Results for "Denver"
Interview With Jazz Singer MaryLynn Gillaspie
by Steven Roby
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 ...
Interviews with Daniel Steigleder, Wellington Bullings, and Otis Taylor
by Steven Roby
This episode of Backstage Jazz features interviews with German saxophonist Daniel Steigleder, neo-soul singer Wellington Bullings, and international blues artist Otis Taylor.Born in Southern Germany, saxophonist Daniel Steigleder has already left his mark on the German music scene and has quickly become one of the most in-demand live and session musicians of his generation. ...
Interview With Al Chesis Of The Delta Sonics
by Steven Roby
This episode features an interview with Al Chesis from The Delta Sonics. Chesis has played in Colorado since the mid-1980s after moving to Denver from Washington, D.C. He played in the Mojo-Matics for five years, opening shows for Albert Collins, Elvin Bishop, Taj Mahal, Canned Heat, and others.The Delta Sonics music takes a Chicago ...
Interviews With Pianist Steve Denny and Singer Charlie Fox
by Steven Roby
This broadcast of Backstage Jazz features an interview with jazz pianist Steve Denny and multi-genre singer Charlie Fox. We'll also hear from Wayne Shorter, Gene Ammons, and Bria Skonberg. Steve Denny has applied his expansive versatility as a pianist, composer, and educator to the realms of jazz, classical, R&B, gospel, and beyond. He was ...
New Jazz Releases Plus Gregory Goodloe Interview
by Steven Roby
Gregory Goodloe, who derives his influences from George Benson and Wes Montgomery, divides his time between the recording studio and the radio studio, where he presents his own show, Mile High Smooth Jazz, on World Wide Jazz Radio. Playlist Artemis “Lights Away From Home" from In Real Time (Blue Note Records) James Brandon Lewis ...
Tower of Power at the Paramount Theatre
by Steven Roby
Tower of Power Paramount Theatre Denver, CO August 11, 2023 Debuting in 1968 as The Motowns, the gritty horn-led band paid its dues by playing San Francisco Bay Area clubs and county fairs while developing its signature funk style. Their tight horn section and foot-stomping rhythms set them apart from their ...
Rene Marie at the new Dazzle
by Geoff Anderson
Rene Marie Dazzle Denver, Colorado August 4, 2023 It's always a joy when singer Rene Marie comes to town. Friday night was special because she opened the new Dazzle nightclub with two sets and two more on Saturday night. Marie lived in Denver for several years and, as one ...
Steven Watts (Dotsero) and Mike Mauer, Plus Vice Jazz
by Steven Roby
Musician interviews on this episode include Steven Watts (Dotsero) and Mike Mauer (Mike Maurer Band.) Plus, we'll explore the vice jazz genre. On Backstage Jazz, you'll hear a blend of contemporary and classic jazz and a touch of soul, funk, and world music, all selected by music journalist and host Steven Roby.Playlist Billy Stewart ...
Rob Mullins, Jesse Ogle Of Nu Bass Theory, and Sarah Mount
by Steven Roby
This episode of Backstage Jazz features interviews with musicians Rob Mullins, Jesse Ogle, Sarah Mount along with Henry Rollins talking about the importance of John Coltrane. On Backstage Jazz, you'll hear a blend of contemporary and classic jazz and a touch of soul, funk, and world music, all selected by music journalist and host Steven Roby.
Brandee Younger at Dazzle
by Geoff Anderson
Brandee Younger Dazzle Denver, Colorado June 4, 2023 The harp is far from a common jazz instrument and the list of famous jazz harpists is a short one. In fact, the list of significant jazz harpists probably numbers about two: Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby. There have been a ...
Contest Giveaway
