The 36th season of City Park Jazz will kick off with a tribute to late Denver jazz legend Ron Miles and continue with nine more free concerts in City Park, organizers announced Tuesday. (via thknwco)
The 36th season of City Park Jazz will kick off with a tribute toand continue with nine more free concerts in City Park, organizers announced Tuesday.
The popular series, which presents free summer concerts on Sundays at the City Park Pavilion, has dubbed the 2022 season its Celebration of Community. The series is expected to draw anywhere between 8,000 and 12,000 attendees over its 10-week run, according to a statement from the nonprofit. “This year, we’re kicking things off with a bittersweet tribute to Ron Miles,” said talent booker and board president Andy Bercaw in the statement. “HisRELATED:“Shane Endsley, an amazing trumpeter in his own right and a colleague of Miles at Metro State University, will be leading an ensemble of Miles sidemen, playing his eternal original music,” he continued. “There will be tears shed and hearts aligned at this truly meaningful memorial, for sure.
The season spans 10 Sunday evenings from 6-8 p.m. and begins with the Miles tribute on June 5. Attendees typically set up early with chairs, blankets and libations to get the best spots for the shows. Some bring their own picnic blankets, others partake from one of many food trucks on site. The nonprofit also put out calls for help — from on-site workers to donations– with the all-volunteer event. VisitJune 5 — Tribute to Ron Miles feat. Shane EndsleyJune 19 — Hazel Miller & The CollectiveJuly 17 — 3rd Annual Brass Band Extravaganza with No Hands Brass Band, Tivoli Club Brass Band and Badda Boom Brass Band
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