Briana Harris is thrilled to debut a new quintet featuring old friends and new musica l explorations. In February 2021\, these five musicians came together for a new recorded project with Boulder's Octave Records. These live performan ces are an extension of the spontaneity\, ease\, and camaraderie built fro m that recording session. The band will perform original music from Brian a that mixes hard-bop roots with chamber jazz touches\, and always leaves room for unexpected collaboration. These live performances will be the pub lic debut of many new pieces of music from Bri\, which were written in the winter of pandemic isolation\, reaching with optimism towards spring.
Briana Harr is - Sax\, Jordan Skomal - Trumpet\, Ann ie Booth - Piano\, Matt Smiley - Bass\, Brian Claxton - Drums
Briana Harris is a Front Range-ba sed saxophonist who has performed throughout Colorado with groups includin g The Burroughs\, The Cairn Project\, David Caffey\, Mark Sloniker\, Jim W hite\, Steve Kovalcheck\, The Colorado Jazz Orchestra\, Matt Smiley\, Anni e Booth\, and Ryan Fourt. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Stu dies from the University of Alabama and Master of Music degree in Jazz Stu dies from the University of Northern Colorado.
Important Notes:
< br />\nDuring this time of limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 49 seats per show/seating
.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' pack ages
For bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 p er guest applies to this show.
During this time of limited s eating regulation\, guests may only stay for one set.
Bri ana Harris is thrilled to debut a new quintet featuring old frien ds and new musical explorations. In February 2021\, these five musicians c ame together for a new recorded project with Boulder's Octave Records. The se live performances are an extension of the spontaneity\, ease\, and cama raderie built from that recording session. The band will perform original music from Briana that mixes hard-bop roots with chamber jazz touches\, a nd always leaves room for unexpected collaboration. These live performance s will be the public debut of many new pieces of music from Bri\, which we re written in the winter of pandemic isolation\, reaching with optimism to wards spring.
Briana Harris - Sax\, Jordan Skomal - Trum
pet\, Annie Booth - Piano\, Matt Smiley<
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Briana Harris is a Front Range-based saxophonist who has performed throughout Colorado wit h groups including The Burroughs\, The Cairn Project\, David Caffey\, Mark Sloniker\, Jim White\, Steve Kovalcheck\, The Colorado Jazz Orchestra\, M att Smiley\, Annie Booth\, and Ryan Fourt. She holds a Bachelor of Music D egree in Jazz Studies from the University of Alabama and Master of Music d egree in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado.
Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capacity\, f loor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 49 seats per show/seating.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Sh ow' packages
For bar and walk-in guests\, an ar tist fee of $25 per guest applies to this show.
During this time of limited seating regulation\, guests may only stay for one set.
Saturday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and so mmelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner e vent where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Th is unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creative symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few nights per year. In ad dition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experience includes cha ts with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by Nocturne's culinar y team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series\, we are incredibly honored to c ollaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and create five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recording project entitle d Crankbait\, released this month on Noct urne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests ma y pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking\, or upon arrival the nig ht of.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance\, as we may not be a ble to accommodate special requests on the day of the event. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restr ictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly at 6:30pm*
What happens when an iconic recording inspi res a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive fiv e course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
\nThis unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creat ive symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few night s per year. In addition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experi ence includes chats with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by N octurne's culinary team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series\, we are incred ibly honored to collaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and cre ate five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recordin g project entitled Crankbait\, released t his month on Nocturne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking\, or upo n arrival the night of.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We re quest all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance\, a s we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the eve nt. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly a t 6:30pm*
The Harry Drabkin / Eric Gunnison Quartet feat. Kent McL agen (bass) and Todd Reid (drums)
Denver jazz legend Eric Gunnison was raised in a musical family in Buffalo\, N
Y and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston\, graduating with a BA i
n music composition in 1979. He lives in Denver where he has been a mainst
ay 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 Woo
ds\, Bobby Shew\, John McNeil and Eddie Gomez. Since 1991 Gunnison has als
o been the pianist and a composer/arranger for the cooperative band Conver
gence - arguably Denver’s most sought after small group. Active for more t
han 33 years as a sideman and studio musician Gunnison is active faculty a
t the University of Denver’s Lamont School Of Music and the Colorado Conse
rvatory for the Jazz Arts.
