Preserving, supporting, and encouraging traditional jazz since 1954.
On Sunday, September 16th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00pm. It’s the wonderful sounds of Chaz Bowles and the Summit Hot Seven. Band members include: Chaz Bowles (trumpet/vocals), Bill Pontarelli (clarinet), Marti Henry (trombone), Scott Grove (piano), Rory Thomas (guitar/banjo), Colin Gieg (bass), and Don Grove (drums). The DJC Youth All-Stars will also perform from 3:45 until 4:15 pm. See you on September 16th!!
The September/October Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download. There is info on the September performance of the Summit Hot Seven, as well as the October 21st session featuring the Queen City Jazz Band.
There is also a summary of our Youth All-Stars’ New Orleans concert tour back in June. You will also find an article about the upcoming September 28th through 30th Summit Jazz Festival. Columns by Walt Hewitt, Peter Robinson and John Sobott’s, “Prez Sez” article round out the newsletter.
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Be sure and catch our very talented DJC Youth All-Stars at the Annual Avo’s Jazz Fest on Labor Day, September 3rd, from 1 until 2pm. Jazz groups will be performing on two stages from 1 until 9:30pm, including the Jazz Cookers and the Poudre River Irregulars. A festival badge costs just $12 for the day. Avo’s is located at 605 S. Mason St. in Ft. Collins. Hope to see you there!
On Sunday, August 19th be sure to attend the Denver Jazz Club’s Annual Potluck Picnic at the Westerberg’s home (310 Shadycroft Drive, Littleton) from 2:00 until 5:00 pm. The Denver Jazz Club furnishes brats, burgers, hot dogs and drinks. Please bring a dish to share – salad, appetizer, dessert, or snack, and enjoy an afternoon of great music and socializing! It’s the exciting sounds of the Leaders Band, comprised of the leaders of several popular metro Denver jazz groups: Chaz Bowles, trumpet; Roger Campbell, clarinet; Eric Staffeldt, trombone; Hank Troy, piano; Dennis Condreay, banjo; Bill Clark, tuba; and Tony Pantelis, drums. The $8.00 admission entitles you to a great cookout, soft drinks, and beer. The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars will also perform from 2:45 until 3:00 pm, and then again from 3:45 until 4:15 pm. Don’t miss it!!