Sometimes you just need a good cocktail and a little jazz to unwind from a long day. Thanks to the fabulous jazz scene in Denver you can find a place to get your jazz on any day of the week!
14 PLACES TO LISTEN TO LIVE JAZZ MUSIC IN DENVER
#1 THE BROWN PALACE HOTEL AND SPA
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The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa doesn’t require a reservation to enjoy some classy cocktails and live music. Featuring jazz, light piano and other musical acts, – you don’t have to get a room, but that is an option!
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#2 BULL & BUSH BREWERY
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Bull & Bush Brewery has a more sporty vibe to their place but they feature Sunday night jazz and a burger of the month.
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#3 THE CRIMSON ROOM
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The Crimson Room has been known as a hidden gem in Denver’s nightlife. Behind a beautiful red door you will find jazz and acoustic music along with craft cocktails. Wear your fancy clothes and enjoy a night out!
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#4 DAZZLE
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Dazzle Jazz has long been contributing to the jazz scene in Denver. With a new and bigger space in the Baur building downtown, this is a great place to catch local and national jazz artists.
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#5 EL CHAPULTEPEC
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El Chapultepec has been open and serving out food and jazz since 1933. Visit this classic spot to enjoy some high energy jazz.
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#6 GREEN RUSSELL
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Green Russell is the speakeasy reason you have been looking for to get dressed up for an evening. With the highly suggested “Bartender’s Choice” cocktail, this is a place to enjoy a little jazz and a date night!
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#7 HERB’S
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Herb’s offers inexpensive drinks and classy vibes. Jazz happens almost every night, and if you are in the mood to sing or play along check out their “Hump Day Funk Jam”.
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#8 LA COUR DENVER’S ART BAR
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La Cour Denver’s Art Bar has delights for both eyes and ears. Featuring a local artist and a variety of jazz artists, this is a funky place to enjoy an evening out.
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#9 LIVE @ JACK’S
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Live @ Jack’s showcases some of the hottest jazz bands in Denver, but they also feature other genres of live music so there is reason to visit time and time again!
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#10 THE MEADOWLARK
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The Meadowlark is a street level spot for a variety of music. They host a Jazz night on Monday, an open mic on Tuesday and a regular DJ on Fridays.
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#11 MERCURY CAFE
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Mercury Cafe has an abundance of events happening all week long, but in their Rose Room you can find Blues, Jazz and Classical music a few times a week. Pair the music with some of their delicious organic food and enjoy!
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#12 NOCTURNE
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Nocturne boasts unique twists on craft cocktails with great live jazz nightly Tuesday through Saturday. Discover their “Artist in Residence” that changes every eight weeks.
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#13 THE SOILED DOVE UNDERGROUND
The Soiled Dove Underground hosts a variety of music, frequently jazz and blues artists, as well as often featuring touring artists.
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#14 SYNTAX PHYSIC OPERA
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Syntax Physic Opera has more than a curious name. They feature live American Jazz every Wednesday (following comedy open mic) and every Friday.