KUVO JAZZ

11/30/2025

Alone on Thanksgiving and down on his luck, a familiar guitar started playing by itself. Who or what was there with him in that empty house on Colfax?

Read more on The O'Zone!

The O'Zone by Andy O'

11/30/2025

Music by family members individually and collectively.
A family affair to dance to beginning at 2p

Salsa Con Jazz

11/29/2025

There's something magical about watching eight vocalists who had never sung together become an instant musical family inside the KUVO JAZZ studio. ❤️

With tamales to share, jokes in between takes, and a whole lot of talent, they brought “Piñata in a Pine Tree: A Latino Twelve Days of Christmas” to life in a way that celebrates both tradition and community.

Listen to Canción Mexicana tomorrow, November 30, and experience the joy they created!

Canción Mexicana

11/26/2025

Robert Plant brought haunting folk traditions, fresh takes on Zeppelin classics, and the magic of Saving Grace to Denver. Catch the highlights and surprises from the show.

Read the full review at the link below!

Robert Plant & Saving Grace

11/26/2025

Big news in the jazz world today as the 2026 NEA Jazz Masters are revealed, the UNC Greeley Jazz Festival drops an exciting lineup, and Snarky Puppy teams up with Metropole Orkest for a powerful new live album.

Read the full story below!

Jazz News!

11/25/2025

Step behind the mic with The Morning Set as we celebrate The Conductress, Deborah Walker! 🚂

For 15 years she’s guided listeners aboard The Gospel Train, carrying the joy, spirit, and rich legacy of Gospel music to our community. Ahead of being honored for 20 years in broadcasting, Deborah joined Carlos, Steve & Abi to reflect on her journey, her mission, and the power of music that brings us together.

Listen to the full interview: https://www.kuvo.org/news/behind-the-mic-deborah-walker-of-the-gospel-train

11/24/2025

Tomorrow at 4 PM, join Paul Donovan with Christine Benero, President and CEO of Mile High United Way. Christine has led the organization for 17 years and served in two presidential administrations.

She will talk about how Mile High United Way supports families across Metro Denver, Boulder, and Broomfield counties, connects people to resources through the 211 Help Center, and how the community can get involved, including the 52nd annual Turkey Trot this Thanksgiving.

Read more below!

Community Voices: Christine Benero

11/23/2025

Dazzle is bringing back its iconic Sunday brunch, and we got the inside scoop on The Morning Set! 🥂

From relaxed live sets to fan-favorite dishes and bottomless mimosas, Dazzle’s weekend tradition is finding new life in its Denver Center home.

Owner Matt Ruff joined us for a special Eats & Beats segment just one day after our community learned of the passing of Purnell Steen. Together, we honored Purnell’s legacy and talked about the power of music to bring people together.

Listen to the full interview below.

Brunch is back at Dazzle!

11/23/2025

The O’Zone revisits the genius of Coleman Hawkins and the recording that changed the course of modern jazz. 🎷

Read more below!

The O'Zone: Coleman Hawkins

11/22/2025

Colorado Gives Day is coming up, and we’re celebrating by spotlighting a few of your favorite KUVO JAZZ hosts with a fun This or That game! 🎷

Early giving is open now through December 9. Thank you for supporting KUVO JAZZ. Donate today: kuvo.org/cogives25

11/22/2025

Purnell Steen’s close friend, publicist and photographer John Shackford wrote a wonderful tribute to Purnell for Purnell’s website. Click below and scroll down and you can read it. He said it best: everyone had stories about Purnell! He really was a one of a kind character.

Denver has always had a thriving jazz community, and between the 1920s and 1950s, the Five Points neighborhood was the heart of the scene. Known as the "Harlem of the West," at its peak Five Points had over fifty bars and clubs, and played host to all the greats: pianist and bandleader Duke Ellingto...