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Goose at Red Rocks

by Geoff Anderson
October 15, 2023

Goose Red Rocks Amphitheater Denver, Colorado October 5, 2023 Goose opened their two-night sold-out stand at Red Rocks on Thursday night with their typical three-hour show populated by original compositions, some covers and, of course, plenty of jamming. Goose is, after all, a jam band. Guitarist/vocalist Rick ...

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Interview With Tenor Saxophonist Taylor Clay

by Steven Roby
October 14, 2023

In this episode of Backstage Jazz, tenor saxophonist Taylor Clay talks about his upcoming residency at Nocturne and Denver's jazz music scene.About Taylor Clay was born in Brooklyn, NY, and began his musical journeys at the age of 13 and went on to study at the Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. After ...

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Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter at Boulder Theater

by Steven Roby
October 13, 2023

Kurt Elling & Charlie Hunter Boulder Theater Boulder, CO October 8, 2023 Supporting their latest collaboration album, SuperBlue: The Iridescent Spree (Edition Records, 2023), jazz icon Kurt Elling and guitar maestro Charlie Hunter offered a high-energy performance on October 8th at the Boulder Theater. The incredible duo's band featured Julius Rodriguez ...

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Interview With Legendary Jazz Pianist Neil Bridge

by Steven Roby
October 7, 2023

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with legendary jazz pianist and former Denver Public Schools Music Educator, Neil Bridge. Joining him is his wife and Muse, Vocalist/Collaborator Karen Lee Bridge. Neil Bridge is a legendary Jazz Pianist, composer, arranger, band leader, musical director, and former DPS music educator. Throughout his illustrious career, ...

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Snarky Puppy at the Ogden Theater

by Geoff Anderson
October 6, 2023

Snarky Puppy Ogden Theater Denver, Colorado September 30, 2023 Originality seems to be a guiding force for Snarky Puppy. That applies not just to the type of music they play in general, but it goes all the way down to preparation of set lists. Saturday night at the Ogden Theater, band ...

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Birthday Tribute For Charles Burrell

by Steven Roby
September 29, 2023

In the special edition of Backstage Jazz, musician Purnell Steen pays tribute to music icon Charles Burrell in preparation for his 103rd birthday at Dazzle's Jazz Club in Denver. Burrell is a classical and jazz bassist and best known for being the first African American to be signed to a full-time contract in a ...

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Interviews with Chie Imazumi and Tenia Nelson

by Steven Roby
September 22, 2023

One of the most well-received musicians of her generation, composer, and arranger Chie Imaizumi (pronounced Chee-ay Ee-my-zu-me) has won many awards as an ambitious and active voice in the jazz community. She received the Herb Pomeroy Award, The Rocky Mountain Jazz Artist of the Year, and was recognized by DownBeat Critics Poll as a “Rising Star ...

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Herbie Hancock At Chautauqua Auditorium

by Steven Roby
September 15, 2023

Herbie Hancock Chautauqua Auditorium Boulder, CO September 12, 2023 After Herbie Hancock and his quartet settled on the stage, a woman in the crowd yelled, “Nam Myoho Renge Kyo." It's a chant used in the practice of Nichiren Buddhism, which Hancock has said enhances his ability to improvise in his music. ...

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Interview With Jazz Singer MaryLynn Gillaspie

by Steven Roby
September 15, 2023

This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with MaryLynn Gillaspie, a founding member of the Grammy-nominated vocal jazz group Rare Silk. Rare Silk started in Boulder, CO. Their first album, New Weave, flew to the top of the Billboard Jazz charts and received two Grammy nominations. MaryLynn and the group toured the world ...

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Tab Benoit At The Boulder Theater

by Steven Roby
September 9, 2023

Tab Benoit with The Rumble Boulder Theater Boulder, Colorado August 31, 2023 It may have been only a Thursday night in Boulder, CO, but Tab Benoit's concert made it feel like we were smack dab in New Orleans on a sultry Saturday evening. Helping create that Mardi Gras vibe was the ...