Free improv jam led by Elena Camerin Young and Farrell Lowe. All ages and abilities welcome!

Oh Snap

A delightful evening hosted by Rebecca Folsom filled with laughter, warm hearts, acoustic music, and original songs featuring 11 brilliant singer-songwriters.&nbsp;Artists include Marilyn Walker, Amanda Botour,&nbsp;Dawnia Dresser, Gary Rosen, Carli Zug, Karen Horan, Leanne Roberts, BJ Suter, Dave Briggs, Susan Rose, and Rebecca Folsom. Each artist will sing 2 songs, performing solo and blending in harmonies and instrumentals with each other. Join us in a fabulous space with exquisite sound for a light filled evening of music!

Vocal Mastery Singer-Songwriter Showcase

Freyja Wild Band is a six piece acoustic ensemble that plays Celtic inspired originals with a touch of middle eastern flavor. Freyja’s songs invoke a world of ancient Celtic magic and wonder with haunting melodies, lush vocal harmonies, Celtic harp, flute and primal drums woven with sounds from Nature’s wild. Her music lifts the spirit, nourishes the soul, and gently reminds us of our connection with all things.Her musical influences include Loreena McKennitt, Kate Bush, Ann Wilson and the mystical rhythms from ancient world cultures.

Freyja Wild Band

Tom Weiser and Roy Willey lead this open jam for all voices, instruments and abilities. Come play along, or just listen to the infectious grooves!

MuseCycles Open Jam

What does it mean to go deeper? What does it mean to play from the soul? What does it mean to go Beyond? Going Beyond means creating a soundscape that pulls the listener into a world they have never experienced before. Going Beyond means pushing the limits of what is possible sonically and technically. But most importantly, going Beyond means going back. Back to the treasures of our ancestors. Join us on a journey filled with music inspired by the Traditions of Cuba, Africa, and America in a showcase of Sean Applebee’s original music as well as compositions of those that inspire him. He will be joined by some of Colorado’s finest up and coming players: Nate Miller, Jack Bendure, Eli Baumgarten, Eddie Ness, and Nathan Burak for an adventure into a world Beyond.

Sean Applebee: Beyond Muse

Jeff Fournier is a prolific bassist covering many genres. He has performed for many years including working on cruise ships with famous musicians like Petula Clark, Vic Damone, Al Martino, Miami Sound Machine and Charo.He has performed with many local Colorado Bands such as Funkiphino, Hazel Miller, Nelson Rangell, members of String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon and with internationally known Mos Def and Melanie and currently plays with Soul Sacrifice (Colorado's Santana Cover Band) and Denver's favorite dance band, Thumpin'.He also has been a member or played with Denver Pops Orchestra, Jefferson Symphony, Littleton Symphony and Lone Tree Symphony and Colorado Jazz Workshop.Band/Artist/Show Bio or Description:Billboard Magazine award recipient, Laurie Dameron, has been playing the guitar for over 50 years. She has performed for hundreds of venues over the past 30 years. A broad repertoire allows her to perform many different venues. She has produced three albums.Based in Colorado, Dameron has an echoey acoustic sound on her guitar that is slightly reminiscent of Pat Metheny at times. Her music is soothing, danceable (but with subtle rhythms) and pleasing.” Scott Yanow, Los Angeles Jazz Scene&nbsp;Dameron"s playing is a nice blend of old school Jazz Guitar, Rock n' Roll double stops and swing blues. Her Guitar tone is crisp and smooth, giving her just enough bite for when she does her Bluesy Jazz thang…” Jazz Guitar Life Magazine, Lyle Robinson--Guitarist/Vocalist Laurie Dameron"s latest CD, I Can"t Wait to See You Again, is a musical journey through the Great American Songbook. Backed by some of Colorado"s top notch musicians, Laurie makes the trip down memory lane worth revisiting time and time again.” Susan Gatschet, KUVO&nbsp;

Laurie Dameron Duo

Dr. Elizabeth Morrow is retired Professor of Cello Emerita from The University of Texas at Arlington.&nbsp;She resides in Niwot and continues to perform and maintain a private teaching studio. Carla Hunter earned a Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Indiana University. During her professional career in finance, she continued to make music. Elizabeth and Carla are thrilled to collaborate and perform in a duo.

Elizabeth Morrow

The Colorado Collective is a group of young, up-and-coming musicians exploring the world of improvised music and shaping the sounds of the future. Each member has either gone to college to study music, or is currently completing their degree in music in various institutions across the country, and they are all bringing a passion to the music, both within the jazz tradition and their own compositions.

