Ben Markley - Piano, Patrick McDevitt - Bass, Dru Heller - Drums
Nocturne is delighted to welcome the Ben Markley Trio, back to the stage for their second residency series that highlights Dr. Markley's dynamic collection of original works.
Ben is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017. Markley is a Professor of Music at the University of Wyoming where he directs and coaches a number of Jazz ensembles and teaches applied jazz piano, and directs the UW Jazz Festival.
An $8 per guest artist fee applies to this show. Reservations recommended!
Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-8:00pm | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm
Nocturne is proud to present a special residency series based upon the dynamic, original works of Dr. Ben Markley, an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger. Ben is active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017. Markley is a Professor of Music at the University of Wyoming where he directs and coaches a number of Jazz ensembles and teaches applied jazz piano, and directs the UW Jazz Festival.
An $8 per guest artist fee applies to this show
Ben Markley - Piano, Matt Smiley - Bass, Alejandro Castaño - Drums
Nocturne welcomes the Ben Markley Trio to the stage as they celebrate the works of the great Black American jazz composers (Sonny Clark, Tad Dameron, Bud Powell, and many more).
Ben is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017. Markley is three-time Nocturne artist in residency alum and a professor of music at the University of Wyoming (where he directs a number of jazz ensembles and teaches applied jazz piano) and directs the UW Jazz Festival.
Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capacity, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 50 seats per show/seating.
Music fees are included with all "Dinner and a Show" packages.
For walk-in guests, an artist fee of $19 per guest (per set) applies to this show.
New Limited Capacity Music Times (FRIDAYS): Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:15pm
Ben Markley - Piano, Matt Smiley - Bass, Alejandro Castaño - Drums
Nocturne welcomes the Ben Markley Trio to the stage as they celebrate the works of the great Black American jazz composers (Sonny Clark, Tad Dameron, Bud Powell, and many more).
Ben is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017. Markley is three-time Nocturne artist in residency alum and a professor of music at the University of Wyoming (where he directs a number of jazz ensembles and teaches applied jazz piano) and directs the UW Jazz Festival.
Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capacity, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 50 seats per show/seating.
Music fees are included with all "Dinner and a Show" packages.
For walk-in guests, an artist fee of $19 per guest (per set) applies to this show.
New Limited Capacity Music Times (FRIDAYS): Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:15pm
Ben Markley - Piano, Matt Smiley - Bass, Alejandro Castaño - Drums
Nocturne welcomes the Ben Markley Trio to the stage as they celebrate the works of the great Black American jazz composers (Sonny Clark, Tad Dameron, Bud Powell, and many more).
Ben is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017. Markley is three-time Nocturne artist in residency alum and a professor of music at the University of Wyoming (where he directs a number of jazz ensembles and teaches applied jazz piano) and directs the UW Jazz Festival.
Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capacity, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 50 seats per show/seating.
Music fees are included with all "Dinner and a Show" packages.
For walk-in guests, an artist fee of $19 per guest (per set) applies to this show.
New Limited Capacity Music Times (FRIDAYS): Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:15pm
Ben Markley - Piano, Matt Smiley - Bass, Alejandro Castaño - Drums
Nocturne welcomes the Ben Markley Trio to the stage as they celebrate the works of the great Black American jazz composers (Sonny Clark, Tad Dameron, Bud Powell, and many more).
Ben is an accomplished pianist, band leader and composer/arranger, active throughout the Rocky Mountain front range and has performed with Brian Lynch, Greg Osby, Eddie Henderson, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017. Markley is three-time Nocturne artist in residency alum and a professor of music at the University of Wyoming (where he directs a number of jazz ensembles and teaches applied jazz piano) and directs the UW Jazz Festival.
Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capacity, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 50 seats per show/seating.
Music fees are included with all "Dinner and a Show" packages.
For walk-in guests, an artist fee of $19 per guest (per set) applies to this show.
New Limited Capacity Music Times (FRIDAYS): Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30 - 9:45
