Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
Exploring Prohibition Era, Jazz, and The Speakeasy
As we prepare to welcome hot jazz band The Hot Sardines to the JAS Cafe, we take a look at the history of the music and how Prohibition advanced jazz. “The
History of Big Band Jazz
What Is Big Band Music? A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with playing jazz music which became popular during the Swing Era from the early
What You Should Know About the June Free Lawn Party
Jazz Aspen Snowmass's June Experience Free Lawn Party on June 23-25 is one of the best ways to spend summer in Aspen. Our Lawn Party is a budget-conscious way to experience
JAS Listen Up! Programming Starts This Summer
In the summer of 2017, JAS will be initiating a new education program aimed at adults. Expanding music education from the classroom to the community, inspiring knowledge in students
What is Improvisation in Jazz? A Breakdown of Jazz Improvisation
"In Jazz, improvisation isn't a matter of just making any ol' thing up. Jazz, like any language, has its own grammar and vocabulary. There's no right or wrong, just some
Ten Essential Jazz Albums
TEN ESSENTIAL JAZZ ALBUMS – ACCORDING TO JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, MAY 21, 2015 New to jazz and not sure where to start? With many artists and extensive catalogs
Get to Know Shelly Berg’s Vocalists: Veronica Swift and Billy Valentine
GET TO KNOW SHELLY BERG'S VOCALISTS: VERONICA SWIFT AND BILLY VALENTINE This weekend the JAS Cafe will be presenting Shelly Berg Trio, Shelly Berg is a five-time Grammy-nominated pianist, arranger,
The History of Blues Music
Deva Mahal was born with the blues in her blood. The daughter of blues icon Taj Mahal will be performing at the JAS Cafe on March 29-30. In advance
The Great American Songbook
THE GREAT AMERICAN SONGBOOK The Great American Songbook isn't really a book. Rather, it's a notional collection of several hundred pop songs. The precise identity of the songs varies
Enjoy the JAS June Experience with a VIP Dinner!
Jazz Aspen Snowmass To Go Menu Chef Martin Oswald of Pyramid Bistro proudly presents a to go menu to compliment your Jazz Aspen June Experience on June 26-28. He
June Artist Highlight: Jacob Collier
For many YouTube is a great way to entertain yourself, share videos and catch up on the latest pop culture sensation. For a select few it is how you
JAS June Experience Changes to New Format for 2019
Expansion in Programming Across Multiple Venues in Aspen’s Core Recalling HBO Comedy and Food & Wine Experience In Town, On Foot! Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) announced today major
Who Is Leslie Odom Jr?
Leslie Odom Jr. is making his Aspen debut at JAS June Experience on June 22nd - but who is he? Short answer: one talented individual. A quadruple threat: singer,
What You Should Know About the June Free Lawn Party
Jazz Aspen Snowmass's June Experience Free Lawn Party on June 23-25 is one of the best ways to spend summer in Aspen. Our Lawn Party is a budget-conscious way to experience
Ten Essential Jazz Albums
TEN ESSENTIAL JAZZ ALBUMS – ACCORDING TO JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, MAY 21, 2015 New to jazz and not sure where to start? With many artists and extensive catalogs
JAS Artist Highlight: Jamison Ross
FINALLY a sunny spring Thursday in the Roaring Fork Valley! This week we are featuring singer and drummer Jamison Ross. Today (5/30/19) is his last show of a 6
JAS June Made Easy! Five Questions Explain the New Format
JAS June Made Easy Five Questions Explaining the New Format 1. WHAT IS IT? 5+ Cool & Intimate Venues + Within a 5 Minute Walk in Downtown Aspen + 10 Performances
June Artist Highlight: Richard Bona
This beautiful Thursday we highlight African bassist, Richard Bona. Fan named "The African Sting", Richard is a rare African artist that has established himself with an unscalable reputation on an