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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.
Celebrate what would have been the 100th birthday of singer, songwriter, playwright, poet, actor, and civil rights activist Oscar Brown Jr. We will honor his great work through lecture, film (donnie l. betts), and live music and spoken word (Erica Brown, Jeff Campbell).
Accomplished performer and composer Jack Dunlevie leads a dynamic trio for a special one-time performance. Dunlevie's masterful and clever voice as a pianist and bandleader has made him a Nocturne favorite. The band will be performing a blend of original compositions and thoughtful reimaginings of jazz and Great American Songbook standards. Jack Dunlevie is a Denver-based pianist, mandolinist, vocalist, and composer. He graduated from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver winning awards in composition and recital performance.. Performing in Colorado and nationally Jack can be heard as a sideman and leader playing Jazz, Classical, Salsa, and Bluegrass and has presented five residencies at Nocturne focusing on Orignal Works as well as in depth studies of Leonard Bernstein, Oscar Peterson and other iconic artists. Sunday Summer Show: 6:30pm-8:00pm
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
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
