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Louis Armstrong

  • Blogs

    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 14, 2011

    Silhouettes set to win on America's Got Talent finale tonight

    Silhouettes perform to Louis Armstrong's "Wonderful World"​It was another great night for Denver's Silhouettes on America's Got Talent, as all three judges seemed to agree that America should vote for our favorite shadow dancers. Beset by technical difficulties, the group was forced to perform ... More >>

  • Blogs

    February 9, 2011

    Nyke Nitti on hustling CDs in the time of tapes, making it in the game and Louis Armstrong

    ​ Nyke Nitti (aka Nate Johnson and formerly known as Nyke Loc) is a veteran in the Denver hip-hop game. With over eight years of rap lore under his belt, he has watched the rise of some of the best who have helped shape the city's scene. From Innerstate Ike, whom Nitti has known since he was ... More >>

  • Culture

    December 2, 2010

    Hello, Dolly! is a warm and lively holiday show without the Santas or Tiny Tims

    ​ Nyke Nitti (aka Nate Johnson and formerly known as Nyke Loc) is a veteran in the Denver hip-hop game. With over eight years of rap lore under his belt, he has watched the rise of some of the best who have helped shape the city's scene. From Innerstate Ike, whom Nitti has known since he was ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 22, 2010

    Of Montreal, Kayne West and Air Dubai fill our playlists this week

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common 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 list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    July 22, 2010

    Big Boi, the Roots, Rick Ross, FOE & Whygee dominate our playlists this week

    Jason StoffBig Boi, shown here at this past weekend's Pitchfork Festival, dominated our playlists.​ As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common question we encounter is, "What are you listening to right now?" So whether you're looking for recommendations, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 28, 2010

    Memorial Day Playlist: Ten patriotic (and vaguely patriotic) songs that don't suck

    ​ As we all prepare to take time out from our hurried lives to remember the brave men and women of the armed forces who fought (and continue to fight) to keep us all free to live our lives as we please, we came up with a list of ten tunes to cue up this Memorial Day as you fire up the grill. ... More >>

  • Blogs

    May 6, 2010

    Nathaniel Rateliff, Kinetix and Broken Social Scene top our weekly playlists

    ​As people who think about, talk about, listen to and make music, the most common 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 list of ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of December 7, 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 >>

  • Blogs

    September 16, 2009

    Heavy Rotation, our top spins for the week of September 14, 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 ... 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

    July 17, 2008

    Meet Curtis Fuller, Living Jazz Legend

    He's played with the best, and now he's one of the best.

  • Calendar

    June 12, 2008

    The Rebirth of Cool

    He's played with the best, and now he's one of the best.

  • Calendar

    May 22, 2008

    Bygone Days

    Crossroads Theater resurrects the Rossonian.

  • Blogs

    December 17, 2007

    Delegating Denver #22 of 56: Louisiana

    Crossroads Theater resurrects the Rossonian.

  • Music

    November 9, 2006

    Listen Up

    Fast reviews of recent releases

  • Music

    November 11, 2004

    March On

    The Dirty Dozen Brass Band breathes life into death.

  • Calendar

    September 23, 2004

    This Week's Day-by-Day Picks

    The Dirty Dozen Brass Band breathes life into death.

  • Culture

    April 15, 2004

    Encore

    The Dirty Dozen Brass Band breathes life into death.

  • Culture

    April 8, 2004

    Encore

    The Dirty Dozen Brass Band breathes life into death.

  • Calendar

    April 8, 2004

    Rod's Body of Work

    Rod Stewart continues his trip along the gravel-voiced road.

  • Culture

    March 4, 2004

    Encore

    Rod Stewart continues his trip along the gravel-voiced road.

  • Calendar

    February 26, 2004

    Electric Company

    Les Ballet Jazz brings the heat

  • Culture

    February 26, 2004

    On Stage

    Les Ballet Jazz brings the heat

  • Culture

    February 19, 2004

    Musical Mimicry

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

  • Calendar

    January 1, 2004

    Stop, Look, and Listen

    The sounds of jazz erupt in quilted form

  • Music

    December 18, 2003

    Mistletunes

    Rounding up holiday discs that offer season's greetings -- and beatings.

  • Music

    January 30, 2003

    Hit Pick

    Fred Hess

  • Music

    October 17, 2002

    Steve Watson

    Wyoming Radio (Easter)

  • Music

    September 26, 2002

    Hit Pick

    Painted Saints

  • Music

    January 17, 2002

    Taking Flight

    Legendary drummer Roy Haynes sings Bird's praises while creating his own legend.

  • Music

    September 6, 2001

    Nobody Does It Better

    Blending free jazz with film lore, Sex Mob reworks old James Bond soundtracks for a sound that's shaken and stirred.

  • Music

    May 24, 2001

    Ripple Effect

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

  • Music

    April 19, 2001

    Saints Alive

    The Preservation Hall Jazz Band keeps the spirit of New Orleans alive.

  • Music

    April 19, 2001

    Albert Nicholas With Art Hodes' All-Stars

    Albert's Back in Town (Delmark)

  • Calendar

    February 15, 2001

    Beyond Burns

    A look at screen gems from the Denver Jazz on Film Festival.

  • Music

    December 28, 2000

    On the Records

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

  • Music

    October 5, 2000

    All The Kings Men

    Thanks to an exhaustive deal with K-tel, the music of Chris Daniels and the Kings shall be released.

  • Music

    July 6, 2000

    No Payne, No Gain

    Arizona's Les Payne Product feels the burn.

  • Music

    December 9, 1999

    Wynton Marsalis

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

  • Music

    July 1, 1999

    Songs of the Century

    Part one of a pre-millennial salute to the music that made America sing.

  • Calendar

    June 18, 1998

    Making the Waves

    Part one of a pre-millennial salute to the music that made America sing.

  • Music

    June 4, 1998

    Snake Charmers

    Denver's Boa and the Constrictors squeeze new life out of jump blues.

  • Music

    December 11, 1997

    Music for the Holidaze

    Digging out from a blizzard of seasonal CD releases.

  • 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.

  • Music

    March 28, 1996

    Playlist

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

  • Film

    May 17, 1995

    SWEET AS JAM

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

  • Calendar

    March 8, 1995

    THRILLS

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

  • Music

    December 28, 1994

    SO FINE

    THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

  • Music

    October 26, 1994

    PLAYLIST

    THE MOST MEMORABLE ALBUMS OF 1994.

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