City Park Jazz Fundraiser Brunch at Dazzle
🎶 Live Music, Every Sunday
The City Park bandstand caught fire in March and was deemed a total loss. It’s a considerable loss to the city, and left City Park Jazz scrambling to reorganize its summer performance logistics.
Since the show(s) must go on, City Park Jazz announced its lineup on March 31st. The crossover of artists who perform at Dazzle is undeniable.
Now, City Park Jazz is raising an additional $30,000 - $40,000 in unexpected costs for mobile setups, audio production, and power needs for their 2026 summer lineup.
Donations of various amounts are added to ticket prices and are 100% donated to City Park Jazz. You can also donate directly here.
About City Park Jazz:
City Park Jazz is a “celebration of community” that began in 1986 featuring only local musicians. Sunday evenings throughout the summer sees anywhere from 8,000 to 12,000 neighbors from City Park neighborhoods—and all over Colorado—enjoying the amazing talent that calls the Centennial State home, all free of charge. As part of our 40th anniversary celebration, each show this summer will include a special tribute honoring CPJ performers and contributors in memoriam—beloved members of our community whose artistry and dedication helped make City Park Jazz what it is today. Further details on these tributes will be announced as the season approaches.
We're also thrilled to announce that we’re doing a test run of a new shuttle bus service as part of our ongoing commitment to making City Park Jazz accessible to everyone! We’re going to start with two shows this season, July 5 and Aug. 9. The shuttle is specifically for attendees with mobility and disability-related needs. Shuttles will pick up passengers at the lots for the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Zoo, dropping off directly at the accessible entrance to the Pavilion, and then in reverse at the end of the show. Stay tuned—we'll share more details closer to the start of the season!
Camilla Vaitaitis
Camilla Vaitaitis is a pianist, vocalist, guitarist, arranger and composer based in Denver, CO. She graduated from the Lamont School of Music at the University of Denver in 2016 with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Studies & Commercial Music and a Master's degree in Jazz Composition in 2020.
She plays regularly in several different groups, including her indie rock bands Barbara and Specific Ocean, Passiflora, and her original jazz project, the Camilla Vaitaitis Quartet. Camilla dedicates time not only to performing and accompanying throughout Denver, but also to composing and arranging pieces for a variety of groups, including big bands, small ensembles, rock bands, and more. She is a published composer with Brava Jazz Publishing. In addition to actively performing, Camilla maintains a busy schedule teaching piano, guitar, songwriting, and composition.
Camilla has been busy recording a variety of different projects in the last year. Barbara's debut album Escape Artist came out in Sep. 2022. Their latest single “For Good Measure” was co-produced by Jim Eno of Spoon & Bri Harris, and came out on May 17, 2024. Barbara’s sophomore album will be released in early 2025. Specific Ocean is in the process of recording their debut full-length album, anticipated to be released in 2024.
Micah Miller
Micah Miller is a composer, performer and educator living in Denver. Micah grew up in Wyoming, where he started learning piano, trumpet and voice from a young age. He studied jazz trumpet and voice at the University of Northern Colorado, and recently completed a Master’s in trumpet performance from the University of Wyoming. As a freelancing musician, Micah plays around the Northern Colorado and Wyoming area in a variety of ensembles and musical settings. He recently released his debut album of original works for jazz quintet, Why Not Here?, in September 2023. Micah is currently the Adjunct Trumpet Professor at Regis University in Denver.
🍽 A Feast Worth Savoring
Your all-inclusive brunch begins with a chef-curated food station:
Scrambled eggs, breakfast potatoes, link & patty pork sausage, pork green chili, vegetarian refried beans, Dazzle mac & cheese, cheddar biscuits, vegetarian gravy, cheesy-garlicky grits, bagels & the fixings, yogurt & granola, fresh fruit, cookies & donut holes.
Hot tea & Novo Coffee station, juices, and canned sodas
Plus, your servers will bring out made-to-order waffles, and a few fresh bites from the kitchen.
🎼All-inclusive Pricing
Our all-inclusive pricing is more than just food - it ensures a complete experience. Your ticket supports live jazz, fair wages for our staff, and a delicious meal with non-alcoholic beverages, tax included and a donation to City Park Jazz, all wrapped in one easy price.
$57.15 Brunch price breakdown + a donation to City Park Jazz:
$10 Ticket for the Show
$10 Service Fee for the hourly staff (front & back of house)
$32.41 Food & Non-alcoholic Beverages
$4.74 Taxes & Fees
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$57.15 All-inclusive Brunch Price + anything above this price is 100% donated City Park Jazz
All tickets include a donation to City Park Jazz. (Seating is general admission for all tickets.)
Which ticket level is right for you?
🎫Affordable $100 (includes a $42.85 donation to City Park Jazz)
🎫Meaningful $257.15 (includes a $200 donation to City Park Jazz)
🎫Impactful $557.15 (includes a $500 donation to City Park Jazz)
🎫Hero $1,057.15 (includes a $1,000 donation to City Park Jazz)
🥂 Bottomless Brunch Drinks*
Add $20 to enjoy endless pours of Mimosa, Bloody Mary, and Aperol Spritz - just ask your server upon arrival.
*Bottomless is interchangeable and prices per person - no sharing, please - 2 hour time limit.
Join us at Dazzle and discover why we say:
"Brunch isn’t just a meal — it’s a performance."
