Name: JJ Murphy Quintet
Start: 2024-07-20T21:30:00-06:00
Location: 1080 14th Street , Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80202

Musical Style: Jazz
The JJ Murphy Quintet will be taking the Dazzle stage again on July 20th. The material will be rooted in jazz but it can go in any direction at any moment; from traditional Appalachian Gospel music to Radiohead. The band will draw on original material from JJ Murphy as well as some unexpected covers that are reimagined through the unique sound of the band!
“JJ Murphy is a guitarist that plays music informed by jazz, blues, roots, & alternative rock without ever losing a deep sense of groove & sense of spontaneity.”
Chantil Dukart:
Chantil is a Denver based, Alaska raised indigenous jazz artist with roots in the Tsimshian and Sugpiaq peoples of Alaska. She first found her love of jazz music from her grandmother Anna’s Nat King Cole CD collection
Kirwan Brown:
Kirwan's professional career began at age 18 when he joined rockabilly legend Link Wray's band. By his thirties he was a member of jazz legend Ronald Shannon Jackson's Decoding Society. He has performed regularly with Dave Valentin, Kirk Whalum, and Bernard Wright. His debut album "Cool Grooves" was listed on the 1994 Grammy roller ballot in three categories including Album of the Year. He currently performs with the group ManyColors and with latin jazz pianist Victor Mestas. He has recorded with Sean Lennon and Frank Gambale
Braxton Khan:
Braxton Kahn is a drummer who was born and raised in Boulder, CO. He has been playing drums, singing, & performing original music since he was in elementary school. Braxton has been fortunate to study & perform with many of Colorado's top musicians including Art Lande, Brad Goode, & Paul Romaine. While studying at CU-Boulder, he had the opportunity to perform with high profile jazz artists such as Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Douglas, Donald Harrison, & Henry Butler. Since earning his Bachelors of Music Degree from CU, Braxton has freelanced in the Denver-Metro area and performed with various nationally & internationally-touring acts: Tony Monaco, Rashawn Ross (Dave Matthews Band), Bobby Floyd (Ray Charles), Shane Endsley (Kneebody), Erik Deutsch, Remy LeBoeuf, Greg Gisbert & many others. His Denver-based lofi hip-hop band ManyColors works closely with the family of hip hop icon J Dilla & is set to release their debut vinyl LP later in 2023.
Nate Miller:
Nate Miller is a professional trumpet and saxophone player based in Denver, Colorado. He has performed with artists such as The Motet, Thievery Corporation, Marcus King, The Taylor Scott Band, Adam Deitch, Eric Benny Bloom, Lyle Divinsky, Remy Le Boeuf and Derrick Hodge, along with many other well-known bands and artists. Notable recordings he’s been a part of include the album Boots in Place by George Porter Jr. and Eddie Roberts, Soldier of Love by D.J. Williams, and Recess’ self-titled album, Recess.
In addition to this he works as a freelance musician performing throughout Colorado.
J.J. Murphy Quintet
Guitar: J.J. Murphy
Piano: Chantil Dukart
Bass: Kirwan Brown
Drums: Braxton Kahn
Tpt/sax: Nate Miller