Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
JAS Seeks Interns for the 2023 Summer Season
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Internship Opportunity - Summer 2023 WE WANT YOU! JAS, a non-profit organization, seeks summer interns to assist in the JAS offices and festival production. This is a
2023 JAS “Share Your Voice” Winners Announced
Congratulations to our 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 can’t
Experience the VIP Treatment at the JAS Labor Day Experience
PURCHASE NOW There truly is no other music festival VIP experience like the one you'll find at the JAS Labor Day Experience. Hungry? From grille fare, to live cooking stations,
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Foo Fighters Added to JAS Labor Day Experience
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Foo Fighters Join The Lumineers and Old Dominion as Headliners of the JAS Labor Day Experience Billy Idol, Grace Potter, James Bay & Jade
Experience VIP at the JAS June Event
Elevate your JAS June Experience with a 3-Day VIP pass! Passes include three nights (June 22-24) of catered gourmet dinners, open bars and private concerts at the Durant St. VIP
JAS June 2023 Artist Announcement
Jazz, Soul, Blues, Funk, World Music, NOLA & More at Multiple Venues Across the Downtown Core Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just announced the full artist and venue line-up for
JAS & AMFS Present Bass Sensations Christian McBride & Edgar Myer
Saturday, July 22, 7:30pm at Harris Hall Enjoy an evening of musical entertainment with two of the world's foremost bassists. Eminent jazz bassist Christian McBride brings his unique musical flare
Honor Jazz Band Highlights
JAS Jazz in Schools, District 8 Honor Bands, Feb. 4, 2023 Over 50 of the top student jazz musicians from the Western Slope gathered in Carbondale Feb. 3-4
JAS Honor Jazz Concert – Feb. 4
Join us on Saturday, February 4th as we enjoy music from 50 of the Western Slope's top student jazz musicians at the JAS Honor Jazz Concert. Nominated by their
2023 JAS “Share Your Voice” Winners Announced
Congratulations to our 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 can’t
Honor Jazz Band Highlights
JAS Jazz in Schools, District 8 Honor Bands, Feb. 4, 2023 Over 50 of the top student jazz musicians from the Western Slope gathered in Carbondale Feb. 3-4
JAS Honor Jazz Concert – Feb. 4
Join us on Saturday, February 4th as we enjoy music from 50 of the Western Slope's top student jazz musicians at the JAS Honor Jazz Concert. Nominated by their
Aspen Premiere of GRINGA at the Wheeler Opera House
Aspen Premiere of GRINGA Wheeler Opera House Tuesday, December 27 at 7:00pm The Jake Foerster/Jazz Aspen Snowmass Music Arts Fund will present the Aspen Premiere of GRINGA at the Wheeler
JAS “Share Your Voice” Songwriting Competition Returns
The 3rd Annual JAS “Share Your Voice” songwriting competition is now accepting entries! Open to Middle or High School students, JAS is seeking original songs from any music genre. Entries
JAS Fall Education Updates
It's been a busy fall at JAS, with schools back in session and music filling the hallways. Much of it new music, from new instruments, many provided by JAS.
JAS Academy Public Performances
The JAS Academy presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass in collaboration with the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami will return to Snowmass/Aspen this summer with 42 students
2022 JAS Academy Student Selections Announced
Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the Frost School of Music, University of Miami, are thrilled to announce the bands and students that have been selected for the 2022 JAS Academy! In
JAS Summer Camp
JAS Summer Camp "Street Horns Edition" June 20-24, 10am-1pm @ Carbondale Middle School The 2022 JAS Summer Camp, led by JAS In-Schools Director Chris Bank alongside additional JAS Faculty, is
JAS Seeks Interns for the 2023 Summer Season
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Internship Opportunity - Summer 2023 WE WANT YOU! JAS, a non-profit organization, seeks summer interns to assist in the JAS offices and festival production. This is a
Join the JAS Band to Support Music Education
The JAS Band Membership was created to encourage philanthropy and social membership from young community members. Your contribution goes to grow and sustain JAS’ MISSION to educate students & audiences.
JAS Seeks Full Time Office Manager
JAS Office Manager Jazz Aspen Snowmass is seeking a full-time Office Manager to manage overall office operations and provide clerical assistance in marketing and development. Must be detailed oriented, a
JAS Academy Public Performances
In 2021 Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) will expand its mid-summer JAS Academy collaboration with the Frost School of Music (FSoM) at the University of Miami to include the new
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 House Party – How To
Tickets are on-sale now for the upcoming JAS 30th Anniversary Virtual House Party! House Party Schedule Curious how the House Party works? The entire event will take place via Zoom. All
JAS 30th Anniversary Virtual House Party & Fundraiser
BUY TICKETS NOW Bid now on a variety of experiences at our 30th Anniversary Silent Auction! All proceeds benefit JAS Education programming! Jazz Aspen Snowmass planned to celebrate its
JAS Home for the Holidays Virtual Dinner and Music Performance
Jazz Aspen Home for the Holiday Feast and Music Performance (Virtual Edition) Sunday, Dec 27th @5:30 MST GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Join JAS for a unique cooking demo with Chef Biju
Winter JAS Cafe 2023: The Little Nell – Dining Options
Jazz Aspen Snowmass is excited to announced for the upcoming Winter JAS Cafe shows, held at The Little Nell on: January 13th & 14th February 10th & 11th The
JAS Cafe Winter Series Pass Info
Jazz Aspen Snowmass will be offering a Winter Series Pass to include one ticket to a 9:15pm performance for all five performers at a $50 discount! To purchase please
Jazz Nights at Element 47
Jazz Aspen Snowmass is partnering with Element 47 at The Little Nell to bring you a new music and dining experience. Wine, dine and unwind with live jazz
JAS Cafe Corner – Memphis Blues
If you are one of the lucky people to have tickets to see Dee Dee Bridgewater at the JAS Cafe on Aug. 12 you are in for quite a treat!
