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Femme Jam is back! Hosted by a CCJA trio, Femme Jam is a nonbinary, femme and female based jam session open to all instruments and all levels - come out and meet likeminded individuals who love jazz! We hope to see you there!

Where: The Muse Performance Space
When: Sunday 2/15 from 2-4 pm

Femme Jam is back! Hosted by a CCJA trio, Femme Jam is a nonbinary, femme and female based jam session open to all instruments and all levels - come out and meet likeminded individuals who love jazz! We hope to see you there!

Where: The Muse Performance Space
When: Sunday 2/15 from 2-4 pm

We had such a blast this weekend at our Winter Concerts! Congrats to all who participated and thank you to all who came out and weathered the storm! ❄️❄️

We have some fun opportunities coming up—including our Spring Session! Late fees are applied on tuesday so sign up today to perform and play with amazing musicians this spring!

We had such a blast this weekend at our Winter Concerts! Congrats to all who participated and thank you to all who came out and weathered the storm! ❄️❄️

We have some fun opportunities coming up—including our Spring Session! Late fees are applied on tuesday so sign up today to perform and play with amazing musicians this spring!

This weekend! All concerts are FREE and open to the public! We can’t wait to see you there!

This weekend! All concerts are FREE and open to the public! We can’t wait to see you there!

FREE TICKETS! We have two free tickets to this incredible show tonight! DM to claim :)

FREE TICKETS! We have two free tickets to this incredible show tonight! DM to claim :)

TONIGHT!
Cervantes Other Side
Friday January 16th 8pm
Nostal-Jazz opening for Chick Magnet

Retro Reimagined. Nostal-Jazz is composed of CCJA alumni and faculty playing video game, TV, and movie music from your childhood.

Zack Demos - Trombone and Band Leader
Lauryn Romaine-Zimny - Vocals
Seth Merlin - Trumpet
David Bernot - Alto Sax
Ike Spivak - Tenor Sax and EWI
Jonathan Zimny - Trombone
Sonya Walker - Keys
Jake Alvarez - Guitar
Tucker Smidt - Bass
Calvin Davis - Drums

https://etix.com/ticket/p/93921049

TONIGHT!
Cervantes Other Side
Friday January 16th 8pm
Nostal-Jazz opening for Chick Magnet

Retro Reimagined. Nostal-Jazz is composed of CCJA alumni and faculty playing video game, TV, and movie music from your childhood.

Zack Demos - Trombone and Band Leader
Lauryn Romaine-Zimny - Vocals
Seth Merlin - Trumpet
David Bernot - Alto Sax
Ike Spivak - Tenor Sax and EWI
Jonathan Zimny - Trombone
Sonya Walker - Keys
Jake Alvarez - Guitar
Tucker Smidt - Bass
Calvin Davis - Drums

https://etix.com/ticket/p/93921049

TONIGHT is our first annual SheBop Virtual Hang hosted by Camilla Vaitaitis with guest Annie Booth! 6pm MST via zoom (meeting code and password below!) All welcome and free to attend! See you there!!

Meeting ID: 843 2963 5352
Passcode: 914481

TONIGHT is our first annual SheBop Virtual Hang hosted by Camilla Vaitaitis with guest Annie Booth! 6pm MST via zoom (meeting code and password below!) All welcome and free to attend! See you there!!

Meeting ID: 843 2963 5352
Passcode: 914481

SheBop Virtual Hang is THIS WEDNESDAY at 6pm MST! All welcome and encouraged to attend!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84329635352?pwd=6o6bq1IFLIfaKAWDga2gC6P1rbbquL.1
Password: 914481

SheBop Virtual Hang is THIS WEDNESDAY at 6pm MST! All welcome and encouraged to attend!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84329635352?pwd=6o6bq1IFLIfaKAWDga2gC6P1rbbquL.1
Password: 914481

Our first SheBop event of the year is NEXT WEDNESDAY 1/14 at 6pm MST via zoom! Hosted by CCJA alum, camillavaitaitis, this Virtual Hang will feature guest and SheBop Founder, annie_booth!

SheBop is a space open to all femme, female and non-binary students looking to learn more about jazz. This meeting is free, open to all, and will discuss topics of women in jazz, SheBop and Annie’s career!

Meeting ID and password are below. We hope to see you there!

Zoom Information:
Meeting ID: 843 2963 5352
Passcode: 914481

Our first SheBop event of the year is NEXT WEDNESDAY 1/14 at 6pm MST via zoom! Hosted by CCJA alum, camillavaitaitis, this Virtual Hang will feature guest and SheBop Founder, annie_booth!

SheBop is a space open to all femme, female and non-binary students looking to learn more about jazz. This meeting is free, open to all, and will discuss topics of women in jazz, SheBop and Annie’s career!

Meeting ID and password are below. We hope to see you there!

Zoom Information:
Meeting ID: 843 2963 5352
Passcode: 914481

HAPPY NEW YEARS! 🎉🎶 Here’s to more music and more HANGS in 2026!

HAPPY NEW YEARS! 🎉🎶 Here’s to more music and more HANGS in 2026!

We celebrated 25 years of music, hangs, and jazz this year! Here are some special moments from this year including our 25th Anniversary Party, Jazz in the Sangres and the Jazz Arts Messengers playing KUVO on Colorado Gives Day!

