Date: Thursday, August 11th, 2011. Time: 8:00-10:30 pm Band: Thuy Vo. Thuy Vo (vocals), Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Phil Runge (bass) Where: SubZero Lounge, 612 F St, Anchorage, AK 99501 Notes: No cover. (907) 276-2337
Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2011. Time: 7:30 pm (doors open at 7) Band: 3 Tenors – Keith Oxman, Ricky Sweum, Brad Eastin – with Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass), and Todd Reid (drums) Where: City Auditorium Cafe, 221 E Kiowa St., Colorado Springs Notes: Sponsored by Pikes Peak Jazz & Swing Society. Click HERE for more information. Tickets are $20 general public, $15 for PPJASS members, and will be sold at the door only
Date: Saturday, May 28th, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ryan Janus (keyboard), Marc Neihof (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums) Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Notes: No cover. Great food, wine, coffee, books, and hip atmosphere. (719) 630-7723
Date: Saturday, May 21st, 2011. Time: 7-10 pm Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Explosion (Quartet)! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Wayne Wilkinson (guitar), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums) Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, May 20th, 2011. Time: 7-10 pm Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Explosion (Trio)! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums) Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Andy Burtschi (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums) Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, May 13th, 2011. Time: 7:30 pm Band: Colorado College Tiger Jazz Ensemble, Ricky Sweum director Where: Packard Hall, Colorado College, Cache La Poudre & Cascade Notes: This concert is free and open to the public. We will be performing one of Ricky’s tunes called “Nice Pants”, arranged by Wil Swindler.
Date: Saturday, May 7th, 2011. Time: 7 & 9 pm Band: Tyler Gilmore’s Ninth+Lincoln Jazz Orchestra Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO Notes: $15 general/$12 for students
Dazzle Recordings and Gift of Jazz Present – Tyler Gilmore’s Ninth and Lincoln
“Static Line” CD Release Performance
The acclaimed Ninth and Lincoln Orchestra returns with a dynamic new recording. Don’t miss this chance to hear it performed live in it’s entirety, with an all-star line-up of Colorado’s finest jazz performers.
Featuring: Trumpet – Brad Goode, Gabe Mervine, Joe Ferrone
Trombone – Tom Ball, Gary Mayne
Reeds – Art Bouton, Ricky Sweum, Peter Sommer, Mark Harris
Drums – Paul Romaine, Bass – Greg Garrison, Guitar – Matt Fuller, Vibraphone – Greg Harris
Date: Friday, April 29th, 2011. Time: 2 sets starting at 7 & 9 pm.
Band: Ken Walker Sextet. Al Hood (trumpet), Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Dave Corbus (guiatr), Ken Walker (bass), Paul Romaine (drums)
Where: Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Marc Neihof (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, April 9th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, April 3rd, 2011. Time: 7 pm.
Band: Tyler Gilmore’s Ninth+Lincoln Jazz Orchestra
Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO
Date: Saturday, March 26th, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ryan Janus (keyboard), Marc Neihof (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, March 5th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ken Walker (bass), Todd Reid (drums)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, February 26th, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (sax), Marc Neihof (bs), Henrique De Almeida (dr)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 630-7723
Date: Saturday, February 25th, 2011. Time: 7-10 pm
Band: Lee Gardner Quartet: Lee Gardner (bass), Randy Bowen (drums), Ricky Sweum (saxes), Jane Rigler (flute)
Where: Deco Lounge at the FAC (Fine Arts Center) Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, February 26th, 2011. Time: 7:00-10 pm
Date: Saturday, February 12th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Henrique De Almeida (drums)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, January 28th, 2011. Time: 10:15 am
Band: Guest Soloist with the Rampart High School Advanced Jazz Band
Where: Colorado Music Educators Conference at the Broadmoor Hotel
1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Date: Friday, January 28th, 2011. Time: 2 sets starting at 7 & 9 pm.
Band: Ken Walker Sextet. Al Hood (trumpet), Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass), Paul Romaine (drums)
Where: Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Date: Saturday, January 22nd, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Henrique De Almeida (drums)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, January 15th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ken Walker (bass), Matt Jorgensen (Seattle-based drummer and Origin Records Recording Artist)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, December 17th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio +1. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Reid Poole (trumpet), Mike Schwartz (organ), Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, December 11th, 2010. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Marc Neihof (bass), Tim Stombaugh (drums)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, November 27th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Friday, November 26th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2010. Time: 9-11 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: The Camellia Lounge @ The TeaZone, 510 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Notes: No cover. 503-221-2130
Date: Thursday, November 11th, 2010. Time: 9-midnight.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Quartet. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Mike Denny (guitar), Kevin McDonald (bass), Ryan Biesack (drums).
