Saturday nights in January - Nocturne welcomes back to the stage the entertaining and musically eclectic Adam Bodine. Adam is a renowned Colorado pianist that will be leading a collection of Denver's finest jazz artists in exploring the works of the great hardbop pianist Horace Silver. Adam’s repertoire is constantly shapeshifting and playfully intermingles a broad range of styles, sounds, feels, and moods. Undeniable is Bodine’s natural musicality and joy of playing, which paired with his lovely sense of humor, always shines on stage and treats audiences to memorable experiences. In addition to the upcoming live performances, also definitely worth exploring are Adam Bodine’s two recent epic studio albums “Scenes of Changery” and “Nurtured by Nature.”
Adam Bodine - piano, Gabriel Mervine - trumpet, Heath Walton - saxophone, Gonzalo Teppa - bass, Dru Heller - drums
Saturday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm
Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
- Floor seats are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music and Three Course Included)
- Reserved Bar Seats are $29 per guest and include music. Bar guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & cocktail list.
- If availability permits, we do allow walk-in guests. Walk-in guests will have a charge of $30 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
The Annie Booth Sextet, came together in 2015 as an idea of celebrating a multi-generational band of diverse and expressive improvising musicians who boast deep ties not only with one another within the group but also with the legacy of the great jazz scene in Denver, CO - the hometown of each member. The sextet performs a collection of Annie’s original compositions (written expressly for this group) that highlight the diverse individual voices of each band member. The group is a 2021 grantee of the Performance Plus Grant from Chamber Music America and the Doris Duke Foundation, a program that gave them the opportunity of time spent with master musician Art Lande before recording their latest album, Alpenglow. An album of eight original compositions, Alpenglow is released worldwide on June 24, 2022 and the Annie Booth Sextet is delighted to celebrate its release in performance at Nocturne on these two engagements. Annie Booth (piano), Greg Gisbert (trumpet), Wil Swindler (alto sax), John Gunther (tenor & soprano sax), Patrick McDevitt (bass), Alejandro Castaño (drums)
Annie Booth is a versatile and award-winning composer, arranger, and jazz pianist. She has received national recognition for her work as a composer/arranger with awards and grants from the likes of ASCAP (Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers’ Awards, Phoebe Jacobs Prize), Downbeat Magazine, the Jazz Education Network, the International Society for Jazz Arrangers and Composers, and Chamber Music America. She has composed commissioned works for institutions such as the University of Idaho and the University of Nevada, Reno, where she is proud to be the Commissioned Composer for the 2022 Reno Jazz Festival.
Annie’s writing spans from small group jazz to big band and chamber works. Her forthcoming 2022 studio album, Flowers Of Evil, is an original song cycle of the poetry of 19th century French poet Charles Baudelaire composed for 11-piece chamber-jazz group. Flowers Of Evil features renowned soprano Kathryn Radakovich. Additionally, Booth leads and writes for the Annie Booth Big Band, an 18-piece jazz orchestra made up of top players such as Greg Gisbert, Wil Swindler, and Paul McKee. Booth has released four albums as a bandleader and has appeared on more than a dozen as a side-musician. Her next album, Alpenglow, will be released worldwide on June 24.
Sunday Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:45-10:00pm
- For bar and walk-in guests, a music fee of $19 per guest applies to this show
- To accommodate high demand and help our staff maintain a properly sanitized premises, we respectfully request that guests limit their visit to one set only at this time.
Saturday nights in February, Dawn Clement and her quartet pay homage to one of the most iconic records in jazz, Nancy Wilson Cannonball Adderley.
