Our acoustically designed room in the heart of Denver plays host to live jazz nightly (Wednesday through Sunday). Check the calendar below for set times as they may vary. Nocturne’s distinctive Artist in Residency programming is at the core of our line up. Most artists who perform at Nocturne engage in a four- to eight-week run that focuses on the exploration of a musical icon, the study of a jazz genre, or the exhibition of an Artist's own original work. This old-school approach to programming combines the unique opportunity to hone one’s craft with regular stage time, while also establishing an elevated rapport with Denver music fans. Nocturne is proud to be the only venue in Colorado that features jazz exclusively, and we are also pleased to feature national touring artists on special occasions.
ABOUT LIVE MUSIC AT NOCTURNE:
Reservations are strongly recommended for either music set. By reserving your seat for dinner and a show you can enjoy the live music along with a three course menu by our talented culinary team. You can make a reservation on-line or via phone @ 303.295.3333.
Supporting the musicians practicing their craft on our stage is important to us - your prepaid dinner reservation includes the artist fees that support fair pay to our music community. You can support in other ways such as purchasing music online, physical CD's or sending Venmo tips to your favorite artists. The music community is strong but still working to rebound from a lot of cancelled gigs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your support of their craft will keep this art form alive.
Originally from Nashville, J.J. Murphy brings a soulful vitality to contemporary American music and jazz. His sound is a contemplative blend of folk, blues, and jazz-often channeling modern luminaries such as Bill Frisell and Ry Cooder while evoking music from the traditional American vernacular. Frequent collaborator Ryan Connors (Dynamo) defines Murphy's style as “the blues-inspired rawness of Eric Clapton with the jazz vocabulary and sensitivity of Bill Frisell.” For this special show, Mr Murphy will be joined by Braxton Kahn on drums and Kirwan Brown on bass.
In May 2014, Murphy earned an M.M. in performance from Belmont University in Nashville, where he studied with guitarist/composer Mike Valeras. Murphy has traveled the country, playing venues large and small—from NYC’s historic Rockwood Music Hall to Nocturne Jazz and Supper Club, to Nashville’s legendary 3rd & Lindsley—captivating audiences with his versatile style.
Sunday 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.
This show celebrates the release of Mike Hyland's debut recording "Senior Portraits". The works are inspired by Mike's many influences in jazz as well as a rich personal family history in music (his paternal grandfather Joseph Hyland was a jazz cornetist). The musical influences include Grant Green, Kenny Burrell, Dale Bruning and many others as well as his trio work with Kevin Matthews and Troy Robey. Personnel for this special night includes: Mike Hyland - Guitar, Kevin Matthews - Drums, Troy Robey - Bass, Gabe Mervine - Trumpet, Patrick Lee - Piano
Mike Hyland is a guitarist and educator living in Denver frequently performing in jazz, pop, and classical settings as well as the occasional upright bass gig. Mike has played on various recordings , his most recent album Senior Portrait is his first as a band leader. Hyland tours and performs locally with the Andy Hackbarth Band and has played with the Denver Jazz Orchestra.
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.
The raw soul and sonic power of the traditional organ trio has captivated Ryan since his first encounters with jazz as a young musician in the late 90's. To this day he is still drawn back to that sound and continues to pursue his niche artistically within the rich and historical genre. With this project Ryan will be joined by Tom Amend (Organ), and Ed Breazeale (drums) as they look to uncover music from some of the more unheralded organist in jazz, playing music from the likes of John Patton, Shirley Scott, Melvin Rhyne, Baby Face Willette and more. Join them Wednesdays in July (11th, 18th & 25th) as they explore this rich tradition of jazz.
Ryan Fourt started his career by studying jazz guitar with Professor James Greeson, the great Dale Bruning and New York guitarist Mark Elf. In 2004, Ryan moved to Northern Colorado and established himself in the scene, sharing the stage with local and national talents such as Brad Goode, Peter Sommer, Dana Landry, Ken Walker, Dave Pope, Gareth Malone, Jeff Jenkins, Devin Hoff, Alvin Lucier, Chris Lee, Ben Markley, Erik Applegate and Paul McKee. Currently Ryan lives in Loveland Colorado and maintains a busy performance schedule with various jazz and pop groups along the front-range and mountain west regions. In addition to performing, Ryan is an adjunct instructor of jazz guitar and lecturer at the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
Amanda Williams Amanda Williams earned her Master of Music in classical piano performance and pedagogy from the University of Colorado-Boulder (2012), under the guidance of Dr. Andrew Cooperstock and Dr. Alejandro Cremaschi. She also studied at the University of Idaho (2009) where she earned her Bachelor of Music. Williams currently seeks out diverse performance opportunities and is a busy freelance collaborator in many different musical settings. Recent engagements include solo and chamber performances at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder and chamber performances at the Vianden Festival in Luxembourg, and recurring jazz duo gigs at Ace Gillet’s in Fort Collins. Williams is an adjunct faculty member at Metropolitan State University in Denver.