The Colorado Collective

John Sevy Quartet

Jazz Jam All ages-all abilities, Hosted By Brad Goode

Jazz Jam Session with Host Brad Goode

Come celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with the Domi Edson Trio! This concert will feature original jazzy arrangements of all your favorite Hanukkah songs including Oh Hanukkah, Maoz Tzur, Sivivon, Ner Li, Al Hanissim, and more! Whether you celebrate Hanukkah or not, this is sure to be a festive evening, and feel free to BYO-Hanukkiah/Menorah to light along with us.

A Jazzy Hanukkah

Longtime Denver saxophonist, flutist, music educator Joe Anderies has become well known for the bands he assembles to perform his original and favorite music. Joe returns to the Muse to bring this amazing group that will feature music from his first album as a leader that was recently recorded.&nbsp;Unity is the key in all of Joe's groups. This one will not disappoint! Join us if you can for a refreshing and revitalizing evening of music!

Joe Anderies Quartet

Pianist/Vocalist/Composer Dawn Clement has established herself as one of the most sought-after musicians working today. With her joyful presence, consummate technique and distinctive sound, Clement has gained the attention and respect of musicians, critics, and fans through the US and abroad. “In all this world of jazz, there are very few individual voices, no matter what the instrument, but Dawn has come up with a voice that’s unique…” says legendary jazz trombonist Julian Priester.With 6 CDs under her belt, not to mention appearing as side woman on Jane Ira Bloom’s “Wild Lines” and Emi Meyer’s “Monochrome”, Dawn has been hailed as the “Wonder Woman of Seattle” by Paul DeBarros (Seattle Times). Downbeat says, “The revelation is Dawn Clement’s piano, always ready with the lyricism or structure the moment needs.”

Dawn Clement with Gonzalo Teppa and Clare Church

BANT is an original music project from Tom Amend, Alex Heffron, Braxton Kahn, and Nate Miller. You have probably heard all of these musicians playing lots of other peoples music, but have you heard them play their own music? The band glides between swinging straight ahead jazz, to nasty funk, to other parts unknown. Come hear these amazing musicians play new compositions and experience the enticing interplay of BANT.

BANT

Rabblefish performs an intoxicating fusion of instrumental jazz and rock - with a funky groove that'll make you move! They'll be performing a set of original compositions by guitarist/leader Chris Malley. Visit http://www.rabblefishmusic.com for more info.

Rabblefish

Flamenco guitarist, composer, and performer Gary Meyers didn’t grow up immersed in the exotic rhythms of Andalusia, but he intuitively taps into the Spanish spirit to perform this storied traditional music with reverence and dazzling virtuosity.“Dirty Flamenco – Gary Meyers” appeals to fans of world music, guitar enthusiasts, and those who want to be whisked away to the calm of the beach.&nbsp;Gary’s sultry musicality has garnered favorable comparisons to contemporary artists such as Jesse Cook, Johannes Linstead, Gipsy Kings and Ottmar Liebert. Live, Gary is an intuitive performer with a command of flamenco and rhumba traditions who eases between set melodies and improvisatory flights of fancy to heighten the entertainment experience.

Dirty Flamenco-Gary Meyers

The Muse welcomes the UCD ensemble Voz de la Clave, plus singer songwriters, Jade Price and Michael Modeo!

UCD Collegiate Series

Half Maxx is a dynamic funk-jazz-rock quartet based in Denver. Formed by musicians who convene regularly at the city’s funk jam sessions, the band brings a high-energy approach to jazz, with deep roots in funk, soul, and classic rock music. The band’s name is a play on the names of the members - half of the band members are named Max, half are not. With a repertoire that spans from Jimi Hendrix to Freddie Hubbard, Janet Jackson to John Mayer to Rick James, and a growing number of original compositions, Half Maxx is dedicated to high levels of musicianship and bringing the groove back to the funk/jazz fusion genre. They can make you sit quietly at the edge of your seat just as well as they can get you up and dancing - sometimes in the same song. For this very special show at The Muse, Half Maxx will be putting on a rare acoustic performance, featuring upright bass, grand piano, and a touch of holiday spirit. It promises to be a special evening that audiences will remember for a long time afterward.

