver's leading dance bands featuring the Best of the Swing Era, offering Swing, Latin, Waltz, and Dixieland styles from the likes of Glenn Miller, Harry James, Les Brown, Count Basie, Eddie Howard, and more. | (303) 804-9789 |
| Denver Brass | One of just a few professional ensembles of its kind in the world, The Denver Brass features a sound experience that is at the same time inspiring and exhilarating, powerful and elegant. | (303) 832-4676 |
| 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 Jazz Quartet | The Denver Jazz Quartet consists of Piano, Bass, Drums and Saxophone. The DJQ performs all the jazz standards (including straight ahead jazz) in venues including festivals, clubs, private parties and weddings. | 303-679-9997 |
| Derry O'Leary | Pianist Derry O'Leary sings and plays show tunes, jazz--solo or with a 3-5 piece group. He also fronts a chamber jazz octet! | (303) 427-6207 |
| 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. | 303-367-0500 |
| Drew Morell | Pianist Drew Morell plays solo up to 6-piece band. Dixieland, swing, standards, bebop, straight ahead, contemporary, vocal. | (303) 778-1824 |
| Eddie Salcido | Eddie Salcido plays many styles of piano and also plays saxophone. | 303-797-9665 |
| Elevation Jazz Orchestra | Elevation Jazz Orchestra is an 18 piece Big Band specializing in the music of the Swing Era. Elevation is a highly educated group of young professional musicians who have a passionate enthusiasm for the energetic sound of Big Band Swing. | (720) 224-3892 |
| Fat City Mardi Gras Band | Think Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, New Orleans! Blending the best of Fat Tuesday celebrationís music with Blues, Zyedeco, and Dixieland, the band sized 3ñ9 pieces, includes a marching brass band version and a dance-able version with a great vocalist! | (303) 254-9674 |
| 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/saxohone makes for a perfect sound for parties, concerts, wedding receptions, special occasions! | 303-703-3550 |
| Holly Holverson | Holly Holverson io an outstanding, diverse, pianist/keyboardist/accompaniest who plays Jazz/R&B/Funk/Pop,Latin, Classical,Blues, Rock,and more. She's comfortable performing with her group CRAZYOLOGY OR AS A SIDE-PERSON, as a soloist, w/duo,(w/bass or piano/vocals) trio, through high energy R+B/funk/dance bands, including big bands | (720) 270-4986 |
| 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 |
| Hugh Ragin Quartet | Internationally recognized trumpet player Hugh Ragin fronts his quartet, playing straight-ahead jazz in clubs and concerts. No dances. | (303) 680-7052 |
| James Cline | James plays pop and jazz standards arranged for solo nylon-string guitar and selections from the standard classical guitar repertoire. He also performs in the Mountain Music oboe/guitar duo and is an active educator in the Denver area. | (303) 594-2592 |
| 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 Rockiní Brown, Pat Methany 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 |
| 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 |
| Jeremy Wendelin Quartet | The Jeremy Wendelin Quartet plays classic and contemporary jazz, with a focus on great, entertaining compositions. The group swings, grooves, and has a good time, but what sets it apart is its great variety of rhythms, textures, colors - and the way it uses them to capture an audience. | (303) 697-1217 |
| Jerrine Racek and Listen With Your Heart | Jerrine Racek is a great song stylist. She is backed by a 5-piece band. | (303) 368-0636 |
| 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 solo jazz, classical standards, show tunes. Also 2-4 piece group: piano, bass, drums, sax or trumpet. | (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 |
| Johnny B. | Johnny B sings jazz and pop with verve and emotion! | 303-466-4043 |
| 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 |
| Judy Boyd | Judy Boyd plays solo piano and sings. Jazz, standards, Latin, background, classical. She also plays with a 2-5 piece group. | (303) 321-6386 |
| Keith Malone | Pianist Keith Malone plays and sings pop, jazz, and originals. | 303-329-3552 |
| Kevin Karrick | Solo Jazz Guitar/Vocal. The perfect cocktail and dinner accompaniment. Available for parties, receptions, wedding ceremonies, corporate events, restaurants, club and hotel dates. | (970) 493-3677 |
