Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
2024 Labor Day Experience: How To Download The JAS App
Download the JAS App JAS APP APPLE DOWNLOAD JAS APP ANDROID/GOOGLE DOWNLOAD How do I create an AXS account? If you do not currently have an AXS account, one will
JAS Honor Jazz Concert
Make plans to join us for this fun, FREE, night of music!
History of the Sacred Bata Drum
Pedrito Martinez, consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the bata drum, returns to the JAS Cafe on February 16-17, 2023. This is a show you don't want to miss,
Share Your Voice Songwriting Competition Now Open
Open to Students Grades 5-12 Entries must be received by February 1, 2024 Winners will be announced by March 1, 2024 One High School winner will receive a cash prize
JAS 2024 Labor Day – NEW THIS YEAR
As we prepare for next year's Labor Day Experience we wanted to share a few updates! NEW AT THE 2024 JAS LABOR DAY EXPERIENCE: Clear Bag Policy - As an
JAS Cafe Winter Series & New After Dark Shows Announced
BUY NOW Jazz Aspen Snowmass has just announced their winter schedule which will include five weekends of JAS Café performances taking place at The Little Nell and Here House, along
2023/2024 JAS Cafe Winter Series Pass
The JAS Cafe Series Pass is back this winter! 2023-24 9:15pm JAS Cafe Winter Series Pass: (1) ticket to four 9:15pm shows of choice for the Cafe Winter Season. IMPORTANT
“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)
Bringing Uganda to Aspen
In partnership with Action in Africa, JAS has the rare opportunity to bring Ugandan Musician (and 2023 JAS June Artists) Chinobay and Dance of Hope Youth to the Aspen Community
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
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 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
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
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)
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
JAS June Highlight: Ulysses Owens Jr.’s Gen Y
Today's June Highlight is Ulysses Owens Jr.'s Gen Y. This one is special to us because it shows the power of music education and how things can come full circle.
JAS June Experience 2021 Spotify Playlist
Check out tunes from all of the artists coming to the JAS June Experience 2021 here!
JAS June Highlight: Badi Assad
Today's June Highlight is Brazilian vocalist and guitarist Badi Assad. Beyond having an incredible voice and amazing guitar skills she stands out among the rest with her unique and wild
JAS June Highlight: The Family Stone
Today's June Highlight is The Family Stone. Comprising of the original founder of the band, Jerry Martini, along with other OG band members The Family Stone plays only songs from
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
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
JAS Lodging Partner Packages
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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