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Duke Ellington

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    January 11, 2012

    Ryan Leinonen on "Mr. Wizard," Velveeta, pig's nipples and the raw vegan

    Ryan Leinonen Trillium 2134 Larimer Street 303-379-9759 www.trilliumdenver.com Hey!" hollers Ryan Leinonen to one of his cooks. "How's that cauliflower soup doing? Make sure you keep an eye on it." And for the next two hours, Leinonen, the chef-owner of the month-old Trillium, watches from afar at ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 9, 2011

    Brian Blade on the history of the Fellowship Band and working with Daniel Lanois

    ​Having established himself as an in-demand drummer in both jazz and rock circles by working with everyone from Wayne Shorter and Bill Frisell to Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan, Brian Blade is also a strong leader in his own right -- namely, with his Fellowship Band, which will be at Dazzle tonig ... More >>

  • Music

    October 21, 2010

    Andrew Vogt

    Cats Afoot
    Drew's Blues Records

  • Blogs

    October 9, 2009

    Another restaurant world obit: Ben Ali of Ben's Chili Bowl

    ​ Ben Ali, co-founder and namesake of Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington, D.C., died Wednesday night at the age 82. Thursday morning, his joint -- the one that he has run for 51 years with his wife, Virginia, and their extended family, the one that has fed everyone from politicians, actors and r ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 15, 2009

    Beyond Playlist: Eminem and more

    Eminem Relapse (Shady/Aftermath/Interscope) The haters have been laying for this one, and there's no denying that Eminem has provided them with plenty of ammunition. Devoting an entire album to his drug problems and rehab struggles invites accusations of solipsism (yeah, yeah, it's a hip-hop trad ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 23, 2008

    Top 10 Reissues of 2008

    Over the next couple of weeks, Backbeat will feature some Top Ten lists from around the Village Voice Media chain. Click here for previous year-in-review coverage from Backbeat and VVM. It's time to rank the best of what went around and came around again. BILLY JOEL The Stranger (Columbia/Legacy ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 1, 2008

    Wil Swindler's Elevenet at Dazzle

    Wil Swindler's ElevenetSunday, November 30, 2008Dazzle Restaurant & LoungeWil Swindler's weekend show at Dazzle helped me recover a lost memory. I must have been three years old at most. My mother was rifling through my parents' vinyl collection at our suburban home in Aurora, and the Beatles' " ... More >>

  • Music

    February 7, 2008

    Red Holloway Takes Center Stage

    From Sonny Stitt to Jack McDuff, this saxman has played with some of jazz's finest.

  • Music

    September 13, 2007

    Duke Robillard Gets Around

    This versatile guitarist plays more than just the blues.

  • Music

    June 7, 2007

    This Just In...

    The latest nightlife news.

  • Music

    December 14, 2006

    I Pity the Yule

    Separating heavenly holiday music from Hell's noels.

  • Music

    September 28, 2006

    Whirled Music

    Calexico unearths treasures on Garden Ruin.

  • News

    September 14, 2006

    On the Road, Again

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

  • Calendar

    May 26, 2005

    Retro Rock Talk

    The Go-Go's bring back (mixed-up) memories.

  • Calendar

    September 30, 2004

    East Meets West

    Tan Dun's Passion merges cultures

  • Culture

    February 19, 2004

    Musical Mimicry

    Cookin' at the Cookery offers a bland take on a salty singer.

  • Music

    December 11, 2003

    Hit Pick

    Mary Flower

  • Music

    April 10, 2003

    Jessica Williams/Bruce Barth

    All Alone (MAXJAZZ)
    Live at the Village Vanguard (MAXJAZZ)

  • Music

    January 23, 2003

    This Is Not a Test

    Despite its scholarly setting, the AvantGuitar Summit isn't all academic.

  • Calendar

    December 19, 2002

    Rat On!

    The retooling of a holiday classic emerges as Ratcracker.

  • News

    March 14, 2002

    Hoops, Here It Is

    Hard-court hardcores are held hostage by the season.

  • Music

    January 10, 2002

    Our Town

    From blues to kiddie core, the year 2001 was an odyssey in local music. Backbeat writers remember the best.

  • Music

    September 27, 2001

    Backwash

    The time is nigh for the release of Billy & Liza’s collaborative CD.

  • Music

    September 28, 2000

    Critic's Choice

    Mingus Big Band

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Wynton Marsalis

    My Jelly Lord: Standard Time Vol. Six
    (Columbia/Sony Classical)

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Hitting That Long Mental Note

    For Hugh Ragin, the mind is a terrible thing to waste on narrow conceptions of jazz.

  • Calendar

    April 15, 1999

    An Old-Time Revival

    For Hugh Ragin, the mind is a terrible thing to waste on narrow conceptions of jazz.

  • Music

    January 21, 1999

    The World According to Herbie

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

  • Music

    December 10, 1998

    Getting Bolder

    The Boulder Creative Music Ensemble is still taking chances after all these years.

  • News

    September 24, 1998

    The Show Must Go On

    The Boulder Creative Music Ensemble is still taking chances after all these years.

  • Calendar

    September 17, 1998

    Night & Day

    September 17 - 23, 1998

  • News

    June 4, 1998
  • Calendar

    May 21, 1998

    Picking Up the Pieces

    September 17 - 23, 1998

  • Calendar

    March 26, 1998

    Night & Day

    March 26-April 1, 1998

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    May 22, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Calendar

    May 8, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Calendar

    January 30, 1997

    Thrills for the week

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Music

    January 16, 1997

    Feedback

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Music

    November 28, 1996

    Playlist

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Film

    August 15, 1996

    Missing the High Notes

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Music

    April 18, 1996

    Playlist

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Music

    April 11, 1996

    Feedback

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Calendar

    April 11, 1996

    Thrills for the week

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • News

    February 22, 1996

    Off Limits

    March 26-April 1, 1998

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    May 10, 1995

    DIRTY WORK

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Dining

    February 1, 1995

    GARDEN OF EATIN'

    March 26-April 1, 1998

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    October 12, 1994

    THRILLS

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Music

    May 4, 1994

    TALKIN' 'BOUT A REVOLUTION

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Calendar

    April 27, 1994

    THRILLS

    March 26-April 1, 1998

  • Music

    January 12, 1994

    Playlist

    The Velvet Underground, Big Star, Guru, The Drop Nineteens

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