What’s your favorite memory from 2025? 🎶

We celebrated 25 years of music, hangs, and jazz this year! Here are some special moments from this year including our 25th Anniversary Party, Jazz in the Sangres and the Jazz Arts Messengers playing KUVO on Colorado Gives Day!

What’s your favorite memory from 2025? 🎶

JANUARY 1st at DAZZLE! Featuring all CCJA alumni!

Thursday, January 1, 8:00 P.M.
“A Celebration of The Trombone”
We’re doing all music composed and arranged by trombonists!

Personnel

Zach Kaufman - trombone
Scarlett Before Horses - piano
Gabriel Rupe - bass
Simon Von Hatten - drums

https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/zach-kaufman-quartet-2026-01-01-dazzle-the-arts-complex-denver-4d5cde

JANUARY 1st at DAZZLE! Featuring all CCJA alumni!

Thursday, January 1, 8:00 P.M.
“A Celebration of The Trombone”
We’re doing all music composed and arranged by trombonists!

Personnel

Zach Kaufman - trombone
Scarlett Before Horses - piano
Gabriel Rupe - bass
Simon Von Hatten - drums

https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/zach-kaufman-quartet-2026-01-01-dazzle-the-arts-complex-denver-4d5cde

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! We hope you have a safe and joyous holiday season!

As a reminder, we are on holiday break and will resume rehearsals after the first of the year (Tuesday 1/6 and Thursday 1/8). Have a great holiday and happy new year! 🎄🎁🕎

Happy Holidays from our family to yours! We hope you have a safe and joyous holiday season!

As a reminder, we are on holiday break and will resume rehearsals after the first of the year (Tuesday 1/6 and Thursday 1/8). Have a great holiday and happy new year! 🎄🎁🕎

REGISTRATION IS LIVE! Sign up for new ensembles this Spring at JazzArts.org!

www.jazzarts.org

REGISTRATION IS LIVE! Sign up for new ensembles this Spring at JazzArts.org!

www.jazzarts.org

TOMORROW DEC 17th at @museperformancespace 🕎

Come get ready for Hanukkah with the 4th annual performance of A Jazzy Hanukkah with the Domi Edson Trio! This concert will feature original jazzy arrangements of all your favorite Hanukkah songs including Oh Hanukkah/Yimei HaChanukkah, Maoz Tzur, Sevivon, Ner Li, Al Hanissim, and more. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or not, this is sure to be a festive evening! Tickets available on the Muse website!

https://museperformancespace.com/#/events?event_id=147291

TOMORROW DEC 17th at @museperformancespace 🕎

Come get ready for Hanukkah with the 4th annual performance of A Jazzy Hanukkah with the Domi Edson Trio! This concert will feature original jazzy arrangements of all your favorite Hanukkah songs including Oh Hanukkah/Yimei HaChanukkah, Maoz Tzur, Sevivon, Ner Li, Al Hanissim, and more. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or not, this is sure to be a festive evening! Tickets available on the Muse website!

https://museperformancespace.com/#/events?event_id=147291

THANK YOU from the bottom of our heart for your generous donations to CCJA on Colorado Gives Day! We are so immensely grateful for your support! Because of YOU we are able to bring world class jazz education to students across the front range.

We are continuing our fundraiser til the end of the year — if you haven’t already, please consider donating to our annual fundraiser! WE ARE CCJA!

THANK YOU from the bottom of our heart for your generous donations to CCJA on Colorado Gives Day! We are so immensely grateful for your support! Because of YOU we are able to bring world class jazz education to students across the front range.

We are continuing our fundraiser til the end of the year — if you haven’t already, please consider donating to our annual fundraiser! WE ARE CCJA!

KUVO x JAZZ ARTS MESSENGERS perform “Birdcalling” on Colorado Gives Day 2025

KUVO x JAZZ ARTS MESSENGERS perform “Birdcalling” on Colorado Gives Day 2025

Today is the day! Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts is proud to participate in 2025 Colorado Gives Day with our goal of $40000! With your help we can reach this goal to help further jazz education for youth and adults across the front range! Consider donating today! 🎶

Today is the day! Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts is proud to participate in 2025 Colorado Gives Day with our goal of $40000! With your help we can reach this goal to help further jazz education for youth and adults across the front range! Consider donating today! 🎶

TOMORROW IS THE DAY ❤️💙🤍 Colorado Gives Day is tomorrow and we need your help! Consider donating to our 2025 Fundraiser “We Are CCJA” to help us reach $40,000! Link below or in bio!

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

TOMORROW IS THE DAY ❤️💙🤍 Colorado Gives Day is tomorrow and we need your help! Consider donating to our 2025 Fundraiser “We Are CCJA” to help us reach $40,000! Link below or in bio!

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

Our adult program is a vital part of our CCJA community! We are honored to have artists like Hezekiah in ensembles. Are you or someone you know interested in honing their skills in jazz? Our Spring registration is live at JazzArts.org on December 18th!

And if you want to donate to CCJA to further programs like Adult Ensembles, consider donating at the link below or at the link in our bio! 🥁🎶🎸

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

Our adult program is a vital part of our CCJA community! We are honored to have artists like Hezekiah in ensembles. Are you or someone you know interested in honing their skills in jazz? Our Spring registration is live at JazzArts.org on December 18th!

And if you want to donate to CCJA to further programs like Adult Ensembles, consider donating at the link below or at the link in our bio! 🥁🎶🎸

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

What does your donation mean?

