Live Jazz in Denver

Jazz 404 Spotlight Series Presents: Harry Drabkin/Ron LeGault Quintet play Charles Mingus This classic quintet of sax/trombone and rhythm tackles the complexity of Mingus' music, and delivers an energetic, swinging performance. Trombonist Stafford Hunter was a resident member of the Mingus Big Band in New York, and brings his vigorous playing. This is the Mingus program that Harry and Ron first presented at Nocturne in 2019, and have performed throughout the Denver area since. This monthly Spotlight Series features Denver's top jazz groups. Located in The Music Room of Bar 404, Jazz 404 is a relaxed, friendly jazz hang. Musicians like playing here because of the attentive, listening audience, together with the excellent stage/sound. Add to this some good food and drinks and you have the ideal setting for jazz! Harry Drabkin/Ron LeGault Quintet Harry Drabkin, sax Ron LeGault, keys Stafford Hunter, trombone Mike Fitzmaurice, bass Todd Reid, drums From 7 to 9 Music charge: $20 Bar 404 404 N. Broadway, Denver Bar404broadway.com Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Category: Live Music | Jazz

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00 PM

The Adam Gang Quartet - Original Works

Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club / RiNo / Map

Dynamic saxophonist, composer, and educator Adam Gang returns to the Nocturne stage for a special Thursday night show featuring his stellar quartet ( Tim Wendel - Guitar, Patrick McDevitt - Bass, Dru Heller - Drums). Adam's book of original music spans multiple genres and has a number of influences, from Middle Eastern, to straight ahead jazz, classical and folk music. This book of original music focuses on memorable and moving melodies that draw the listener into a musical story full of expression and emotion. A dynamic saxophonist and music educator, Adam Gang performs across Colorado and currently serves on faculty at the University of Denver's Lamont School of Music teaching Saxophone and Jazz Improvisation & Composition. Adam has shared stages with Gabriel Mervine, Blessing Bled Chimanga, Henrique De Almeida, Brad Goode, Braxton Kahn, Tom Amend, Wil Swindler, and Vlad Girshevich, among many others. He has also performed with The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Annie Booth Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf’s Assembly of Shadows, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the Central City Opera, the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, and the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra. As a leader, Adam has released two original albums, Where Does This Find You (2024, Ninjazz Records) and A Few Things (2025, Ninjazz Records). Supported by a Pathways to Jazz grant, his upcoming 2026 project will reimagine Chopin's nocturnes for jazz (which were premiered at Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club.

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Dotsero — Colorado’s own contemporary jazz powerhouse. With soaring sax lines, tight grooves, smooth vocals and feel-good energy, this nationally recognized group brings a big-stage sound and a party vibe wherever they perform.

Sat, Jun 13, 6:00 PM

The Alex Heffron Quartet

Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club / RiNo / Map

We are delighted to feature guitarist, composer, and bandleader Alex Heffron leading an all-star quartet for a special one-time homecoming performance. Brooklyn-based jazz guitarist Alex Heffron has performed with Big Gigantic, Veronica Swift, The Colorado Symphony, as well as performances at the Kennedy Center and NPR’s Tiny Desk series. Alex has released two albums as a leader “ Looking Out ” and “ Avoidance ,”. These albums that show his talent for blending the traditional and contemporary jazz art forms. He holds a degree in Jazz Guitar from the University of Colorado Boulder and continues to evolve his unique sound in jazz. Heffron will be joined by Remy Le Boeuf (saxophone), Seth Lewis (bass), and Paul Romaine (drums).

FLATOUT JAZZ is BACK! .... FLATOUT JAZZ returns reinvented as a tight jazz duo featuring Lou Gott on guitar and Casey Barnett on sax.

Sun, Jun 21, 6:00 PM

Briana Harris Quartet - The Modern Songbook

Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club / RiNo / Map

Genre-defying artist Briana Harris returns to the Nocturne stage with her quartet to present a unique collection of modern American music. The band will be playing Harris's Modern Songbook project: a refreshing, contemporary celebration of modern songwriting from beloved artists such as Carole King, Fiona Apple, and others. Harris ( saxophone, vocals ) will be joined by Spencer Zweifel on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Brian Claxton on drums. Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur with a focus on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and composer. Her debut album as a solo artist, When We’re Found, contains 10 original songs that explore personal stories and venture through an eclectic set of style and genre influences. A saxophonist by trade, Briana is a performing member, manager, and co-owner of The Burroughs, a Colorado-based original funk and soul band. As a performer, recording artist and composer, Briana’s credits include performances with The O'Jays, Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and Annie Booth; recordings with the David Caffey Jazz Orchestra, the Spencer Zweifel Quintet, Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Art Deco; and original music composed for Octave Records and KUNC radio's Colorado Edition program. Sunday Summer Show: 6:30pm-8:00pm

The Muse presents the "Max Wagner Quartet" in an energetic evening of Classic BeBop, Latin and Brazilian Treasures, FunkBop, Soulful Ballads and Bopified Standards. Max Wagner - Alto Sax and Vocals Dave Hanson - Piano Domi Edson - Bass Alejandro Castaño - Drums Tickets

Sun, Jun 28, 6:00 PM

Briana Harris Quartet - The Modern Songbook

Nocturne Jazz & Supper Club / RiNo / Map

Genre-defying artist Briana Harris returns to the Nocturne stage with her quartet to present a unique collection of modern American music. The band will be playing Harris's Modern Songbook project: a refreshing, contemporary celebration of modern songwriting from beloved artists such as Carole King, Fiona Apple, and others. Harris ( saxophone, vocals ) will be joined by Spencer Zweifel on piano, Matt Smiley on bass, and Brian Claxton on drums. Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur with a focus on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and composer. Her debut album as a solo artist, When We’re Found, contains 10 original songs that explore personal stories and venture through an eclectic set of style and genre influences. A saxophonist by trade, Briana is a performing member, manager, and co-owner of The Burroughs, a Colorado-based original funk and soul band. As a performer, recording artist and composer, Briana’s credits include performances with The O'Jays, Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and Annie Booth; recordings with the David Caffey Jazz Orchestra, the Spencer Zweifel Quintet, Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Art Deco; and original music composed for Octave Records and KUNC radio's Colorado Edition program. Sunday Summer Show: 6:30pm-8:00pm