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Featured image for post: Ron Miles, Legendary Jazz Cornetist and Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 58

Ron Miles, Legendary Jazz Cornetist and Hall of Fame Inductee, Dies at 58


Photo credit: Elliot Ross By Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern The jazz world experienced an unexpected loss as Ron Miles, esteemed cornet and trumpet player, passed away Tuesday, March 8, at the age of 58. A teacher, creator, husband and father, Miles leaves behind a monumental [...]

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Featured image for post: Celebrating Black History Month: An Interview with Freddi Gowdy

Celebrating Black History Month: An Interview with Freddi Gowdy


By Connor Lukes, University of Denver Journalism Intern We catch up with the 2019 Hall of Fame inductee and honoree for Black History Month Freddi Gowdy, founding member of the Freddi-Henchi Band alongside the late Marvin “Henchi” Graves. From growing up poor in the projects to performing overseas, [...]

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Featured image for post: Announcing the Colorado Music Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2021!

Announcing the Colorado Music Hall of Fame Induction Class of 2021!


Colorado Music Hall of Fame Announces 2021 Induction Class: The Flatirons Sessions honoring The String Cheese Incident, Leftover Salmon, Yonder Mountain String Band, Hot Rize and the Fox Theatre DENVER, CO (October 21, 2021) — Colorado Music Hall of Fame is pleased to announce its 2021 induction class: [...]

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Featured image for post: An Interview with Colorado Music Hall of Fame Volunteer Dave Aldridge

An Interview with Colorado Music Hall of Fame Volunteer Dave Aldridge


By: Abbie Smith, University of Denver Intern Longtime history and music lover Dave Aldridge joined the Colorado Music Hall of Fame team as the museum’s volunteer archivist during the summer of 2020, after responding to an ad in the Hall’s newsletter seeking volunteers for various projects. “I [...]

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