Our annual CCJA fundraiser is well underway, and we’re excited to share what your support makes possible. This vital initiative fuels everything we do: supporting our mentors, developing meaningful programs, nurturing our local community, and providing high-quality musical education to every student who walks through our doors. Simply put, we couldn’t make music with YOU without it.

While Colorado Gives Day is December 9th, we are keeping our fundraiser going until the end of 2025. If you feel inclined to donate, press the button below! We are so proud of the various ways CCJA reaches the community — hear from Cowell Elementary School Principal, Liliana Melendez, on how CCJA’s Kinderbop program has changed her students school experience!

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 by the end of December. A key part of this effort is Colorado Gives Day, a statewide celebration of generosity dedicated to supporting the organizations you care about most. This year, Colorado Gives Day falls on December 9th—and we hope you’ll keep CCJA in mind as you plan your year-end giving.

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

What does your donation mean?

Our annual CCJA fundraiser is well underway, and we’re excited to share what your support makes possible. This vital initiative fuels everything we do: supporting our mentors, developing meaningful programs, nurturing our local community, and providing high-quality musical education to every student who walks through our doors. Simply put, we couldn’t make music with YOU without it.

While Colorado Gives Day is December 9th, we are keeping our fundraiser going until the end of 2025. If you feel inclined to donate, press the button below! We are so proud of the various ways CCJA reaches the community — hear from Cowell Elementary School Principal, Liliana Melendez, on how CCJA’s Kinderbop program has changed her students school experience!

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 by the end of December. A key part of this effort is Colorado Gives Day, a statewide celebration of generosity dedicated to supporting the organizations you care about most. This year, Colorado Gives Day falls on December 9th—and we hope you’ll keep CCJA in mind as you plan your year-end giving.

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

Happy December CCJA Family!

Our annual CCJA fundraiser is well underway, and we’re excited to share what your support makes possible. This vital initiative fuels everything we do: supporting our mentors, developing meaningful programs, nurturing our local community, and providing high-quality musical education to every student who walks through our doors. Simply put, we couldn’t make music with YOU without it.

While Colorado Gives Day is December 9th, we are keeping our fundraiser going until the end of 2025. If you feel inclined to donate, press the button below! We are so proud of the various ways CCJA reaches the community — hear from Cowell Elementary School Principal, Liliana Melendez, on how CCJA’s Kinderbop program has changed her students school experience!

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 by the end of December. A key part of this effort is Colorado Gives Day, a statewide celebration of generosity dedicated to supporting the organizations you care about most. This year, Colorado Gives Day falls on December 9th—and we hope you’ll keep CCJA in mind as you plan your year-end giving.

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

Happy December CCJA Family!

Our annual CCJA fundraiser is well underway, and we’re excited to share what your support makes possible. This vital initiative fuels everything we do: supporting our mentors, developing meaningful programs, nurturing our local community, and providing high-quality musical education to every student who walks through our doors. Simply put, we couldn’t make music with YOU without it.

While Colorado Gives Day is December 9th, we are keeping our fundraiser going until the end of 2025. If you feel inclined to donate, press the button below! We are so proud of the various ways CCJA reaches the community — hear from Cowell Elementary School Principal, Liliana Melendez, on how CCJA’s Kinderbop program has changed her students school experience!

Our goal this year is to raise $40,000 by the end of December. A key part of this effort is Colorado Gives Day, a statewide celebration of generosity dedicated to supporting the organizations you care about most. This year, Colorado Gives Day falls on December 9th—and we hope you’ll keep CCJA in mind as you plan your year-end giving.

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

💸 DONATION MATCH 💸

Did you know Colorado Gives Foundation will MATCH any monthly donation initiated between Nov 1 - December 9th? If you sign up to donate monthly to CCJA TODAY Colorado Gives will match your donation! That’s DOUBLE the donation for your favorite charitable cause!

Please consider donating today thru Dec 9th to keep CCJA delivering high quality education and incredible memories to our community!

Link in bio to donate

#coloradogivesday #artseducation #denverarts #denvernonprofit #nonprofit #donation

💸 DONATION MATCH 💸

Did you know Colorado Gives Foundation will MATCH any monthly donation initiated between Nov 1 - December 9th? If you sign up to donate monthly to CCJA TODAY Colorado Gives will match your donation! That’s DOUBLE the donation for your favorite charitable cause!

Please consider donating today thru Dec 9th to keep CCJA delivering high quality education and incredible memories to our community!

Link in bio to donate

#coloradogivesday #artseducation #denverarts #denvernonprofit #nonprofit #donation

CCJA is honored to have pianist, arranger, and CU Professor of Jazz studies, Annie Booth as part of our CGD 2025 Campaign! Booth also serves as a member of the CCJA Board of Directors and is an alumni of the CCJA program.

We need your help to raise $40,000 by the end of 2025. Your donations go toward funding programs, supporting our mentors and buying instruments for our younger students!

Please consider donating today at https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

CCJA is honored to have pianist, arranger, and CU Professor of Jazz studies, Annie Booth as part of our CGD 2025 Campaign! Booth also serves as a member of the CCJA Board of Directors and is an alumni of the CCJA program.

We need your help to raise $40,000 by the end of 2025. Your donations go toward funding programs, supporting our mentors and buying instruments for our younger students!

Please consider donating today at https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

CCJA mentor and faculty, Khabu Young is a long time valued member of our community. He is currrently experiencing a hefty medical emergency that will require financial help. A GoFundMe has been set up in his name and is linked below. Please consider donating if you are able!