Where: The Granary Pizza Co, 259 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401
Notes: $5 cover. Reservations recommended 541-343-8488.
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Marc Neihof (bass), Jill Fredrickson (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, October 23rd, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, October 9th, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Ken Walker (bass), Chris Lee (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, October 3rd, 2010. Time: 6-8:30 pm.
Band: Thin Air Jazz Orchestra
Where: Ancient Mariner, 960 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs.
Date: Sunday, September 26th, 2010. Time: 6-8 pm.
Band: Brad Bietry Mini Jazz Ensemble. Marcelle Marchetti – Trumpet, Tim Baird – Trumpet, Kevin Stewart – Trombone, Ricky Sweum – Soprano and Tenor Sax, Vern Neeley – Tenor Sax, Alan Joseph -Guitar, Andy Burtschi – Bass, Stefan Flores – Drums, Kimberly Sewell – Vocals, and Brad Bietry – Piano/Composer/Arranger.
Where: The Gift Shop in Manitou Springs.
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Friday, September 17th, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Ben Markley (piano), & Ken Walker (bass).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, September 5th, 2010. Time: 3:00-3:45 pm.
Band: Mistura Bela. Barbara Ernst (vocal & guitar), Ricky Sweum (saxophones & percussion), John Flores (bass).
Where: Manitou Arts Festival, Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO
Date: Saturday, September 4th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Trio Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), & Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, August 28th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Marc Neihof (bass), Ed Breazeale (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, August 21st, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Ian Hutchinson (bass), Chris Smith (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Trio Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), & Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010. Time: 6-8 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ken Walker (bass), Ben Markley (piano), & Ed Breazeale (drums).
Where: Foothills Park, 825 Allegheny Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Date: Saturday, July 31st, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Colorado Springs Jazz Messengers featuring Ricky Sweum (sax), Reid Poole (trumpet), Marc Neihof (bass), & Britt Ciampa (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, July 24th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Britt Ciampa (drums), Adrian Moring (bass).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Thursday, July 22nd, 2010. Time: two sets starting at 7 & 9 pm.
Band: John Lake Ensemble. John Lake (trumpet), Josh Quinlan (saxes), Ricky Sweum (saxes), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass), & Todd Reid (drums).
Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Date: Saturday, July 17th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Trio Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), & Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, July 18th, 2010. Time: 1:40-3 pm.
Band: Wil Swindler’s Elevenet presents “Gil Evans: History and Inspirations”.
Where: Longmont Jazz Festival, Longmont, CO
Date: Sunday, July 18th, 2010. Time: 7 pm.
Band: Wil Swindler’s Elevenet presents “Gil Evans: History and Inspirations”.
Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Date: Monday, July 12th, 2010. Time: 6-9 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Quartet, Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Wayne Wilkinson (guitar), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Black Cat Books, 720 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Notes: Free event. Come celebrate this book signing with Random House author, Cicily Janus. Her new book “The New Face of Jazz” will be available. Ricky, who is a featured musician in her book, will be performing. Music, food, fun. Outdoors if weather permitting; inside otherwise.
Date: Monday, July 5th, 2010. Time: 1:45-3 pm.
Band: Mistura Bela with Barbara Ernst (vocals & guitar), Ricky Sweum (saxophones & percussion), & Ken Walker (bass).
