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MADRID, SPAIN - JULY 01: Singer Diana Krall performs on stage during "Los Veranos de la Villa" concerts at the Cuartel del Conde Duque July 01, 2008 in Madrid, Spain.

Preview: Summer mountain jazz festivals

June 13, 2016 at 2:51 p.m.

Preview: Summer mountain jazz festivals

René Marie, who– lived in Denver for many years before moving to Virginia, plays at Dazzle Jazz on April 6.

René Marie is back in town

April 27, 2016 at 12:57 p.m.

René Marie is back in town

Guitarist Wayne Kramer, founder of the band the MC5, plays one of the instruments that will be provided to jail inmates as part of the Jail Guitar Doors USA initiative, Monday, Jan. 16, 2012, at his recording studio in Los Angeles.

Jazz: Look for these jewels among coming releases

June 13, 2016 at 2:51 p.m.

Jazz: Look for these jewels among coming releases

Guitarist Wayne Kramer's "Lexington" album includes underground jazz heroes that makes it especially worth hearing.

Jazz: Look for these jewels among coming releases

June 13, 2016 at 2:51 p.m.

Jazz: Look for these jewels among coming releases

Kyle Eastwood brings his laid-back sound to Mount Vernon Country Club.

Upcoming jazz shows: Kyle Eastwood, Charlap Trio are fine bets

June 13, 2016 at 2:52 p.m.

Upcoming jazz shows: Kyle Eastwood, Charlap Trio are fine bets

Matt Wilson, left, and his quartet will play Dazzle Jazz March 1-2 and will be in residence at the University of Colorado at Boulder March 3-5.

Drummer Matt Wilson keeps swinging

April 27, 2016 at 7:58 p.m.

Drummer Matt Wilson keeps swinging

Drummer Rudy Royston has been able to maintain his identity as a Colorado-based musician, as his accomplished new CD "303" demonstrates.

Denver jazz drummer Rudy Royston looks for a “Colorado” sound

June 13, 2016 at 2:52 p.m.

Denver jazz drummer Rudy Royston looks for a "Colorado" sound

The New Orleans-based Preservation Hall Jazz Band will perform Feb. 27 at Boulder Theater.

Jazz: February calendar buzzes with live shows around Denver

June 13, 2016 at 2:52 p.m.

Jazz: February calendar buzzes with live shows around Denver

After a five-year drought, Denver's Grammy-winning vocalist Dianne Reeves has a new CD, "Beautiful Life."

Dianne Reeves, Denver jazz star, offers tasteful “Beatiful Life”

June 13, 2016 at 2:52 p.m.

Dianne Reeves, Denver jazz star, offers tasteful "Beatiful Life"

Legendary jazz guitarist Johnny Smith plays the guitar at his home in Colorado Springs.

Celebrating the music of jazz greats who died in 2013

June 13, 2016 at 2:52 p.m.

Celebrating the music of jazz greats who died in 2013