From Khabu: "Due to a lack of dental care insurance, a series of untreated dental problems have progressed to the point of being severe. I am facing bone loss, multiple extractions, need for implants, and several surgeries and the total cost of the work is an overwhelming $40,000. For a working musician, this is an impossible sum. The physical pain and symptoms of hearing loss and tinnitus is constant and distracting, but the emotional impact is even heavier. It affects my ability to perform confidently, socialize, and simply live comfortably. When my mouth hurts, the music suffers."

Khabu needs to start treatment on November 21 so this is an urgent request.
He will have speech issues for at least ten months. He will be on liquids for many weeks.
The $40,000 we are raising will cover the full treatment plan prescribed by the dentist for his advanced periodontal disease.

"With your help, I can get the treatment I desperately need to restore my health and get back to what I do best—playing music. This isn't just about fixing my teeth; it's about getting my life and career back on track. Your generosity will allow me to perform again without pain, regain my confidence, and continue sharing the music I love."
We know $40,000 is a big goal, but we believe in the power of community. Any amount you can contribute will make a difference. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign with your network. Every share helps spread the word and gets me closer to my goal. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support. Let's get this Khabu smiling again!"

For more information about Khabu’s work: https://khabu.net/

Khabu’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-khabus-urgent-dental-surgery-fund?attribution_id=sl:47f7f7d3-c3a7-44f4-8f57-d89b710982c1&lang=en_US&ts=1762275107&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_content=amp17_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email

CCJA mentor and faculty, Khabu Young is a long time valued member of our community. He is currrently experiencing a hefty medical emergency that will require financial help. A GoFundMe has been set up in his name and is linked below. Please consider donating if you are able!

From Khabu: "Due to a lack of dental care insurance, a series of untreated dental problems have progressed to the point of being severe. I am facing bone loss, multiple extractions, need for implants, and several surgeries and the total cost of the work is an overwhelming $40,000. For a working musician, this is an impossible sum. The physical pain and symptoms of hearing loss and tinnitus is constant and distracting, but the emotional impact is even heavier. It affects my ability to perform confidently, socialize, and simply live comfortably. When my mouth hurts, the music suffers."

Khabu needs to start treatment on November 21 so this is an urgent request.
He will have speech issues for at least ten months. He will be on liquids for many weeks.
The $40,000 we are raising will cover the full treatment plan prescribed by the dentist for his advanced periodontal disease.

"With your help, I can get the treatment I desperately need to restore my health and get back to what I do best—playing music. This isn't just about fixing my teeth; it's about getting my life and career back on track. Your generosity will allow me to perform again without pain, regain my confidence, and continue sharing the music I love."
We know $40,000 is a big goal, but we believe in the power of community. Any amount you can contribute will make a difference. If you are unable to donate, please consider sharing this campaign with your network. Every share helps spread the word and gets me closer to my goal. Thank you for your kindness, compassion, and support. Let's get this Khabu smiling again!"

For more information about Khabu’s work: https://khabu.net/

Khabu’s GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-khabus-urgent-dental-surgery-fund?attribution_id=sl:47f7f7d3-c3a7-44f4-8f57-d89b710982c1&lang=en_US&ts=1762275107&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons&utm_content=amp17_control&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=email

WE ARE CCJA!

COLORADO CONSERVATORY FOR THE JAZZ ARTs embraces everyone who wants to learn to play and listen to jazz while also creating a vibrant, welcoming community.

We need YOUR support to keep expanding our programs, providing scholarship support for students who couldn’t otherwise participate, and to create opportunities for all to come together to enjoy the unifying power of America’s original art form: Jazz.

Please consider donating to ccja
on or before tuesday december 9th for
colorado gives day at the link below!

#weareCCJA

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

WE ARE CCJA!

COLORADO CONSERVATORY FOR THE JAZZ ARTs embraces everyone who wants to learn to play and listen to jazz while also creating a vibrant, welcoming community.

We need YOUR support to keep expanding our programs, providing scholarship support for students who couldn’t otherwise participate, and to create opportunities for all to come together to enjoy the unifying power of America’s original art form: Jazz.

Please consider donating to ccja
on or before tuesday december 9th for
colorado gives day at the link below!

#weareCCJA

https://www.coloradogives.org/story/8xb5ef

Early giving for Colorado Gives Day started Nov 1st, it’s never too early to support live music in your community! Check out our Colorado Gives Day Campaign at the link in our bio and set up a donation today!

Early giving for Colorado Gives Day started Nov 1st, it’s never too early to support live music in your community! Check out our Colorado Gives Day Campaign at the link in our bio and set up a donation today!

Tonight at 630pm at Dazzle! CCJA is excited for our first “Community Hang”- a night where jazz lovers and community members can get together for a show! This month we’re attending Splifftet at Dazzle! This ensemble is also made up entirely of CCJA alumni.

Read more below!

Splifftet is a nationally renowned band known for their daring approach to jazz music. Originating in Denver, Splifftet has captivated audiences across the country for nearly a decade with their creative compositional styles, psychedelic influence, and bold improvisatory storytelling.

They have played alongside many musical luminaries including Sean Jones, Ron Miles, Jason Moran, Dave Holland, Shane Endsley, and Terell Stafford; and have performed at prominent music venues across the country, including Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Nublu, Roulette Intermedium, Smalls, Ornithology, and of course their home venue, Dazzle.

