Celebrate the 100th birthday of Miles Davis with the CO Jazz Rep Orchestra at Lakewood Cultural Center

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra Presents

Miles of Miles

featuring Trumpeter Shane Endsley

with Hannah Rodriguez on Vocals

Drew Zaremba, Artistic Director

Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. / Lakewood Cultural Center, Lakewood

The CJRO Sextet featuring trumpeter Shane Endsley and vocalist Hannah Rodriguez celebrate the 100th birthday of Miles Davis, tracing his influence across modern Jazz.

Miles Davis stands as one of the most transformative figures in American music, a trumpeter and bandleader whose restless creativity reshaped the sound of jazz across five decades. From the cool elegance of Birth of the Cool to the modal breakthroughs of Kind of Blue, and into electric experimentation with Bitches Brew, Davis continually pushed past convention. His ability to reinvent himself while remaining unmistakably Miles made him a cultural force whose impact extended far beyond jazz. His tone—spare, lyrical, unmistakably intimate—became a signature that influenced generations of musicians and set a new standard for artistic sophistication.

Trumpeter Shane Endsley brings a distinctive blend of precision, imagination, and emotional clarity to every performance, making him one of the most compelling voices in modern jazz. A founding member of the Grammynominated ensemble Kneebody, Endsley is celebrated for his ability to move fluidly between genres. His deep Colorado roots—shaped by formative years in Denver’s vibrant music community—continue to inform his artistic voice.

Hannah Rodriguez is a dynamic, award-winning vocalist and multi-instrumentalist based in Northern Colorado. With deep ties to Denver’s music scene, her genre-blending style fuses jazz, rock, and pop and she’s earned accolades from DownBeat Magazine and the Sonic Spotlight competition for her expressive vocal performances and inventive arrangements.

Long-time CJRO trumpeter Shane Endsley brings his talent to the stage for this series of concerts. He is joined by vocalist Hannah Rodriguez and the rest of the CJRO Sextet including Drew Zaremba (Sax), Jared Cathey (Sax), Eric Gunnison (Piano), Gonzalo Teppa (Bass), and Alejandro Castaño (Drums).

The CJRO is one of the region's premier jazz ensembles, featuring top-tier musicians dedicated to honoring and expanding the jazz tradition. Known for their innovative programming and electrifying performances, the CJRO continues to push boundaries while preserving the rich legacy of jazz. Read more at ColoradoJazz.org

Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra presents

Miles of Miles

featuring Trumpeter Shane Endsley with Hannah Rodriguez on Vocals

Friday, November 6 at 7:00 p.m.

Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S. Allison Pkwy., Lakewood 80226

Tickets $31 - $33 (including fees)

www.coloradojazz.org or call 303-987-7845