Reflecting On The Jazz & Blues Legacy of El Chapultepec As Iconic Club Closes

December 9, 2020

Anna Diaz El Chapultepec — El Chapultepec co-owner Anna Diaz said a combination of neighborhood redevelopment, the arrival of Coors Field just a few blocks away in the 1990s, and the coronavirus pandemic all played a role in the demise of the legendary jazz club on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020.

It was affectionately known as "The Pec." El Chapultepec, the jazz and blues landmark in Denver, will close after 87 years. Today, we reflect on its legacy.

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