JAS Café

Jazz Spoken Globally

Experience intimate performances at the JAS Café, showcasing jazz, blues, soul, gospel, New Orleans, and world music. Enjoy late-night shows exploring jazz’s evolution and global influences.

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PAUL JAS CENTER

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Winter Series

Mardi Gras Party w/ LowDown Brass Band

February 17, 2026

6:30pm | 8:45pm – BUY TICKETS Embodying the vibrant Chicago music culture, LowDown Brass Band is a one-of-a-kind horn ensemble weaving the rhythm of the…

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ELEW Plays Sting

February 20, 2026

6:30pm & 8:45pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO ELEW Eric Lewis—known professionally as ELEW—is an award-winning pianist from Camden, New Jersey, who began studying music…

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Matthew Whitaker Trio

February 21, 2026

6:30pm | 8:45pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO MATTHEW Mathew’s musical journey began at age three with a keyboard gift from his grandfather. Now captivating…

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Emilie-Claire Barlow

February 27, 2026

6:30pm | 8:45pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO EMILIE-CLAIRE Emilie-Claire Barlow is one of the most distinctive voices in Canadian jazz. A seasoned singer, arranger…

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Laila Biali

February 28, 2026

6:30pm | 8:45pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO LAILA Multi-award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter, pianist and CBC Music national radio host Laila Biali has headlined festivals and…

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Big Sam’s Funky Nation

March 6-7, 2026

7pm | 9:15pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO BIG SAM’S ‘Big Sam’ Williams is a trombonist and band leader from New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been a…

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Jontavious Willis

March 13, 2026

6:30pm | 8:45pm – BUY TICKETS Jontavious Willis is a Grammy-nominated blues musician dedicated to revitalizing the genre with a fresh yet deeply traditional sound.…

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Shemekia Copeland

March 14, 2026

7pm | 9:15pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO SHEMEKIA Shemekia Copeland is one of the most powerful and recognizable voices in contemporary roots and blues…

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Dan Wilson Quartet with Special Guests Nigel Hall & Jessica Yafanaro

March 20, 2026

6:30pm | 8:45pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO DAN Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Dan Wilson began his musical journey in the church, drawing on…

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Southern Avenue

March 21, 2026

7pm | 9:15pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO SOUTHERN AVENUE Southern Avenue is a GRAMMY-nominated, Blues Music Award-winning Memphis band built on deep musical and…

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Sammy Miller & the Congregation - BRUNCH

March 22, 2026

LISTEN TO SAMMY MILLER Sammy Miller and The Congregation are on a mission to bring joy, generosity, and accessibility back to jazz. Led by Juilliard-trained,…

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Cimafunk

March 27, 2026

7pm | 9:15pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO CIMAFUNK Cimafunk has become Cuba’s new global musical ambassador, channeling the legacy of the Cimarrons through his…

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Alfredo Rodriguez ‘Coral Way’

March 28, 2026

7pm | 9:15pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO ALFREDO Globally acclaimed Cuban-born pianist and composer Alfredo Rodriguez blends Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton,…

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Ghost-Note

April 9, 2026

7pm | 9:15pm – BUY TICKETS LISTEN TO GHOST NOTE Continuing to tour the world after the release of their acclaimed April, 2024 album Mustard…

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JAS Listen Up!

Arrive early for JAS Listen Up! A pre-concert talk where JAS Café artists share the stories, inspirations, and musical roots behind their performances. Free for 6:30pm* ticket holders, these conversations begin 30 minutes before showtime. Meet the artists, hear their journeys, and experience the music on a deeper level. *not available at all shows, check your ticket for confirmation.

Diverse Programing

Offering diverse programming in an intimate setting, the JAS Café features jazz, blues, soul, gospel, New Orleans, and world music. Late-night performances, offered at a discounted price, provide audiences the opportunity to further explore jazz; its evolution, influences, and connections to other musical forms.

JAS Café Corner

The JAS Café Corner expands the dissemination of historic and musical context for our artists, combining artist bios, playlists, and relevant music insights. Pre-concert blogs and social content share illuminating behind-the-scenes stories about the music, making the JAS Café Corner an ongoing “go-to” resource for learning about jazz, its evolution, and its rich history.

JAS Café Series FAQs

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What is a *Café Dance Show?

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Does the Paul JAS Center offer coat check?

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Lost and Found

What are the box office hours?

How do I receive my tickets?

Your tickets will be delivered digitally and scanned at the door. They’ll arrive two ways: first, via email from JASetickets@email.jazzaspensnowmass.org (check your spam/junk folder if needed), and second, about 24 hours before the show, you’ll receive a text link to access them. You can use either the emailed or texted tickets—no printing required.

What can I do if I lost my tickets?

If I cannot attend a show, can I get a refund?

Can I exchange my ticket?

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If a show is sold out, is there a waitlist?

Can I transfer my ticket?

Can I buy tickets day of?

What type of passes are available?

Is there ADA seating at the JAS Center?

Can I bring a service animals?

Yes. Guests with disabilities may bring trained service animals in accordance with ADA and Colorado law. Service animals must be dogs trained to perform specific tasks related to a person’s disability. Please note that emotional support animals do not have the same public access rights and are not permitted in public venues like the Paul JAS Center.