Saxophonist Harry Drabkin is a Berklee College of Music graduate as well as a faculty alum ni where he performed in the Recording Band\, Faculty Jazz Ensemble and mo re. His influences come from Miles\, Coltrane\, Cannonball and Charlie Mar iano. He recently retired as Chief of Oncology at the Medical University o f South Carolina and returned to Denver where he is active in our local ja zz scene.
Reservation Information and Important Notes:
During this time of limited indoor capa city\, floor seats are only ava ilable by reservation as we are limited to 49 socially distanced seats per show/seating.
Music fees are included wit h all 'Dinner and a Show' packages.
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 hou rs so that we may properly clean between sets and comply with Denver's cur rent covid occupancy restrictions.
Current Weekday M
usic Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm*
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The Harry Drabkin / Eric Gunnison Quart et feat. Kent McLagen (bass) and Todd Reid (drums)
Denv er jazz legend Eric Gunnison was raised in a musical fami ly in Buffalo\, NY and attended Berklee College of Music in Boston\, gradu ating 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 r ecorded with the iconic jazz vocalist Carmen McRae\, and trumpeter Ron Mil es. 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 cooper ative 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 t he Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.
Saxophonist
Reservation Informati on and Important Notes:
During this time of li mited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation as w e are limited to 49 socially distanced seats per show/seating.
Music fees
are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages.<
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For walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $15 per guest applies to this show.
We respectfully request that guests limit thei r 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*
Ben Markley - Piano\, Dave Devine - G
uitar\, Matt Smiley - Bass\,
Explorations of the Jo urney - Pianist Ben Markley has curated a collection of the music that mar ks a new chapter in his music development. The set will feature original w orks from Ben and compositions by visionary living composers (including He rbie Hancock\, Ari Hoenig\, and John Scofield) who have pushed the rhythmi c boundaries of the jazz idiom. The explore these works\, Markley has asse mbled a new cast of musicians who are thoroughly conscientious\, unselfish musicians dedicated to shaping sound and serving the music.
Ben Markley 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 Staf ford\, George Garzone\, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Mark ley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The Music of Cedar Wal ton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Downbeat Magazine i n Spring of 2017. Markley is three-time Nocturne artist in residency alum \, and is featured on Nocturne's first ever record release.
< em>Important Notes:
During this time o f limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation.
Music fee
s are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages<
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For bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per guest applies to this show.
During this time of limited seating re gulation\, guests may only stay for one set.
Friday
Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
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Ben Markley - Piano\, Dave Devine - Guitar\, Matt Smiley -
Bass\, Heath Walton - Sax\,
Explo rations of the Journey - Pianist Ben Markley has curated a collection of t he music that marks a new chapter in his music development. The set will f eature original works from Ben and compositions by visionary living compos ers (including Herbie Hancock\, Ari Hoenig\, and John Scofield) who have p ushed the rhythmic boundaries of the jazz idiom. The explore these works\, Markley has assembled a new cast of musicians who are thoroughly conscien tious\, unselfish musicians dedicated to shaping sound and serving the mus ic.
Ben Markley 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 Hender son\, Terell Stafford\, George Garzone\, Bobby Shew and John Fedchock and many others. Markley's latest big band recording project Clockwise - The M usic of Cedar Walton (OA2 records) earned a coveted four-star review by Do wnbeat Magazine in Spring of 2017. Markley is three-time Nocturne artist in residency alum\, and is featured on Nocturne's first ever record releas e.
Important Notes:
D uring this time of limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reserva tion.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages
For bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per guest applies to this show.
During this time of l imited seating regulation\, guests may only stay for one set.
