Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
Getting to Know Acute Inflections
Acute Inflections - Bad Harriet - June 20-22 BUY TICKETS NOW This weeks blog highlights New York's jazzy, R&B duo Acute Inflections, who have made getting to know them easy
Getting to Know Cory Henry
Cory Henry - Aspen Art Museum - Friday, June 21 BUY TICKETS HERE Ten Things to Know About Cory Henry! Cory is a former member of Snarky Puppy, during his
Getting to Know Katie Thiroux
Katie Thiroux - Wheeler Lobby, Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22 Buy Tickets Here We can tell you what an extremely talented bassist, composer and educator Katie Thiroux is.
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 Student Showcase Celebrates International Jazz Day
Please join us for an International Jazz Day celebration on April 30th from 5-7pm featuring the top student jazz bands from the Roaring Fork Valley and beyond. Taking place at
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,
Getting to Know Tommy Emmanuel
Tommy Emmanuel - Aspen Art Museum, Friday, June 21 Buy Tickets Here Internationally awarded fingerpicking guitar wizard Tommy Emmanuel was recently highlighted on NPR's World Cafe Words and Music podcast
Getting to Know Mokoomba
Mokoomba June 20th - 22nd - Unravel Mokoomba, an explosively talented six-man crew from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands from Africa in
Getting to Know Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Thursday, June 20 - Belly Up PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Together for over 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have
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 “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
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
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 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
What is the JAS Band
WHAT IS THE JAS BAND? This Saturday, February 25th, 2018 The JAS Band invites you to an apres party at Shlomo's Deli and Grill from 2:30 - 5pm! But
Top 10 Reasons to Join JAS National Council
TOP 10 REASONS TO JOIN JAS NATIONAL COUNCIL There are many reasons to join the JAS National Council but here are our Top 10 Favorites: Supporting Local Music Education Assistance
Join JAS in Israel!
Join JAS in Israel! JOIN JAS IN ISRAEL! The JAS National Council is headed to Israel in 2010 and we'd love for you to join us! Trip is open
Exploring the World’s Best Jazz Cities For Enthusiasts & Festival Goers
The Best Cities For Jazz Listeners & Musicians Updated: November 20, 2024 Jazz, with its rich history and vibrant sound, thrives in various cities globally. Each location adds a
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
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 & 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
JAS June Experience “How To”
If you've never experienced the JAS June Experience, allow us to give you a little tour of what you could be missing out on! With three nights of music taking
JAS June Experience: What to expect at each venue
The JAS June Experience in Downtown Aspen is just around the corner! Here's what to expect at each venue for GA and VIP Pass holders. W Hotel - VIP and
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
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
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