Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
JAS Labor Day Experience Line-Up Announcement
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just announced the blockbuster 2024 Labor Day Experience line-up including a mix of familiar favorites alongside artists appearing at the annual event for the first
JAS Announces June Experience Artists & Venues
Jazz, Soul, Blues, Funk, World Music, NOLA, Gospel & More at Multiple Venues Across the Downtown Core See the full June schedule here Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just
NEW JAS Street Horns Advance Band Opportunity
ACCEPTING referrals NOW!! Jazz Aspen Snowmass is looking for advanced student musicians to participate in the new JAS Street Horns program! Led by Basalt Band Director Chance Davis, alongside JAS
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
2021 JAS Academy – Now Accepting Applications!
THE JAS ACADEMY PRESENTED BY JAZZ ASPEN SNOWMASS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SET TO EXPAND TO FOUR WEEKS IN 2021
JAS Home for the Holidays Virtual Dinner and Music Performance
Jazz Aspen Home for the Holiday Feast and Music Performance (Virtual Edition) Sunday, Dec 27th @5:30 MST GET YOUR TICKETS HERE Join JAS for a unique cooking demo with Chef Biju
Share Your Voice: JAS Student Songwriting Competition
Join JAS for our first ever student songwriting competition! Jazz Aspen Snowmass is seeking original music by student songwriters. One winner will receive a cash prize of $500 plus
JAS Harvest Feast and Music Performance
GET TICKETS HERE! Put on your Chef coats and get ready to cook for a good cause! Jazz Aspen Snowmass is partnering with Woody Creek Distillers and Mixn
JAS Education Updates
9/2/20 Thanks to Your Support JAS In-Schools Continues to "Keep the Music Playing" in our Local Schools Thanks to the generosity of so many JAS supporters we have been fortunate enough
Calling All Bands – JAS Band Battle is ON!!
JAS Band Battle is BACK! Saturday, May 13 @ Lions Park in Basalt, 1-5pm Click here to download a Band Battle application and start practicing! Winners will be
FREE Summer Beat Lab Sessions!
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) is partnering with Take Note Colorado to bring complimentary Beat Lab workshops to both the Basalt and Glenwood Springs Libraries this summer, coinciding with the National Collaborative
Successful 2018 District 8 Honor Jazz
February 9th and 10th, 2018 top jazz student musicians from across the Western Slope gathered in Carbondale, CO for the annual JAS District 8 Honor Jazz Program, sponsored by
Jazz Aspen Snowmass and Berklee City Music Award Scholarships for Two Valley Students to Attend Prestigious Berklee Summer Musi
Two Valley Students will be attending a five-week Berklee City Music Summer Performance Program on full scholarship through Berklee City Music, Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the generosity of underwriting
Keep On Keepin’ On with Katie Thiroux’s Pianist: Justin Kauflin
Triple threat talent Katie Thiroux is bringing in even more talent to accompany her on the piano at her JAS Cafe shows Friday, February 2nd and Saturday, February 3rd.
