Tag: Jazz
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Purnell Steen, ‘the elder statesman of jazz music in Denver,’ has died
Founder of The Five Points Ambassadors was a cousin of Charles Burrell, Dianne Reeves Storied piano player Purnell Steen, a member of Denver’s first family of jazz, died Tuesday (Nov. 18), it was announced today on his website. Steen, 84, was a first cousin to legendary bassist Charles Burrell, who died on June 17 at…
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Hi Points Festival debuts Saturday with range of music in jazz neighborhood
As the mid-September sun held rain clouds at bay Saturday afternoon, the sounds of neo-soul and afro-fusion emanated from Five Points Plaza. The music marked the first few hours of the inaugural Hi Points Festival, an event spanning several genres and venues in Denver’s historic jazz neighborhood. The event replaces the longtime Five Points Jazz…
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Larimer Square celebrates life of Denver preservationist Dana Crawford
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The sound of jazz music emanated several blocks from Larimer Square on Saturday afternoon, drawing Denverites to the historic city district. What they found was a celebration for the woman who made the city block the historic landmark it is today. Located in the very…
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Iconic Denver bassist Charles Burrell dies at 104
Legendary bassist Charles Burrell, the first Black member of the Denver Symphony Orchestra in 1949, died on Tuesday. He was 104. Burrell broke the color barrier as the first African American to sign a full-time contract with a major American symphony orchestra and was widely regarded as the “Jackie Robinson” of classical music. Born in…
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4 upcoming Colorado Festivals: JAS Aspen-Snowmass Experience, Ridgway River Festival and more
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Want to travel to some great spots for Colorado’s festivals? Here are four coming up. ”Wild Fire” theatrical concert, Denver Leavitt Pavilion, Dillon, Winter Park, Grand Junction, Aug. 16-22 An eight-person cast performs true stories from Colorado’s East Troublesome Fire in this outdoor, four-city benefit…
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4 upcoming summer festivals in Colorado: Winter Park Jazz, Frontier Days and more
A summer for festivals and here are four to check out. Crested Butte Wildflower Festival, July 9-18 The wildflower capital of Colorado has had a spectacular 2021 and is celebrated this month. The popular festival has a program guide with 200 listings but don’t be surprised if many have been sold out. No matter, the…
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Five Points Jazz Festival paused because of COVID-19, economic troubles
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save For more than a dozen years, Denver residents and jazz enthusiasts have flocked to Denver to listen, dance and celebrate jazz music at the annual Five Point Jazz Festival, held traditionally in May. Last year’s…
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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…