Alexis Cole at The Savoy Denver
High on the "must see" list for Rocky Mountain Jazz After Hours listeners is Alexis Cole at Denver's Savoy
Join singer and pianist Alexis Cole for an unforgettable evening of sophisticated jazz in Denver. Ms Cole will perform work from her 14 recordings as well as new songs with her trademark sophistication, style and charm. Accompanied by Colorado’s own Dana Landry on piano and Erik Applegate on bass, this performance promises to transport you to another world.
Renowned for her vocal prowess, Alexis draws comparisons to jazz legends such as Sarah Vaughan and Anita O’Day.
A top contender in the Jazzmobile Vocal Competition, award-winner in the Montreux Jazz Vocal Competition, and finalist in the Sarah Vaughan Competition, Cole boasts over a dozen albums on labels such as Motéma and Chesky. Her collaborations include works with celebrated artists like Fred Hersch and Bucky Pizzarelli, and she has appeared on the famed stages of the Boston Pops and Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
As an educator, Alexis led the vocal jazz program at SUNY Purchase, mentoring Grammy-winning talents like Samara Joy. Alexis founded JazzVoice.com, an online platform for jazz education, and co-founded the Virginia Beach Vocal Jazz Summit. Her newest venture, MusicAuditions.com, connects musicians with job opportunities. Currently based in the West Village in NYC, music continues to take Cole around the world and back home again.