FIVE POINTS LIVE! JAZZ & ROOTS CELEBRATION
Commemorating 10 Seasons of Shows on October 4, 2025
We launched Five Points Live! in May of 2016, and on October 4, 2025, we presented a celebration of our 10th season of shows with a special concert honoring the musical history of the neighborhood, and supported by a generous grant from Denver Arts & Venues, and with support from Gift of Jazz. The sold out show at Savoy Denver featured Nani Vazana singing Nina Simone and a hint of JS Bach, plus Ley Line harmonizing on world folk, blues, and funk, and Chantil & The Dukes of Art, a trio led by jazz pianist Chantil Dukart. In addition to these mainstage artists, local fave Laurie Dameron's Laurie D Jazz Duo played on the mezzanine. Tickets were just $10 (for 10 years!) and the awesome space at our neighborhood treasure was also activated with the Maiz food truck, Jakrabbits zero proof beverages, and Thick's local gelato, to help us celebrate a decade of Five Points Live! (We've applied for the grant again and hope to present a second annual Jazz & Roots Celebration in 2026...stand by, and thanks again for your support!)
~ KUDOS FOR FIVE POINTS LIVE! JAZZ & ROOTS CELEBRATION ~
Thank YOU!!!! Such a great event and the performance was amazing!!!! Sad I had to leave to get back to the shop. It was a great success and we sold out!!!! Thanks for promoting live music and all the work in the community to keep Jazz alive!!! ~ Keith Pryor, Curtis Park neighborhood leader and, with John Hayden, proprietor of Thick’s Gelato & Chocolates; attended and vended
Awesome show, Doug; you make magic happen! Thanks for all you do to create music💕 ~ Jeff K, longtime attendee
Five Point Live! Jazz and Roots Celebration was one of the most fun and best organized events I've ever been part of! All of the musicians were fantastic, the sound system was top notch, the venue was outstanding with wonderful ambiance, and the delicious food that was provided! ~ Laurie Dameron, guitarist; her Laurie D Jazz Duo played before/between mainstage sets
You and Maggie did a fabulous job and I really enjoyed myself... Thanks for making it all happen. ~ Chantil Dukart, performer
Thank you for having me! It was such a beautiful night. The music, space, and attendees were all fantastic. ~ Jacob A Kranitz; brought his JAKRABBITS coffee and beverage cart to the event
Great success on your show! Incredible! So happy for you😍 ~ Lannie Garrett, Colo Music Hall of Fame inductee; attendee
Last night was a blessing and a gift, honored to have been a part of it all. ~ Jessica Numbers, KGNU DJ; did outreach at Savoy
It was an honor to be part of Nani’s group, and such a beautiful night of music as a whole. Thank you for putting on such an amazing event! ~ Jaik Hakkarinen, drummer with Nani Vazana’s band
Congratulations on your successful event and the abundant good vibes produced! ~ Roger Menell, local music business pro
I had a great time, and glad to be part of the team! ~ George Figgs, KGNU; sound engineer for the Savoy production
You planned a wonderful event, and it was exciting to see such fabulous musical acts and so much energy in the Savoy. Hope we can collaborate again. ~ Michael Frank, owner of Savoy Denver, attended with his wife, co-owner, Molly Frank
It was so rewarding to see the event completely sell out and know it resonated so strongly with everyone in attendance...I'm so glad the event was such a hit and we're looking forward to working together again soon! ~ Laura Villanueva, Savoy Denver Event Production & Media Director
Congrats on a hugely successful show, Doug! I had a great time meeting new folks. ~ Jason Mohr, attendee/production team
It was a great event...you put a lot of planning and hard work into it and it showed. ~ David Froman, CEO, Gift of Jazz
Doug, the Celebration at the Savoy Saturday was wonderful! We enjoyed every minute of the evening: the artists, the food, the facility, and the wonderful people on staff and in the audience. Kudos to you and Maggie. ~ Doug Marek, Cottonwood Cottage Concerts, Greeley, CO; attended the Savoy event and presented Ley Line two nights after they played in Denver
