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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 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 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

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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

Click Here For Information Regarding The 2023 JAS Academy Season Thank you for joining us for the 2022 JAS Academy SeasonWe are happy to announce that applications are

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

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 Academy Expands to Four Weeks & Two Summer Sessions

THE JAS ACADEMY PRESENTED BY JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI EXPANDS TO 4 WEEKS & 2 SUMMER SESSIONS

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

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Apres Ski with the JAS Band

Purchase tickets here For information on becoming a JAS Band Member visit us here

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

Join Early & Save on Your 2019 National Council Membership!

VISIT US HERE TO PURCHASE Purchase your National Council Membership before the end of the year and save! Discounts are available now for Season and Single Memberships. New membership

Merrill Lynch Aspen Partners with Jazz Aspen Snowmass on 25th Anniversary Events

Jazz Aspen Snowmass announced today a new partnership with Merrill Lynch Aspen. The sponsorship is focused on the organization’s 25th Anniversary Season. “I have been part of the Aspen

Top Ten Reasons to Join the Band

written by JAS Advisory Board President Jessica Hite Visit us here to learn more about joining the JAS Band! See World Class Music From top jazz musicians to rock

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

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Join the JAS Club! JOIN THE JAS CLUB! It's not too late to join the JAS Club for your chance to win prizes and upgrades at this year's

JAS National Council Trip to London!

JAS National Council Trip to London! JAS NATIONAL COUNCIL TRIP TO LONDON! written by Holly Upper, JAS Development Director London, with such an international influence, was a

JAS Sound Bites: National Council Trip to NYC This Fall!
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JAS Sound Bites: National Council Trip to NYC This Fall!

JAS SOUND BITES: NATIONAL COUNCIL TRIP TO NYC THIS FALL! For information on becoming a JAS National Council Member please visit us here. Stay tuned for more details on

JAS Café

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

JAS and Nashville Jazz Workshop Partnering on All Age Music Education Initiatives

Jazz Aspen Snowmass is partnering with the Nashville Jazz Workshop to provide even more music education opportunities for both JAS In-Schools students as well as our adult audiences. The Nashville

The Jazz Evolution with Jim Horowitz & Christian McBride

JAS President/CEO Jim Horowitz recently connected with six-time GRAMMY winning jazz bassist Christian McBride for a Frost Sessions Podcast focusing on The Jazz Evolution. You can see the full episode

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

Dinner and Jazz El Fresco at The Aspen Art Museum

With summer in full swing that can only mean one thing: JAS Cafe's on the rooftop of the Aspen Art Museum! The Art Museum's roof has hands down the

Gypsy Jazz, Latin Jazz & More at the JAS Cafe Corner!

It's going to be a big weekend at the JAS Cafe with three nights of exciting and diverse performances: Thursday, Aug. 10: Cyrille Aimee (Gypsy Jazz) Friday, Aug. 11: Cubanismo (Latin Jazz)

Enjoy Dinner & a Show at the JAS Cafe AAM Performances!

ENJOY DINNER & A SHOW AT THE JAS CAFE AAM PERFORMANCES! We are looking forward to not just great music and views at our new JAS Cafe location, but

June Experience

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

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

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

Getting to JAS June Experience

With the 2018 JAS June Experience only days away it is time to start thinking about how you will be getting to the Benedict Music Tent. There is NO

Top Reasons to Go VIP to JAS June Experience

Front Row Floor Seating – Get some of the best seats in the house! Gold Pass holders have floor seats in rows 6-8 and Silver Pass holders have

What to Know Before You Go! JAS June Experience

Still on the fence about coming out for the fun? Find a full list of outstanding reasons to join us here! TICKET INFO Patron, Reserved and General Admission tickets are

2018 JAS June Merchandise is Here!

With Labor Day just weeks away it is time to get your limited edition JAS Merchandise. Each piece is designed and screen printed by JAS sponsor and merchandiser: Zapazoo Inkworks.

JAS Cafe Corner – Bringing the Blues to the Radio

JAS CAFE CORNER - BRINGING THE BLUES TO THE RADIO Dee Dee Bridgewater will be bringing her new show "Memphis" to the JAS Cafe on Dec. 29-10. Here's a

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