| 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 | Pianist, Composer, and Teacher currently available throughout the front range of Colorado. Luke performs solo jazz piano shows at restaurants, parties, weddings, clubs, community events, benefit concerts, etc. performing the jazz standards from the 20's, 30's, and 40's, as well as his own compositions. Duos to quintets also available. | (303) 502-7723 |
| Marc Sabatella | Marc Sabatella is a jazz pianist based in Denver, Colorado. His playing is adventurous yet accessible, with influences including Thelonious Monk, Herbie Hancock, Bill Evans, and Don Pullen. | 303-232-1613 |
| 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 |
| Neall Strand Quartet | The Neal Strand quartet, with piano, bass, drums and saxophone, plays jazz standards. | (303) 258-3678 |
| 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 anchoring the First Edition of the Festival de Jazz en Vercors this summer centered in Villard de Lans, France, Aug 5-9. 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 |
| Pete Wernick & FLEXIGRASS | Fresh from 12 years with bluegrass legends Hot Rize, Wernick assembled a unit combining bluegrass with traditional jazz elements--something like a bluegrass band with banjo, bass, and... clarinet, vibraphone, and brushed drums. | (303) 652-8346 |
| 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 Chiarluce 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 |
| Rodolfo Betancourt | Award winning guitarist, plays from classical to jazz and Latin, from bluegrass to western swing. Solo, duo, trio and larger ensembles. All occasions: weddings, parties, corporate events, etc. | (303) 832-2575 |
| 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 |
| Rumble Seat | Featuring Mary Ann Moore and Otis Bump on vocals, and led by saxophonist Byron Hamer, the group showcases some of Colorado's finest musicians with a cookin' blend of jazz, swing, big band, and latin music for dancing and listening alike. | (303) 494-0501 |
| Sheryl Renee Band | Sheryl Reneeís command of the stage and audience as well as her sheer delight in performing truly comes across. With an impressive repertoire which spans Seven decades, this band is guaranteed to impress your crowd with itís caliber of talent. | (720) 276-5234 |
| 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. Hahnís Trumpet PedalStand (tm DeeP Chocolate Productions) has attracted multi-instrumentalists and upper-limb amputees. | (720) 956-0782 |
| Steve Shurack and Sure Thing | Jazz, classical, pop, and variety. Solo guitar and ensembles for listening or dancing. | (303) 722-2140 |
| Stylistic Swing | Bassist Tom Severino plays in a duo up to 6-piece band. Swing and Dixieland! | 303-400-4133 |
| Suzy Nelson | Suzy Nelson sings pop and jazz - performance and studio. | (303) 838-0317 |
| Swing Essence | Enjoy fine Jazz for the perfect accompaniment during cocktails and dinner. Then dance to the best in Classic Swing, Rock and R&B. Awesomely arranged with horns, and Male/Female vocalists. Led by Guitarist Kevin Karrick. | (970) 493-3677 |
| The Chris Kolakowski Jazz Ensemble | The Chris Kolakowski Jazz Ensemble is a group of talented musicians dedicated to playing music that stimulates and excites both serious listeners and jazz novices. | (720) 384-8153 |
| The Neil Bridge 7+ | Pianist Neil Bridge with The Neil Bridge 7+ plays salsa and swing for weddings and all social events. | (303) 753-9206 |
| The Usual Suspects | Featuring the unique sound of the mellophone coupled with a saxophone and rhythm section, "The Usual Suspects" specializes in an eclectic blend of jazz standards and original compositions by its members. | 303-530-2006 |
| Tina Phillips | Vocalist Tina Phillips performs as a duo, trio, quartet or quintet. | (303) 433-6025 |
| Tom Allan | Tom Allan plays solo accoustic or Electronic Accordian. 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 |
| Tony Scott | Guitarist Tony Scott plays both acoustic and electric guitar in a variety of styles. | (303) 283-9770 |
| Vamp Gibson Duo | Guitar and violin duo plays swing standards. | (303) 442-3547 |
| Wayne Scott | Pianist Wayne Scott plays jazz and pop. Up to 5-piece group with vocalist. | (303) 442-5257 |
| 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 |
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