Where: America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Thursday, August 11th, 2011. Time: 8:00-10:30 pm
Band: Thuy Vo. Thuy Vo (vocals), Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Phil Runge (bass)
Where: SubZero Lounge, 612 F St, Anchorage, AK 99501
Notes: No cover. (907) 276-2337
Date: Friday, June 3rd, 2011. Time: 7:30 pm (doors open at 7)
Band: 3 Tenors – Keith Oxman, Ricky Sweum, Brad Eastin – with Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass), and Todd Reid (drums)
Where: City Auditorium Cafe, 221 E Kiowa St., Colorado Springs
Notes: Sponsored by Pikes Peak Jazz & Swing Society. Click HERE for more information. Tickets are $20 general public, $15 for PPJASS members, and will be sold at the door only
Date: Saturday, May 28th, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ryan Janus (keyboard), Marc Neihof (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Notes: No cover. Great food, wine, coffee, books, and hip atmosphere. (719) 630-7723
Date: Saturday, May 21st, 2011. Time: 7-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Explosion (Quartet)! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Wayne Wilkinson (guitar), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums)
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, May 20th, 2011. Time: 7-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Explosion (Trio)! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums)
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, May 14th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Andy Burtschi (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, May 13th, 2011. Time: 7:30 pm
Band: Colorado College Tiger Jazz Ensemble, Ricky Sweum director
Where: Packard Hall, Colorado College, Cache La Poudre & Cascade
Notes: This concert is free and open to the public. We will be performing one of Ricky’s tunes called “Nice Pants”, arranged by Wil Swindler.
Date: Saturday, May 7th, 2011. Time: 7 & 9 pm
Band: Tyler Gilmore’s Ninth+Lincoln Jazz Orchestra
Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO
Notes: $15 general/$12 for students
Dazzle Recordings and Gift of Jazz Present – Tyler Gilmore’s Ninth and Lincoln
“Static Line” CD Release Performance
The acclaimed Ninth and Lincoln Orchestra returns with a dynamic new recording. Don’t miss this chance to hear it performed live in it’s entirety, with an all-star line-up of Colorado’s finest jazz performers.
Featuring: Trumpet – Brad Goode, Gabe Mervine, Joe Ferrone
Trombone – Tom Ball, Gary Mayne
Reeds – Art Bouton, Ricky Sweum, Peter Sommer, Mark Harris
Drums – Paul Romaine, Bass – Greg Garrison, Guitar – Matt Fuller, Vibraphone – Greg Harris
Date: Friday, April 29th, 2011. Time: 2 sets starting at 7 & 9 pm.
Band: Ken Walker Sextet. Al Hood (trumpet), Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Dave Corbus (guiatr), Ken Walker (bass), Paul Romaine (drums)
Where: Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Date: Saturday, April 23rd, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Marc Neihof (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, April 9th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, April 3rd, 2011. Time: 7 pm.
Band: Tyler Gilmore’s Ninth+Lincoln Jazz Orchestra
Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO
Date: Saturday, March 26th, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ryan Janus (keyboard), Marc Neihof (bass), Britt Ciampa (drums)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, March 5th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ken Walker (bass), Todd Reid (drums)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, February 26th, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (sax), Marc Neihof (bs), Henrique De Almeida (dr)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. (719) 630-7723
Date: Saturday, February 25th, 2011. Time: 7-10 pm
Band: Lee Gardner Quartet: Lee Gardner (bass), Randy Bowen (drums), Ricky Sweum (saxes), Jane Rigler (flute)
Where: Deco Lounge at the FAC (Fine Arts Center) Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, February 26th, 2011. Time: 7:00-10 pm
Date: Saturday, February 12th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Henrique De Almeida (drums)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, January 28th, 2011. Time: 10:15 am
Band: Guest Soloist with the Rampart High School Advanced Jazz Band
Where: Colorado Music Educators Conference at the Broadmoor Hotel
1 Lake Avenue Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Date: Friday, January 28th, 2011. Time: 2 sets starting at 7 & 9 pm.
Band: Ken Walker Sextet. Al Hood (trumpet), Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass), Paul Romaine (drums)
Where: Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge, 930 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Date: Saturday, January 22nd, 2011. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Henrique De Almeida (drums)
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, January 15th, 2011. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ken Walker (bass), Matt Jorgensen (Seattle-based drummer and Origin Records Recording Artist)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, December 17th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio +1. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Reid Poole (trumpet), Mike Schwartz (organ), Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, December 11th, 2010. Time: 7:45-10:45 pm
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Marc Neihof (bass), Tim Stombaugh (drums)
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Friday, November 27th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Friday, November 26th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Organ Trio. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Mike Schwartz (organ), Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, November 13th, 2010. Time: 9-11 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: The Camellia Lounge @ The TeaZone, 510 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Notes: No cover. 503-221-2130
Date: Thursday, November 11th, 2010. Time: 9-midnight.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Quartet. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Mike Denny (guitar), Kevin McDonald (bass), Ryan Biesack (drums).