Cheers to all the good work you've done with Five Points Live over TEN years! Congrats!!! ~ Indra Raj, Music Director, KGNU
Thanks again for pouring your heart and soul into live music making in Denver…So much effort that impacts so many in the community supporting our wonderful musicians. ~ Bridget Walsh, community organizer and Jazz & Roots attendee
Congratulations for last Saturday night's jazz and roots celebration. I've been talking about nothing else since then. I can't imagine the work that went into putting on such a show. You deserve another star in your crown. ~ Cap Hamilton, attendee
Thank YOU!!!! Such a great event and the performance was amazing!!!! Sad I had to leave to get back to the shop. It was a great success and we sold out!!!! Thanks for promoting live music and all the work in the community to keep Jazz alive!!! ~ Keith Pryor, Curtis Park neighborhood leader and, with John Hayden, proprietor of Thick’s Gelato & Chocolates; attended and vended
Awesome show, Doug; you make magic happen! Thanks for all you do to create music💕 ~ Jeff K, longtime attendee
Five Point Live! Jazz and Roots Celebration was one of the most fun and best organized events I've ever been part of! All of the musicians were fantastic, the sound system was top notch, the venue was outstanding with wonderful ambiance, and the delicious food that was provided! ~ Laurie Dameron, guitarist; her Laurie D Jazz Duo played before/between mainstage sets
You and Maggie did a fabulous job and I really enjoyed myself... Thanks for making it all happen. ~ Chantil Dukart, performer
Thank you for having me! It was such a beautiful night. The music, space, and attendees were all fantastic. ~ Jacob A Kranitz; brought his JAKRABBITS coffee and beverage cart to the event
Great success on your show! Incredible! So happy for you😍 ~ Lannie Garrett, Colo Music Hall of Fame inductee; attendee
Last night was a blessing and a gift, honored to have been a part of it all. ~ Jessica Numbers, KGNU DJ; did outreach at Savoy
It was an honor to be part of Nani’s group, and such a beautiful night of music as a whole. Thank you for putting on such an amazing event! ~ Jaik Hakkarinen, drummer with Nani Vazana’s band
Congratulations on your successful event and the abundant good vibes produced! ~ Roger Menell, local music business pro
I had a great time, and glad to be part of the team! ~ George Figgs, KGNU; sound engineer for the Savoy production
You planned a wonderful event, and it was exciting to see such fabulous musical acts and so much energy in the Savoy. Hope we can collaborate again. ~ Michael Frank, owner of Savoy Denver, attended with his wife, co-owner, Molly Frank
It was so rewarding to see the event completely sell out and know it resonated so strongly with everyone in attendance...I'm so glad the event was such a hit and we're looking forward to working together again soon! ~ Laura Villanueva, Savoy Denver Event Production & Media Director
Congrats on a hugely successful show, Doug! I had a great time meeting new folks. ~ Jason Mohr, attendee/production team
It was a great event...you put a lot of planning and hard work into it and it showed. ~ David Froman, CEO, Gift of Jazz
Doug, the Celebration at the Savoy Saturday was wonderful! We enjoyed every minute of the evening: the artists, the food, the facility, and the wonderful people on staff and in the audience. Kudos to you and Maggie. ~ Doug Marek, Cottonwood Cottage Concerts, Greeley, CO; attended the Savoy event and presented Ley Line two nights after they played in Denver
Cheers to all the good work you've done with Five Points Live over TEN years! Congrats!!! ~ Indra Raj, Music Director, KGNU
Thanks again for pouring your heart and soul into live music making in Denver…So much effort that impacts so many in the community supporting our wonderful musicians. ~ Bridget Walsh, community organizer and Jazz & Roots attendee
Congratulations for last Saturday night's jazz and roots celebration. I've been talking about nothing else since then. I can't imagine the work that went into putting on such a show. You deserve another star in your crown. ~ Cap Hamilton, attendee