Splifftet released their debut record “Live at Steadbrook” in 2022, garnering acclaim from Jason Moran, and will be releasing a new album in November 2025.

Alec Streete - Vibraphone

Anthony Golden - Double Bass

Maliq Wynn - Drums and Cymbals

Maximillian Moore - Piano/Keyboards

Christopher Ferrari - Saxophone/Woodwinds

Tonight at 630pm at Dazzle! CCJA is excited for our first “Community Hang”- a night where jazz lovers and community members can get together for a show! This month we’re attending Splifftet at Dazzle! This ensemble is also made up entirely of CCJA alumni.

Read more below!

Splifftet is a nationally renowned band known for their daring approach to jazz music. Originating in Denver, Splifftet has captivated audiences across the country for nearly a decade with their creative compositional styles, psychedelic influence, and bold improvisatory storytelling.

They have played alongside many musical luminaries including Sean Jones, Ron Miles, Jason Moran, Dave Holland, Shane Endsley, and Terell Stafford; and have performed at prominent music venues across the country, including Carnegie Hall, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Nublu, Roulette Intermedium, Smalls, Ornithology, and of course their home venue, Dazzle.

Splifftet released their debut record “Live at Steadbrook” in 2022, garnering acclaim from Jason Moran, and will be releasing a new album in November 2025.

Alec Streete - Vibraphone

Anthony Golden - Double Bass

Maliq Wynn - Drums and Cymbals

Maximillian Moore - Piano/Keyboards

Christopher Ferrari - Saxophone/Woodwinds

TOMORROW!

Saturday, November 1st at 7pm at First Unitarian Society of Denver (1400 N Lafayette St): Capitol Hill Concerts presents the Annie Booth Trio, Annie Booth is an award-winning composer, arranger, pianist, educator and CCJA alumna known for her clear and captivating musical voice. The trio (which includes fellow CCJA alumni Alejandro Castano and Patrick McDevitt) will perform arrangements from their recent album Here, There and Everywhere: The Beatles Songbook, along with Annie's original compositions. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CCJA. CCJA's Jazz Arts Messengers high school group will be the opening band before Annie's show. Tickets are available at the link below.

https://capitolhillconcerts.simpletix.com

TOMORROW!

Saturday, November 1st at 7pm at First Unitarian Society of Denver (1400 N Lafayette St): Capitol Hill Concerts presents the Annie Booth Trio, Annie Booth is an award-winning composer, arranger, pianist, educator and CCJA alumna known for her clear and captivating musical voice. The trio (which includes fellow CCJA alumni Alejandro Castano and Patrick McDevitt) will perform arrangements from their recent album Here, There and Everywhere: The Beatles Songbook, along with Annie's original compositions. A portion of the proceeds will benefit CCJA. CCJA's Jazz Arts Messengers high school group will be the opening band before Annie's show. Tickets are available at the link below.

https://capitolhillconcerts.simpletix.com

This Sunday November 2nd at the Muse!

This Sunday November 2nd at the Muse!

SUPPORT DAZZLE TONIGHT!

The Government Is Shutdown, But Dazzle Is Open! Find Joy and Pleasure through The #PowerOfMusic!

Enjoy a complimentary pair of tickets to tonight's Isaac Points Project and tell us what the #PowerOfMusic means to you.

The Power of Music Wall at Dazzle Denver
To redeem:
-Click the ticket link below.
-Pick two seats.*
-Use Discount Code: NotShutdown
-Come to the show, write what the #PowerOfMusic means to you and add it to the window wall.

Questions? Reply directly to this email.
*There is a glitch in the ticketing system that allows you to get more than two complimentary tickets. If you do so, we will refund the additional ones. You can purchase additional tickets with a second ticket transaction.

SUPPORT DAZZLE TONIGHT!

The Government Is Shutdown, But Dazzle Is Open! Find Joy and Pleasure through The #PowerOfMusic!

Enjoy a complimentary pair of tickets to tonight's Isaac Points Project and tell us what the #PowerOfMusic means to you.

The Power of Music Wall at Dazzle Denver
To redeem:
-Click the ticket link below.
-Pick two seats.*
-Use Discount Code: NotShutdown
-Come to the show, write what the #PowerOfMusic means to you and add it to the window wall.

Questions? Reply directly to this email.
*There is a glitch in the ticketing system that allows you to get more than two complimentary tickets. If you do so, we will refund the additional ones. You can purchase additional tickets with a second ticket transaction.

THIS WEEK!

Wednesday Oct 29th at 7pm at Muse Performance Space

A Blind Tiger Tribute to Oscar Peterson by the Domi Edson Trio

”I am so excited for this tribute performance- it’s going to be something really unique! In addition to playing a few well known OP tunes we will be performing the entire Canadiana Suite. This album, while lesser known, is a beautiful 8-track record containing only original compositions depicting the land of Canada (Oscar’s home country) from East to West. This past Spring I had the incredible experience of taking a train from Halifax to Vancouver. Along the way I went to every single location that Oscar composed a song about and collected footage of them. As we play through the record, you’ll be able to enjoy a video showing you what these places are. This is a one off performance- it’s going to be really special and I hope to see you there!” -Domi Edison, CCJA Program Director

THIS WEEK!