JAS President Jim Horowitz on Bria Skonberg, Performing at the JAS Cafe Jan. 16-17
I'd heard Bria's name last year for the first time, as she was pitched to me for the JAS Cafe by the same agent who first told me
Get to Know Roger Kellaway, Teka & Tom Scott
On Friday, March 2nd and Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 The Roger Kellawy Trio with Special Guests Brazilian Vocalist/ guitarist Téka and saxaphonist Tom Scott with Jay Leonhart on bass
JAS President & CEO on Jazz Bassist Christian McBride
Christian McBride has deep JAS history. He is a member of our musical family going back nearly 20 years. He played many memorable shows and he was the Artistic Director of the
Listen Up! History of New Orleans Piano
If you purchased tickets to the 7pm JAS Cafe performance on Friday, July 14 featuring Butler Bernstein & the Hot 9, we encourage you to join us at 5:30pm for
It’s Carnival at the JAS Cafe! March 17-18
IT'S CARNIVAL AT THE JAS CAFE! MARCH 17-18 We're mixing things up at the JAS Cafe over World Cup weekend with a Carnival Dance Party on Friday, March 17
The Django Influence
When the John Jorgenson Quintet takes the JAS Cafe stage on February 9-10 Cafe regulars will notice a familiar sound and style coming from Jorgenson's guitar. John is the latest Cafe
Three Generations of Cuban Pianists
Pianist Chuchito Valdes is heir to a great Cuban jazz tradition which started with his grandfather, Ramon Emilio “Bebo” Valdes, and continued with his father, Dionisio Jesus “Chucho” Valdes. Both musicians have been
Get To Know Halie Loren – Performing at the JAS Cafe March 3-4
GET TO KNOW HALIE LOREN - PERFORMING AT THE JAS CAFE MARCH 3-4 JAS had a chance to connect with Halie Loren last week to learn a little bit
Getting to JAS June Experience
With the 2018 JAS June Experience only days away it is time to start thinking about how you will be getting to the Benedict Music Tent. There is NO
Top Reasons to Go VIP to JAS June Experience
Front Row Floor Seating – Get some of the best seats in the house! Gold Pass holders have floor seats in rows 6-8 and Silver Pass holders have
What to Know Before You Go! JAS June Experience
Still on the fence about coming out for the fun? Find a full list of outstanding reasons to join us here! TICKET INFO Patron, Reserved and General Admission tickets are
2018 JAS June Merchandise is Here!
With Labor Day just weeks away it is time to get your limited edition JAS Merchandise. Each piece is designed and screen printed by JAS sponsor and merchandiser: Zapazoo Inkworks.
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
Who’s Hungry? Check out the JAS June Experience VIP Tent Menu!
Once again Chef Martin Oswald, owner/Chef of Pyramid Bistro in Aspen, has come up with an amazing menu for our upcoming JAS June Experience! Live
June Artist Highlight: Bria Skonberg
Happy Thursday! This week we are highlighting JAS June Experience artist: Bria Skonberg. A Canadian born singer, trumpeter and songwriter, Bria has been a force in the new generation
JAS June Experience In-House Scheduled for June 26-28
Nightly Live Stream to Include Artist Interviews, Performances & More Although the JAS June Experience was recently postponed to 2021, Jazz Aspen Snowmass fully intends to keep the music
Enjoy a Jazz Walk, Soul Stroll, Blues Shuffle, Funk Ramble, World Dance at Multiple Venues Across the Downtown Core at the JAS
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) announced today the initial line-up of both artists and venues for the newly formatted JAS June Experience. Taking place June 20-23, the Experience will consist
Updated Covid-19 Entry Requirements for the Labor Day Experience, Sept. 3-5
In light of recent developments in the spread of the delta variant and rapidly changing standards nationally in the live concert industry JAS has updated COVID-19 entry protocols for
Labor Day Experience COVID Updates
COVID PRECAUTIONS The health and safety of our audience, artists and staff is a top priority for JAS. Experience organizers are in regular communication with local health and safety officials
JAS COVID Community Rockstar Contest
Jazz Aspen wants to honor a deserving "COVID Community Rockstar" w/ a pair of VIP Passes for Labor Day Weekend w/ our: "JAS COVID Community Rockstar" giveaway! COVID and the ongoing
How to AXS Mobile ID for the JAS Labor Day Experience
All you need to know about AXS Mobile ID in regards to your Labor Day Experience 2021 tickets! What is AXS Mobile ID? AXS Mobile ID is digital ticketing
Final JAS Labor Day Line-Up Announced
Sheryl Crow, Gary Clark, Jr. and More to Join Previously Announced Performers Stevie Nicks, Eric Church, Kings of Leon and Maren Morris Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) announced the
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 Seeks Volunteers
JAS is looking for volunteers for the upcoming June Experience, 6/26-28. Help is needed for parking, ushering, green team and more. Earn one Experience ticket for EITHER the June or