30 years ago – August 22, 1986
Throughout the streets of Central City jazz music of several varieties echoed from local businesses. It was a three day event for the 10th annual Central City Jazz Festival held last weekend. This year 19 jazz bands from all over the United States, Canada, and Argentina participated in the festival. The Gold Nugget Brass Band, composed of professional musicians from Denver, played two free concerts on Saturday and Sunday in the Teller House Gardens. The Fenix Jazz Band is from Argentina. The group thoroughly entertained audiences by playing New Orleans style jazz. The band’s only previous performances in the U.S. were during the 1984 and 1985 Sacramento Jubilees. Leader and pianist of the Golden Eagle Jazz Band, Dick Shooshan, made playing the piano look simple to spectators. The eight member band is from San Juan Capistrano, California. The Central City Volunteer Fire Department sold the ever popular hot dogs in Williams Stables for the festival. It was obvious that everyone enjoyed the dogs— the fire department sold 75 dozen and made over $1,000, according to Captain Couch Wolfe. Many couples enjoyed dancing to the many varieties of jazz. New Orleans jazz, Dixieland jazz, and jazz music from the ‘20s, ‘30s, and 4’0s were as popular as ever at this year’s festival. Central City has Colorado’s oldest jazz festival.
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