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In our interview with iconic pianist and composer, Charles Blenzig, we dive into sources of joy in music. Hear more about Charles in our continued infections series!

In our interview with iconic pianist and composer, Charles Blenzig, we dive into sources of joy in music. Hear more about Charles in our continued infections series!

Our annual fundraiser, Swing into the Season, is still in action thru Dec 31st! Did you know your donations are tax deductible? Check our our fundraiser at the link in our bio and join us on our journey to $50,000!

Our annual fundraiser, Swing into the Season, is still in action thru Dec 31st! Did you know your donations are tax deductible? Check our our fundraiser at the link in our bio and join us on our journey to $50,000!

THIS WEEK begins the 21-show run of Annie Booth’s 11 Annual Charlie Brown Christmas show! Annie Booth, acclaimed Denver-based composer and pianist leads an ensemble of Colorado based musicians in Vince Guaraldi’s iconic music of Charlie Brown Christmas! Tickets are still available! You won’t want to miss this amazing show featuring CCJA alumni and educators Alejandro Castano, Patrick McDevitt, and Annie Booth

THIS WEEK begins the 21-show run of Annie Booth’s 11 Annual Charlie Brown Christmas show! Annie Booth, acclaimed Denver-based composer and pianist leads an ensemble of Colorado based musicians in Vince Guaraldi’s iconic music of Charlie Brown Christmas! Tickets are still available! You won’t want to miss this amazing show featuring CCJA alumni and educators Alejandro Castano, Patrick McDevitt, and Annie Booth

Ready for some jazzy hanukkah music? the Domi Edson trio has got you covered! Celebrate the season at the Muse this wednesday Dec 18th at 7pmwith the Domi Edson trio! Tickets available at the Muse website!

Ready for some jazzy hanukkah music? the Domi Edson trio has got you covered! Celebrate the season at the Muse this wednesday Dec 18th at 7pmwith the Domi Edson trio! Tickets available at the Muse website!

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BE ENTERED INTO OUR SPRING GIVEAWAY!

Here’s how to enter:

Step 1: register for any spring ensemble
Step 2: Domi randomly selects two winners
Step 3: winners receive a voucher for 2 free tickets to any non-touring dazzle show. Coupon doesn’t expire

TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO BE ENTERED INTO OUR SPRING GIVEAWAY!

Here’s how to enter:

Step 1: register for any spring ensemble
Step 2: Domi randomly selects two winners
Step 3: winners receive a voucher for 2 free tickets to any non-touring dazzle show. Coupon doesn’t expire

Todays the last day of Colorado Gives Week but our fundraiser is still going strong! Can you help us achieve our goal of $50,000 by the end of December? Thank you for your support!!!

Todays the last day of Colorado Gives Week but our fundraiser is still going strong! Can you help us achieve our goal of $50,000 by the end of December? Thank you for your support!!!

YOUR DONATION means the world to us and hundred of non-profits around Colorado! Thank you for supporting local music!

YOUR DONATION means the world to us and hundred of non-profits around Colorado! Thank you for supporting local music!

Today is the day! Please join us in celebrating Colorado Gives Day and consider donating to CCJA! Thank you for your support this holiday season!

Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation. In 2023, you helped raise more than $54 million for Colorado nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day. This program began in 2010 and has raised more than $469 million!

Today is the day! Please join us in celebrating Colorado Gives Day and consider donating to CCJA! Thank you for your support this holiday season!

Colorado Gives Day is the biggest 24-hour giving movement in the state and one of the most successful giving days in the nation. In 2023, you helped raise more than $54 million for Colorado nonprofits on Colorado Gives Day. This program began in 2010 and has raised more than $469 million!

TOMORROW IS COLORADO GIVES DAY! Join us in celebrating Colorado’s most giving day with a special in-studio performance by CCJA’s Jazz Arts Messangers at 7pm! Consider donating and tuning in for this performance on KUVO 89.3!

TOMORROW IS COLORADO GIVES DAY! Join us in celebrating Colorado’s most giving day with a special in-studio performance by CCJA’s Jazz Arts Messangers at 7pm! Consider donating and tuning in for this performance on KUVO 89.3!

Today is our last day highlighting our programs! CCJA is home to many programs that are established and executed through the help of your donation! SheBop, Jazz Boot Camp, Jazz in the Sangres, Kinderbop and more are some of the amazing programs that help various students in the community. Consider donating today!