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and so mmelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner e vent where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Th is unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creative symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few nights per year. In ad dition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experience includes cha ts with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by Nocturne's culinar y team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series\, we are incredibly honored to c ollaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and create five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recording project entitle d Crankbait\, released this month on Noct urne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests ma y pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking\, or upon arrival the nig ht of.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance\, as we may not be a ble to accommodate special requests on the day of the event. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restr ictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly at 6:30pm*
What happens when an iconic recording inspi res a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive fiv e course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
\nThis unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creat ive symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few night s per year. In addition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experi ence includes chats with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by N octurne's culinary team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series\, we are incred ibly honored to collaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and cre ate five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recordin g project entitled Crankbait\, released t his month on Nocturne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking\, or upo n arrival the night of.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We re quest all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance\, a s we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the eve nt. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly a t 6:30pm*
Andy Weyl - Piano\, Mark Diamond - Bass\, Collin Stranahan - Drums
Nocturne is thrilled to welcome our friend\, bassist Mark Diamond and h is trio back to the Nocturne stage!
Mark Diamond's hard-grooving acoustic bass sound was birthed in the New York area \, where he learned to play many musical styles. In 1980 he moved to Color ado with the band Arabesque and has since been a highly sought after sidem an\, appearing on over 100 albums\, including Grammy award winner Tim O'Br ien\, Tim and Mollie O'Brien\, Sally Taylor\, (daughter of James and Carly )\, James Van Buren with Richie Cole\, Keith Oxman\, Mary Flower\, and Mar y Ann Moore. Mark has toured Europe\, appears at festivals and clubs acros s the US and has performed with such legendary performers as Earl Klugh\, Nnenna Freelon\, Spike Robinson\, Richie Cole\, James Moody\, Ernestine An derson\, Ben Sidran\, Peter Rowan\, Henry Butler\, Fred Wesley\, Buddy Tat e\, (of the original Count Basie Band)\, Bruno Carr\, blues men Eddie Kirk land and Mark Hummel\, and New York based jazz vocalists Allan Harris and Tom Lellis.
Rese rvation Information and Important Notes:
Durin g this time of limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by res ervation as we are limited to 49 socially distanced seats per show/sea ting.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages.
For walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $15 p er guest applies to this show.
Current Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm* | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm
\nWe 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.
Andy Weyl - Piano\, Mark Diamond - Bass\, Collin Stranahan - Drum s
Nocturne is thrilled to welcome our friend\, bassist Mark Diamond and his trio back to the Nocturne stage!
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.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages.
For walk-in guests\, an a rtist fee of $15 per guest applies to this show.
Cur rent Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm* | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm
We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to 2 hours so that we may properly clean between sets and co mply with Denver's current covid occupancy restrictions.
Briana Harris returns with her quintet to explore new sounds with some of her favorite musical collaborators. The band will perform or iginal music from Briana that mixes hard-bop roots with chamber jazz touch es\, and always leaves room for unexpected collaboration. The band's high energy set list also includes soul jazz hits and fresh takes on Great Amer ican Songbook standards.
\n< span style='font-size: 10pt\;'>Briana Harris is a Front R ange-based saxophonist who has performed throughout Colorado with groups i ncluding The Burroughs\, The Cairn Project\, David Caffey\, Mark Sloniker\ , Jim White\, Steve Kovalcheck\, The Colorado Jazz Orchestra\, Matt Smiley \, Annie Booth\, and Ryan Fourt. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in J azz Studies from the University of Alabama and Master of Music degree in J azz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado.
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Important Notes:
\nD uring this time of limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 49 seats per show/seating.
\n< a href='https://www.exploretock.com/nocturnejazz/experience/211753/dinner- and-a-show-friday-or-saturday-winter-2021?date=2021-01-08&\;size=2&\ ;time=20%3A00' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>Music fees are in cluded with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages
\nFor bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per guest applies to thi s show.
\nDuring this time of limited seating regulation\, guests ma y only stay for one set.
\nSaturday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
\nBriana Harris returns with her quintet to e xplore new sounds with some of her favorite musical collaborators. The ban d will perform original music from Briana that mixes hard-bop roots with c hamber jazz touches\, and always leaves room for unexpected collaboration. The band's high energy set list also includes soul jazz hits and fresh ta kes on Great American Songbook standards.