Half Maxx

Bruce James and Bella Black joined musical forces in Austin, Texas in 2011 and have been on a mission spreading the word of Guerrilla Soul ever since. James &amp; Black had been on the road, literally, for nine years. Since the summer of 2011, until touring ceased at the beginning of 2020. They have played thousands of shows infifteen countries from Austin TX, Shanghai, Paris, Tunis, London, Madrid and all points in between. The roots of their music spring from the tradition of Southern Soul from Texas, New Orleans and Memphis,yet they are not a throwback. The foundation of James &amp; Black is the voices and stories in their songs. For this duo though, it is all about the musical canvas being the dirt for the flowers, so to speak – fertile soil for the tunes to grow.

James and Black

Jay Clayton is an internationally acclaimed vocalist, composer, and educator, whose work boldly spans the terrain between jazz and new music. Jay has gained worldwide attention as both performer and teacher. With more than 40 recordings to her credit, Clayton has appeared alongside such formidable artists as Muhal Richard Abrams, Steve Reich, Kirk Nurock, Julian Priester, Jerry Granelli, Jane Ira Bloom, Gary Bartz, Jack Wilkins, George Cables, Fred Hersch, Gary Thomas, tap dancer Brenda Bufalino as well as fellow vocalists Jeanne Lee, Norma Winstone, Urszula Dudziak and Bobby McFerrin. She has taught extensively throughout the world and was on the jazz faculty of Cornish College of the Arts for 20 years. She is currently on the jazz faculty at Peabody Institute in Baltimore. Her book, Sing Your Story: A Practical Guide for Learning and Teaching the Art of Jazz Singing, was published by Advance Music in 2001.

Vocal Workshop with Jay Clayton and Dawn Clement

Come in after work, enjoy some music and art, socialize with friends, grab a beer or wine..... relax!

Happy Hour Solo Piano Series

Damian McGinty is a multi-genre singer/songwriter from Derry, Northern Ireland, who now calls Nashville his home. He currently splits his time as an&nbsp;independent solo artist and a principal performer for the internationally renowned group Celtic Thunder, sprinkled in with occasional acting jobs and&nbsp;other pursuits. In his solo work, Damian's Irish roots blend with pop, folk, adult alternative contemporary, and country influences and a lyrical storytelling style to&nbsp;create a sound that is both familiar and unique. Damian’s original songs range from bright summer bops to deeply intimate ballads, capturing&nbsp;moments that are specific yet timeless; individual yet universal. Over the years Damian’s career has taken him around the world on nearly two dozen tours through the United States, Canada, Australia, and more,&nbsp;including nine tours with Celtic Thunder and five self-managed solo tours. He has performed in two seasons of&nbsp;Glee, one season of&nbsp;The Glee Project,&nbsp;was the lead in the family Christmas movie&nbsp;Santa Fake, was a feature performer in eight Celtic Thunder PBS specials, a highlighted performer in two&nbsp;additional PBS specials, and appears on eight Celtic Thunder DVDs. He has appeared solo and as part of an ensemble in a dozen Celtic Thunder CDs,&nbsp;and as an independent artist has released three full-length CDs, four EPs, and multiple singles. His voice is featured in the Circle Round storytelling&nbsp;podcast&nbsp;The Piper and The Pooka. With Celtic Thunder he performed at the White House and Madison Square Garden, and as a solo artist he was&nbsp;featured as Elvis Duran’s Artist of the Month on The Today Show. Whether performing at the White House, on TV in his role as Rory Flanagan on&nbsp;Glee, on the big screen as a leading actor, on CDs and DVDs and on&nbsp;tour with Celtic Thunder, or at a house concert for an intimate crowd of fifty people, Damian’s smooth baritone-to-tenor vocals and stirring harmonies,&nbsp;contagious stage energy and charisma, and kind, generous spirit make him a fan favorite.

Damian McGinty

Eric Welty is a guitarist and composer from Arvada bringing an original blend of musical styles, genres, and backgrounds. Some examples include Jazz, Rock, Hiphop, Neo Soul, and much more. Eric is currently performing with his band "Edict" in the Denver area. Featuring powerful tunes, solos, and groove in a live experience for all to see. We invite you to come and experience Eric Welty's Edict, Live At The Muse Performance Space!

Eric Welty's Edict

Workshop 2-5 p.m. (limited to 12 participants max)From Mark Miller: "In this freewheeling improvisation workshop, we will explore many facets of spontaneous music making including strategies for effective collaboration, roles and relationships in an ensemble, working with perfectionism and judgmental thinking, and cultivating creativity through generosity, curiosity, and courage. We will focus on open improvisation- sometimes called “free” improvisation- creating music without any preconceived composition or form. The workshop is open to all instrumentalists and vocalists regardless of previous experience." Concert 7 p.m. Enjoy this freely improvised concert by two masters of the art form. Absolutely not-to-be-missed!