Today is our last day highlighting our programs! CCJA is home to many programs that are established and executed through the help of your donation! SheBop, Jazz Boot Camp, Jazz in the Sangres, Kinderbop and more are some of the amazing programs that help various students in the community. Consider donating today!

This week we’re highlighting the incredible programs offered at CCJA! Your donation provides funding to establish workshops and hire top tier artists! Today we’re highlighting SheBop Young Women and Nonbinary Musicians Workshop! This program was founded and directed by Annie Booth. Over the long weekend workshop, students learn to play in small groups, improvise, attend masterclasses and more!

This week we’re highlighting the incredible programs offered at CCJA! Your donation provides funding to establish workshops and hire top tier artists! Today we’re highlighting SheBop Young Women and Nonbinary Musicians Workshop! This program was founded and directed by Annie Booth. Over the long weekend workshop, students learn to play in small groups, improvise, attend masterclasses and more!

Are you curious what your CCJA donation is funding?

A donation to CCJA this holiday season means more music for students like these ones! These students attended the Jazz at the Sangres summer intensive this July in Westcliffe, CO. With your donation, students are able to recieve scholarships to the various CCJA camps (SheBop, Jazz at the Sangres, Jazz Bootcamp) directed by world class educators. Consider donating today! Link in bio!

Are you curious what your CCJA donation is funding?

A donation to CCJA this holiday season means more music for students like these ones! These students attended the Jazz at the Sangres summer intensive this July in Westcliffe, CO. With your donation, students are able to recieve scholarships to the various CCJA camps (SheBop, Jazz at the Sangres, Jazz Bootcamp) directed by world class educators. Consider donating today! Link in bio!

Today is Giving Tuesday! But we are ONE WEEK away from Colorado Gives Day! THANK YOU to all who donated, please consider supporting the growth of the jazz arts community next tuesday Dec 10th!

Today is Giving Tuesday! But we are ONE WEEK away from Colorado Gives Day! THANK YOU to all who donated, please consider supporting the growth of the jazz arts community next tuesday Dec 10th!

Jazz composer, pianist and CCJA director Charles Blenzig talks on the importance of collaboration and community in jazz. We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for these amazing seeds of wisdom, Charles!

Community is everything to CCJA! Want to empower more community growth in your local jazz scene? Consider donating to CCJA’s annual fundraiser today!

Jazz composer, pianist and CCJA director Charles Blenzig talks on the importance of collaboration and community in jazz. We couldn’t agree more! Thanks for these amazing seeds of wisdom, Charles!

Community is everything to CCJA! Want to empower more community growth in your local jazz scene? Consider donating to CCJA’s annual fundraiser today!

We feel so immensely thankful for your support. Interested in sharing some music this holiday season? Check out the playlist curated by our founders at the link in bio! Share with family or friends ❄️

We feel so immensely thankful for your support. Interested in sharing some music this holiday season? Check out the playlist curated by our founders at the link in bio! Share with family or friends ❄️

Yesterday CCJA directors Camilla Vaitaitis (also an alum!) and Bailey Hinkley Grogan went on KUVO’s morning segment “Live and Local” with Abi and Carlos to chat about CCJA! They shared some special moments of the last year as well as Camilla’s experience as a CCJA student. Thanks for tuning in!

Yesterday CCJA directors Camilla Vaitaitis (also an alum!) and Bailey Hinkley Grogan went on KUVO’s morning segment “Live and Local” with Abi and Carlos to chat about CCJA! They shared some special moments of the last year as well as Camilla’s experience as a CCJA student. Thanks for tuning in!

We feel so much gratitude for our community! THANK YOU to those who have donated and for supporting our mission. 🤍

We feel so much gratitude for our community! THANK YOU to those who have donated and for supporting our mission. 🤍

Today is the last day highlighting our Adult Jazz Program and Chase Street Jam! Consider donating to CCJA for Colorado Gives Day to show your support for live music!

Today is the last day highlighting our Adult Jazz Program and Chase Street Jam! Consider donating to CCJA for Colorado Gives Day to show your support for live music!

THE ROAD TO #ColoradoGives CONTINUES! We’re featuring the amazing CCJA students and alumni, Chase Street Jam. This week we want to illustrate the amazing Adult Program we have at CCJA. If you feel inspired by their story, consider donating today!

