Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
Paul JAS Center Grand Opening
Trombone Shorty, Christian McBride, The New Mastersounds, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Shelly Berg & more slated for Opening Shows at the Paul JAS Center Aspen Dec. 19 – Jan. 4, 2026
JAS Labor Day Experience – Know Before You Go!
🎶 Know Before You Go! A friendly reminder of what to pack (and what to leave at home) for your JAS Labor Day Experience adventure. ✅ Pack These Vibes Hydration:
2025 Labor Day Experience: How To Download The JAS App
Download the JAS App JAS APP APPLE DOWNLOAD JAS APP ANDROID/GOOGLE DOWNLOAD How do I create an AXS account? If you do not currently have an AXS account, one will
Labor Day Single Day Deck Passes Upgrade How To
Already have a Labor Day GA Single Day Pass but want to enjoy the perks of the JAS Deck?Upgrading is quick and easy through your FanAccount. Simply log in, locate
JAS Labor Day VIP Menu – Explore What’s Waiting For You
Strolling through the VIP tent this Labor Day, you're likely to see some familiar faces, or should we say dishes? This year's live cooking stations will feature dishes from some
We’re Hiring – Paul JAS Center GM
Job Title: Paul JAS Center General Manager Job Summary: Jazz Aspen Snowmass is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee the daily operations, staff, and overall guest experience at the
JAS Deck Pass Menu – Labor Day Weekend 2025
Looking for the ultimate way to experience JAS Labor Day Weekend? Step into the JAS Deck Tent for an elevated experience each night, combining top-tier music with exceptional food, comfortable amenities,
Please Join JAS and MAP for a Mural Workshop and Q&A
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) is working with Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP) and local artists to produce a new mural for the Paul JAS Center above the Historic Red Onion. This
JAS June Experience – What to Know!
🎉 IT’S FESTIVAL WEEK! 🎉The 2025 JAS June Experience is just days away, and we’ve got everything you need to make the most of your weekend in downtown Aspen! Check
JAS & AMFS Partnering on Mark Johnson Memorial Fund
Longtime local musician, educator, and JAS In-Schools faculty member Mark Johnson tragically passed away earlier this year in a car accident. Mark committed years of his tenure with JAS and
2025 JAS Summer Camp
JAS Summer Camp "Street Horns Edition" June 23-27, 10am-1pm @ Carbondale Middle School The 2025 JAS Summer Camp, led by JAS In-Schools Director Chris Bank alongside additional JAS Faculty, is
2025 JAS “Share Your Voice” Winners Announced
Congratulations to our 2025 Winners! Big thanks to all the students who shared their music with us this year! Once again, the amount of talent was astounding and we
COME PLAY WITH THE JAS STREET HORN: Auditions Open Now!
Sponsored by Jazz Aspen Snowmass, the JAS Street Horns program is for advanced Middle and High School musicians interested in a high-level band experience with their peers from across the
Free JAS Honor Jazz Concert – Feb. 8
JAS District 8 Honor Jazz Band Returns to Carbondale Free concert on Saturday, Feb. 8 to feature 80 of the most talented youth jazz musicians from across the Western Slope
2025 Songwriting Competition Now Open
Open to Students Grades 5-12 Entries must be received by February 1, 2025 Winners will be announced by March 1, 2025 One High School winner will receive a cash prize
JAS Local Ed Happenings!
JAS' Local Education End of Summer/Fall Happenings! Berklee College of Music/Berklee City Music and Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) presents the “Musically Me” workshop September 22nd, 2024 | 4:30pm to 7pm
Introducing the 2024 JAS Academy Students
THE JAS ACADEMY PRESENTED BY JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI ANNOUNCES THEIR SUMMER PROGRAMMING & STUDENT SELECTIONS The JAS
Get Involved – JAS Partnership Opportunities
Want to get your brand involved with one of Aspen's signature events? Interested in a hospitality experience for your group unlike any other? Want to show your companies support of
Please Join JAS and MAP for a Mural Workshop and Q&A
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) is working with Mural Arts Philadelphia (MAP) and local artists to produce a new mural for the Paul JAS Center above the Historic Red Onion. This
JAS Summer Announcements
JAS 30th Anniversary Summer Updates June 18 – Sept. 7, 2021 PatronVIP Grid General Admission Grid Single Ticket Shows JAS’ 30th Anniversary unfolds against a backdrop of growing optimism
Share Your Voice Songwriting Winners
Congratulations to our Winners! We were so excited by the response to our first annual Songwriting Competition: submissions from talented Middle & High Schools students across the country showcasing
JAS Hits NYC!
