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Steve Davis and Darren Kramer
Trombone Bass
Location: Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts - 9-4-2026 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm (America/Denver) (1 hour)

Jazz fans are invited to an extraordinary evening featuring two of the jazz world~s most dynamic trombonists, Steve Davis and Darren Kramer, on Thursday, September 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. The performance will celebrate the music and legacy of the iconic trombone duo J.J. Johnson and Kai Winding. Davis and Kramer will be accompanied by a powerhouse rhythm section featuring pianist Ben Markley, bassist Matt Smiley, and drummer Andy Wheelock. Known for his lyrical, hard-swinging sound, Steve Davis first gained wide recognition in the 1990s with legendary bands led by Art Blakey, Jackie McLean, and Chick Corea. A multiple-time Downbeat award winner, Davis has since established himself as one of the leading improvisers on the trombone. Denver-based professional trombonist, composer, educator, music producer, and motivational speaker Darren Kramer is known for his energetic and technically brilliant approach, versatility, and innovative projects.

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