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  • Blogs

    March 23, 2012

    Bill Frisell on studying with Dale Bruning: "I don't know if I'd really be playing now if it wasn't for him"

    In this week's feature on Dale Bruning, the Longmont-based jazz guitarist talks about his five years of teaching Bill Frisell, who has since gone on to be one of the world's finest guitarists, both in the jazz realm and beyond. We caught up with Frisell, who is performing with Bruning and bassist Mi ... More >>

  • Music

    March 22, 2012

    Jazz guitarist Dale Bruning looks back on his love of music and teaching

    In this week's feature on Dale Bruning, the Longmont-based jazz guitarist talks about his five years of teaching Bill Frisell, who has since gone on to be one of the world's finest guitarists, both in the jazz realm and beyond. We caught up with Frisell, who is performing with Bruning and bassist Mi ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 10, 2012

    Weekend's best live bets: Lenny Kravitz, Widespread Panic and more

    Ah, yes, we've reached the end of another glorious week in the Rockies, which can only mean another dope weekend of music in the Mile High City. Lenny Kravitz kicks things off tonight with a show at the Buell Theatre, Widespread Panic pulls into the Fillmore for a three-night stand, TaunTaun returns ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2010

    Chick Corea's Freedom Band at Botantic Gardens: Jazz legends unite for a powerful set

    Jon Solomon​ Chick Corea's Freedom Band 06.15.10 | Denver Botanic Gardens It was fitting Chick Corea's Freedom Band, which features Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Roy Haynes, opened Monday night's Botanic Gardens show with a tune from Corea's Remembering Bud Powell album, as all four m ... More >>

  • Music

    May 20, 2010

    For multi-instrumentalist Greg Harris, diversity is fundamental in creating stirring jazz

    Jon Solomon​ Chick Corea's Freedom Band 06.15.10 | Denver Botanic Gardens It was fitting Chick Corea's Freedom Band, which features Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Roy Haynes, opened Monday night's Botanic Gardens show with a tune from Corea's Remembering Bud Powell album, as all four m ... More >>

  • Music

    April 9, 2009

    Peña doesn't need words to make point

    Jon Solomon​ Chick Corea's Freedom Band 06.15.10 | Denver Botanic Gardens It was fitting Chick Corea's Freedom Band, which features Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Roy Haynes, opened Monday night's Botanic Gardens show with a tune from Corea's Remembering Bud Powell album, as all four m ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2008

    Live Review: Curtis Fuller at Dazzle

    Jon Solomon​ Chick Corea's Freedom Band 06.15.10 | Denver Botanic Gardens It was fitting Chick Corea's Freedom Band, which features Kenny Garrett, Christian McBride and Roy Haynes, opened Monday night's Botanic Gardens show with a tune from Corea's Remembering Bud Powell album, as all four m ... More >>

  • News

    June 19, 2008

    Curtain Call

    Denver mourns the loss of its favorite bipolar, one-armed comic/poet/playwright.

  • Blogs

    December 3, 2007

    Delegating Denver #20 of 56: Kansas

    Denver mourns the loss of its favorite bipolar, one-armed comic/poet/playwright.

  • Music

    November 22, 2007

    Marcus Strickland

    This jazzman was born with sax appeal.

  • Blogs

    August 20, 2007

    This Weekend: The Ron Miles Group @ Dazzle

    This jazzman was born with sax appeal.

  • News

    September 14, 2006

    On the Road, Again

    Here's something to do in Denver when you're dead: stay famous.

  • Dining

    April 7, 2005

    Fantasy Land

    At Frasca, all foodie dreams come true.

  • Food & Drink

    March 24, 2005

    Best New Restaurant (Since March 2004)

    Frasca

  • Film

    October 28, 2004

    Foxx Is Pitch Perfect

    The actor breathes life into a formulaic Ray.

  • Music

    September 9, 2004

    Funky Symmetry

    The Charlie Hunter Trio strikes a jazzy balance between brains and heart.

  • Culture

    June 5, 2003

    Hammer of the Gods

    With a handful of artists, "classic rock" is not a pejorative.

  • Music

    February 20, 2003

    In the Key of Free

    Pianist Brad Mehldau opens up on Largo.

  • Music

    December 26, 2002

    That's a Wrap-Up

    Backbeat writers sound off on a few of their favorite musical things from 2002.

  • Music

    November 21, 2002

    Folk Explosion

    The Waybacks strike a chord with fans of old-timey music.

