Hot Tunes for Summer Nights


Make your plans now for the absolute best place to spend a summer evening in the city!


Jazz in the Garden celebrates the centennial of Grace and St. Stephen's Church in 2023 with some all-time favorites and some soon-to-be favorites beginning on Friday, May 26. Join us on selected Friday evenings at 7 pm in the garden at the corner of N. Tejon and Monument Sts., just blocks north of downtown.  Bring something to sit on, something to eat and your dancin' shoes. We'll provide beverages (for donation) and music that will get your toes tapping and fingers snapping.


Concerts take place rain or shine (we move indoors in the case of weather). And are 100% free to all.


If you have any questions, please contact us at jazz@gssepiscopal.org


Jazz in the Garden is a self-funded ministry of Grace and St. Stephen’s. Donations are gratefully accepted and are used to keep the music alive.


Tony  Exum, Junior
Fri., May 26 at 7 pm

The 2023 season begins as we welcome back local favorite and national recording artist Tony Exum, Junior. We're thrilled to host this  saxophonist, songwriter and performer with a sultry and soulful sound. Join us for a special evening filled with his signature sound of contemporary jazz, R&B and funk.




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TRĒO
Fri., June 9 at 7 pm

TRĒO is a jazz-fusion trio that blurs the styles of traditional jazz, fusion, rock, blues, and progressive funk. With eclectic arrangements of classic rock tunes, TRĒO pushes the boundaries into a new genre of jazz.







Hennessy 6
Fri., June 23 at 7 pm


Bringing its unique jazz voice to the bandstand as well as the orchestra, the original music of the Hennessy 6 spans the gamut seamlessly through intricate arrangements and orchestrations that showcase the band’s versatility and virtuosity.






Gregory Goodloe and the Light Years Ahead Band
Fri., July 7 at 7 pm

                 

Gregory Goodloe’s appearances have been a crowd favorite, and we are thrilled to have him on the schedule. You’ll be dancing in the aisles as the Light Years Ahead band brings their unique sound and audience rapport back to Jazz in the Garden.





Mike Van Arsdale Project
Fri., July 21 at 7 pm 

Mike Van Arsdale has a long history with jazz in Colorado Springs, including performing and arranging with the Air Force Academy Band’s Falconaires. Mike and his quartet of local all-stars perform original music from their debut CD, “That One Time” and more!



Mango fan Django
Fri., Aug. 4 at 7 pm

Playing Gypsy Jazz in Colorado since 1998, this band is known for a unique style of acoustic guitar swing that has delighted audiences of all ages.

Inspired by a Gypsy jazz style invented in the 1930's by guitarist Django Reinhardt and the Hot Club of France, Mango fan Django's sound also sends a wink and a nod to jump swing hepcats of the 40's, the sassy Caribbean and Latin bands of the 50's, 60's and beyond, and contemporary musicians from today's Gypsy jazz scene.


US Air Force Academy Band's Pegasus
Fri., Aug. 18 at 7 pm



These outstanding musicians follow a long blue line of talented Air Force Academy bandsmen, dedicated to serving our great nation. The versatility and professionalism of this unique ensemble plays a major role in cultivating our national heritage through America's foremost indigenous musical genre: jazz!


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