History of Gullah Music
Grammy Award winners Ranky Tanky will be joining us at the JAS Cafe on July 2 performing timeless music born from the Gullah culture of the southeastern Sea Islands. Before
Samba Origin
Updated: May 2022 On August 18th Brazilian pianist/vocalist Eliane Elias will return to the JAS Cafe in a special celebration of the music known as Samba. Samba is a Brazilian musical genre and
JAS Summer Cafe Artist Announcements
Click here For 2023 Jas Cafe Series announcements & Updates! Thank you for joining us for the 2022 SeasonJazz Aspen Snowmass announced the 2022
Exploring the World’s Best Jazz Cities For Enthusiasts & Festival Goers
The Best Cities For Jazz Listeners & Musicians We at JAS area always looking for the best jazz cities & spots. Although we find Aspen to be at the
JAS Cafe Winter Series On-Sale Friday, Dec. 3 at 10am mst
Jazz Aspen Snowmass has just announced their full JAS Café winter series line-up with shows taking place in a new venue this season, Local Coffee/Here House. “Among the many challenges
Experience VIP at the JAS June Event
Elevate your JAS June Experience with a 3-Day VIP pass! Passes include three nights (June 22-24) of catered gourmet dinners, open bars and private concerts at the Durant St. VIP
JAS June 2023 Artist Announcement
Jazz, Soul, Blues, Funk, World Music, NOLA & More at Multiple Venues Across the Downtown Core Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just announced the full artist and venue line-up for
We Trust JAS Passes
The best Black Friday deal of the year will be on-sale Nov. 25 at 10am mst! Don't delay, We Trust JAS Passes go fast. Enjoy the biggest discounts of
Experiencing the June Experience
The JAS June Experience is just around the corner and we're here to give you the scoop on what your experience can look like! What makes the June Experience so
JAS ANNOUNCES JUNE EXPERIENCE LINE-UP
Jazz, Soul, Blues, Funk, World Music, Gospel & More at Multiple Venues Across the Downtown Core Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has announced the initial line-up of both artists
We Trust JAS Passes On-Sale Friday, Nov. 26
The We Trust JAS Pass is back! On Friday, November 26 Jazz Aspen Snowmass will be releasing a limited number of discounted general admission passes for both the 2022
JAS June Highlight: Tuba Skinny
Today's June Highlight we are featuring Tuba Skinny. But who are Tuba Skinny? Formed in 2009, Tuba Skinny has steadily evolved from a loose collection of street musicians into a
JAS June Highlight: Ulysses Owens Jr.’s Gen Y
Today's June Highlight is Ulysses Owens Jr.'s Gen Y. This one is special to us because it shows the power of music education and how things can come full circle.
JAS June Experience 2021 Spotify Playlist
Check out tunes from all of the artists coming to the JAS June Experience 2021 here!
Experience the VIP Treatment at the JAS Labor Day Experience
PURCHASE NOW There truly is no other music festival VIP experience like the one you'll find at the JAS Labor Day Experience. Hungry? From grille fare, to live cooking stations,
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Foo Fighters Added to JAS Labor Day Experience
Rock & Roll Hall of Famers, Foo Fighters Join The Lumineers and Old Dominion as Headliners of the JAS Labor Day Experience Billy Idol, Grace Potter, James Bay & Jade
Labor Day Donor/VIP Pass Info
JAS Aspen Snowmass Donor Passes get you in on the inside track and provide you with outstanding Donor privileges. Donor Passes also help JAS fulfill its mission to bring world-class
The Lumineers, Old Dominion & Brothers Osborne Headed to JAS
Early Bird 3-Day Pass On-Sale Wednesday, Dec. 21 Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just announced the initial line-up for the 2023 Labor Day Experience including the genre-busting American alternative folk
We Trust JAS Passes
The best Black Friday deal of the year will be on-sale Nov. 25 at 10am mst! Don't delay, We Trust JAS Passes go fast. Enjoy the biggest discounts of
How To for the JAS Labor Day Experience!
What you need to know before you come to the shows! Download the "How To" guide here. If anything is missing be sure to check out our FAQ page here. See
What to Know if You’re Headed to the JAS Deck This Labor Day
DECK ACCESS IS THROUGH THE MAIN EVENT GENERAL ADMISSION ENTRANCE (NOT THE VIP/DONOR ENTRANCE) The Deck itself is located to the left when you enter the Main Festival Field.
Ft. Worth’s Sundance Square Brings Top Artists to JAS
Fort Worth's Sundance Square fuses historical western architecture with modern design across its walkable 37-square-block downtown campus of shopping, restaurants, art galleries, entertainment, professional offices and residential living. Its plaza
Labor Day 2022 Silent Auction is Live!
Bid Early on Exclusive Silent Auction Items benefiting JAS In-School Music Education Programs JAS Silent Auction will be open Aug 22nd until September 4th at 11:59pm MST. All proceeds from the auction