Wednesday Oct 29th at 7pm at Muse Performance Space

A Blind Tiger Tribute to Oscar Peterson by the Domi Edson Trio

”I am so excited for this tribute performance- it’s going to be something really unique! In addition to playing a few well known OP tunes we will be performing the entire Canadiana Suite. This album, while lesser known, is a beautiful 8-track record containing only original compositions depicting the land of Canada (Oscar’s home country) from East to West. This past Spring I had the incredible experience of taking a train from Halifax to Vancouver. Along the way I went to every single location that Oscar composed a song about and collected footage of them. As we play through the record, you’ll be able to enjoy a video showing you what these places are. This is a one off performance- it’s going to be really special and I hope to see you there!” -Domi Edison, CCJA Program Director

Sunday October 26th from 1-3pm at Cerebral Brewing - All Ages Jam hosted by CCJA Alumnus and mentor, Daryl Gott every last Sunday of the month 1-3pm at Cerebral Brewing (Cerebral Brewing - Aurora Arts location - 9990 East Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010)

Hope you can join us for the next jam on October 26th!

Sunday October 26th from 1-3pm at Cerebral Brewing - All Ages Jam hosted by CCJA Alumnus and mentor, Daryl Gott every last Sunday of the month 1-3pm at Cerebral Brewing (Cerebral Brewing - Aurora Arts location - 9990 East Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010)

Hope you can join us for the next jam on October 26th!

WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION available on JAZZARTS.org! Sign up today!

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WINTER SESSION REGISTRATION available on JAZZARTS.org! Sign up today!

https://www.jazzarts.org

THIS WEEKEND! FALL CONCERT PERFORMANCES!

Our CCJA students will be sharing the amazing things they’ve been working on all session. As a reminder, you do not need to buy tickets, this is a free event! However you do need to “reserve a space” via Dazzle’s website. If you receive a “sold out” message, email our program director, Domi at Domi@jazzarts.org. You can still attend the show - she will just let Dazzle know to expect you. No reservations are needed at the Muse. These concerts are free and open to the public so please invite family and friends! We hope to see you there!

FALL CONCERTS
Sat Oct 25, Dazzle
11:00am-2:00pm

Sun Oct 26, Muse
2:00pm-4:15pm

Mon Oct 27, Dazzle
6:00pm-9:30pm

THIS WEEKEND! FALL CONCERT PERFORMANCES!

Our CCJA students will be sharing the amazing things they’ve been working on all session. As a reminder, you do not need to buy tickets, this is a free event! However you do need to “reserve a space” via Dazzle’s website. If you receive a “sold out” message, email our program director, Domi at Domi@jazzarts.org. You can still attend the show - she will just let Dazzle know to expect you. No reservations are needed at the Muse. These concerts are free and open to the public so please invite family and friends! We hope to see you there!

FALL CONCERTS
Sat Oct 25, Dazzle
11:00am-2:00pm

Sun Oct 26, Muse
2:00pm-4:15pm

Mon Oct 27, Dazzle
6:00pm-9:30pm

We are so exited to announce that CCJA alumni, Max Bessesen, will be brining his trio to Dazzle tonight Friday, October 17 at 7pm! Their ensemble, Love Call is a collaborative trio consisting of saxophonist Max Bessesen, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Devin Drobka. The trio has a distinctive musical approach marked by a congenial sense of trust and a unique, intuitive group language. Their performances feature free improvisation and compositions by each member of the group. The trio has toured throughout the United States.

Max is a CCJA alum, and East High school graduate, who is building his career in New York City after graduating from Oberlin Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music. Any youth students that would like to go can e-mail at Mary.Bessesen@cuanschutz.edu and their names will be on the guest list.

If any adults would like to attend please go to Dazzles Website to purchase tickets. We hope to see you there!

We are so exited to announce that CCJA alumni, Max Bessesen, will be brining his trio to Dazzle tonight Friday, October 17 at 7pm! Their ensemble, Love Call is a collaborative trio consisting of saxophonist Max Bessesen, bassist Ethan Philion, and drummer Devin Drobka. The trio has a distinctive musical approach marked by a congenial sense of trust and a unique, intuitive group language. Their performances feature free improvisation and compositions by each member of the group. The trio has toured throughout the United States.

Max is a CCJA alum, and East High school graduate, who is building his career in New York City after graduating from Oberlin Conservatory and Manhattan School of Music. Any youth students that would like to go can e-mail at Mary.Bessesen@cuanschutz.edu and their names will be on the guest list.

If any adults would like to attend please go to Dazzles Website to purchase tickets. We hope to see you there!

SAVE THE DATE! Our fall concert is almost here!

Come checking out the AMAZING work our musicians have accomplished this session! More details on group performances specifics to come!

SAVE THE DATE! Our fall concert is almost here!

Come checking out the AMAZING work our musicians have accomplished this session! More details on group performances specifics to come!

🎶WHAT WERE ALL ABOUT 🎶

Last week during mentor, Charles Blenzig’s performance at eTown in Boulder, CCJA student Joseph Andrews, was invited to perform or “sit in” with the group! We love seeing our students get real life experiences with our mentors in the music community! Bravo to all involved 👏👏�👏

🎶WHAT WERE ALL ABOUT 🎶

Last week during mentor, Charles Blenzig’s performance at eTown in Boulder, CCJA student Joseph Andrews, was invited to perform or “sit in” with the group! We love seeing our students get real life experiences with our mentors in the music community! Bravo to all involved 👏👏👏

🌸 OCTOBER 13th! 🌸

A Jazz Celebration for Indigenous Peoples Day

La Paloma Presents: Songs for the Earth
Mon, Oct 13, 2025
6:00 PM Doors, 7:00 PM Show
Dazzle @ The Arts Complex
1080 14th Street, Denver, CO

Join La Paloma for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and celebration in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Through a powerful blend of jazz and ancestral sounds, Paloma Rose honors the rich cultural tapestry and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities.

