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![]() THE HISTORY - Denver's Five Points During a magical time of American creativity, a new musical form captivated the world. The music was called jazz, and Denver's Five Points was the "Jazz Mecca" of the American West. From the "Roaring 20's" to the mid-1950's, Denver proudly proclaimed its place among the stellar jazz cities.The Five Points was the place to be, featuring legendary performers like Louie Armstrong, Billie Holliday, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole. Nightclubs, social clubs, hotels, and restaurants served hot jazz to the avant-garde crowds that migrated along the trendy spots on Welton Street. Show More
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after|five5 Spotlight ![]() The Legendary Five Points Jazz & Blues Festival The August, 2008, festival will continue an eight year tradition in which an elite jazz concert has been hosted in Denver's Five Points community. The festival, which is scheduled to coincide with the Democratic National Convention, is 3 minutes from downtown Denver via light rail. The festival has become one of Denver's most anticipated annual neighborhood celebrations and typically attracts up to 3,000 guests. Performers have included internationally celebrated musicians like Hugh Masekela, Jonathan Butler, Najee, and Alex Bugnon, and negotiations with top jazz and blues artists for the 2008 festival are underway. Buy Tickets See more about this event» See all after|five5 events» LATEST NEWS
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