\nBriana Harris - Sax\, Jordan Skomal - Trumpet\, Annie Booth - Piano\,
Briana Harris is a Front Range-based saxophonist who has performed throughout Color ado with groups including The Burroughs\, The Cairn Project\, David Caffey \, Mark Sloniker\, Jim White\, Steve Kovalcheck\, The Colorado Jazz Orches tra\, Matt Smiley\, Annie Booth\, and Ryan Fourt. She holds a Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Alabama and Master of Music degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado.
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Important Notes:
\nDuring this time of limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation as we are limited to 49 seats per show/s eating.
\nMusic fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' pack ages
\nFor bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per gue st applies to this show.
\nDuring this time of limited seating regul ation\, guests may only stay for one set.
\nSaturday Music T imes: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
\n
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and so mmelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner e vent where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Th is unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creative symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few nights per year. In ad dition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experience includes cha ts with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by Nocturne's culinar y team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series\, we are incredibly honored to c ollaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and create five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recording project entitle d Crankbait\, released this month on Noct urne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests ma y pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking\, or upon arrival the nig ht of.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We request all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance\, as we may not be a ble to accommodate special requests on the day of the event. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restr ictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly at 6:30pm*
What happens when an iconic recording inspi res a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive fiv e course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
\nThis unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creat ive symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few night s per year. In addition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experi ence includes chats with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by N octurne's culinary team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series\, we are incred ibly honored to collaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and cre ate five original courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recordin g project entitled Crankbait\, released t his month on Nocturne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests may pre-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking\, or upo n arrival the night of.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We re quest all dietary restrictions be submitted from your party in advance\, a s we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the eve nt. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions.
*Doors open at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly a t 6:30pm*
The Walter Gorra Elevation Trio aims to upl ift and elevate the listener through Walter’s newest original compositions and arrangements. Featuring Gonzalo Teppa on bass\, and Alejandro Castaño on drums\, these long-time friends and Colorado musical accomplices draw from their diverse musical backgrounds t o develop an exciting and fresh sound. The trio does this while respecting the tradition and history of jazz and makes its own contributions to the trajectory of the music.
Walter Gorra is a Colorado-raised pianist\, composer\, educator and structural engineer. Stu dying at the University of Colorado at Boulder\, Walter earned degrees in jazz piano performance and structural engineering and had the good fortune to study and work with Art Lande\, Jeff Jenkins\, Victor Mestas and many other notable Colorado musicians. Earning his master’s degree at William P aterson University in New Jersey\, Walter had the opportunity to study and work with Jim McNeely\, Cecil Bridgewater\, Harold Mabern and Bill Charla p among others. During his time in New York\, Walter also performed and/or wrote and arranged music for Paquito D’Rivera\, Ingrid Jensen\, and Pete McGuinness and others. Walter has performed at jazz festivals and clubs th roughout North and Central America and won Downbeat and ASCAP Herb Alpert awards for his compositions.
Reservation Information and Important Notes:
Floor seats are only available for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music is included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages)
For walk-in guests and bar reservations there is a music fee of $15 per guest.
We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to o ne set only.
Current Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm
The Walter Gorra Elevation Trio aims to uplift and elevate the listener through Walter’s newest orig inal compositions and arrangements. Featuring Gonzalo Teppa on bass\, and Alejandro Castaño on drums\, these long- time friends and Colorado musical accomplices draw from their diverse musi cal backgrounds to develop an exciting and fresh sound. The trio does this while respecting the tradition and history of jazz and makes its own cont ributions to the trajectory of the music.
Walter Gor ra is a Colorado-raised pianist\, composer\, educator and structu ral engineer. Studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder\, Walter e arned degrees in jazz piano performance and structural engineering and had the good fortune to study and work with Art Lande\, Jeff Jenkins\, Victor Mestas and many other notable Colorado musicians. Earning his master’s de gree at William Paterson University in New Jersey\, Walter had the opportu nity to study and work with Jim McNeely\, Cecil Bridgewater\, Harold Maber n and Bill Charlap among others. During his time in New York\, Walter also performed and/or wrote and arranged music for Paquito D’Rivera\, Ingrid J ensen\, and Pete McGuinness and others. Walter has performed at jazz festi vals and clubs throughout North and Central America and won Downbeat and A SCAP Herb Alpert awards for his compositions.