Dawn Clement - Piano, Seth Lewis - Bass, Colin Stranahan- Drums, Anisha Rush - Alto, Greg Gisbert - Trumpet
Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement has established herself as a top tier, international artist. With her joyful presence, consummate technique and distinctive sound, Clement has gained the attention and respect of musicians, critics and fans through the US and abroad. With 5 CD’s under her belt, not to mention appearing as side woman on Jane Ira Bloom’s latest release “Wild Lines” and Emi Meyer’s “Monochrome”, Dawn has been hailed as the “Wonder Woman of Seattle” by Paul DeBarros (Seattle Times). Downbeat says “The revelation is Dawn Clement’s piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs. With her most recent release, Tandem, she explores the magic of musical pairs with some of her closest musical cohorts. Dawn has recently re-located from the Pacific Northwest to Denver, Colorado to take on the new role of Assistant Professor and Area Coordinator of the Jazz and American Music Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver. She holds a Bachelor of Music from Cornish College of the Arts and a Masters of Fine Arts in Music Composition from Vermont College of the Arts. When she is not playing, composing, touring, or teaching, Clement lives in Denver with her husband and three children, Noah, Elvin, and Adele.
Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capacity, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 45 seats per show/seating.
The Derek Banach Quintet takes to the stage as they explore iconic jazz works of the 50's and 60's with a focus in "Hard Bop Classics" from Lee Morgan, Wayne Shorter, Freddie Hubbard, Horace Silver, Hank Mobley and others.
Featured musicians: Keith Oxman - sax, Dave Hansen - piano, Ken Walker - bass, Todd Reid - drums.
Colorado native Derek Banach has performed professionally for 26 years in a variety of settings from Jazz to Hip-Hop, Salsa, Classical, and Reggae. His roots are firmly set in the Hard-Bop stylings of 60's period icons such as Lee Morgan, Freddie Hubbard and Woody Shaw. Derek's quintet album, "Tugende" displays his composing talents and personal approach to trumpet playing. He has recorded with Italian producer Nicola Conte, Quintetto X, Paul Mulliken and has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Richie Cole, Joe Bonner and Ron Miles.
Wednesday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm
Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
- Floor seats are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music & Three Course Dinner Included)
- Reserved Bar Seats are $19 per guest and include music. Bar guests have access to the entire dinner menu as well as our wine & cocktail list.
- If availability permits, we do allow walk-in guests. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $20 per person applied to their check on weeknights.
We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
Eirik Haugbro returns to nocturne with a burning quintet (Daryl Gott - Alto Saxophone, Alec Streete - Vibraphone, Jack Dunlevie - Piano, Bobby Wiens - Drums) to pay homage to the great Christian McBride. The ensemble will be performing music from the albums "Kind of Brown" and "People Music", as well as exploring off the beaten path works from McBride's extensive work as a sideman. Bassist/composer/bandleader Christian McBride is one of the titans of modern jazz - his music takes inspiration from piano trio traditions of Ray Brown, hard bob and fusion groups such as VSOP and Chick Corea, to the funky stylings of James Brown.
Portland nativeEirik Haugbro,has performed with renowned artists the nationwide and is deeply influenced by the great piano trios of jazz history, drawing inspiration from the music of legends such as Ray Brown and Oscar Peterson. Eirik studied the double bass at Western Washington University and received a master’s in jazz studies from the University of Northern Colorado. He has performed with Pedro Martins, Genevive Artadi, Michael Mayo, John Fedchock and Ali Jackson.
Friday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
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The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
- We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
Eirik Haugbro returns to nocturne with a burning quintet (Daryl Gott - Alto Saxophone, Alec Streete - Vibraphone, Jack Dunlevie - Piano, Bobby Wiens - Drums) to pay homage to the great Christian McBride. The ensemble will be performing music from the albums "Kind of Brown" and "People Music", as well as exploring off the beaten path works from McBride's extensive work as a sideman. Bassist/composer/bandleader Christian McBride is one of the titans of modern jazz - his music takes inspiration from piano trio traditions of Ray Brown, hard bob and fusion groups such as VSOP and Chick Corea, to the funky stylings of James Brown.
Portland nativeEirik Haugbro,has performed with renowned artists the nationwide and is deeply influenced by the great piano trios of jazz history, drawing inspiration from the music of legends such as Ray Brown and Oscar Peterson. Eirik studied the double bass at Western Washington University and received a master’s in jazz studies from the University of Northern Colorado. He has performed with Pedro Martins, Genevive Artadi, Michael Mayo, John Fedchock and Ali Jackson.
