Denver Jazz believes the future of jazz lies in the education of every generation regarding the history and cultural importance of this great art form. Jazz provides lessons and opportunities for community conversations in addition to individual expression. Through social interaction, it brings together rich traditions from across the globe. Jazz is a gift that America has given people throughout the world!
In support of our commitment to these beliefs, Denver Jazz will provide opportunities for the community to experience and learn about jazz through free educational and performance programs during the Denver Jazz Fest (DJF). Here are a few examples:
On Thursday, April 3, 2025, DJF will present national artist/clinicians Terell Stafford and Charles McPherson at the MSU Jazz Studies building at 800 Kalamath in Denver (see the VENUES page). Clinics will be offered to college-level jazz students attending any of the Front Range jazz studies programs.
Following the clinics Thursday afternoon, a forum on current topics and issues in jazz will be presented by MSU faculty at the same location and will be free and open to the public. All are welcome to attend.
Friday, April 4 will bring educational programming to the Kalamath building for local area high school music students, providing a unique opportunity for interaction with jazz artists of the highest level.
On Saturday afternoon, everyone is invited to attend DJF’s free jazz concerts in the Galleria of Denver’s Performing Arts Complex. Details on the bands performing may be found on the LINEUP page.
We hope to see you at these exciting community jazz events and please visit this page for more details to come!