Welcome to

JazzFest Denver



presented by
The JazzFest Denver Society
A 501(c)(3) charitable organization
to benefit The Colorado Conservatory of the Jazz Arts

You won't just be watching and listening -
You'll be helping to shape the jazz experience
and the future of jazz!


JazzFest Denver 2008
was held
March 7 & 8, 2008 5 p.m.
The Donald R. Seawell Ballroom @ The DCPA

WISHES TO THANK ALL OF OUR SPONSORS, MEDIA, PATRONS, VOLUNTEERS, AND JAZZ FANS
WHO PURCHASED TICKETS TO THE FESTIVAL.

JAZZFEST WAS A GREAT SUCCESS AND YOU MADE  THESE TWO EVENINGS OF INCREDIBLE JAZZ HAPPEN!

 
Sean Jones performs at JFD 2008

SPECIAL THANKS TO
DAZZLE RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE
FOR HOSTING THE 2008 JazzFest Denver Musicians Clinic
on March 8, 2008  and helping us to provide an experience
that those who attended won't forget!  
The MUSICIANS' CLINIC was conducted by JAZZFEST DENVER  2008 headliners, Geoffrey Keezer, Sean Jones, and Terreon Gully.
Lunch was provided by Dazzle.

 
Geoffrey Keezer performs at JFD 2008
 T
HE STEINWAY GRAND PIANO PROVIDED BY OUR SPONSOR WELLS MUSIC


Terreon Gully performs with the Geoffrey Keezer Trio at JFD 2008


SPECIAL THANKS TO
The Burnsley Hotel
for hosting our musicians
and the JazzFest Denver After-hours Jazz Jam !

Our sincere gratitude to all the jazz musicians who participated in the jam to make it so special.  It was hot!!

 
Winard Harper performs at JFD 2008


Photography provided by jazz vocalist Wendy Fopeano
Thanks Wendy for beautifully capturing the scenes of
 JazzFest Denver 2008!

Check out Wendy's website www.wendyfopeano.com
for more information about Wendy and her new CD!


JFD Art Poster Competition First Place
Erdensyren Tsogtsaikhan
The Denver School of the Arts


Click on the 'Jazz Art & Graphics' button for more information on the Jazz Art.


Our guests enjoyed two evenings of
incredible jazz in a cool cabaret setting at JFD 2008


           CHIE IMAIZUMI ORCHESTRA performs at JFD 2008


   
The Big Swing Trio Quintet consisting of Andy Weyl, Mark Diamond and
Paul Romaine with vocalist Mary Ann Moore
and Mark Klagstad  performs at JFD 2008.


You won't want to miss the exciting JazzFest Denver 2008 Lineup !
With Headliners:  
Geoffrey Keezer Trio      
       
 
           Winard Harper Sextet

Sean Jones Group 
                         Sean Jones
                                                      JazzTimes 2007 Readers' Poll
                                Best New Artist


JFD 2008 Lineup includes many of our talented local jazz groups!
including The Big Swing Trio Quintet, Charles Gatschet Quintet,
Chie Imaizumi Orchestra, CCJA "Jazz Arts Messengers",
and The Colorado Salsa Collective.
Click on the "lineup" button above for more information on our lineup.


                                 Chie Imaizumi    Photo Ned Radinsky
    
                                          Kelly Rizo of Colorado Salsa Collective

                                                                 Charles Gatschet   
                               Mary Ann Moore of The Big Swing Trio Quintet
 



                                                                JazzFest Denver Ticket Sales
TICKETS NO LONGER ON SALE FOR THIS EVENT!

WATCH FOR INFORMATION ON JAZZFEST DENVER 2009

 
GET INVOLVED
WITH THIS IMPORTANT CULTURAL EVENT

Become a financial supporter of JazzFest Denver.
JazzFest Denver relies on the financial support
of its generous sponsors and patrons.
Become a Sponsor and join these sponsors of JazzFest Denver:

Coors Brewing Company
                    

The Burnsley Hotel
www.burnsley.com

                                     

                                                     


Downtown Denver News

                                      

Media Partner: KUVO JAZZ 89.3
www.kuvo.org

                                                   

Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge
www.dazzlejazz.com

                                                


Special Thank You to the following businesses
and organizations for their support of JazzFest Denver 2008:

The Patrons of JazzFest Denver 2008

The Gift of Jazz
www.thegiftofjazz.org
 


Rocky Mountain Jazz Website
www.rockymountainjazz.com

Website sponsor:  Goozmo
www.goozmo.com


Cherry Creek Framing



Telluride Jazz Celebration
32nd Annual Telluride Jazz Celebration
New Dates!  June 5-8, 2008
www.telluridejazz.org


 
The Denver School of the Arts

Black American West Museum
www.blackamericanwestmuseum.com



Become a Patron of JazzFest Denver
Click on the "Become a Patron" button above for more information 
Patrons can join at many different levels from $250- $5000. You can donate online on the Order tickets/Donate online" button above.
Patrons and Sponsors of JazzFest Denver can receive complimentary tickets with their patronship or sponsorship as well as reserved preferred seating at the festival.
Thank You for Your Support!
JazzFest Denver Society is a Colorado non-profit and 501(c)(3) organization.
All or a portion of your contribution may be tax deductible.

                     

JazzFest Denver /Burnsley Hotel Packages

Want to stay close to the action of JazzFest Denver
and its after-hours events?
You can enjoy a luxurious Jazz Getaway Weekend package 
in downtown at
The Burnsley Hotel
Sponsor of JazzFest Denver.
 
Click on the 'JazzFest Hotel Package' button for more information.

CDs Sales 
Artist CDs will be sold at the festival.
A  portion of the sales will go to JazzFest Denver
 and its beneficiary, CCJA.



The Donald R. Seawell Ballroom is located at
1050 13th St, Denver, CO 80204
For directions paste the following link into your browser:
www.dcpa.org/page.cfm?xid=8522965



 SEATING
Seating is cabaret style with open seating (first come first served)
and reserved seating for Patrons and Sponsors only.


 REFRESHMENTS
Food, beverages & full bar will be available at the Seawell Ballroom.

LIGHT FARE & SANDWICHES BY JAY'S HOT TICKET CAFE 
 
©2008 Jazzfestdenver.com . Powered by Goozmo Systems . Printed on Recycled Data™