Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
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
Getting to Know The New Mastersounds
The New Mastersounds 25th Anniversary - Belly Up - Friday, June 21 BUY TICKETS HERE The New Mastersounds are out on their first tour in five years and it just
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
2024 JAS “Share Your Voice” Winners Announced
Congratulations to our Winners! Big thanks to all the students who shared their music with us this year! Once again, the amount of talent was astounding and we can’t
Getting to Know The Rumble
The Rumble feat. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. - Sterling Lounge - June 20-22 PURCHASE TICKETS HERE The Rumble, newly formed band featuring former members of Cha Wa, made their debut
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
Who? Get to Know the JAS June Artists
Looking at the JAS June Experience line-up and wondering, who are these artists? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Though some names will be familiar to some, other names might not
Celebrate Rio Carnival at the JAS Cafe!
Rio Carnival is headed to the JAS Cafe on Feb. 23-24 with Brazilian artists the Vinicious Gomes Trio and special guest Jamile. Before you head to the show learn a
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
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)
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 President Jim Horowitz on Upcoming JAS Cafe Shows
JAS PRESIDENT JIM HOROWITZ ON UPCOMING JAS CAFE SHOWS Hiromi & Edmar Castenada The Japanese born and raised (and now NYC resident) Hiromi is a hurricane of virtuosity and
SRO Tickets Added to All Aspen Art Museum Summer Cafe Shows!
If you weren't able to join us for the JAS Cafe rooftop on the Aspen Art Museum last summer don't worry, we'll be back upstairs this summer with EIGHTEEN performances and
JAS Cafe Corner – Dizzy Gillespie
The Bronx Horns are headed to the JAS Cafe on Sunday, Aug. 12 to celebrate the music of Dizzy Gillespie, who would have been 100 years old in 2017.
JAS Friend & Favorite Christian McBride Making Multiple Aspen Appearances This Week!
JAS FRIEND & FAVORITE CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE MAKING MULTIPLE ASPEN APPEARANCES THIS WEEK! World-renowned bassist, former JAS Academy Artistic Director and one of the greatest jazz musicians on the planet, Christian
JAS Friend & Favorite Christian McBride Making Multiple Aspen Appearances This Week!
AS FRIEND & FAVORITE CHRISTIAN MCBRIDE MAKING MULTIPLE ASPEN APPEARANCES THIS WEEK! World-renowned bassist, former JAS Academy Artistic Director and one of the greatest jazz musicians on the planet, Christian
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
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
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
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