Duke Ellington

Leslie Brown

Tenderly
Bmakin Music

Pianist Neil Bridge on starting jazz combos programs in Denver Public Schools

​Local jazz veteran Neil Bridge has been a longtime fixture on Denver's jazz scene, both as a performer and as a teacher in the Denver Public Schools, where he also started jazz combo programs. In advance of his show at Lannie's Clocktower Cabaret this Sunday, we spoke with Bridge about teachi ... More >>

Chris Combs on Race Riot Suite, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey's forthcoming new album

​Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey (due at Dazzle tomorrow and Thursday) has just made an important record. Just how important remains to be seen. But one thing is certain: When this quartet of proud Oklahomans turns its attention to one of its state's most shameful events, the musical results are elect ... More >>

Rats in Toyland

Cee Lo Green's inescapably charming (and shamelessly profane) kiss off tops our playlists

​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most persistent question we encounter is: "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, trying to get a feel for our individual sensibilities, or are just curious, we've compiled a lis ... More >>

Party in Five Points

Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of January 11, 2010

​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. F ... More >>

Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of December 14, 2009

​As music critics -- and people who generally think about, talk about, listen to and make music -- the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to right now?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation. For t ... More >>

Go Big With Duke Ellington’s Band

Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of August 3, 2009

As music critics, the most common question we get asked (and ask each other, for that matter) is, "What are you listening to?" The pervasiveness of this query is precisely what inspired Heavy Rotation, our latest feature. For the benefit of those who happen to be curious, we've compiled a list of al ... More >>

Ethiopian Dreams

Either/Orchestra blows through the Horn of Africa.

Live Review: Summit Jazz Weekend at Four Points Sheraton

The Rebirth of Cool

Bygone Days

Crossroads Theater resurrects the Rossonian.

Tia Fuller Has Sax Appeal

Find out how this Aurora native wailed her way into Beyonce’s band.

Mini-Reviews

We Shall Overcome

Mini Reviews

Brief reviews of recent releases

Beyond Playlist: Charles Mingus and More

Oceanaire Martini

Oceanaire Seafood Room

This Just In...

Open-mike jazz nights

Soulive

Friday, October 7, Fillmore Auditorium, 303-830-8497.

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

John Hines and Colin Stranahan Quintet

John Hines In the Pocket (Capri)
Colin Stranahan Quintet Dreams Untold (Capri)

Stop, Look, and Listen

The sounds of jazz erupt in quilted form

This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

Various Artists

Fishing Music: A Collection of Acoustic Folk, Blues & Swing (Snake River Records)

Springy Time

Speaking of Dance celebrates its first decade

Various artists

Secret Ellington (True Life Entertainment)1969: All-Star White House Tribute(Blue Note)

Hypnotizing Humor

Woody Allen leads a sparkling cast through '40s New York in The Curse of the Jade Scorpion.

Best Historic Resort

Winks Lodge

On the Records

Backbeat contributors reflect on the releases that helped them survive the year 2000.

Sounds Like Fun!

Music for Christmas 2000

Toot Toot Tootie Toot!

Creative Music Works Orchestra cracks Ellington's Nutcracker.

Orchestral Maneuvers in the Works

The Creative Music Works Orchestra brings jazz out of the closet.

Daniel Barenboim and Guests

Tribute to Ellington
(Teldec)

Night & Day

August 5 - 11, 1999

Night & Day

April 15-21, 1999

Night & Day

March 25 - 31, 1999

All Together Now

Making the Waves

The Quiet Man

Blood Sport

Wynton Marsalis set out to make a masterpiece. Fatal mistake.

Thrills for the week

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SWEET AS JAM

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