Featuring original compositions sung in Nahuatl—one of the Indigenous languages of Mexico—this performance weaves together stories of her ancestors from the Southwest, visions of peace, and melodies rooted in joy, love, and reverence for the earth. With each song, La Paloma invites the audience to reflect on our shared heritage, remembering that all our ancestors once walked this earth as its original caretakers.

This is more than a concert—it’s a musical offering of healing, connection, and celebration of cultural diversity. Come experience music that embraces the joy of being Indigenous, the beauty of unity, and the timeless call to care for each other and the planet we share.

Paloma Rose - vocals

Chantil Dukart - piano

Andrew Rose - bass

Jake Hakkarinen - drums

🌸 OCTOBER 13th! 🌸

A Jazz Celebration for Indigenous Peoples Day

La Paloma Presents: Songs for the Earth
Mon, Oct 13, 2025
6:00 PM Doors, 7:00 PM Show
Dazzle @ The Arts Complex
1080 14th Street, Denver, CO

Join La Paloma for an unforgettable evening of music, storytelling, and celebration in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Through a powerful blend of jazz and ancestral sounds, Paloma Rose honors the rich cultural tapestry and enduring spirit of Indigenous communities.

Featuring original compositions sung in Nahuatl—one of the Indigenous languages of Mexico—this performance weaves together stories of her ancestors from the Southwest, visions of peace, and melodies rooted in joy, love, and reverence for the earth. With each song, La Paloma invites the audience to reflect on our shared heritage, remembering that all our ancestors once walked this earth as its original caretakers.

This is more than a concert—it’s a musical offering of healing, connection, and celebration of cultural diversity. Come experience music that embraces the joy of being Indigenous, the beauty of unity, and the timeless call to care for each other and the planet we share.

Paloma Rose - vocals

Chantil Dukart - piano

Andrew Rose - bass

Jake Hakkarinen - drums

This sunday! Come out to Muse Performance Space for a fun hang, great tunes, and a great space to try new things!

This sunday! Come out to Muse Performance Space for a fun hang, great tunes, and a great space to try new things!

🎹🎵SAVE THE DATE! 🎶🎹

A Blind Tiger Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
6:30 PM Doors, 7:00 PM Show
Muse Performance Space
200 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO

Join Gift of Jazz and The Muse in honoring Oscar Peterson’s Centenary featuring program director, @domiedson ! Oscar Peterson would have been 100 this year, and we are marking the occasion with a high-caliber tribute show by the Domi Edson Trio. Tickets below!

https://giftofjazz.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e2262786fade129bcf9ca71e5&id=73c39d6c3d&e=414347bb14

🎹🎵SAVE THE DATE! 🎶🎹

A Blind Tiger Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Wed, Oct 29, 2025
6:30 PM Doors, 7:00 PM Show
Muse Performance Space
200 E South Boulder Rd, Lafayette, CO

Join Gift of Jazz and The Muse in honoring Oscar Peterson’s Centenary featuring program director, @domiedson ! Oscar Peterson would have been 100 this year, and we are marking the occasion with a high-caliber tribute show by the Domi Edson Trio. Tickets below!

https://giftofjazz.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e2262786fade129bcf9ca71e5&id=73c39d6c3d&e=414347bb14

THIS THURSDAY OCTOBER 2nd!

Check out this incredible show with CCJA mentor and incredible composer/pianist, Charles Blenzig! eTown Hall in Boulder, CO at 7pm on 10/2!

Tickets: https://www.etown.org/events/an-evening-with-charles-blenzig/

THIS THURSDAY OCTOBER 2nd!

Check out this incredible show with CCJA mentor and incredible composer/pianist, Charles Blenzig! eTown Hall in Boulder, CO at 7pm on 10/2!

Tickets: https://www.etown.org/events/an-evening-with-charles-blenzig/

THIS SUNDAY!

All Ages Jam hosted by CCJA Alumnus and mentor, Daryl Gott every last Sunday of the month 1-3pm at Cerebral Brewing (Cerebral Brewing - Aurora Arts location - 9990 East Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010). All levels are welcome.

Hope you can join us for the next jam this sunday September 28!

THIS SUNDAY!

All Ages Jam hosted by CCJA Alumnus and mentor, Daryl Gott every last Sunday of the month 1-3pm at Cerebral Brewing (Cerebral Brewing - Aurora Arts location - 9990 East Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80010). All levels are welcome.

Hope you can join us for the next jam this sunday September 28!