Matt Smiley is a bassist and composer based in Colorado's Front Range. He has performed in a variety of musical situations including classical music, gospel, rock, funk, bluegrass, jazz, free improvisation, and 20th/21st century music. Smiley has performed internationally at the Montreux, North Sea and Montreal Jazz festivals and premièred John Hilliard’s 2nd Piano Concerto at the Kennedy Center. Smiley relocated from Virginia to Colorado where he received a master's degree in music with an emphasis in jazz studies at the University of Northern Colorado. While at UNC Smiley won the UNC Jazz Composer’s Award for an original composition titled “Double Quartet.”
Drawing upon a rich musical background that ranges from modern straight-ahead to soul jazz to country, Steve Kovalcheck returns to the Nocturne stage for a three-week run featuring a collection of diverse original works (including selections from his recently released album Ghost Orchid). Steve will be joined by Dru Heller on drums and Patrick McDevitt on bass.
Jazz guitarist/composer Steve Kovalcheck holds a B.M. from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and a M.M. From the University of Northern Colorado, where he currently teaches jazz improvisation, jazz history, directs jazz ensembles and leads the jazz guitar ensemble. His professional experience includes recording and touring with Columbia recording artist Robinella and the C.C. String Band. Kovalcheck has performed with artists including Victor Krauss, The “New York Voices,” The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, The Dallas Symphony, The Nashville Jazz Orchestra, Jeff Coffin, Tommy Sims, Blue Note Recording Artist Carrie Rodriguez, The Dana Landry Quartet, and many more.
Teague Bechtel Quartet: Annie Booth - piano, Seth Lewis - bass, Ryan Leppich - drums
Teague Bechtel is a guitarist and composer originally from the Orlando, Florida area and founder of the independent blues/rock trio The Teague Stefan Band that has toured extensively and recorded two internationally recognized albums of his original compositions, Game of Life (2008) and Hard Eight (2006). Teague has performed with such jazz artists as Antonio Hart, Jon Faddis, Marty Morrell, Jeff Rupert and saxophonist Jack Wilkins. He holds a Doctorate of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado and is one of the leading scholars on legendary jazz guitarist Grant Green. Now living in Colorado, he is actively performing in the Northern Colorado and Denver area.
Annie Booth is an award-winning pianist, composer, and educator based in Denver, CO. She has established herself as an active force on the local and national scene both as the leader of her longstanding group, the Annie Booth Trio, and as a busy side-woman. Westword Magazine named the Annie Booth Trio “Best in Denver” in the jazz genre in 2015, 2016, and 2017. When Annie is not performing with her trio or composing, she adores working with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA), an organization of which she is an alumna and current faculty member.
Teague Bechtel Quartet: Annie Booth - piano, Seth Lewis - bass, Ryan Leppich - drums
Teague Bechtel is a guitarist and composer originally from the Orlando, Florida area and founder of the independent blues/rock trio The Teague Stefan Band that has toured extensively and recorded two internationally recognized albums of his original compositions, Game of Life (2008) and Hard Eight (2006). Teague has performed with such jazz artists as Antonio Hart, Jon Faddis, Marty Morrell, Jeff Rupert and saxophonist Jack Wilkins. He holds a Doctorate of Arts from the University of Northern Colorado and is one of the leading scholars on legendary jazz guitarist Grant Green. Now living in Colorado, he is actively performing in the Northern Colorado and Denver area.
Annie Booth is an award-winning pianist, composer, and educator based in Denver, CO. She has established herself as an active force on the local and national scene both as the leader of her longstanding group, the Annie Booth Trio, and as a busy side-woman. Westword Magazine named the Annie Booth Trio “Best in Denver” in the jazz genre in 2015, 2016, and 2017. When Annie is not performing with her trio or composing, she adores working with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA), an organization of which she is an alumna and current faculty member.
The Tim Wendel Group joins together to explore a wide range of material, drawing from both traditional and contemporary styles. The band's performance style features interactive improvisation and dynamic eclecticism. John Gunther - Saxophone, Seth Lewis - Bass, Dru Heller - Drums, Tim Wendel - Guitar
Tim Wendelis a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene. Tim has performed at Carnegie Hall, toured the east coast and Rocky Mountain region with original rock, funk, jazz, and classical projects, as well as traveled the entire United States as a member of the Broadway National Tour of The Color Purple. He has performed with such notable jazz luminaries as Dave Liebman, Dave Douglas, Ralph Alessi, Art Lande, Terell Stafford, Jaleel Shaw, and Jef Lee Johnson, among many others.
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 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 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
Tim Wendel (guitar), Dru Heller (drums), Patrick McDevitt (bass)
Tim Wendelis a versatile guitarist, composer, and educator who cut his teeth in the Philadelphia jazz scene, where he was an accomplished leader and sideman for 10 years. Tim earned his M.A. in Jazz Performance and Pedagogy from CU Boulder and enjoyed success in the New York City music scene. Tim has performed at Carnegie Hall, toured the east coast and Rocky Mountain region with original rock, funk, jazz, and classical projects, as well as traveled the entire United States as a member of the Broadway National Tour of The Color Purple. He has performed with such notable jazz luminaries as Dave Liebman, Dave Douglas, Ralph Alessi, Art Lande, Terell Stafford, Jaleel Shaw, and Jef Lee Johnson, among many others.
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.