Reservation Information and Important Notes:
Floor seats are only available for
\n
For walk-in guests and bar reservations there is a music fee of $15 per guest.
We respectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only.
Current Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm
The Walter Gorra Elevation Trio aims to upl ift and elevate the listener through Walter’s newest original compositions and arrangements. Featuring Gonzalo Teppa on bass\, and Alejandro Castaño on drums\, these long-time friends and Colorado musical accomplices draw from their diverse musical backgrounds t o develop an exciting and fresh sound. The trio does this while respecting the tradition and history of jazz and makes its own contributions to the trajectory of the music.
\nWalter Gorra is a Colora do-raised pianist\, composer\, educator and structural engineer. Studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder\, Walter earned degrees in jazz p iano performance and structural engineering and had the good fortune to st udy and work with Art Lande\, Jeff Jenkins\, Victor Mestas and many other notable Colorado musicians. Earning his master’s degree at William Paterso n University in New Jersey\, Walter had the opportunity to study and work with Jim McNeely\, Cecil Bridgewater\, Harold Mabern and Bill Charlap amon g others. During his time in New York\, Walter also performed and/or wrote and arranged music for Paquito D’Rivera\, Ingrid Jensen\, and Pete McGuin ness and others. Walter has performed at jazz festivals and clubs througho ut North and Central America and won Downbeat and ASCAP Herb Alpert awards for his compositions.
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Reservation Infor mation and Important Notes:
\nFloor seats are only ava ilable for Dinner and a Show Reservations (Music is included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages)
\nFor walk-in guests and bar reserva tions there is a music fee of $15 per guest.
\nWe respectfully reque st that guests limit their visits to one set only.
\nCurrent Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30- 10:00pm
\nThe Walter Gorra Elevation Trio aims to uplift and elevate the listener through Walter’s newest orig inal compositions and arrangements. Featuring Gonzalo Teppa on bass\, and Alejandro Castaño on drums\, these long- time friends and Colorado musical accomplices draw from their diverse musi cal backgrounds to develop an exciting and fresh sound. The trio does this while respecting the tradition and history of jazz and makes its own cont ributions to the trajectory of the music.
\nWalter Gorra is a Colorado-raised pianist\, composer\, educator and structural en gineer. Studying at the University of Colorado at Boulder\, Walter earned degrees in jazz piano performance and structural engineering and had the g ood fortune to study and work with Art Lande\, Jeff Jenkins\, Victor Mesta s and many other notable Colorado musicians. Earning his master’s degree a t William Paterson University in New Jersey\, Walter had the opportunity t o study and work with Jim McNeely\, Cecil Bridgewater\, Harold Mabern and Bill Charlap among others. During his time in New York\, Walter also perfo rmed and/or wrote and arranged music for Paquito D’Rivera\, Ingrid Jensen\ , and Pete McGuinness and others. Walter has performed at jazz festivals a nd clubs throughout North and Central America and won Downbeat and ASCAP H erb Alpert awards for his compositions.
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Reservation Information and Important Notes:
\nFloor s eats are only available for Dinner and a Show R eservations (Music is included with all '< strong>Dinner and a Show' packages)
\nFor walk-in guest s and bar reservations there is a music fee of $15 per guest.
\nWe r espectfully request that guests limit their visits to one set only.
\n< p>Current Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm\nJeff Jenkins< /strong>: piano\, Greg Gisbert: trumpet\, Ken Wal ker: bass\, Leslie Summey: vocals
Hailing from Virginia\, Harold Summey\, has been a drummer/per cussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rolli ns\, Clark Terry\, Buck Hill\, Harold Mabern\, Eric Alexander\, Gunther Sc huller\, Wynton Marsalis\, Geri Allen\, Pat Metheny\, Whitney Houston\, Ja mes Moody\, John Hicks\, David 'Fathead' Newman\, Don Braden\, Brian Lynch \, Walt Weiskopf\, Terrell Stafford\, Nick Brignola\, Ray Charles\, Patti Austin\, Aaron Neville\, Bobby Watson\, and Frank Sinatra\, Jr. In 1992\, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner of the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition.
