Denver Jazz Fest

Denver-based jazz industry professionals David Froman and Don Lucoff have collectively spent over 70 years producing and marketing jazz, both locally and internationally. Through their myriad musical experiences, they have come to believe that Denver should be recognized for its time-honored jazz legacy. So, they have conceived Denver Jazz, a Colorado 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and an annual Denver Jazz Fest.

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Denver-based jazz industry professionals David Froman and Don Lucoff have collectively spent over 70 years producing and marketing jazz, both locally and internationally. Through their myriad musical experiences, they have come to believe that Denver should be recognized for its time-honored jazz legacy. So, they have conceived Denver Jazz, a Colorado 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization, and an annual Denver Jazz Fest.

The inaugural festival will be held Thursday, April 3 through Sunday, April 6, 2025, in venues throughout the Denver and Boulder metro areas. Emphasis will be on Denver’s downtown and the historic Five Points cultural district. April was chosen to coincide with Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM), which celebrates America’s only indigenous art form — recognized by joint houses of Congress as a National Historic Treasure. Also occurring each April is International Jazz Day, which highlights the role of jazz in uniting people worldwide.

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