ReSound combines the earthy vibrations of the human voice with wooden bowed instruments to reflect the human experience. Then her group will play the tune and discuss their approach, followed by a set of music of the featured artist’s choice, which may or may not include more Ron Miles tunes. Part discussion and part performance, Tenia breaks down the compositional structure and parts of ONE Ron Miles tune: melody, harmony, transitions, where improvisation occurs, etc. Supported by Denver Arts & Venues’ Denver Music Advancement Fund, The Center for Critical & Cultural Theory & Dazzle Present, an evening featuring Tenia Nelson as pianist and bandleader, this is the third in a series of shows that digs into the song craft of Denver jazz legend, Ron Miles. She has truly mastered her craft when it comes to fusing jazz, soul and R&B with the classical sound of the violin.Ĭome for two shows to hear your favorite tunes arranged for violin and band, as well as some of her original music from her album “Free.” She has played at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, the John F. Monique Brooks Roberts is a soul violinist hailing from Louisville, KY. It is a story of love, music, and transformation. It’s exciting to see more equal representation, and I am proud to spotlight some of the incredible female instrumentalists, vocalists, and bandleaders (14 total!) performing at Dazzle to celebrate Women’s History Month!įorever Is Now is the romantic and unlikely story of a professional musician and a retired trial lawyer who meet when they are both eligible for Social Security and start a songwriting collaboration a few years later. Women have always been a part of the jazz tradition, but historically female instrumentalists haven’t had equal visibility. Jazz is a uniquely American music style, with its roots in the Black community. In honor of Women’s History Month, Dazzle Denver will be featuring a women-centric lineup.
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