Ken Walker Memorial Scholarship

For over 21 years, Ken Walker and his sextet commanded the Dazzle stage on the last Friday of each month. Beyond these regular performances, Ken collaborated with numerous renowned musicians and often enjoyed other performances as a guest at the club. 

Ken Walker was more than just a performer; he was family and a dear friend to the club, and many others who came to appreciate his bass playing and words. Ken was a man of immense gratitude, always expressing his appreciation through his music and words. Our lasting image of Ken is that of a giant with a beaming smile on his face.

In collaboration with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts, Dazzle is establishing a scholarship fund in Ken's memory. This scholarship will provide a summer camp jazz learning experience through CCJA's Jazz in the Sangres program for school-aged students who might not otherwise have the opportunity.

Join us in honoring Ken Walker and supporting the next generation of jazz musicians.

Thank you for your support!

P.S. Here's a link to a wonderful conversation CCJA's Camilla Vaitaitis and Paul Romaine had with Ken during the pandemic: https://youtu.be/qV4XKL21L6Q  where you can enjoy his stories and words of wisdom. He was an inspiration to us all!