  • Music

    June 20, 2002

    Bridge to the Future

    A generation of Denver jazz stars has one thing in common: Neil Bridge.

  • Music

    May 16, 2002

    Round the Corner

    Colorado's jazz artists stand up against their big-city counterparts.

  • News

    May 2, 2002

    Letters to the Editor

    From the week of May 2, 2002

  • Music

    March 21, 2002

    Vital Organs

    Pat Bianchi prepares to meet his master, Joey DeFrancesco, for a night of dueling B-3 beauty.

  • Music

    June 14, 2001

    O Father, Where Art Thou?

    Freddy Rodriguez Sr. has spent decades in Denver's jazz scene. These days his favorite partner is his son.

  • Music

    May 24, 2001

    Ripple Effect

    Ken Burns's Jazz remains controversial. But its effect on album sales is difficult to dispute.

  • Music

    February 8, 2001

    The Sound and the Fury

    Combustible soul punks the BellRays avoid stereotypes, studio trickery and stupid people.

  • Music

    April 6, 2000

    Panther, Panther Burning Bright

    Re-examining the cultural legacy of the MC5.

  • Music

    February 17, 2000

    Turkish Delight

    Bandleader Sam Bivens brings six decades of jazz history to Turk's Supper Club.

  • Film

    January 20, 2000

    Riff and Ready

    An increasingly bitter Woody Allen releases Sweet and Lowdown.

  • Music

    January 21, 1999

    The World According to Herbie

    Six new releases paint an intriguing picture of jazz chameleon Herbie Hancock.

  • News

    December 24, 1998

    Letters

    Six new releases paint an intriguing picture of jazz chameleon Herbie Hancock.

  • Music

    July 2, 1998

    Getting Better With Age

    Two decades does the music of Yusef Lateef and Rahsaan Roland Kirk a world of good.

  • Film

    May 28, 1998

    Syrupy but Sweet

    Two decades does the music of Yusef Lateef and Rahsaan Roland Kirk a world of good.

  • Music

    March 5, 1998

    Say What?

    The Very Reverend Dr. D. Wayne Love of A3 preaches the American gospel in a rather foreign tongue.

  • Music

    January 22, 1998

    Supreme Beings

    The Very Reverend Dr. D. Wayne Love of A3 preaches the American gospel in a rather foreign tongue.

  • Music

    December 11, 1997

    Music for the Holidaze

    Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

  • Music

    November 27, 1997

    It's Sanskrit to Me

    Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

  • News

    October 23, 1997

    The X Files

    Punk-rock guitarist turned Nation of Islam minister Jamal Muhammad is still angry--and not just in black and white.

  • News

    May 22, 1997

    Carving a Niche

    From body bags to gang shootings, artist Bill Potts has seen the horror--and held on to the dream.

  • Film

    March 20, 1997

    Young, Gifted and Black

    From body bags to gang shootings, artist Bill Potts has seen the horror--and held on to the dream.

  • Culture

    February 27, 1997

    High Notes

    From body bags to gang shootings, artist Bill Potts has seen the horror--and held on to the dream.

  • News

    September 12, 1996

    Looking for a Minor Miracle

    From body bags to gang shootings, artist Bill Potts has seen the horror--and held on to the dream.

  • News

    December 13, 1995

    AN INDEPENDENT CLAUS

    REPORTERS BETTER WATCH OUT. THEY BETTER NOT POUT. SANTA CLAUS HAS COME TO TOWN.

  • Music

    September 27, 1995

    FOLLOW THE LEADER

    PEOPLE SWEAR BY--AND AT--HIP-HOP'S OUTSPOKEN, UNDISPUTED GURU.

  • Music

    August 23, 1995

    NIGHT OF THE HUNTER

    PEOPLE SWEAR BY--AND AT--HIP-HOP'S OUTSPOKEN, UNDISPUTED GURU.

  • Music

    August 2, 1995

    BIG TRANE

    THE JOYS OF THE NEW JOHN COLTRANE RELEASE.

  • Music

    May 10, 1995

    DIRTY WORK

    THE JOYS OF THE NEW JOHN COLTRANE RELEASE.

  • Music

    October 5, 1994

    YOU CAN GO HOME AGAIN

    DENVER NATIVE BILL FRISELL RETURNS FOR AN EXCURSION INTO COLORADO JAZZ.

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