Where: The Granary Pizza Co, 259 E. 5th Ave., Eugene, OR 97401
Notes: $5 cover. Reservations recommended 541-343-8488.
Date: Saturday, November 6th, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Marc Neihof (bass), Jill Fredrickson (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, October 23rd, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, October 9th, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Ken Walker (bass), Chris Lee (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, October 3rd, 2010. Time: 6-8:30 pm.
Band: Thin Air Jazz Orchestra
Where: Ancient Mariner, 960 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs.
Date: Sunday, September 26th, 2010. Time: 6-8 pm.
Band: Brad Bietry Mini Jazz Ensemble. Marcelle Marchetti – Trumpet, Tim Baird – Trumpet, Kevin Stewart – Trombone, Ricky Sweum – Soprano and Tenor Sax, Vern Neeley – Tenor Sax, Alan Joseph -Guitar, Andy Burtschi – Bass, Stefan Flores – Drums, Kimberly Sewell – Vocals, and Brad Bietry – Piano/Composer/Arranger.
Where: The Gift Shop in Manitou Springs.
Date: Saturday, September 25th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Friday, September 17th, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Ben Markley (piano), & Ken Walker (bass).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, September 5th, 2010. Time: 3:00-3:45 pm.
Band: Mistura Bela. Barbara Ernst (vocal & guitar), Ricky Sweum (saxophones & percussion), John Flores (bass).
Where: Manitou Arts Festival, Memorial Park, Manitou Springs, CO
Date: Saturday, September 4th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Trio Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), & Tim Stombaugh (drums).
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, August 28th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Marc Neihof (bass), Ed Breazeale (drums).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Saturday, August 21st, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Ian Hutchinson (bass), Chris Smith (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, August 7th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Trio Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), & Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Wednesday, August 4th, 2010. Time: 6-8 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Ken Walker (bass), Ben Markley (piano), & Ed Breazeale (drums).
Where: Foothills Park, 825 Allegheny Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Date: Saturday, July 31st, 2010. Time: 8:30-11:30 pm.
Band: Colorado Springs Jazz Messengers featuring Ricky Sweum (sax), Reid Poole (trumpet), Marc Neihof (bass), & Britt Ciampa (drums).
Where: Motif, 2432 W Cucharras St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Saturday, July 24th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Group. Ricky Sweum (saxophone), Britt Ciampa (drums), Adrian Moring (bass).
Where: Rico’s Cafe & Wine Bar, 322 N Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Date: Thursday, July 22nd, 2010. Time: two sets starting at 7 & 9 pm.
Band: John Lake Ensemble. John Lake (trumpet), Josh Quinlan (saxes), Ricky Sweum (saxes), Jeff Jenkins (piano), Ken Walker (bass), & Todd Reid (drums).
Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Date: Saturday, July 17th, 2010. Time: 7:30-10:30 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Trio Explosion! Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Jason Crowe (bass), & Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Cucuru Gallery-Cafe, 2332 W Colorado Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Date: Sunday, July 18th, 2010. Time: 1:40-3 pm.
Band: Wil Swindler’s Elevenet presents “Gil Evans: History and Inspirations”.
Where: Longmont Jazz Festival, Longmont, CO
Date: Sunday, July 18th, 2010. Time: 7 pm.
Band: Wil Swindler’s Elevenet presents “Gil Evans: History and Inspirations”.
Where: Dazzle Jazz, 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203
Date: Monday, July 12th, 2010. Time: 6-9 pm.
Band: Ricky Sweum Jazz Quartet, Ricky Sweum (saxophones), Wayne Wilkinson (guitar), Jason Crowe (bass), Henrique De Almeida (drums).
Where: Black Cat Books, 720 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829
Notes: Free event. Come celebrate this book signing with Random House author, Cicily Janus. Her new book “The New Face of Jazz” will be available. Ricky, who is a featured musician in her book, will be performing. Music, food, fun. Outdoors if weather permitting; inside otherwise.
Date: Monday, July 5th, 2010. Time: 1:45-3 pm.
Band: Mistura Bela with Barbara Ernst (vocals & guitar), Ricky Sweum (saxophones & percussion), & Ken Walker (bass).
Where: America the Beautiful Park, 126 Cimino Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80903