Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
JAS Honor Jazz Concert – Feb. 4
Join us on Saturday, February 4th as we enjoy music from 50 of the Western Slope's top student jazz musicians at the JAS Honor Jazz Concert. Nominated by their
Labor Day Donor/VIP Pass Info
JAS Aspen Snowmass Donor Passes get you in on the inside track and provide you with outstanding Donor privileges. Donor Passes also help JAS fulfill its mission to bring world-class
The Lumineers, Old Dominion & Brothers Osborne Headed to JAS
Early Bird 3-Day Pass On-Sale Wednesday, Dec. 21 Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just announced the initial line-up for the 2023 Labor Day Experience including the genre-busting American alternative folk
Aspen Premiere of GRINGA at the Wheeler Opera House
Aspen Premiere of GRINGA Wheeler Opera House Tuesday, December 27 at 7:00pm The Jake Foerster/Jazz Aspen Snowmass Music Arts Fund will present the Aspen Premiere of GRINGA at the Wheeler
Winter JAS Cafe 2024: The Little Nell – Dining Options
Jazz Aspen Snowmass is excited to announced for the upcoming Winter JAS Cafe shows, held at The Little Nell on: January 13th & 14th February 10th & 11th The
JAS Cafe Winter Series Pass Info
Jazz Aspen Snowmass will be offering a Winter Series Pass to include one ticket to a 9:15pm performance for all five performers at a $50 discount! To purchase please
2023 Grammy Nominations – JAS Faves
Samara Joy- 2022 JAS Cafe Have you seen the 2023 Grammy nominations? If not, you can find the full list here. We love seeing the names of so
We Trust JAS Passes
The best Black Friday deal of the year will be on-sale Nov. 25 at 10am mst! Don't delay, We Trust JAS Passes go fast. Enjoy the biggest discounts of
JAS “Share Your Voice” Songwriting Competition Returns
The 3rd Annual JAS “Share Your Voice” songwriting competition is now accepting entries! Open to Middle or High School students, JAS is seeking original songs from any music genre. Entries
Carbondale Middle School Students Join New Year, New Sound
Carbondale is known as an incubator for artists and musicians with young talent emerging this time from the middle school band: two flautists Bailey Griebel and Samantha Anderson. Both
Sonic Showdown 2018
Taking the place of Band Battle this year is the first annual Sonic Showdown 2018 on Saturday, May 19th from 2 -5pm at the Temporary in Willits. Sonic Showdown is
JAS Introduces New “She-Bop” Jazz Workshop Exclusively for Young Women Ages 10-18
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has partnered with the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts (CCJA) to bring CCJA’s existing She-Bop jazz workshop to Carbondale on October 18-19. This two
Sonic Silent Disco Fundraiser!
After having so much fun at our Silent Disco after party last Labor Day we decided we couldn't wait a whole year to have another one! JAS/JFMAF is once
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
District 8 Honor Jazz Band Returns to Carbondale, Feb. 5-6
Now entering its 15th year, the District Eight Honor Jazz Band, sponsored by Jazz Aspen Snowmass, will take place February 5-6 at Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale. Over one
JAS Honor Jazz Weekend, Feb. 9-10 Including Free Public Concert
Top student jazz musicians from across the Western Slope will gather in Carbondale February 10-11 for the annual JAS District 8 Honor Jazz Program, sponsored by Jazz Aspen Snowmass.
JAS/JFMAF Sonic Silent Auction 2019
JAS and JFMAF are two organizations with missions in music education have partnered to increase awareness and reach of the existing JFMAF Scholarship Fund, and to co-present new programming creating more opportunities
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 1930s until
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,
Why the Blues?
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 of
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
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
How To June JAS!
TICKET INFO All 4-Day and Single Day GENERAL ADMISSION wristbands will be available for pick-up at the D'Angelico Box Office (240 S. Mill Street, Suite 201) open this Thurs. - Sun.
June Artist Highlight: Wycliffe Gordon
With the JAS June Experience only days away we will be highlighting our last couple artists all week long! Today we highlight Wycliffe Gordon! Wycliffe Gordon is a renowned
JAS Crescent City Jubilee – Food, Drinks, Music + More!
THE MENU: Courtesy of Chef Martin Oswald Shrimp and Creamy Grits Cajun Spiced Sausage Sweet Potato Fries Sauteed Collard Greens Scrambled Eggs Applewood Smoked Bacon Assorted Muffins Honey Roasted
June Single Show Ticket Prices
Many of you have been asking about single show tickets. As of now we have not released tickets for single shows, as we have to give priority to pass
WHERE TO EAT & DRINK WHILE YOUR OUT & ABOUT AT THE JAS JUNE EXPERIENCE!
While you're bouncing around from venue to venue this weekend be sure to take time and enjoy a few beverages, yummy snacks and/or dinner at one of our venues!
Pre-order Your JAS Labor Day Lawn Chairs!
Need to get the perfect lawn chair to optimize your stage-viewing pleasure this Labor Day? We've solved that issue. Get your exclusive JAS low-clearance lawn chair to use at our
Family Friendly Friday – Expanded JAS Kiddie Corner!
FAMILY FRIENDLY FRIDAY - EXPANDED JAS KIDDIE CORNER! "Family Friendly Friday" at JAS offers parents the option to purchase $10 tickets in advance for children 12 & under (kids
Things Keep Getting Better on the JAS Deck
Click here to purchase NEW CENTER LOCATION! NEW LOOK! SAME GREAT HOSPITALITY!! With a new centralized location and a new look the JAS Deck promises to be an even better
JAS Labor Day 2017 Map
JAS Labor Day 2017 is almost here! See the map below for a full layout of the site, including this year's food vendors, the Outside Music Lounge with additional
JAS Labor Day Outside Music Lounge Line-up 2017
In addition to the incredible music on the main stage this JAS Labor Day, you can discover exciting, burgeoning acts at the Outside Magazine Music Lounge, located in the JAS
Check Out the JAS Deck This Labor Day Weekend!
Not quite ready to go VIP yet, but want to get away from the crowds? Check out the newly improved JAS Deck Experience! The JAS Deck is an elevated
JAS Blind Faith Pass On-Sale Nov. 25 at 9am
After four straight years of early sell-outs JAS is warning you, don’t delay, get your 2017 Blind Faith Pass early. The JAS Blind Faith Pass goes on-sale this Friday,
Maroon 5, Keith Urban & Nathaniel Rateliff to Perform at JAS Labor Day Experience
After selling out JAS Blind Faith passes in record time (just 3-days) JAS Aspen Snowmass has announced three acts for the 2017 Labor Day Experience in Snowmass.
Labor Day Weekend with Music, Art, Food & Fun!
COME HUNGRY & READY TO SHOP! It's always a party at the JAS Village and this year's party promises to be even better! With the Outside Music Lounge moving