Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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