Friday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
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The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
- We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
Eirik Haugbro returns to nocturne with a burning quintet (Daryl Gott - Alto Saxophone, Alec Streete - Vibraphone, Jack Dunlevie - Piano, Bobby Wiens - Drums) to pay homage to the great Christian McBride. The ensemble will be performing music from the albums "Kind of Brown" and "People Music", as well as exploring off the beaten path works from McBride's extensive work as a sideman. Bassist/composer/bandleader Christian McBride is one of the titans of modern jazz - his music takes inspiration from piano trio traditions of Ray Brown, hard bob and fusion groups such as VSOP and Chick Corea, to the funky stylings of James Brown.
Portland nativeEirik Haugbro,has performed with renowned artists the nationwide and is deeply influenced by the great piano trios of jazz history, drawing inspiration from the music of legends such as Ray Brown and Oscar Peterson. Eirik studied the double bass at Western Washington University and received a master’s in jazz studies from the University of Northern Colorado. He has performed with Pedro Martins, Genevive Artadi, Michael Mayo, John Fedchock and Ali Jackson.
Friday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
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The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
- We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
Celebrate All Hallows Eve in swinging style with the Matt Smiley Quartet(Peter Sommer on saxophone, Steve Denny on piano and Dru Heller on drums) - as they perform two sets of hard bop with a Halloween twist.
Bassist, composer and educator Matt Smiley navigates his broad sonic world with imagination, openness and artistic vision. Smiley merges his deep roots in the jazz bass tradition with modern explorations of sound, texture and improvisation from the world of contemporary composition, making him a favorite and frequent collaborator of creative musicians across a variety of musical genres.As a performer, Smiley has toured nationally and internationally, appearing on stages, festival performances and university residencies in the United States, Costa Rica and the Netherlands. He has performed with bandleaders and composers including David Murray, Terrell Stafford, Christian Wolff, Greg Osby, Vinny Golia, Tony Malaby, Walter Thompson and Sam Newsome. Matt recently completed a doctorate at the University of Colorado at Boulder and currently serves as a lecturer in the jazz studies department at Boulder.
Saturday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
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The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
Ken Walker started playing upright bass when he was a student at Arkansas Tech University, where he received his bachelor of music education degree. Ken moved to Denver in the mid 1980's and began a 12-year tenure as the house bassist at Denver's El Chapultepec. As a first call sideman he has shared stages with: Eddie Harris, Hal Galper, Tom Harrell, John Abercrombie, Randy Brecker, Nat Adderley, Jimmy Witherspoon, Carl Fontana, Slide Hampton, Clark Terry, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, Freddie Hubbard, Lew Soloff, Clifford Jordan, James Moody, Javon Jackson, Ray Bryant, Roy Hargrove, and many more. Ken performs regularly at Denver jazz clubs Nocturne and Dazzle and plays regularly at the Telluride Jazz Fesitval, Jazz Aspen Snowmass and other festivals throughout the Western States. He is currently on the faculty at the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver.
Ken Walker - bass, Dave Corbus - guitar, Keith Oxman - sax, Collin Stranahan - drums
- For bar and walk-in guests, a music fee of $19 per guest applies to this show
To accommodate high demand and help our staff maintain a properly sanitized premises, we respectfully request that guests limit their visit to one set only at this time.
Wednesday Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:45-10:00pm
Nocturne is delighted to welcome renowned jazz vocalist Marion Powers and her quintetback to the stage for a special show on October 13th where she'll be performing a thoughtful mix of selection that are evocative of the autumn season. Marion is joined by Sonya Walker on keys, Matt Smiley on Bass, and Ian Spillman on Drums.
Marion Powers is an award-winning jazz vocalist with dynamic improvisation skills and a modern, but sensitive approach to songwriting/arranging. While heavily influenced by classic jazz singers like Billie Holiday, Carmen McRae, and Sarah Vaughan, her experiences performing with or being mentored by Christian McBride, Dianne Reeves, Marshall Gilkes, Johnaye Kendrick, and Melissa Aldana have been instrumental to her artistic development.
Marion earned both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Jazz Performance from the University of North Texas. In addition to a busy performance calendar filled with dates in Colorado and throughout the United States, Marion maintains a worldwide voice studio and is a professor at the University of Northern Colorado.