JAS HITS NYC! Last week a group of JAS Staff and National Council members hit the big city in a whirlwind tour of some of New York's hottest jazz
How Everyone Can Get Involved with JAS’ Music Education
HOW EVERYONE CAN GET INVOLVED WITH JAS' MUSIC EDUCATION Want your student to thrive in the workplace? Music study develops applicable skills such as focus, discipline, and how to
JAS Playlist: Celebrate 50 Years of The Family Stone
JAS PLAYLIST: CELEBRATE 50 YEARS OF THE FAMILY STONE JAS's summer music education benefit will take place Friday, July 21 at the Belly Up in Aspen. Enjoy a fun
Benefits of Joining the JAS National Council: Support Jazz Education
TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN JAS NATIONAL COUNCILThere are many reasons to join the JAS National Council but here are our Top 10 Favorites:Supporting Local Music Education Assistance Programs - from
Paul JAS Center Grand Opening
Trombone Shorty, Christian McBride, The New Mastersounds, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Shelly Berg & more slated for Opening Shows at the Paul JAS Center Aspen Dec. 19 – Jan. 4, 2026
JAS Cafe 2025 Summer Series: The AAM Menu Offerings
JAS Cafe Summer Series July 18th, 19th & 20th, and August 7th, 8th, 9th & 10th | Aspen Art Museum The Aspen Art Museum Rooftop will be offering select
2025 JAS Cafe Summer Series
World Music to Take Center Stage at the Rooftop of the Aspen Art Museum In what should be the final JAS Café performances prior to JAS opening their permanent home,
The Influence of John Coltrane
Updated: November 20, 2024 With Poncho Sanchez’s latest album Trane’s Delight, he pays tribute to one of the more prominent figures that informed his music, the iconic saxophonist John
Get Involved – JAS Partnership Opportunities
Want to get your brand involved with one of Aspen's signature events? Interested in a hospitality experience for your group unlike any other? Want to show your companies support of
JAS Summer Cafe Series Announcement
JAS Café Summer Series to Include Six Nights of Performances Rooftop at the Aspen Art Museum and a Special Night at the Hotel Jerome Ballroom Tickets On-Sale Now Aspen, CO,
Celebrate Rio Carnival at the JAS Cafe!
Rio Carnival is headed to the JAS Cafe on Feb. 23-24 with Brazilian artists the Vinicious Gomes Trio and special guest Jamile. Before you head to the show learn a
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,
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
Get To Know Raúl Midón
Raúl Midón June 27 & 28 @ Felix Coffee BUY TICKETS Discover Raúl Midón: A One-Man Music Marvel If you’re a lover of genre-bending artistry, stunning musicianship, and soulful authenticity,
Get To Know Tank & The Bangas
Tank & The Bangas Saturday, June 28th @ Belly UP BUY TICKETS Tank and the Bangas are a genre-blending, high-energy band from New Orleans, led by the charismatic Tarriona “Tank”
JAS June Experience 2025: “How To”
Get ready for the 2025 JAS June Experience! If you’ve never been, let us show you what’s in store so you don’t miss a moment of the fun. Over two
Get To Know Shayna Steele
Shayna Steele Saturday, June 28 @ Rio Grande VIP Tent BUY VIP TICKETS | BUY GA TICKETS Shayna Steele is a powerhouse vocalist whose dynamic range and genre-blending artistry have
Get To Know Marcia Ball
Marcia Ball Friday, June 27th @ Wheeler Opera House BUY TICKETS Born in Orange, Texas and raised in Vinton, Louisiana, her deep Acadian heritage and a lifetime of absorbing Gulf
Download the JAS App For the 2025 June Experience
JAS App - Enhancing Your June Experience The JAS App is the BEST way to get information, schedules, updates, and more. Download it today! During the JAS June Experience, JAS
What Not To Miss At The JAS June Experience by JAS President Jim Horowitz
- CAN’T MISS ARTISTS AT JAS JUNE - 2025 SCHEDULE This is an impossible task as it’s inevitable that most attendees WILL MISS some “can’t miss” shows for the simple
Get To Know Matt Schofield
Matt Schofield Friday, June 27th @ Gravity Haus BUY TICKETS Matt Schofield: The British Blues Virtuoso Redefining Guitar Greatness Explore the life, gear, and groove of one of modern blues'
Get To Know Samantha Fish
Samantha Fish Friday, June 27th @ Belly Up BUY TICKETS Samantha Fish: Shredding Limits and Redefining Blues in 2025 Samantha Fish isn’t just making waves in the blues-rock world —
JAS Labor Day Experience – Know Before You Go!
🎶 Know Before You Go! A friendly reminder of what to pack (and what to leave at home) for your JAS Labor Day Experience adventure. ✅ Pack These Vibes Hydration:
2025 Labor Day Experience: How To Download The JAS App
Download the JAS App JAS APP APPLE DOWNLOAD JAS APP ANDROID/GOOGLE DOWNLOAD How do I create an AXS account? If you do not currently have an AXS account, one will
Labor Day Single Day Deck Passes Upgrade How To
Already have a Labor Day GA Single Day Pass but want to enjoy the perks of the JAS Deck?Upgrading is quick and easy through your FanAccount. Simply log in, locate
JAS Labor Day VIP Menu – Explore What’s Waiting For You
Strolling through the VIP tent this Labor Day, you're likely to see some familiar faces, or should we say dishes? This year's live cooking stations will feature dishes from some
JAS Deck Pass Menu – Labor Day Weekend 2025
Looking for the ultimate way to experience JAS Labor Day Weekend? Step into the JAS Deck Tent for an elevated experience each night, combining top-tier music with exceptional food, comfortable amenities,
Best Live Music Spots in Aspen, Colorado
Aspen, Colorado, is famous for its stunning landscapes and lively music scene. Jazz lovers and tourists alike can find a variety of venues offering exceptional live performances. The top places
Imagine Dragons, Lenny Kravitz & Luke Combs Headline 2025 JAS Labor Day Experience
IMAGINE DRAGONS LENNY KRAVITZ LUKE COMBS to Headline 2025 JAS Labor Day Jazz Aspen Snowmass and Jim Horowitz to be inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame Jazz
JAS & Jim Horowitz to Join Colorado Hall of Fame
Jazz Aspen Snowmass and founder Jim Horowitz to be inducted into Colorado Music Hall of Fame at JAS Labor Day Experience Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) and founder Jim
Early Bird Labor Day Passes On-Sale Now
Just in time for the holidays JAS Labor Day passes are now available for purchase! Three day general admission, Deck and VIP passes are the perfect holiday gift for friends,