Consisting of Adam Holcomb, Jaik Hakkarinen, Claire Lucas, Jill Olivar, Craig Abramson, and James Middleton, Chase Street Jam describes themselves as a band that “grooves with the improvisation and interpretation of the roots of jazz.” CSJ was formed out of the love of music, entertainment, and community. They are a working band booking private and public events, including most recently the Edgewater Hometown Festival and Mercury Cafe! Check them out at their website or facebook page both linked in our bio. If you feel inspired by their story, consider donating to CCJA on CGD to support more stories and dreams like Chase Street Jam!

THE ROAD TO #ColoradoGives CONTINUES! We’re featuring the amazing CCJA students and alumni, Chase Street Jam. This week we want to illustrate the amazing Adult Program we have at CCJA. If you feel inspired by their story, consider donating today!

Consisting of Adam Holcomb, Jaik Hakkarinen, Claire Lucas, Jill Olivar, Craig Abramson, and James Middleton, Chase Street Jam describes themselves as a band that “grooves with the improvisation and interpretation of the roots of jazz.” CSJ was formed out of the love of music, entertainment, and community. They are a working band booking private and public events, including most recently the Edgewater Hometown Festival and Mercury Cafe! Check them out at their website or facebook page both linked in our bio. If you feel inspired by their story, consider donating to CCJA on CGD to support more stories and dreams like Chase Street Jam!

We continue our road to #ColoradoGives with another clip from our interview with Chase Street Jam! Today they talk about the impact CCJA and music has had on their lives. Check them out today and consider donating to CCJA!

We continue our road to #ColoradoGives with another clip from our interview with Chase Street Jam! Today they talk about the impact CCJA and music has had on their lives. Check them out today and consider donating to CCJA!

Hear more about CCJA’s Adult program from the members of Chase Street Jam! CCJAs adult programming provides opportunities for all ages to pursue a their passions in a safe, inclusive, and high-quality environment! Donate today to support CCJA’s Adult Program!

Hear more about CCJA’s Adult program from the members of Chase Street Jam! CCJAs adult programming provides opportunities for all ages to pursue a their passions in a safe, inclusive, and high-quality environment! Donate today to support CCJA’s Adult Program!

The Road to Colorado Gives Day continues! This week we’re highlighting our incredible adult program including clips from our most recent interview with the band, Chase Street Jam! CSJ was formed by a group of friends in the CCJA adult program only to go on to perform professionally around Denver—including most recently at the Edgewater Hometown Festival! Make sure to check them out and follow for more!

The Road to Colorado Gives Day continues! This week we’re highlighting our incredible adult program including clips from our most recent interview with the band, Chase Street Jam! CSJ was formed by a group of friends in the CCJA adult program only to go on to perform professionally around Denver—including most recently at the Edgewater Hometown Festival! Make sure to check them out and follow for more!

Today is the last day of highlighting our alumni, but the road to #ColoradoGivesDay is still on! Donate today to help fund the passions and dreams of musicians like the amazing, Gabriel Mervine!

Today is the last day of highlighting our alumni, but the road to #ColoradoGivesDay is still on! Donate today to help fund the passions and dreams of musicians like the amazing, Gabriel Mervine!

CGD 2024: Meet 2024 CCJA Alumni, Andrew Elwood! Andrew specializes in the drums and is currently a Chicago based musician. Feel free to donate at the link in our bio and help fund more careers like Andrew’s!

#itsaboutthehang #coloradomusicians #artsnonprofit #jazzmusic #coloradomusic #denverjazz #denvermusic #consevatory #artslearning

CGD 2024: Meet 2024 CCJA Alumni, Andrew Elwood! Andrew specializes in the drums and is currently a Chicago based musician. Feel free to donate at the link in our bio and help fund more careers like Andrew’s!

#itsaboutthehang #coloradomusicians #artsnonprofit #jazzmusic #coloradomusic #denverjazz #denvermusic #consevatory #artslearning

A GREAT reason to donate to CCJA on #ColoradoGivesDay: our incredible alumni! A donation to CCJA helps fund the education of our students to pursue their dreams. Today we’re highlighting 2020 CCJA Alumni, Alex Loren! Alex is a Denver-based saxophonist and composer and absolutely killing it in the music scene!

