Saturday, August 27, 2005

JAZZ NEWS FROM COLORADO


The Dave Holland Quintet, the Ron Carter Quartet and Horizon with saxophonist Bobby Watson are all performing at this year's Telluride Jazz Celebration in Colorado. Also appearing is Denver bassist Ken Walker's group, with guest Watson.

On the smooth jazz side, the Summer Fest 2005 at Coors Amphitheatre in Englewood this weekend presents Chris Botti, David Sanborn, Boney James and Vanessa Williams. The Summer Fest is being presented by Smooth Jazz (KJCD-FM) 104.3.

Also this weekend, guitarist Fareed Haque makes another stop in Denver, performing at Cervantes, 2637 Welton ($10, 303-297-1772). Though Haque is widely known for his world-music excursions, he also has worked with Denver-bred tenor saxophonist Javon Jackson.

On Sunday August 28, , the free Jazz at the Market series in Vail wraps up with saxophonist Max Wagner and his quartet.

On Sept. 2, the straight- ahead Vail Labor Day Weekend Party takes over the town with players such as the Clayton Brothers, singers Kurt Elling and Roberta Gambarini, vibist Stefon Harris, guitarist Russell Malone, trumpeters Jeremy Pelt and Terell Stafford, saxophonists Steve Wilson and Bootsie Barnes, drummer Lewis Nash and pianists Bill Cunliffe, Renee Rosnes and Johnny O'Neal.

In Denver on Wednesday August 31, singer/guitarist K.J. Denhert, brings her music from New York's 55 Bar to Dazzle for shows at 7 and 9 p.m. ($10). Her new CD is entitled Girl Like Me.

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