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January/February DJC Newsletter

The January-February Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is available for download. There is info on the January performance of the Neil Bridge +7, as well as the Youth Day Celebration with renowned drummer, Eddie Metz Jr!. There are also details on our Youth All Stars as well as the UCD Claim Jumpers. Columns by Ed Danielson, Peter Robinson, the “Prez Sez” column and news from our event columnist, Walt Hewitt round out a fun two months.

January – February

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Centerpiece Jazz with Joni Janak on Sunday, March 20th

Be sure to attend the Sunday, March 2oth Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00pm! Centerpiece Jazz with Joni Janak will be the performance group. They are fantastic, so don’t miss it! There will also be a performance by our very own Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars at 4:00pm. See you on the 20th!

 

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DJC Youth All-Stars to Perform with the Queen City Jazz Band at Evergreen HS on Saturday, February 26th

Performance Details:

  • Artist: DJC Youth All Stars
  • Date: Saturday, February 26th 2011
  • Time: 5:30pm
  • City: Evergreen
  • Venue: Evergreen HS
  • Address: 29300 Buffalo Park Rd.
  • Venue phone: 303-328-7277
  • Country: United States
  • Admission: $10.00
  • Age restrictions: All Ages
  • Notes: Pay at the door. 2011 Jazz Combo Day. Concert includes performances by all student combos, the DJC Youth All-Stars, The UC Claimjumpers, and the Queen City Jazz Band. Children under 12 are free.

 

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Focus on Youth – Sunday, February 20th w/Ed Metz Jr. on Drums

Be sure to attend the Sunday, February 20th Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00pm! The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars, UC Denver Claim Jumpers and world renown drummer, Ed Metz Jr. will all be featured during our Focus on Youth Session. Bill Clark on tuba and other professional rhythm musicians will also accompany Ed on a set to close out the day. They are terrific, so don’t miss it!

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DJC Youth All-Stars Selected to Perform at the 2011 Montreux, Switzerland Jazz Festival

After just one year of existence, the DJC Youth All-Stars have been selected to perform in the 2011 45th Annual Montreux, Switzerland Jazz Festival! They are one of a select number of American school jazz groups invited to perform at Montreux. Last year only 3 American school groups appeared at the Montreux Jazz Festival! The Denver Jazz Club is the main sponsor of our traditional jazz youth all-star band, which was created by music educator, Dr. Ed Cannava.Over the last couple of years such artists as Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, Pat Matheny, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, BB King, and George Benson performed Montreux.

The All-Stars have also been invited to perform at the 19th Annual Montreux Meets Brienz Jazz Festival. If you are interested in donating to the DJC Youth All-Stars, please contact Ed Cannava, Director, at ecan11@msn.com or 303-328-7277.