Friday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $35 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
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The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $35 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
- We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
A night of straight ahead and thoughtful modern jazz, curated by drummer/composer Dr. Michael D'Angelo.
Anisha Rush (alto saxophone), Rhiannon Dewey (tenor saxophone), Andres Orco (guitar), Gonzalo Teppa (bass), Michael D'Angelo (drums)
Dr. Michael D'Angelo is a Grammy-nominated drummer, composer, and educator originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in jazz studies from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Music degree in jazz studies from Indiana University, and a Bachelor in Music degree in instrumental performance from the University of North Texas. Michael has performed with a wide array of artists in a variety of musical situations including Doc Severinsen, Dave Brubeck, Mary Wilson, Jamey Aebersold, James Carter, Stephen Riley, Ron Blake, Alan Pasqua, Bob Hurst, Ryan Saranich, Brandon Lee, Greg Gisbert, Annie Booth, the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and the North Carolina Symphony to name a few.
Michael is an endorsing artist for Pearl Drums, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Evans Drumheads
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
Saturday Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
- For bar and walk-in guests, a music fee of $29 per guest applies to this show
To accommodate high demand and help our staff maintain a properly sanitized premises, we respectfully request that guests limit their visit to one set only at this time.
A night of straight ahead and thoughtful modern jazz, curated by drummer/composer Dr. Michael D'Angelo.
David Bernot (tenor saxophone), Zach Rich (trombone), Annie Booth (piano), Seth Lewis (bass), Michael D'Angelo (drums)
Dr. Michael D'Angelo is a Grammy-nominated drummer, composer, and educator originally from Charlotte, North Carolina. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in jazz studies from the University of Colorado Boulder, a Master of Music degree in jazz studies from Indiana University, and a Bachelor in Music degree in instrumental performance from the University of North Texas. Michael has performed with a wide array of artists in a variety of musical situations including Doc Severinsen, Dave Brubeck, Mary Wilson, Jamey Aebersold, James Carter, Stephen Riley, Ron Blake, Alan Pasqua, Bob Hurst, Ryan Saranich, Brandon Lee, Greg Gisbert, Annie Booth, the North Carolina Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and the North Carolina Symphony to name a few.
Michael is an endorsing artist for Pearl Drums, Vic Firth Drumsticks, and Evans Drumheads
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
Saturday Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
- For bar and walk-in guests, a music fee of $29 per guest applies to this show
To accommodate high demand and help our staff maintain a properly sanitized premises, we respectfully request that guests limit their visit to one set only at this time.
Celebrated modern jazz saxophonist, composer and bandleader Peter Sommer presents the music of jazz icon Thelonious Monk. Complimenting Peter and driving the music forward will be a true powerhouse rhythm section comprised of Ben Markley (piano) Matt Smiley (bass) and Dru Heller (drums).
Saxophonist Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic and graceful playing and creative spirit to a wide variety of musical projects ranging from mainstream bebop to classic and contemporary concert music to avant-garde improvisations at venues across the nation and around the world. Peter has released six albums as a leader. His latest release, Soulful Songs and Spirits (2022), features his working septet of Front Range jazz masters playing original arrangements and compositions inspired by legends of the art form.
Saturday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
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The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
The Briana Harris Quintet joins us for special Friday show featuring original works and reworked classic standards . Harris (saxophone,) will be joined by Jordan Skomal on trumpet, Spencer Zweifelon piano, Matt Smileyon bass, and Brian Claxtonon drums.
Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur with a focus on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and composer. Her debut album as a solo artist, When We’re Found, contains 10 original songs that explore personal stories and venture through an eclectic set of style and genre influences. A saxophonist by trade, Briana is a performing member, manager, and co-owner of The Burroughs, a Colorado-based original funk and soul band. As a performer, recording artist and composer, Briana’s credits include performances with The O'Jays, Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and Annie Booth; recordings with the David Caffey Jazz Orchestra, the Spencer Zweifel Quintet, Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Art Deco; and original music composed for Octave Records and KUNC radio's Colorado Edition program.
