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 THE GIFT of JAZZ  ~  "PRESENTing" JAZZ to our Community!

THE GIFT of JAZZ is a Colorado 501(c)(3) Non-Profit organization formed in 1995 to support the past, present, and the future of Jazz in the Rocky Mountain Region.

It was established with three main goals in mind....

  • to create and preserve the art of jazz and jazz history in the Rocky Mountain region
  • to promote and support the development of stellar jazz in the community
  • to collaborate and partner with other charitable organizations to implement educational initiatives to enhance jazz in our community

We are presently undergoing a revitalization that involves a fresh look at our programs and initiatives. Please visit the other pages on our site to learn more about our history and current efforts as well as opportunities for your particiaption. We welcome your input and support!

Musicians, please click here to take our survey of needs.

The Gift of Jazz presents...A Series of Composition and Arranging Courses by Tyler Gilmore!

The Gift of Jazz Education Program continues this fall with three exciting offerings.

Composer Tyler Gilmore will be teaching three Compostion/Arranging seminars for young adult and adult students. The classes, geared to a variety of musical experience levels, will focus on the skills necessary to compose and arrange original compositions for a variety of ensembles. All pieces will be performed.

Click here for all the details!

Instrument Drive

The Gift of Jazz together with DazzleJazz is collecting musical instruments that will be donated or sold to benefit the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts.

Create a lasting legacy by donating any and all musical instruments you no longer play, regardless of their age or condition. Through your donation you can play a key role in a student’s musical development.

Donations may be brought to DazzleJazz at 930 Lincoln St., Denver during business hours. All donations are tax deductible.

 


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The Blind Tiger Series...next event August 15th!

The Gift of Jazz is pleased to present The Blind Tiger events.... a series of themed jazz listening parties held in private residences and other intimate settings benefiting the Gift of Jazz.

The sixth in this series of themed jazz listening parties will be held on August 15th from 5:00-8:00pm at a piece of paradise tucked away in the Denver Highlands neighborhood. The event will feature the Bill Kopper Trio celebrating the Music of Brazil. The event will be an intimate gathering and space is extremely limited.


Click here to make your reservation.