Hollywood Magic
Ever since Max Steiner scored 1933’s King Kong, music has become an integral part of the Hollywood experience, adding drama, wonder, scope, and excitement to film. Join Sukin Series favorite Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective as they perform their renditions from some of Tinseltown’s most magical films.
Pops! The Music of Louis Armstrong
Among the most influential figures in jazz history, Louis Armstrong’s career spanned over 50 years. Join the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective as they celebrate Armstrong’s prolific career with their renditions of such classics as “Struttin’ With Some BBQ,” “Heebie Jeebies,” “West End Blues,” and “What A Wonderful World.”
Tribute to Stevie Wonder
With a catalog spanning six decades and multiple musical genres, Stevie Wonder’s artistic contributions have earned him the status of the most-awarded solo artist of all time. The Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective presents an instrumental tribute with such timeless hits as “Sir Duke,” “Visions,” “Superstition,” and “Isn’t She Lovely?”
Anything Goes: The Music of Cole Porter
In the history of American music, few composers have contributed as many beloved hits as Cole Porter. From his beginnings in rural Indiana to lavish parties in Paris, Cole Porter lived by his own rules. A prolific composer, Porter distinguished himself by writing his own witty, relevant lyrics for his songs and musicals. Timeless and beautiful, these lyrics often prove to be as contemporary and relevant today as they were almost one hundred years ago. Join the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective featuring vocalists Emerald Hart, Hannah Jeppesen, Amy Schendel, and Marie Smith as they pay homage to the legendary songwriter.
Duke Ellington's Far East Suite
Experience Duke Ellington’s 1968 Grammy Award-winning Far East Suite as performed by the Rocky Mountain Jazz Collective.