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Eddie Henderson: Polishing The Mirror of Truth
by Steven Roby
When a jazz musician rolls into Denver for a performance, it's not often that a documentary film and immersive art exhibition await them. But jazz great Eddie Henderson is no ordinary musician, nor has he led an ordinary life. A few hours before Henderson played a two-show set at Denver's premier jazz venue, Dazzle, ...
Honoring Eddie Henderson
by Steven Roby
When a jazz musician rolls into Denver for a performance, it's not often that a documentary film and immersive art exhibition await them. But jazz-great Eddie Henderson is no ordinary musician, nor has he led an ordinary life. A few hours before Henderson played a two-show set at Denver's premier jazz venue, Dazzle, an ...
Emmet Cohen Trio At Gates Concert Hall
by Steven Roby
Emmet Cohen Trio June Swaner Gates Concert Hall Denver, CO February 3, 2024 Neither snow nor rain nor gloom of night will keep Emmet Cohen fans from coming out to see him and his trio perform in concert. That was the case last Saturday night at the Newman ...
Emmet Cohen On His Current Tour And Latest Release
by Steven Roby
Jazz pianist and composer Emmet Cohen is one of his generation's pivotal figures in music and the related arts. Leader of the Emmet Cohen Trio and creator of the Masters Legacy Series, he's an internationally acclaimed jazz artist, a dedicated educator, and a finalist in the 2011 Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition.On this episode, ...
Joe Farnsworth: Straight From The Soul
by Steven Roby
One of the most highly regarded jazz drummers today, Joe Farnsworth, is known for his blazing speed, precision, and musical and melodic playing. Born in South Hadley, Massachusetts, in 1968, Joe grew up in a musical family; his father was a music educator, and he has four older brothers, two of whom became professional ...
Meet Shane Dähler
by Steven Roby
Today's guest is Shane Dahler, drummer for the contemporary jazz quintet Daruma. Daruma is a fresh, new, contemporary jazz project featuring original music by some of Denver's finest young talent. Their sound takes audiences from deep grooves to intimate ballads to Coltrane-inspired swing. Daruma reinterprets the jazz aesthetic for the 21st century and crosses ...
Meet Saxophonist Max Bessesen
by Steven Roby
This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer Max Bessesen. We discussed his music and upcoming performance at Dazzle in downtown Denver. Max Bessesen is a multi-woodwind instrumentalist and composer in NYC. His “saxophone virtuosity" (Downbeat) has made him an in-demand sideman alongside musicians like Frank Lacy, Joe Farnsworth, ...
Mike Marlier and Eric Gunnison Interview
by Steven Roby
This episode of Backstage Jazz features an interview with drummer Mike Marlier and pianist Eric Gunnison. We discussed their music and upcoming performance tribute to Chick Corea at Dazzle. Mike Marlier has performed and recorded with countless artists and musicians. He is the staff drummer at the annual Conference on World Affairs at CU ...
Art Lande and Sam Williams Interview
by Steven Roby
This episode features an interview with Grammy-nominated musician Art Lande and jazz saxophonist Sam Williams. We discussed tracks from their current album Portals, and the duo's upcoming show at Dazzle. Grammy-nominated Art Lande is an internationally known pianist, composer, improviser, drummer, and educator who has performed with a long list of the Who's Who ...
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox at Paramount Theatre
by Steven Roby
Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Paramount Theatre Denver, Colorado November 21, 2023 In its cavalcade of top-flight performers giving their retro spin to songs with permanent residency in our brains, the Postmodern Jukebox (PMJ) concert is authentically one of a kind. At the risk of dating myself, imagine a hip ...
