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Elevated Hospitality Experiences at the JAS Labor Day Experience

Take your group's next event to a higher level at the JAS Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience, taking place August 30 - September 1, 2024 in Aspen/Snowmass. The concerts take

Getting to Know Stephane Wrembel

Stephane Wrembel Gypsy Jazz - Felix Coffee - Thursday June 20-Saturday, June 22 BUY TICKETS HERE “Django is to the guitar what Bach is to the keyboard,” says the jazz

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

Education

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

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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 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

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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
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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

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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

JAS Café

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

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

June Experience

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

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

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