Harold has performed with The Cleveland O rchestra\, The American Festival Pops Orchestra\, The Airmen of Note\, The Navy Commodores\, The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble\, The Smithsonian Jazz Mas terworks Orchestra\, The Annapolis Symphony\, The Maryland Symphony and Th e United States Army Band 'Pershing's Own'. As an educator he has done cli nics and master classes for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in the U nited States and abroad as well as at Hampton University\, Howard Universi ty\, George Mason University\, and C.U.'s Mile High Jazz Camp. Additionall y\, while living in the Washington\, DC area\, he was on the faculties of Howard University\, American University\, and George Mason University for more than a decade.
Impo rtant Notes and Reservation Information:
Floor seats are only available with a dinner and a show reservation .
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages
For walk-in guests\, a music fee of $15 per gue st applies to this show.
Weekday Music Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm* | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm
*At t his time\, we respectfully ask that all guests limit their experience to o ne set only.
Hailing from Virginia\, Harold Summey\, has b een a drummer/percussionist for over thirty years and has shared the stage with Sonny Rollins\, Clark Terry\, Buck Hill\, Harold Mabern\, Eric Alexa nder\, Gunther Schuller\, Wynton Marsalis\, Geri Allen\, Pat Metheny\, Whi tney Houston\, James Moody\, John Hicks\, David 'Fathead' Newman\, Don Bra den\, Brian Lynch\, Walt Weiskopf\, Terrell Stafford\, Nick Brignola\, Ray Charles\, Patti Austin\, Aaron Neville\, Bobby Watson\, and Frank Sinatra \, Jr. In 1992\, Mr. Summey was the first prize winner of the Thelonious M onk International Jazz Competition.
Harold has performed wit h The Cleveland Orchestra\, The American Festival Pops Orchestra\, The Air men of Note\, The Navy Commodores\, The Army Blues Jazz Ensemble\, The Smi thsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra\, The Annapolis Symphony\, The Marylan d Symphony and The United States Army Band 'Pershing's Own'. As an educato r he has done clinics and master classes for the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in the United States and abroad as well as at Hampton University\ , Howard University\, George Mason University\, and C.U.'s Mile High Jazz Camp. Additionally\, while living in the Washington\, DC area\, he was on the faculties of Howard University\, American University\, and George Maso n University for more than a decade.
Important Notes and Reservation Information:
Floor seats are only available with a dinner and a show reservation.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages
For walk-in guests\, a music f ee of $15 per guest applies to this show.
Weekday Music Time s: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm* | Set Two: 8:30-10:00pm
*At this time\, we respectfully ask that all guests limit thei r experience to one set only.
The last two Fridays in May\, David Bernot (a recipient of two Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer awards) and h
is new quintet will debut a selection of innovative &\; original compos
itions that represent David's eclectic education and uniquely forged caree
r. David's top-shelf quintet is comprised of a collection of highly regard
ed and grammy award nominated musicians including: Greg Gisbert on trumpet\, Tom Amend on piano\, Gonzalo
Teppa on bass and Michael D'Angelo on drums. All
the members of this quintet are also active educators and performers in C
olorado's world-class jazz scene.
David Bernot\, born and raised in Gilbert Arizona\, moved to Denver in 2012 to stud y jazz performance at the University of Denver. Since earning a Bachelors of Music from DU’s Lamont School of Music David has played professionally a jazz musician and freelance saxophonist ( in funk\, pop &\; EDM cate gories).. In addition to playing\, David also teaches a private studio\, a nd is faculty with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.
During this time of limi ted indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages
For bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per guest applie s to this show.
During this time of limited seating regulati on\, guests may only stay for one set.
Saturday Musi c Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
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The last two Fridays in May\, David Bernot
(a recipient of two Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer awa
rds) and his new quintet will debut a selection of innovative &\
; original compositions that represent David's eclectic education and uniq
uely forged career. David's top-shelf quintet is comprised of a collection
of highly regarded and grammy award nominated musicians including:
D avid Bernot\, born and raised in Gilbert Arizona\, moved to Denve r in 2012 to study jazz performance at the University of Denver. Since ear ning a Bachelors of Music from DU’s Lamont School of Music David has play ed professionally a jazz musician and freelance saxophonist ( in funk\, po p &\; EDM categories).. In addition to playing\, David also teaches a p rivate studio\, and is faculty with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.
