Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
JAS September Collaborations: 2 Upcoming Events!
LOUIS ARMSTRONG'S BLACK & BLUES WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 5PM WHEELER OPERA HOUSE DOCUMENTARY | 104 MIN | US Never-before-heard personal recordings and archival footage tell the story of Louis Armstrong’s
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
JAS VIP Info
Are you one of the lucky music lovers to have a VIP ticket for the upcoming JAS Labor Day Experience? If so, here's what you need to know! VIP Doors
St. Paul & the Broken Bones to Replace Black Pumas at JAS Labor Day Experience
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Black Pumas have cancelled their Friday, Sept. 2 performance at the JAS Labor Day Experience. However, JAS has been fortunate in securing the eclectic 8-piece
Vaccine Mobile Bus Stopping by the JAS Labor Day Experience
JAS is partnering with our Public Health organizations to bring the Power the Comeback Vaccine Mobile Bus to the JAS Labor Day Experience. The bus will be conveniently located at
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!
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 “Share Your Voice” Songwriting Winners Announced
Congratulations to our Winners! Big thanks to every student who shared their music with us this year. The amount of talent was astonishing and we can't wait to hear more
Free Concert – District 8 Honor Jazz Band on Feb. 12
Join us as we celebrate the 34 students chosen for this years JAS District 8 Honor Jazz Band! You're invited to see these talented students performing in a free concert
Free Student Workshop with LowDown Brass Band – Feb. 26
JAS and The Arts Center at Willits will present a free student workshop on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 5:30-6:30 with the LowDown Brass Band! Open to any interested Middle or
Free Virtual Songwriting Workshops
NEW TO SONGWRITING? NEED TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR TECHNIQUES? JAS will be offering four free live virtual workshops featuring GRAMMY nominated Nashville songwriter, producer and author of The Singer-Songwriter’s
2022 JAS Academy Auditions Now Open
We are happy to announce that applications are now being accepted for the 2022 JAS Academy presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass in association with the Frost School of Music. We hope
Share Your Voice Songwriting Competition
Open to students grades 5-12 Entries must be received by February 1, 2022 Winner will be announced by March 1, 2022 One High School winner will receive a cash prize
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
JAS Harvest Feast and Music Performance
GET TICKETS HERE! Put on your Chef coats and get ready to cook for a good cause! Jazz Aspen Snowmass is partnering with Woody Creek Distillers and Mixn
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
Jazz Aspen Snowmass has just announced the Summer JAS Café series line-up with all shows taking place rooftop at the Aspen Art Museum. Tickets for the series will
Exploring the World’s Best Jazz Destinations
Exploring the World’s Best Jazz Destinations We at JAS area always looking for the best jazz spots and although we find Aspen to be at the top of our list,
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
JAS & Anderson Ranch Present Lizz Wright
July 15 @ 6pm Schermer Meeting Hall @ Anderson Ranch Purchase Tickets Here American jazz and gospel singer Lizz Wright will perform in this live and intimate concert. Dinner and
New COVID Guidelines for JAS Summer Events
Per new Pitkin County recommendations JAS will require all attendees at the JAS June Experience and JAS Cafe events to be either fully vaccinated or to provide a current
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
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!
JAS June Highlight: Badi Assad
Today's June Highlight is Brazilian vocalist and guitarist Badi Assad. Beyond having an incredible voice and amazing guitar skills she stands out among the rest with her unique and wild
JAS June Highlight: The Family Stone
Today's June Highlight is The Family Stone. Comprising of the original founder of the band, Jerry Martini, along with other OG band members The Family Stone plays only songs from
JAS June Highlight: Sammy Miller & the Congregation
Here at JAS we are gearing up for one of our craziest seasons yet. The JAS June Experience has DOZENS of artists coming with single show tickets still available for
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
JAS VIP Info
Are you one of the lucky music lovers to have a VIP ticket for the upcoming JAS Labor Day Experience? If so, here's what you need to know! VIP Doors
St. Paul & the Broken Bones to Replace Black Pumas at JAS Labor Day Experience
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Black Pumas have cancelled their Friday, Sept. 2 performance at the JAS Labor Day Experience. However, JAS has been fortunate in securing the eclectic 8-piece
Vaccine Mobile Bus Stopping by the JAS Labor Day Experience
JAS is partnering with our Public Health organizations to bring the Power the Comeback Vaccine Mobile Bus to the JAS Labor Day Experience. The bus will be conveniently located at
JAS Lodging Partner Packages
Villas at Snowmass Club CRESTWOOD 3 DAY LABOR DAY PACKAGE PRICING 2022: 3 Day/3 Night Early Bird Festival Packages Starting as low as $156 Per Person/NT. * Must
Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton & Leon Bridges to Headline the 2022 JAS Labor Day Experience
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just announced all three headliners for 2022 Labor Day Experience including Stevie Nicks, Chris Stapleton and Leon Bridges. All three artists will be