JAS Honor Jazz Concert
Make plans to join us for this fun, FREE, night of music!
History of the Sacred Bata Drum
Pedrito Martinez, consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the bata drum, returns to the JAS Cafe on February 16-17, 2023. This is a show you don't want to miss, so grab your tickets now! In the meantime, here's a little background on the history of the bata drum. The bata drums and their music
JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band Audition Materials
In an effort to insure that the JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band Session has a different sound and feel than the first session, we are requiring some specific pieces and styles to be addressed by specific instruments in the audition process. Please see list below. Horn/Steelpan/Vibes Players (any two of the following) Mambo Inn https://youtu.be/DvwWtKyuCVs?si=L1dQWXNsriU3j_n4
Share Your Voice Songwriting Competition Now Open
Open to Students Grades 5-12 Entries must be received by February 1, 2024 Winners will be announced by March 1, 2024 One High School winner will receive a cash prize of $500 plus the opportunity to perform your song live at a JAS Cafe event! On Middle School winner will receive a cash prize of
JAS Cafe Winter Series & New After Dark Shows Announced
BUY NOW Jazz Aspen Snowmass has just announced their winter schedule which will include five weekends of JAS Café performances taking place at The Little Nell and Here House, along with two weekends of JAS After Dark concerts at Sterling Aspen. While the JAS Cafe will feature two shows nightly at 7pm and 9:15pm, the
“We Trust JAS” Passes On-Sale at 10am on Nov. 24
On-Sale Friday, Nov. 24 at 10am mst WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Purchase Here 3-Day June Experience Pass (June 20-23) - $190 3-Day Labor Day Experience Pass (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1) - $258 Combo Pass including June & Labor Day Experience 3-Day Passes - $435 all passes subject to a $18 service fee Available on-line only
Bringing Uganda to Aspen
In partnership with Action in Africa, JAS has the rare opportunity to bring Ugandan Musician (and 2023 JAS June Artists) Chinobay and Dance of Hope Youth to the Aspen Community and school systems for a life-changing week (Oct. 1-5, 2023) of performance, education, and connection. The week will be full of in-school seminars at local
JAS & Berklee College of Music #MusicallyMe Event
#MusicallyMe - Tuesday, Oct. 10, 5pm at Glenwood High School Open to all interested Middle & High School Students & Parents/Guardians JAS and the Berklee College of Music are excited to bring Berklee’s very first interactive hands on approach to music education, the industry, and beyond to the Roaring Fork Valley on October 10th. Join
How To Get to the Labor Day Experience
There is no on-site parking at the JAS Labor Day Experience with the exception of VIP ticket buyers who purchased Rodeo Parking passes. Please make plans to utilize public transportation to and from the site.
JAS & Aspen Film present The Stones & Brian Jones
The Stones and Brian Jones Directed by Nick Broomfield Featuring revealing interviews with all the main players and an unseen archive released for the first time, The Stones and Brian Jones explores the creative musical genius of Jones, key to the success of the band, and uncovers how the founder of what became the greatest