Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
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
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
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
Join the JAS Club!
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!
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 & 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
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
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
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 30th Anniversary Labor Day Silent Auction!
Bid Early on the Exclusive Silent Auction Items benefiting JAS In-School Music Education Programs To celebrate our 30th Anniversary Season we are once again bringing you a silent auction with some
COVID Testing & Vaccination Verification Schedule
In an effort to alleviate long lines at the Labor Day Experience entry this year, we are offering multiple locations for you to have your vaccination card verified early
Silent Disco After Party Fri & Sat
Coming to the JAS Experience on Friday, Sept. 3rd and/or Saturday, Sept 4th? Be sure to stick around after for the JAS/JFMAF Silent Disco - only $10! Each night will
What You Need to Know to Make the Most of Your VIP Experience at JAS Aspen Snowmass!
Donor Brochure DRAFT 2021 for a full program with all the IMPORTANT information you will want to help you have a great JAS Labor Day Experience, including: Full Schedule COVID
Updated Covid-19 Entry Requirements for the Labor Day Experience, Sept. 3-5
In light of recent developments in the spread of the delta variant and rapidly changing standards nationally in the live concert industry JAS has updated COVID-19 entry protocols for