Being Music: Workshop and Concert

Playing with&nbsp;Stu McCaskie&nbsp;on piano,&nbsp;Gonzalo Teppa&nbsp;on bass, and&nbsp;Dru Heller&nbsp;on drums,&nbsp;Rich Chiaraluce&nbsp;will play alto sax, clarinet and flute. He will focus on the musicians who influenced his playing on these three instruments. The music will be from The Great American Songbook as well as some bebop tunes.&nbsp;

Rich Chiaraluce and Friends

The Medina/Corbus band premiers a set of recent original compositions co-composed by Jocelyn Medina and Dave Corbus. Jocelyn's style crosses cultures, creeds and continents. Her original music fuses elements of Brazil, Spain, Africa and India with jazz harmonies, neosoul/funk grooves and adventurous improvisations. Dave's style crosses many boundaries as well, and is steeped in the blues and mainstream jazz/avant-garde. Together they have put together a set of original music that transcends musical boundaries and takes the listener on a journey from the soulful and lyrical side to the energetic and explosive

Medina/Corbus Band

Clare Church continues her exploration of the trio format with local stars Justin Adams on piano and Mark Simon on bass. Justin Adams is a versatile, first call Denver jazz pianist and educator. Justin has performed with jazz greats Claudio Roditi, J.P. Torres, Chris Calloway, Candido Camaro, Claudio Slon and has played at many national jazz festivals and appeared numerous times at Nocturne with the Derek Banach Quintet. Other notable performances include: the Inaugural Ball with Wayne Newton, the Kentucky Derby, and the City of New Orleans New Year's Eve Celebration. He is both an alumni and current faculty member teaching jazz piano at MSU Denver.&nbsp; Mark Simon is one of the busiest bassists in Denver. He is a member of Convergence, Jazz Worms, and has shared the stage with Mark Murphy, Claudio Slon, Lew Tabakin, Art Farmer, Jimmy Heath, Rosemary Clooney, Regina Carter, Mose Allison, Ernestine Anderson, Eddie Harris, Roberta Gamborini, James Moody, Joe Farrell, Houston Person, Benny Carter, among others.

Clare Church, Justin Adams and Mark Simon

Muse presents two great ensembles from the DU Jazz DepartmentStoltzman Small Group and Wickham R and B Ensemble!

Collegiate Series: University of Denver

The Revell-Lewis Quintet will perform a variety of Jazz-Funk selections that will satisfy your neo-soul! There will be plenty of deep grooves with Patrick McDevitt on bass and Patrick Lewis on drums. Matt Fuller will be shredding the guitar solos while Adam Revell lays down an arsenal of keyboard sounds. Pete Lewis will be using pedal with his saxophone to create an array of textures and effects on his solos. Come check out this new group!

Revell-Lewis Quintet

Jazz Jam- all ages and abilities hosted by Brad Goode!

Mindfulness is the ability to pay attention to what’s happening while it’s happening, and respond skillfully to changes as they emerge, even when the changes are confusing or challenging. Mindfulness practice cultivates some of the same personal qualities that we need when we improvise, compose or perform: openness, presence, curiosity, courage, and a sense of generosity and compassion toward ourselves and others. We will explore how creativity and meditation intersect, and how meditation can help us build creative confidence both individually and in community with other artists. The group is open to everyone regardless of previous experience and drop-ins are welcome. The format includes meditation practice, discussion, and improvisation. Thursdays in September from 3-5:00. Suggested donation: $10 Mark Miller (MFA, California Institute of the Arts) is a Grammy-nominated flute and saxophone player and Emeritus Professor of Music at Naropa University. He has been practicing and teaching mindfulness for over 20 years, receiving lay ordination in the Zen Peacemaker Order in 1998, and certification as a Mindfulness Mentor in the Vipassana tradition of Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield in 2022. He is author of the book Being Music: The Art of Open Improvisation (with Art Lande) from University Professors Press.

Mindfulness at the Muse: A Meditation Group for Creative Beings

CCJA

MuseCycles Vocal Jam

Our acoustic showcases are a great opportunity to perform solo or hire one of our professional guitarists or keyboard players to accompany you, much like a an open mic or a solo gig, in front of an enthusiastic audience in a variety of venues.

Muse Performance Space

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