About
Led for decades by pianist Purnell Steen, The Five Points Ambassadors have preserved and celebrated the historic Five Points jazz tradition with regular residencies at Dazzle Denver and performances at City Park Jazz and the Five Points Jazz Festival. The ensemble has represented Denver internationally (including a planned 2022 engagement in Brest, France) and performed for dignitaries; bandleader Purnell Steen died on November 18, 2025, leaving the group as a continuing fixture of the local jazz community.
