This show will have a live audience and will be live streamed.
JJ Mazza is a young Downbeat award winning drummer in the Denver area. A junior at the Denver School of the Arts, JJ has already put together an impressive resume, including: Denver School of the Arts Jazz Workshop Orchestra, Colorado All-State Jazz Band (2019,2021), Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Competition and Festival (2019,2020), UNC Jazz Festival, Blues Foundation International Blues Challenge, ASTA National Orchestra Festival, Five Points Jazz Festival, and more.
JJ’s Quintet focuses on breathing new life into traditional jazz standards by emphasizing the connection between music of the past and music. They are incredibly grateful that you have taken the time to listen, and they thank Dazzle for providing a safe haven for musicians during this difficult time.
Jude is a Denver based trumpet player who enjoys playing and appreciates all forms of art from the paintings of Jean-Michel Basquiat to the music of Miles Davis. He found his passion for music early by enrolling at Denver School of the Arts and has continued that love for music beyond that. He is very grateful for the opportunity to share some of his favorite compositions from himself and his musical heroes along with a band with some of his biggest mentors and friends from the Denver area.
Jude Abare, trumpet; Dylan Kries, alto saxophone; Sebastian Andrews, piano; Jack Kuelling, guitar; Gabe Rupe, bass; Antonio Giovanetti, drums