If you feel inclined to donate, click the link in our bio! Thank you!

#itsaboutthehang #coloradomusicians #artsnonprofit #jazzmusic #coloradomusic #denverjazz #denvermusic #consevatory #artslearning

A GREAT reason to donate to CCJA on #ColoradoGivesDay: our incredible alumni! A donation to CCJA helps fund the education of our students to pursue their dreams. Today we’re highlighting 2020 CCJA Alumni, Alex Loren! Alex is a Denver-based saxophonist and composer and absolutely killing it in the music scene!

If you feel inclined to donate, click the link in our bio! Thank you!

#itsaboutthehang #coloradomusicians #artsnonprofit #jazzmusic #coloradomusic #denverjazz #denvermusic #consevatory #artslearning

In order to raise awareness our yearly fundraiser, we are highlighting different parts of our program! This week we are hearing from our amazing alumni who are currently working both nationally and worldwide. Meet Andrew Duncan, a 2016 Alumni currently stationed in Italy as a member of the US Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band! If you feel inspired by Andrew’s story, please consider donating at the link in our bio. Thank you!

#itsaboutthehang #coloradomusicians #artsnonprofit #jazzmusic #coloradomusic #denverjazz #denvermusic #consevatory #artslearning

In order to raise awareness our yearly fundraiser, we are highlighting different parts of our program! This week we are hearing from our amazing alumni who are currently working both nationally and worldwide. Meet Andrew Duncan, a 2016 Alumni currently stationed in Italy as a member of the US Naval Forces Europe and Africa Band! If you feel inspired by Andrew’s story, please consider donating at the link in our bio. Thank you!

#itsaboutthehang #coloradomusicians #artsnonprofit #jazzmusic #coloradomusic #denverjazz #denvermusic #consevatory #artslearning

It’s the most wondeful time of the year! We’re “Swinging into the Season” of giving with our annual fundraiser! This year our goal is to raise $50,000 to help fund our future programs, pay mentors, and further the impact of CCJA! Share this post, start a fundraising page at ColoradoGives.org, and tell your friends!

It’s the most wondeful time of the year! We’re “Swinging into the Season” of giving with our annual fundraiser! This year our goal is to raise $50,000 to help fund our future programs, pay mentors, and further the impact of CCJA! Share this post, start a fundraising page at ColoradoGives.org, and tell your friends!

Week 1 with the Thursday crew! We hit the ground running with artistic director Paul Romaine leading in a call and response exercise!

Week 1 with the Thursday crew! We hit the ground running with artistic director Paul Romaine leading in a call and response exercise!

WINTER SESSION IS HERE! CCJA Director and founder, Paul Romaine leads our Tuesday ensembles in a group call-and-response exercise to get the musical juices flowing! Looking forward to an amazing season of music and community

WINTER SESSION IS HERE! CCJA Director and founder, Paul Romaine leads our Tuesday ensembles in a group call-and-response exercise to get the musical juices flowing! Looking forward to an amazing season of music and community

MENTOR SPOTLIGHT: Charles Blenzig 🎹🎉

Blenzig is a composer, pianist and musical visionary. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some clips of our interview with him! Check out more about Charles at the link in our bio and don’t forget to say “hey!” if you see him around the CCJA hallway!

(PS…anyone else trying to go to a party where they play John Coltrane’s “My Favorite Things”? 🎶)

#jazz #jazzarts #denverjazz #denvermusic #denvermusicscene #newyorkjazz #newyorkmusic #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #musicnonprofit #artsnonprofit #jazzmusician #jazzpiano #jazzpianist #johncoltrane #myfavoritethings

MENTOR SPOTLIGHT: Charles Blenzig 🎹🎉

Blenzig is a composer, pianist and musical visionary. Over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing some clips of our interview with him! Check out more about Charles at the link in our bio and don’t forget to say “hey!” if you see him around the CCJA hallway!

(PS…anyone else trying to go to a party where they play John Coltrane’s “My Favorite Things”? 🎶)

#jazz #jazzarts #denverjazz #denvermusic #denvermusicscene #newyorkjazz #newyorkmusic #nonprofitorganization #nonprofit #musicnonprofit #artsnonprofit #jazzmusician #jazzpiano #jazzpianist #johncoltrane #myfavoritethings

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