The Rossonian Hotel and Five Points jazz heritage

The Rossonian Hotel, located in Denver's Five Points neighborhood, is a historic building long associated with the city's jazz scene; during the early to mid-20th century it housed a popular nightclub that hosted nationally known jazz performers. The venue and neighborhood are frequently cited in histories of Denver's African American cultural life and music heritage. The Rossonian has been preserved as a landmark reflecting Five Points' significance in local cultural history.