DUE TO THE WEATHER, THE AUDITIONS SCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH HAD TO BE POSTPONED TO SUNDAY, MARCH 21ST.

GREAT PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITY FOR HIGH SCHOOL MUSICIANS!!!!!

The Annual Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Star Auditions are Taking Place on March 21st for High School Musicians who play Tenor Sax, Trombone, Piano, Tuba or Bass, and Drum Set.

THE AUDITION MUSIC AND RECORDING HAVE BEEN POSTED AT: http://bandresourcesunlimited.com/downloads/.

WHEN WILL AUDITIONS TAKE PLACE? Sunday (3-5:30pm), March 21st, at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial).

WHAT EXPERIENCE IS NEEDED? Some jazz experience is preferred, but not necessary.

MONTHLY CLINICIANS: Professional jazz musicians do clinics from time to time.

REHEARSALS: Weekly rehearsals take place at Denver Percussion (7399 S. Tucson Way, Centennial), from 2:45 until 5:30pm, each Sunday.

PERFORMANCE GIGS? We feature our band during each monthly Denver Jazz Club session, professional jazz festivals, and performance gigs throughout the area. Past performances have included concert tours to New York City, and international jazz festivals at Montreux, Switzerland; Umbria, Italy; and Kongsberg, Norway. The Youth All-Stars plan to perform on a summer 2021 concert tour to New Orleans.

SCHOOL CONFLICTS? No performances or rehearsals conflict with school activities.

COST: Each selected student will be required to become a member of the Denver Jazz Club ($10 yearly fee). The monthly dues (4 weekly sessions) run $165, and are payable at the start of each 4 week period.

WILL PAID GIGS REDUCE FUTURE TRIP COSTS? Any money the band is paid will go toward future trip expenses.

MORE INFORMATION & AUDITION SCHEDULING: ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277. Ed’s complete resume, audition music, and audition recordings can be found at: www.bandresourcesunlimited.com. Please complete the Pre-Audition Contract and Audition Registration Form in advance. Additional information can be found at: http://youthallstars.denverjazzclub.com/.

Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars Return to the Mercury Cafe on Saturday, February 6th (6:30-8:30pm)

Performance Details:

  • Artist: DJC Youth All Stars
  • Date: 02/06/21 
  • Time: 6:30pm
  • Venue: Mercury Cafe
  • City: Denver , Colorado 
  • Address: 2199 California St.
  • Admission: $10.00
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Notes: 6:30-8:30pm Performance Sets in the Jungle Room (Proceeds from the cover charge benefits the upcoming DJC Youth All-Star New Orleans summer concert tour)

January/February 2021 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter Is Here!

Another important letter from Dan Simons, Denver Jazz Club President, is included in this newsletter. A Hot Jazz, Pop Jazz, Hokum, Hilarity and History article by Ed Danielson appears as well. The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars announce their new trumpet player and upcoming concert series at the Mercury Cafe.

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