Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
5 Things You Didn’t Know About Lizz Wright
1. She was born on January 22, 1980 in the small town of Hahira, Georgia. Her father was the minister of her church and Lizz grew up singing
Jazz in Russia
As a leading advocate of Russian art in the world, Igor Butman is the most recognized jazz artist in the country. US President Bill Clinton said Butman "may be
Get to Know Cory Henry and the Funk Apostles
Cory Henry and The Funk Apostles take the JAS Cafe Stage at the Cooking School of Aspen on Friday and Saturday, December 28th and 29th with shows at 7pm
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
Enjoy the Best of FOOD, WINE & MUSIC!
Add a little musical flavor to your weekend of Food & Wine with a F&W / JAS Combo Night Ticket! Begin your Friday night (June 20) with a
June Experience Patron (VIP) Single Day Tickets On-Sale Now!
JAS has just released single day Patron (VIP) Tickets for the June Experience. Can't make it to all three (or four) nights? Join us for the night of your
June Artist Highlight: Patti Austin
This week for our JAS June Experience Highlight we are featuring Patti Austin and her HUGE CAREER! With Patti Austin it is all about lists: List of Solo Albums,
JAS June Experience Tickets On-Sale Now!!
BUY YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE 25TH ANNUAL JAS JUNE EXPERIENCE!! Tickets for the 25th Annual JAS June Experience are on-sale now! The JAS June Experience at the Benedict Music
Meet the Artists: Ella @ 100, Direct from the Apollo
Co-presented by the Aspen Music Festival & School, Jazz Aspen Snowmass proudly celebrates the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the beloved American jazz and pop singer Ella Fitzgerald. Discovered
Get to Know Georgia on My Mind: Tribute to Ray Charles Performers
With our JAS June Experience quickly approaching - let's get to know the incredible artists who will collaborate for the June 30th show: Georgia On My Mind: A Tribute
The Story Behind Marcus Miller’s New Album “Afrodeezia”
If you haven't heard Marcus Miller's latest album Afrodeezia, now is the time (see Spotify playlist below). The album was inspired by Miller's role as a UNESCO Artist for Peace
New June Format Needs Volunteers!
JAS Aspen Snowmass is looking for volunteers to assist with our Newly Formatted JAS June Experience June 20th - 23rd! With more venues and artists more help is needed! We
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