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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

THIS WEEK we begin our winter session, Swingin’ thru the Snow! Be on the look out for amazing concerts, events and more! It’s going to be an amazing winter! ❄️

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

THIS WEEK we begin our winter session, Swingin’ thru the Snow! Be on the look out for amazing concerts, events and more! It’s going to be an amazing winter! ❄️

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

This Sunday at the Muse! Come out for a safe space to try out some new things and to build your community! Hope to see you there 🙌

This Sunday at the Muse! Come out for a safe space to try out some new things and to build your community! Hope to see you there 🙌

THANK YOU to everyone who attended our end of session performances these last few days! We had so much fun working with you all this fall and loved seeing these musicians thrive on stage! Winter session starts NEXT WEEK! Excited to see you there!

Have more pictures or videos? Feel free to send them to our marketing director Bailey at Bailey@Jazzarts.org!

THANK YOU to everyone who attended our end of session performances these last few days! We had so much fun working with you all this fall and loved seeing these musicians thrive on stage! Winter session starts NEXT WEEK! Excited to see you there!

Have more pictures or videos? Feel free to send them to our marketing director Bailey at Bailey@Jazzarts.org!

Ever wanted to see what CCJA is all about? Join us tomorrow for our final performances of the Fall 2024 season! We’re featuring 6 groups tomorrow starting at 6:30pm-You won’t want to miss this incredible lineup!

Gabriel Mervine’s SCFD Blues Bears
Joe Anderies’ Modal Marketers
Domi Edson’s 89.3 Yardbirds
Jake Alvarez’s Dazzle Jazzers
Tucker Smidt’s Alpine Bank Blues
Daryl Gott’s Nocturne-arounds

Ever wanted to see what CCJA is all about? Join us tomorrow for our final performances of the Fall 2024 season! We’re featuring 6 groups tomorrow starting at 6:30pm-You won’t want to miss this incredible lineup!

Gabriel Mervine’s SCFD Blues Bears
Joe Anderies’ Modal Marketers
Domi Edson’s 89.3 Yardbirds
Jake Alvarez’s Dazzle Jazzers
Tucker Smidt’s Alpine Bank Blues
Daryl Gott’s Nocturne-arounds

TODAY AT 11:30! We have our first round of performances featuring our fabulous fall session ensembles! Doors at 10:30am, Show at 11:30am - you won’t want to miss this! Link to tickets in our bio!

FEATURING:
Justin Adams’ SCFD Blues Bears
Jonathan Zimny’s 89.3 Yardbirds
Mark Simon’s Dazzle Jazzers
Greg Gisbert’s Ramblin’ Roadrunners

TODAY AT 11:30! We have our first round of performances featuring our fabulous fall session ensembles! Doors at 10:30am, Show at 11:30am - you won’t want to miss this! Link to tickets in our bio!

FEATURING:
Justin Adams’ SCFD Blues Bears
Jonathan Zimny’s 89.3 Yardbirds
Mark Simon’s Dazzle Jazzers
Greg Gisbert’s Ramblin’ Roadrunners

CALLING ALL CCJA ALUMS! Did you pursue a career in something other than music? Did you pursue the life of a musician? We want to hear from YOU! As we get closer to the holiday season, we want to share the stories of our youth and adult students who have gone through CCJA. We would love your help to spread the word about our program! Contact our marketing coordinator Bailey at bailey@jazzart.org for more!

CALLING ALL CCJA ALUMS! Did you pursue a career in something other than music? Did you pursue the life of a musician? We want to hear from YOU! As we get closer to the holiday season, we want to share the stories of our youth and adult students who have gone through CCJA. We would love your help to spread the word about our program! Contact our marketing coordinator Bailey at bailey@jazzart.org for more!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK 🎹🎉

This weeks album is dedicated to jazz pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock’s 6th album, “Speak Like a Child”!

Why is it special?: This 1968 Blue Note album features an abnormal front line (or horn/voice section) instrumentation of bass trombone, alto flute, and flugelhorn which creates a unique texture for melody delivery.

What does the artist say?: Hancock’s approach to this album is described as childlike instead of childish. He states this album is “a forward look into what could be a bright future.”

Have you heard this album? Tell us what you think!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK 🎹🎉

This weeks album is dedicated to jazz pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock’s 6th album, “Speak Like a Child”!

Why is it special?: This 1968 Blue Note album features an abnormal front line (or horn/voice section) instrumentation of bass trombone, alto flute, and flugelhorn which creates a unique texture for melody delivery.

What does the artist say?: Hancock’s approach to this album is described as childlike instead of childish. He states this album is “a forward look into what could be a bright future.”

Have you heard this album? Tell us what you think!

“Swingin’ in the Snow” is CCJA’s Winter Session! Enrollment is OPEN and we want YOU to participate this season! Beat the cold with burning tunes and fun times this winter - Link in bio for more information!

“Swingin’ in the Snow” is CCJA’s Winter Session! Enrollment is OPEN and we want YOU to participate this season! Beat the cold with burning tunes and fun times this winter - Link in bio for more information!