Important Notes:
During t his time of limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' pac kages
For bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per guest applies to this show.
During this time of limited seating regulation\, guests may only stay for one set.
What happens when an iconic recording inspires a chef and so mmelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive five course dinner e vent where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
Th is unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creative symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few nights per year. In ad dition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experience includes cha ts with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by Nocturne's culinar y team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25
th Renditions Series\, we are incredibly honored to collaborate with
jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and create five original courses that c
elebrate the launch of his newest recording project entitled Crankbait\, released this month on Nocturne's record l
abel.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests may pre-purchase sommel ier's pairings upon booking\, or upon arrival the night of.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be available throughout the evening.
We request all dietary restrictions be subm itted from your party in advance\, as we may not be able to accommodate sp ecial requests on the day of the event. Refunds will not be issued to gues ts who have a limited experience due to dietary restrictions.
*Doors open
at 6:00pm - Dinner starts promptly at 6:30pm*<
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What happens when an iconic recording inspi res a chef and sommelier? RENDITIONS - an interactive fiv e course dinner event where the art of gastronomy and music collide.
\nThis unique fusion of dinner party\, jazz concert and creat ive symposium is Nocturne’s signature event and only available a few night s per year. In addition to an original 5-course tasting menu\, this experi ence includes chats with the musicians on stage\, course explanations by N octurne's culinary team &\; wine pairing notes by Nocturne's co-owners.
For our 25th Renditions Series\, we are incredibly honored to collaborate with jazz bassist/composer Matt Smiley and create five origin al courses that celebrate the launch of his newest recording project entit led Crankbait\, released this month on No cturne's record label.
Ticket includes dinner and music. Guests may pr e-purchase sommelier's pairings upon booking\, or upon arrival the night o f.
Nocturne's full wine &\; cocktail list is also be avai lable throughout the evening.
We request all dietary res trictions be submitted from your party in advance\, as we may not be able to accommodate special requests on the day of the event. Refunds will not be issued to guests who have a limited experience due to dietary restricti ons.
The last two Fridays in May\, David Bernot (a recipient of two Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer awards) and h
is new quintet will debut a selection of innovative &\; original compos
itions that represent David's eclectic education and uniquely forged caree
r. David's top-shelf quintet is comprised of a collection of highly regard
ed and grammy award nominated musicians including: Greg Gisbert on trumpet\, Tom Amend on piano\, Gonzalo
Teppa on bass and Michael D'Angelo on drums. All
the members of this quintet are also active educators and performers in C
olorado's world-class jazz scene.
David Bernot\, born and raised in Gilbert Arizona\, moved to Denver in 2012 to stud y jazz performance at the University of Denver. Since earning a Bachelors of Music from DU’s Lamont School of Music David has played professionally a jazz musician and freelance saxophonist ( in funk\, pop &\; EDM cate gories).. In addition to playing\, David also teaches a private studio\, a nd is faculty with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.
During this time of limi ted indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' packages
For bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per guest applie s to this show.
During this time of limited seating regulati on\, guests may only stay for one set.
Saturday Musi c Times: Set One: 6:30-7:45pm | Set Two: 9:00-10:30pm
\n
The last two Fridays in May\, David Bernot
(a recipient of two Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer awa
rds) and his new quintet will debut a selection of innovative &\
; original compositions that represent David's eclectic education and uniq
uely forged career. David's top-shelf quintet is comprised of a collection
of highly regarded and grammy award nominated musicians including:
D avid Bernot\, born and raised in Gilbert Arizona\, moved to Denve r in 2012 to study jazz performance at the University of Denver. Since ear ning a Bachelors of Music from DU’s Lamont School of Music David has play ed professionally a jazz musician and freelance saxophonist ( in funk\, po p &\; EDM categories).. In addition to playing\, David also teaches a p rivate studio\, and is faculty with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.
Important Notes:
During t his time of limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation.
Music fees are included with all 'Dinner and a Show' pac kages
For bar and walk-in guests\, an artist fee of $25 per guest applies to this show.
During this time of limited seating regulation\, guests may only stay for one set.