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.
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.
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During this time o f limited indoor capacity\, floor seats are only available by reservation.
Music fee
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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.
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.