We are excited to share that on Tuesday, October 29, at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, six legendary icons of Denver’s jazz scene will be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame! These people (and places) are El Chapultepec & Jerry Krantz, Greg Gisbert, Eric Gunnison, KUVO & Carlos Lando, Ellyn Rucker, and Ken Walker.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate and support Colorado’s capitol city’s rich jazz heritage. Ticket prices begin at $40 and doors open at 7:15pm (6pm for VIP). We hope to see you there!

We are excited to share that on Tuesday, October 29, at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom, six legendary icons of Denver’s jazz scene will be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame! These people (and places) are El Chapultepec & Jerry Krantz, Greg Gisbert, Eric Gunnison, KUVO & Carlos Lando, Ellyn Rucker, and Ken Walker.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to celebrate and support Colorado’s capitol city’s rich jazz heritage. Ticket prices begin at $40 and doors open at 7:15pm (6pm for VIP). We hope to see you there!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK 🎤🔥

This week we’re highlighting the 1987 live album, “Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra”! Vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur illustrates her incredible musical ability while being accompanisted by the legendary Basie Orchestra and singing the arrangements of Frank Foster (who also led the band during the session)! Have you heard this album? Let us know what you think!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK 🎤🔥

This week we’re highlighting the 1987 live album, “Diane Schuur and the Count Basie Orchestra”! Vocalist and pianist Diane Schuur illustrates her incredible musical ability while being accompanisted by the legendary Basie Orchestra and singing the arrangements of Frank Foster (who also led the band during the session)! Have you heard this album? Let us know what you think!

Album of the Week!! 🎉 🎺

“A Study in Brown” is the 1955 collaborative album of Clifford Brown (trumpet) and Max Roach (drums). Released on EmArcy Records, this album is a series of original compositions by members of the ensemble with many of these tunes going on to be jazz standards, such as “Sandu.” One of the most legendary solos from this album is Brown’s on “Cherokee”! Check out this incredible album this week and let us know what you think!

Album of the Week!! 🎉 🎺

“A Study in Brown” is the 1955 collaborative album of Clifford Brown (trumpet) and Max Roach (drums). Released on EmArcy Records, this album is a series of original compositions by members of the ensemble with many of these tunes going on to be jazz standards, such as “Sandu.” One of the most legendary solos from this album is Brown’s on “Cherokee”! Check out this incredible album this week and let us know what you think!

THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 6th! Join us 3-4:30pm at Muse Performance Space for our monthly adult jam session! This is a safe and inclusive jam welcome to all! Hosted by a CCJA mentor this is a low pressure space to learn and play with others. We hope to see you there!

THIS SUNDAY OCTOBER 6th! Join us 3-4:30pm at Muse Performance Space for our monthly adult jam session! This is a safe and inclusive jam welcome to all! Hosted by a CCJA mentor this is a low pressure space to learn and play with others. We hope to see you there!

Ever wondered what a CCJA rehearsal looks like? Here is a sample of a youth ensemble rehearsal in our fall session! Learning the blues, scales, root movement and more!

Ever wondered what a CCJA rehearsal looks like? Here is a sample of a youth ensemble rehearsal in our fall session! Learning the blues, scales, root movement and more!

PAID OPPORTUNITY for 11-18 year old CCJA participants! Message Bailey@JazzArts.Org for inquiry!

PAID OPPORTUNITY for 11-18 year old CCJA participants! Message Bailey@JazzArts.Org for inquiry!

Our Winter session, “Swingin’ thru the Snow!“ is COMING and enrollment is now open! Do you or someone you know love jazz? Have you always wondered how to play an instrument? Have you longed to play with others but didn’t know how? Now in your chance! Enroll now at the link in our bio!

Our Winter session, “Swingin’ thru the Snow!“ is COMING and enrollment is now open! Do you or someone you know love jazz? Have you always wondered how to play an instrument? Have you longed to play with others but didn’t know how? Now in your chance! Enroll now at the link in our bio!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK 🎷 🎉

The 1979 release “Soothsayer” by Wayne Shorter is an iconic album originally recorded in 1965 on Blue Note Records. This album features heavy hitting jazz legends like Ron Carter, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, and McCoy Tyner. An iconic moment in jazz history, “Soothsayer” is an album that will expand your vocabulary and musicianship in the jazz idiom!

ALBUM OF THE WEEK 🎷 🎉

The 1979 release “Soothsayer” by Wayne Shorter is an iconic album originally recorded in 1965 on Blue Note Records. This album features heavy hitting jazz legends like Ron Carter, Freddie Hubbard, Tony Williams, and McCoy Tyner. An iconic moment in jazz history, “Soothsayer” is an album that will expand your vocabulary and musicianship in the jazz idiom!

Ever wondered what a rehearsal looks like? We are going to start sharing highlights of some of our ensembles in action! Here is a quick preview of one of our adult group rehearsals working on solos! Stay tuned for more!

Ever wondered what a rehearsal looks like? We are going to start sharing highlights of some of our ensembles in action! Here is a quick preview of one of our adult group rehearsals working on solos! Stay tuned for more!

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