Jazz: “Araminta” is the best of jazz so far this year
Here are some exciting new releases, each boundary-pushing in its own way.
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Jazz: “The Savory Collection” a genuine treasure trove
Plus: Denver's can't-miss performances through the beginning of February.
Even in a quiet winter, Colorado jazz performances beckon
January is typically a quiet month for jazz in Denver, but there are a few promising gigs lined up in the next couple of weeks.
Jazz: Grim Reaper steals innovators who deserve to be remembered and savored
The 2016 loss of some of the most influential names in popular music tended to obscure some other innovators who, while they didn鈥檛 sell as many records, deserve to be...
Jazz: Bret Saunders’ top 10 list of jazz music from 2016
It抖阴ap getting harder to navigate the depths of sound being made available. Is there such a thing as too much music? Not a chance.
Gifts for the jazz obsessive in your life
So you鈥檙e seeking holiday gift suggestions for that particular Jazz Obsessive in your life? Hey, it抖阴ap my pleasure!
Onion cartoonist Ward Sutton sees inspiration in Colorado
While it抖阴ap unlikely readers of The Onion will see the Stan Kelly character reacting to Colorado specifically in future comics, Sutton believes the states鈥� diverse political environment will supply him...
Jazz: New collection from trumpeter Wadada Leo Smith, what’s new at Dazzle Jazz
Trumpeter and composer Wadada Leo Smith, who will turn 75 in December, has been experiencing a remarkable (and well-deserved) later-career run.
Jazz: Bandleader Jason Stein opens in Denver for his sister, Amy Schumer
Bass clarinetist and bandleader Jason Stein has been putting his abundant creativity on display for a number of years.
Jazz: Saxophonist Greg Ward coming to Denver’s Nocturne
鈥淚 would say it抖阴ap my response; I wouldn鈥檛 say it抖阴ap a companion piece. You can鈥檛 replicate that,鈥� said Greg Ward, who will perform with an organ-driven quartet, The Soul Message...