Musical Style: Jazz Fusion*This show and the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://tickets.venuepilot.com/e/dave-weckl-oz-noy-chrissi-poland-james-genus-2025-12-08-dazzle-the-arts-complex-denver-cc18d5">6:30PM show</a>&nbsp;are SOLD OUT. If any tickets are returned, they will be resold here. Dazzle does not work with third-party resellers. Seats in the bar and Pec Lounge are available on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.Oz Noy, Chrissi Poland, Dave Weckl, and James Genus are four accomplished musicians whose artistry spans diverse genres and showcases their individual brilliance.Oz Noy is a groundbreaking guitarist who blends jazz, funk, blues, and rock into a unique musical style, earning acclaim for his virtuosity and creative approach. With a career that includes collaborations with artists like Mike Stern, Eric Johnson, Dennis Chambers ,Vinnie Colaiuta and John Patitucci, Noy has carved out a niche as a true innovator in the guitar world.Chrissi Poland, a powerhouse vocalist and songwriter, combines soul, jazz, and pop influences into her emotive performances and heartfelt compositions. Having worked alongside legends like Nile Rodgers, Chaka Khan, James Taylor, as well as frequent collaborations with both Weckl and Noy, she captivates audiences with her dynamic presence and vocal depth.Dave Weckl, a world-renowned drummer, is celebrated for his technical mastery and contributions to jazz fusion, most notably as a member of Chick Corea's Elektric Band and leader of the Dave Weckl Band. His precision, innovation, and feel have earned him a place among the greatest drummers of all time. Together, Noy, Poland, and Weckl bring unparalleled talent and versatility to the stage, blending their distinctive strengths into electrifying performances that transcend musical boundaries and connect deeply with audiences worldwide.James Genus was born in Hampton, Virginia. He began on guitar at age six and switched to bass at 13. He studied at Virginia Commonwealth University from 1983 to 1987 where he studied under jazz great Ellis Marsalis (father of Branford, Wynton and Delfeayo). Receiving a degree in jazz studies, he later moved to New York and played and recorded acoustic and electric bass for some of the biggest talents in jazz, including David Sanborn, Bob James, Herbie Hancock, Chick Corea, and Wynton Marsalis, who is called the most influential jazz musician of his generation.Jimmy Haslip was born December 31st, 1951 in the Bronx, New York. He grew up in Huntington, Long Island. In 1963 at the age of 13, he became interested in electric bass and has now been playing for 47+ years. Jimmy left New York in 1969 playing music in San Francisco, New Orleans, Denver and Dallas before moving on to Los Angeles in late 1975, where he began touring and recording with many different popular artists.In 1978 Jimmy Haslip met guitarist Robben Ford and keyboardist Russell Ferrante and formed a group to record Robben’s first solo recording on Electra-Asylum. This critically acclaimed album, called The Inside Story became a landmark recording. That album led to the formation of The Yellowjackets and in 1980 they recorded a debut album for Warner Bros. Records.Jimmy is actively composing, arranging, producing and has performed with Allan Holdsworth, Jeff Lorber and Oz Noy, among others.

Chrissi Poland / Oz Noy / Dave Weckl / Jimmy Haslip