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

Jazz trombonist Altin Sencalar and his Latin Jazz sextet take to the Nocturne stage for two special sets celebrating Altin's newest and 7th record release, ' Natural Rhythm '. On this evening Altin will be joined by a stellar lineup including: Brad Goode - Trumpet, Gerald Martinez - Woodwinds, David Mesquitic - Piano, Danny Kaminski - Bass, and Daniel Dufour - Drum Set Altin Sencalar is a trombonist, composer, and educator blending contemporary jazz with the folkloric traditions of his Mexican and Turkish heritage. A Yamaha Performing Artist and Posi-Tone Records signee, Sencalar has performed with artists including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Michael Bublé, the Temptations, and the Four Tops. Sencalar studied at Texas State University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Michigan State University. Sencalar built his reputation touring internationally, winning major trombone competitions, and eventually joining the New York jazz scene as both a bandleader and sideman. Albums as a bandleader include In Good Standing (2023), Discover the Present (2024), and Unleashed (2025), praised by DownBeat for its emotional depth and technical prowess. Sencalar recently joined the music faculty at the University of Colorado at Boulder.

Jazz trombonist Altin Sencalar and his Latin Jazz sextet take to the Nocturne stage for two special sets celebrating Altin's newest and 7th record release, ' Natural Rhythm '. On this evening Altin will be joined by a stellar lineup including: Brad Goode - Trumpet, Gerald Martinez - Woodwinds, David Mesquitic - Piano, Danny Kaminski - Bass, and Zach Howarth - Drums. Altin Sencalar is a trombonist, composer, and educator blending contemporary jazz with the folkloric traditions of his Mexican and Turkish heritage. A Yamaha Performing Artist and Posi-Tone Records signee, Sencalar has performed with artists including Dee Dee Bridgewater, Christian McBride, Michael Bublé, the Temptations, and the Four Tops. Sencalar studied at Texas State University, the University of Texas at Austin, and Michigan State University. Sencalar built his reputation touring internationally, winning major trombone competitions, and eventually joining the New York jazz scene as both a bandleader and sideman. Albums as a bandleader include In Good Standing (2023), Discover the Present (2024), and Unleashed (2025), praised by DownBeat for its emotional depth and technical prowess. Sencalar recently joined the music faculty at the University of Colorado at Boulder.