Friday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm
Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music.
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
The Briana Harris Quintet joins us for two Saturday Night shows featuring original works and reworked classic standards . Harris (saxophone,) will be joined by Jordan Skomal on trumpet, Spencer Zweifelon piano, Matt Smileyon bass, and Brian Claxtonon drums.
Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur with a focus on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and composer. Her debut album as a solo artist, When We’re Found, contains 10 original songs that explore personal stories and venture through an eclectic set of style and genre influences. A saxophonist by trade, Briana is a performing member, manager, and co-owner of The Burroughs, a Colorado-based original funk and soul band. As a performer, recording artist and composer, Briana’s credits include performances with The O'Jays, Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and Annie Booth; recordings with the David Caffey Jazz Orchestra, the Spencer Zweifel Quintet, Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Art Deco; and original music composed for Octave Records and KUNC radio's Colorado Edition program.
Saturday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm
Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music.
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
The Briana Harris Quintet joins us for two Saturday Night shows featuring original works and reworked classic standards . Harris (saxophone,) will be joined by Jordan Skomal on trumpet, Spencer Zweifelon piano, Matt Smileyon bass, and Brian Claxtonon drums.
Briana Harris is a musician, artist manager, and entrepreneur with a focus on empowering creatives to do their best work. A versatile creator and collaborator, Bri has credits as a saxophonist, singer, songwriter, producer, arranger, and composer. Her debut album as a solo artist, When We’re Found, contains 10 original songs that explore personal stories and venture through an eclectic set of style and genre influences. A saxophonist by trade, Briana is a performing member, manager, and co-owner of The Burroughs, a Colorado-based original funk and soul band. As a performer, recording artist and composer, Briana’s credits include performances with The O'Jays, Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra, and Annie Booth; recordings with the David Caffey Jazz Orchestra, the Spencer Zweifel Quintet, Socrates Garcia Latin Jazz Orchestra, and Art Deco; and original music composed for Octave Records and KUNC radio's Colorado Edition program.
Saturday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm
Set Two: 9:00 - 10:30pm
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music.
Reserved Bar Seats are $38 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
- We set aside four to six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $38 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
Bassist David Wong is joined by guitarist Jacob Artved and drummer Kush Abadey for an evening celebrating timeless jazz compositions and selections from the Great American Songbook. The arrangements are specially crafted for this trio, highlighting each musician’s individual voice while emphasizing their deep musical rapport as an ensemble.
David Wong is a sought-after bassist born and raised in New York City. He is currently a member of the Bill Charlap Trio, the Charles McPherson Quintet, and the Terell Stafford Quintet, has held the bass chair with the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra for over 16 years, and also regularly performs with Cécile McLorin Salvant. David was a member of Roy Haynes’ Fountain of Youth band for 15 years as well as the Heath Brothers Quartet.
David has appeared on over 80 recordings, including Samara Joy’s Grammy Award– winning album Linger Awhile. Wong is adjunct faculty at Purchase College, William Paterson University, The New School, and The City College of New York. David is a graduate of The Juilliard School, where he studied classical music with Orin O’Brien of the New York Philharmonic, and later studied with Ron Carter.
Thursday Show Times: Set 1 - 6:30-7:45pm | Set 2 - 8:30-9:45
Reservation Information:
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservationsand include our seasonal three course menu and the cost of music
Reserved Bar Seats are $29 per guest and include music. Bar seat guests can order from our entire dinner menu as well as our wine & craft cocktail list.
The 'Ellington Experience' is the ultimate night out at Nocturne, featuring a five course tasting menu with wine pairings, served at just two tables per set in our favorite nook of the main level under the curve of the grand art deco staircase.
Important Notes:
On Wednesdays and Thursdays we set aside six walk-in bar seats per set. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $29 per person applied to their check.
