"American Idol" Star Elliott Yamin joins The Lao Tizer Band for Lakewo

Published on September 04, 2025

The Lao Tizer Band welcomes “American Idol” star vocalist Elliot Yamin to the stage at the Lakewood Cultural Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 10! Purchase your tickets now to experience this extraordinary performance in the heart of Lakewood.

Boulder native keyboardist Lao Tizer embodies what it means to be a 21st-century musician inhabiting the jazz sphere; he embraces musical diversity and has no fear of crossing boundaries. Jazz Weekly summed up Tizer’s style as “the kind of jazz that is both accessible and energetic.” 

Leading an all-star band featuring saxophonist Phillip Whack (The Temptations, Simon Phillips), master percussionist Joey De Leon (Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band), drum phenom Tony Austin (Kamasi Washington), Rolling Stone’s 2022 Bassist of the Year nominee Anthony Crawford (Erykah Badu, Jeff Lorber) and “American Idol” star vocalist Elliott Yamin, Tizer can win over a vast array of listeners. Performing selections from its latest album, “Amplify,” the Tizer band will present a show that is an exhilarating ride through a range of jazz flavors and styles. The mix of smart instrumentals, blending jazz, R&B, funk and world music, is elevated by a new focus on vocals. 

Prepare to be captivated: The Lakewood Cultural Center Presents season offers a series of 13 performances running Sept. 2025 through April 2026. Create a subscription package of four or more performances and enjoy special discounts. Season and individual tickets are on sale now. To view the full season schedule and purchase tickets, visit Lakewood.org/LCCP, call 303-987-7845 or stop by the box office at 470 S. Allison Parkway.

The Lakewood Cultural Center Presents 2025-2026 season is generously supported by the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD), Colorado Creative Industries (CCI), and National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).