Tag: El Chapultepec
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El Chapultepec to be torn down, sparking fight for historic landmark status
The downtown building once home to Denver’s iconic jazz bar El Chapultepec — also known as “The Pec” — is set to be demolished, its owner Monfort Companies confirmed Tuesday. In its place will be an outdoor courtyard aimed to help transform the neighborhood near Coors Field into an nationally-recognized entertainment district, said Executive Vice President…
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New Dazzle to rekindle spirit of old El Chapultepec | Arts news
Dazzle, Denver’s premiere jazz club, not only starts a new life next week in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, it is, in its way, also bringing back to life the greatest blues club in Denver history. On Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4-5, Dazzle will officially make the move into its new home at 1080 14th…
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Denver’s famous El Chapultepec jazz bar closes after 87 years in business
After 87 years of serving the Denver community and becoming the city’s unofficial jazz headquarters, El Chapultepec at 20th and Market Streets has closed its door permanently. El Chapultepec, also known as “The Pec,” was the go-to stop for local and touring jazz musicians, hosting performances from Frank Sinatra, Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Wynton Marsalis…