The Gabriel Mervine Quartet is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. Friday nights in February, this brilliant band returns to the Nocturne stage to play collection of original music fortified by a handful of standards that draw from a broad range of genres, moods and styles that will wow the audiences.
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.
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
The Gabriel Mervine Quintet( Sonya Walker -piano, Braxton Kahn -drums, Adam Gang - sax and Patrick McDevitt -bass ) is a collection of prodigious, like minded artists who have traveled the world round, performing and sharing the jazz art form with thousands of people. Friday nights in February, this brilliant band returns to the Nocturne stage to play a dymanic collection of original music fortified by a handful of standards that draw from a broad range of genres, moods and styles.
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.
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 Seatsare $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
THE GABRIEL MERVINE SEXTET PLAYS LEE MORGAN: 6:30pm-10:00pm
Thursday nights in March and April, Gabriel Mervine and his hardbop centered sextet explores the catalogue of the iconic Lee Morgan. Few trumpeters in history approached their playing with such energy, tenacity and fire as Lee Morgan, he seamlessly merged the harmony and melodies of the American music's history with the groove and flavor of the experimental 1960's. Gabriel will be joined on the bandstand by: bassist Patrick McDevitt, drummer Alejandro Castaño, pianist Tom Amend, and saxophonists Daryl Gott and Taylor Clay. The sextet format made up of players like this who play together often like brings a unique energy and fire - these Thursday nights are going to be very special nights of music, not to be missed.
Gabriel Mervine is deeply rooted in the traditions of Jazz and Classical but is also a very active contributor to the modern music scene 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.
An artist fee of $12 per guest applies to this show.
We are pleased to welcome back to the Nocturne Stage one of the most dynamic and exciting jazz ensembles in Colorado, the Peter Sommer Septet, featuring Darryl Gott - alto sax, Gabe Mervine - trumpet, Paul McKee - trombone, Eric Gunnison - piano, Seth Lewis - bass, Paul Romaine - drums.
Peter Sommer has contributed his energetic tenor playing and creative spirit to a wide variety of musical projects ranging from mainstream bebop to avant garde and beyond at venues around the world. Although rooted deeply in the great jazz tradition, Peter continues to search for the mystery in music making and takes great joy in sharing the present moment with the listener.
Peter has released four albums as a bandleader, is a regular member of the Ken Walker Sextet, the Wil Swindler Elevenet, and the New Third Stream Saxophone Quartet. He also performs often as a soloist, in duo with Art Lande, and as a leader of his own quartet and septet. Peter has performed with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, the Colorado Symphony Orchestra and the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra. He has also performed at multiple IAJE International Conferences and at World Saxophone Congresses in Valencia, Spain, Bangkok, Thailand, St. Andrews, Scotland and Strasbourg, France. Peter is a Professor of Jazz Studies and Saxophone at Colorado State University in Ft. Collins. At CSU, Mr. Sommer directs Jazz Ensemble I and coordinates the Jazz Studies department.
Friday 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.
On Valentine's Night, romance is alive and well at Nocturne, so let the sparks fly and celebrate with a proper night out on the town. For this special night, renown jazz trumpeter Derek Banach takes the stage with his quintet as they perform a number of romantic standards and smoldering ballads. The Nocturne culinary team has created a special three-course Valentine's dinner and our sommelier has assembled a special collection of wines to pair perfectly with each course.
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
Valentine's Night Show Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
Main level and mezzanine tables are reserved for Dinner and a Show Reservations and include our special Valentine's Three Course menu and music.
Reserved Bar Seats are $55 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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Important Notes:
- Due to high demand, we encourage guests to book well in advance for this special evening
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