The Harry Drabkin / Eric Gunnison Quartet feat. Kent McLagen (bass) and Todd Reid (drums)
Denver jazz legend Eric Gunnison was raised in a musical family in Buffalo, NY and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, graduating with a BA in music composition in 1979. He lives in Denver where he has been a mainstay in the music scene for 19 years. Eric has toured and recorded with the iconic jazz vocalist Carmen McRae, and trumpeter Ron Miles. In addition, he has performed in concert with Dizzy Gillespie, James Moody, Phil Woods, Bobby Shew, John McNeil and Eddie Gomez. Since 1991 Gunnison has also been the pianist and a composer/arranger for the cooperative band Convergence - arguably Denver’s most sought after small group. Active for more than 33 years as a sideman and studio musician Gunnison is active faculty at the University of Denver’s Lamont School Of Music and the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.
Saxophonist Harry Drabkin is a Berklee College of Music graduate as well as a faculty alumni where he performed in the Recording Band, Faculty Jazz Ensemble and more. His influences come from Miles, Coltrane, Cannonball and Charlie Mariano. He recently retired as Chief of Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina and returned to Denver where he is active in our local jazz scene.
Reservation Information and Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capacity, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 49 socially distanced seats per show/seating.
For walk-in guests, an artist fee of $15 per guest applies to this show.
We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to 2 hours so that we may properly clean between sets and comply with Denver's current covid occupancy restrictions.
Current Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm*
This special four-evening series will feature the sublime singer/accordionist Alicia Jo Straka, alongside trumpeter Gabriel Mervine as they bend numerous genres to evoke the magic of an underground Parisian jazz club.
Gabriel Mervine - Trumpet, Alicia Jo Straka - Accordion, Patrick McDevitt - Bass, Braxton Kahn - Drums
Bandleader Gabriel Mervine is deeply rooted in the traditions of Jazz and Classical and is an active contributor to the modern music scene both in Colorado and nationally. Born in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Gabriel began his professional playing career at the age of thirteen. By the time he graduated high school he was already looking at making a career out of playing the trumpet. He has studied with Bobby Shew, Roger Ingram, and Greg Gisbert and quickly gained recognition for as a unique and capable player in any environment. Gabriel has performed with Natalie Cole, Christian McBride, Chie Imaizumi, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, John McNeil, Convergence, Roberta Gambarini, the Motet, and Houston Person Gabriel now resides in Denver, Colorado and keeps a rigorous schedule of local and national performances.
Thursday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm
Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
- Floor seats are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music & Three Course Dinner Included)
- Reserved Bar Seats are $19 per guest and include music. Bar guests have access to the entire dinner menu as well as our wine & cocktail list.
- If availability permits, we do allow walk-in guests. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $20 per person applied to their check on weeknights.
We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
This special four-evening series will feature the sublime singer/accordionist Alicia Jo Straka, alongside trumpeter Gabriel Mervine as they bend numerous genres to evoke the magic of an underground Parisian jazz club.
Gabriel Mervine - Trumpet, Alicia Jo Straka - Accordion, Patrick McDevitt - Bass, Braxton Kahn - Drums
Bandleader Gabriel Mervine is deeply rooted in the traditions of Jazz and Classical and is an active contributor to the modern music scene both in Colorado and nationally. Born in Bridgewater, New Jersey, Gabriel began his professional playing career at the age of thirteen. By the time he graduated high school he was already looking at making a career out of playing the trumpet. He has studied with Bobby Shew, Roger Ingram, and Greg Gisbert and quickly gained recognition for as a unique and capable player in any environment. Gabriel has performed with Natalie Cole, Christian McBride, Chie Imaizumi, Terence Blanchard, Russell Malone, Maceo Parker, Fred Wesley, John McNeil, Convergence, Roberta Gambarini, the Motet, and Houston Person Gabriel now resides in Denver, Colorado and keeps a rigorous schedule of local and national performances.
Thursday Show Times:
Set One: 6:30 - 7:45pm
Set Two: 8:45 - 10:00pm
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
- Floor seats are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music & Three Course Dinner Included)
- Reserved Bar Seats are $19 per guest and include music. Bar guests have access to the entire dinner menu as well as our wine & cocktail list.
- If availability permits, we do allow walk-in guests. Walk-in guests will have a music charge of $20 per person applied to their check on Fridays and Saturdays
We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only at this time
Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance on Friday and Saturday evenings
