Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
Dierks Bentley to Replace Tim McGraw at JAS Labor Day Experience
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) announced today that due to unforeseen circumstances Tim McGraw has cancelled his appearance scheduled for Sept. 1st at the upcoming JAS Labor Day Experience. Multi-platinum singer/songwriter
How To Sell Your Labor Day Tickets via AXS
JAS APP APPLE DOWNLOAD JAS APP ANDROID/GOOGLE DOWNLOAD Can't attend the Labor Day Experience anymore? The AXS Official Resale is open and you can post your tickets for sale there!
JAS Labor Day Experience Village Vendors
Whether you've been coming to the JAS Labor Day Experience for years or it's your first time, the JAS Village is a must-stop for all! Featuring an extensive variety of
2024 CLEAR BAG POLICY: Know Before You Go
Getting ready for the 2024 Labor Day Experience? Make sure you know before you go! NEW THIS YEAR: Clear Bag Policy! As an additional safety precaution, as well as a
Getting To Know Ben Paterson Organ Trio
Saturday, June 22nd - 6:15pm & 8:30pm @ Limelight Aspen BUY TICKETS HERE “As soulful a pianist / organist as exists anywhere.” –Frank-John Hadley, Downbeat Magazine “His elegance, good taste,
Getting To Know Orquesta Akokan
Orquesta Akokan Saturday, June 22nd - 5pm & 8pm @ Rio Grande Park VIP Tent BUY TICKETS HERE Straight out of Havana, Cuba – a blazing presentation of deeply soulful
Getting To Know The Headhunters
The Headhunters 50th Anniversary Saturday, June 22nd -5:30pm @ Wheeler Opera House BUY TICKETS HERE "To say drummer Mike Clark and percussionist Bill Summers have stories to tell is an
Getting To Know Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen
Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen w/special guest Nigel Hall Saturday, June 22nd – 7:15pm & 10pm @ Belly Up BUY TICKETS HERE Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster
JAS June Experience 2024: “How To”
If you've never experienced the JAS June Experience, let us give you a little tour of what you could miss out on! With three nights of music taking place all
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 “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
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
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 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
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 The Blind Boys of Alabama
Blind Boys of Alabama - Gospel Brunch - Sunday, June 23 - Rio Grande Park VIP Tent Tickets include brunch, Bloody Mary & Mimosa bar and concert BUY TICKETS HERE
Getting to Know Cedric Burnside
Cedric Burnside - W Hotel - June 21 & 22 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE “Cedric Burnside carries the mantle — the joy and the burdens and the history of the North
“We Trust JAS” Passes On-Sale at 10am on Nov. 24
On-Sale Friday, Nov. 24 at 10am mst WHILE SUPPLIES LAST! Purchase Here 3-Day June Experience Pass (June 20-23) - $190 3-Day Labor Day Experience Pass (Aug. 30 - Sept. 1)
June Ticket & Pass Pick Up Info
JAS JUNE EXPERINCE TICKET/PASS PICK UP INFORMATION To make your ticket pick up experience easier, we have different pick up points depending on the pass purchased! 2-Day & Single Day
How to: AXS Mobile ID for JAS June Single Show Tickets!
All you need to know about AXS Mobile ID in regard to your 2023 June Experience! For Single Show Ticket Buyers Only! Pass buyers will pick up your wristbands at
Download the JAS App for Your June Updates
JAS App - Enhancing Your June Experience The JAS App is the BEST way to get information, schedules, updates and more. Download it today! During the JAS June Experience, JAS
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
JAS Labor Day Experience Policies – What To Know Before You Go!
PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST No outside drinks or liquid of any kind (one empty clear plastic water bottles permitted) No weapons of any kind including pocketknives, pepper spray, or any objects
Downloading & Reselling Your Labor Day Tickets
To access your purchased tickets: Download the "JAS Aspen Snowmass Experience App" using these links (if you already have the JAS app we recommend you reload it to guarantee the access
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.