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