The 9th and Lincoln Orchestra is a musical project aiming to marry Denver's finest jazz players with new streams in the world of big band composition; to combine the shapes and textures of the new generation's aesthetic with the standard jazz ensemble. Its repertoire bridges the gap between jazz tradition and modern musical forms. The band features the finest performers in Colorado's music scene including members of Future Jazz Project, The Czars, Hamster Theatre, and Jazz Faculty from all of the fine jazz college programs in the region.

9th+Lincoln was formed in 2005 by Tyler Gilmore, the leader/conductor/and main composer for the ensemble. Inspired by his experiences at the Henry Mancini Institute he began forming the group in the Fall and set a goal to have a performance in January of 2006. 9th+Lincoln's first performance on January 28th, 2006 was a success. They sold out the space, and set the course for what this band would be all about. Since then the band has steadily refined their sound and music library, focusing more on originals and tending toward a sound as influenced by electronic music and modern classical as standard jazz big band repertoire. 9th+Lincoln performs the last Sunday of every month at Dazzle Restaurant & Lounge. The band is also lining up performances at other venues around the region. Their first CD is in planning stages and will be recorded in the Summer of 2007. Please come see us and support Denver's only progressive jazz big band!

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