THIS FRIDAY September 26th! Join us at Dazzle for the monthly Electric Giz and Ken Walker Sextet shows! These groups feature our artistic director, Paul Romaine and several CCJA mentors/alumnus! Tickets below

Ken Walker Sextet, 7pm: https://www.dazzledenver.com/live-music/#/events/149124

Electric Giz, 10pm: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/electric-giz-2025-09-26-dazzle-the-arts-complex-denver-e0ffcf

THIS FRIDAY September 26th! Join us at Dazzle for the monthly Electric Giz and Ken Walker Sextet shows! These groups feature our artistic director, Paul Romaine and several CCJA mentors/alumnus! Tickets below

Ken Walker Sextet, 7pm: https://www.dazzledenver.com/live-music/#/events/149124

Electric Giz, 10pm: https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/electric-giz-2025-09-26-dazzle-the-arts-complex-denver-e0ffcf

#ai #aimusic #music #jazz #randybrecker #newyorkjazz Berklee College of Music Berklee Alumni

#ai #aimusic #music #jazz #randybrecker #newyorkjazz Berklee College of Music Berklee Alumni

Have you checked out our latest episode of “Hanging on a Riff with CCJA”? We’re so honored to have the legendary Randy Brecker as a guest with incredible host, Rodney Franks leading the interview with CCJA student, Jack Nickerson! Check it out today on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube!

Have you checked out our latest episode of “Hanging on a Riff with CCJA”? We’re so honored to have the legendary Randy Brecker as a guest with incredible host, Rodney Franks leading the interview with CCJA student, Jack Nickerson! Check it out today on Spotify, Apple Music and Youtube!

#RandyBrecker #jonhendricks #cloudburst #denvermusicians #newyorkjazz #jazzinterview #jazz #jazztrumpet #denverjazz #denvermusicscene #jazztrumpetplayer #vocaljazz

#RandyBrecker #jonhendricks #cloudburst #denvermusicians #newyorkjazz #jazzinterview #jazz #jazztrumpet #denverjazz #denvermusicscene #jazztrumpetplayer #vocaljazz

“Hanging on a Riff with CCJA” is so honored to present Randy Brecker as our first guest! Here are some pictures and clips from his shows at Dazzle with the legendary Ken Walker Sextet and Electric Giz (both groups that feature CCJA Faculty and Alumni)! Did you know these groups play every last friday if the month at Dazzle? Make sure to check them out!

“Hanging on a Riff with CCJA” is so honored to present Randy Brecker as our first guest! Here are some pictures and clips from his shows at Dazzle with the legendary Ken Walker Sextet and Electric Giz (both groups that feature CCJA Faculty and Alumni)! Did you know these groups play every last friday if the month at Dazzle? Make sure to check them out!

🎙️NEW PODCAST ALERT🎙️

The cat’s out of the bag—a new CCJA podcast in on the way! Hanging on a Riff" with CCJA is a podcast presented by the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.

Produced by legendary Denver-based radio host Susan Gatschet and hosted by equally renowned radio host, Rodney Franks, listeners will be able to hear first hand accounts of the lives of jazz artists via interviews with Franks and a rotating cast of student interviewers. In this podcast, we hope to understand the creative process, hear what's inside the minds of jazz icons, hear their advice for students, and more!

Our first episode featured guest, legendary trumpet master, Randy Brecker and guest interviewer, Jack Nickerson, who is a high school student and percussionist at CCJA. If you are CCJA youth or adult student interested in being a guest interviewer, please email Bailey at Bailey@Jazzarts.org.

We feel so fortunate to be able to release this first episode with all of you and can’t wait to see how this podcast grows! We will send links via email and social media to our Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube pages when our first episode is released!

Produced by Susan Gatschet
Hosted by Randy Franks
Media Production and Editing by Bailey Hinkley Grogan.
AV Production by Jake Alvarez
Special thanks to Paul Romaine, Greg Gisbert, Mickey Lenny, Adisa Nickerson, Ann Bowar, and Nick Moulds!

🎙️NEW PODCAST ALERT🎙️

The cat’s out of the bag—a new CCJA podcast in on the way! Hanging on a Riff" with CCJA is a podcast presented by the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.

Produced by legendary Denver-based radio host Susan Gatschet and hosted by equally renowned radio host, Rodney Franks, listeners will be able to hear first hand accounts of the lives of jazz artists via interviews with Franks and a rotating cast of student interviewers. In this podcast, we hope to understand the creative process, hear what's inside the minds of jazz icons, hear their advice for students, and more!

Our first episode featured guest, legendary trumpet master, Randy Brecker and guest interviewer, Jack Nickerson, who is a high school student and percussionist at CCJA. If you are CCJA youth or adult student interested in being a guest interviewer, please email Bailey at Bailey@Jazzarts.org.

We feel so fortunate to be able to release this first episode with all of you and can’t wait to see how this podcast grows! We will send links via email and social media to our Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Youtube pages when our first episode is released!

Produced by Susan Gatschet
Hosted by Randy Franks
Media Production and Editing by Bailey Hinkley Grogan.
AV Production by Jake Alvarez
Special thanks to Paul Romaine, Greg Gisbert, Mickey Lenny, Adisa Nickerson, Ann Bowar, and Nick Moulds!

Last friday, @jazz89kuvo celebrated 40 years on the air! We were so excited to see members of CCJA share the stage with the legendary @randybrecker with the Ken Walket Sextet and @electric.giz ! Both of this incredible groups play at Dazzle on the last friday of the month—make sure to check them out!!

Last friday, @jazz89kuvo celebrated 40 years on the air! We were so excited to see members of CCJA share the stage with the legendary @randybrecker with the Ken Walket Sextet and @electric.giz ! Both of this incredible groups play at Dazzle on the last friday of the month—make sure to check them out!!

TOMORROW featuring our very own, @domiedson 🎶🐈

TOMORROW featuring our very own, @domiedson 🎶🐈

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