Focus on Youth Day – Sunday, February 17th (2-5pm) at the Westminster Elks Lodge – Trombonist Jim Fryer with the DJC Youth All-Stars, UC Denver Claim Jumpers and Selected Queen City Jazz Band Musicians

Be sure to attend the Sunday, February 17th Denver Jazz Club Session at the Westminster Elks Lodge from 2:00 until 5:00 pm! The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars, UC Denver Claim Jumpers, and world renown trombonist, Jim Fryer will all be featured during our Focus on Youth Session. Queen City Jazz Band members will also accompany Jim on a set to close out the day. Don’t miss this spectacular trombonist, who is one of the most amazing performers on today’s traditional jazz scene!

You are Cordially Invited to Attend the DJC Youth All-Stars Concert at the Colorado Music Educators Annual Clinic/Conference on Thursday (11:45am-12:30pm), in the Broadmoor Hotel’s Main Ballroom (Colorado Springs)

You are cordially invited to attend the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars Concert
at the Colorado Music Educators Annual Clinic/Conference on Thursday, 1/24, from 11:45am until 12:30pm. The kids have worked very hard and are hoping you can hear their performance! The concert will be held in the Main Ballroom, and near the beginning of the performance you will be asked to stand and be acknowledged for all your wonderful support of these outstanding musicians.
 
We understand if you have a conflict and can’t make it, but it would be so great if you can come and support your very dedicated youth band.
 
Please understand that the dress for this concert is business casual. If you haven’t received your free ticket yet, please see one of the people at the entrance – they will have tickets available.
 
You can self park in the garage for $8.00, or have your car valet parked for $18.00.
 
Anyone who would like to join us, we will have a celebration lunch at 2:45pm, at the Golf Club Restaurant.
 
Hope you can make it!

Poudre River Irregulars to be Featured at the Denver Jazz Club’s January 20th Session (2-5pm)

On Sunday, January 20th 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 the Poudre River Irregulars!  You’ll hear leader and trombonist Len Kellogg, bassist Dave Dale, drummer Oscar DeZoto, pianist Ray Leake, trumpeter Charlie Smith, banjo player Rory Thomas, and clarinetist Clark Burnside.

The Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars will perform during the second break (approximately 3:50pm).

Your January-February 2013 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is Here!

The January/February 2013 Denver Jazz Club Newsletter is now available for download. There is info on the January 20th performance of the Poudre River Irregulars, as well as the February 17th session featuring trombonist Jim Fryer, performing with the Denver Jazz Club Youth All-Stars, UCD Claim Jumpers, and members of the Queen City Jazz Band.

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There is also breaking news about the DJC Youth All-Stars return performances at the 2013 Montreux, Switzerland Jazz Festival!. You will also find columns by Walt Hewitt and Peter Robinson. Information on Jim Fryer’s concert with the Quenn City Jazz Band, and John Sobott’s, “Prez Sez” article rounds out the newsletter.

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