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From the first bite to the final sip, our piña colada cake and a seasonal cocktail deliver a meticulously crafted experience. Enjoy it as the perfect end to your Dinner and a Show experience.
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From the first bite to the final sip, our piña colada cake and a seasonal cocktail deliver a meticulously crafted experience. Enjoy it as the perfect end to your Dinner and a Show experience.
For the best date night experience at Nocturne, timing is everything! Listen in on owners, Scott and Nicole Mattson, to see how far in advance to make your reservation.
seasonal cocktails
Cocktails never looked so good! Join us for Dinner and a Show this weekend to enjoy one of our stunning libations. Each cocktail is seasonally inspired and created by our expert bar team.
Q&A Date Night
Nocturne was a dream come true for Nicole and Scott, curating a space that successfully blends an intimate Dinner and a Show experience for every guest. Listen for their opinion on what makes Nocturne so special and the thought that goes into creating the signature atmosphere diners have come to love.
Wine Pairings with Scott
A glass of rosé and our smoked venison carpaccio pairs perfectly with date night at Nocturne. Hear more about why our co-owner and house sommelier chose this duo for our summer menu.
Camilla Vaitaitis at Nocturne
Camilla Vaitaitis Music returns to the Nocturne stage Sunday, Feb. 5, with Seth Lewis on bass and Kevin Matthews on drums. One of Denver’s most talented up-and-coming artists, guests will enjoy Camilla’s compelling original jazz drawing from a wide pool of influences ranging from indie music, to contemporary jazz and psychedelic rock. Make your reservation for this one-night-only show via https://nocturnejazz.com/.
Matt Smiley at Nocturne
Explore the musical universe of The Talking Heads as Colorado-based Dart Echo takes the Nocturne stage Saturday, Jan. 22, and Saturday, Jan. 29. Bandleader/bassist Dr. Matt Smiley brings together Briana Harris on sax, Ben Parrish Music on guitar and Dru Heller on drums for a “two nights only” show. The shows will be inspired by the iconic "Stop Making Sense" concert, with an emphasis on B-sides from across The Talking Heads’ catalogue.
Make your dinner and a show reservation to join us for these special – and upbeat – evenings via https://nocturnejazz.com/reservations.
Backed by a top shelf mile-high rhythm section, New York-based saxophonist and composer Stan Killian returns for his first Colorado appearance in more than two years on Wednesday, Jan. 18. Stan will perform compositions from his newest album “Brooklyn Calling.” Joined by Steve Kovalcheck on guitar, Mark Diamond on bass and Alejandro Castaño on drums, sparks are sure to fly as we welcome Stan back to Denver!!! Stan Killian has recorded with top-notch jazz artists Roy Hargrove, Jeremy Pelt, Antonio Sanchez, Eric Harland, Ben Monder, Mike Moreno and David Binney, and has performed in some of New York City’s top venues like The Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club, The Iridium and Carnegie Hall, as well as in hardcore jazz venues like The 55 Bar, Jazz Gallery and Smalls Jazz Club. He’s toured the U.S., Europe, Japan, Korea, China and Mexico, and has released four critically-acclaimed albums under Sunnyside Records. Make plans to join us for this special performance while reservations are still available! (Video: @stankillian on Instagram)
Along with his trio, bassist Matt Smiley continues to explore the music of jazz legend Charlie Haden this Thursday, June 23, as part of his Nocturne Artist in Residency. Matt hopes to bring Haden’s vocal and melodic style of bass playing to the stage, while also highlighting the musician’s role as an outspoken anti-war pacifist by performing some of his political compositions like “We Shall Overcome” and “The People United Will Never Be Defeated.” Enjoy this recent clip from Matt’s residency, then make a reservation to enjoy his trio live on our stage.
For Jazz Appreciation Month, we asked pianist Jack Dunlevie about his favorite memory performing at Nocturne. He said: “One of my favorites was the first night of my Oscar Peterson residency in February 2021. It was coming off a long, difficult stretch of not being able to perform due to the pandemic, and being back on stage in front of an eager audience with my close friends and collaborators was a great healing moment.” We remember this show, and this moment was healing for us, as well, Jack. Cheers 🥂 Along with Kevin Matthews on drums and Patrick McDevitt on bass, Jack is currently exploring another golden-era classic, “Live at the Pershing Lounge” by Ahmad Jamal, Wednesday evenings through May. Enjoy this teaser from his current residency at Nocturne!
Catch Taylor Clay Saxophone and his quartet on the Nocturne stage every Thursday through the end of April as they perform a new series of Taylor’s original compositions. With thought-provoking melodies and modern harmonic nuance, these compositions are a culmination of his experiences and influences as a modern musician in Denver. Taylor will be joined by an excellent collection of forward-thinking Denver jazz artists, including Jack Dunlevie on piano, Seth Lewis on bass and B.K. Khan on drums. We hope to see you on Thursday nights, but in the meantime, enjoy this clip from one of Taylor’s performances at Nocturne in January. (Instagram 📹 : @taylorclaysax)
Jazz pianist Ben Markley returns to the Nocturne stage this Sunday, March 6. His recording project “Clockwise: The Music of Cedar Walton” from 2017 earned a coveted four-star review from DownBeat Magazine for showcasing the late pianist’s most revered tunes through new arrangements for big band. Ben’s newest project, featuring Ari Hoenig, will be released later this year. To hear Ben Markley perform live, visit our website, www.nocturnejazz.com, to make a reservation.
We’re excited to welcome back local saxophonist and composer David Bernot Music to Nocturne for a special performance series in March. David and his quintet will play every Thursday evening throughout the month in celebration of his debut quintet album, “Never-Ending Cycle,” available March 10. David has performed as a sideman for many Nocturne shows over the last three years, and his first series as a bandleader at Nocturne was this past October. The band both on his album and on the series features a world-class lineup: Greg Gisbert on trumpet, Tom Amend on piano, Gonzalo Teppa on bass and Michael De’Angelo on drums. We hope you’ll come by on a Thursday night to hear David’s intriguing collection of original compositions. (📹: David Bernot Music )
Trumpet, meet sax. The Derek Banach Quintet returns for the final two Fridays in February to explore the rich recorded history of jazz. On Feb. 18 and Feb. 25, enjoy their take on classic trumpet and sax partnerships from the likes of Miles Davis and Wayne Shorter, Clifford Brown and Harold Land, Freddie Hubbard and Hank Mobley and more.