Jazz News & Updates – JAS Blog
JAS June Experience: What to expect at each venue
The JAS June Experience in Downtown Aspen is just around the corner! Here's what to expect at each venue for GA and VIP Pass holders. W Hotel - VIP and
Downloading & Reselling Your Labor Day Tickets
To access your purchased tickets: Download the "JAS Aspen Snowmass Experience App" using these links (if you already have the JAS app we recommend you reload it to guarantee the access
Unveiling the 2023 Snowmass Free Concert Series Lineup
Celebrating 31 years of free live music this summer, the Snowmass Free Concert Series, a locals’ favorite, long standing summer tradition, returns to Fanny Hill every Thursday evening, June 15-August
Jazz Aspen Snowmass and TACAW Collaborate on International Jazz Day Celebration
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) and TACAW are partnering up to present an exciting and full day of music, food and celebration of International Jazz Day on Sunday, April 30. With
JAS Cafe Summer Series Just Announced
JAS Café Summer Series to Include Six Nights of Performances Rooftop at the Aspen Art Museum Jazz Aspen Snowmass has announced the 2023 Summer Café Series of six diverse performers,
June Experience Single Show Tickets Now Available
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) has just released a limited number of single show tickets for a mix of artists performing at the JAS June Experience, June 22-25 in venues spread
JAS Seeks Interns for the 2023 Summer Season
Jazz Aspen Snowmass Internship Opportunity - Summer 2023 WE WANT YOU! JAS, a non-profit organization, seeks summer interns to assist in the JAS offices and festival production. This is a
2023 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
Experience the VIP Treatment at the JAS Labor Day Experience
PURCHASE NOW There truly is no other music festival VIP experience like the one you'll find at the JAS Labor Day Experience. Hungry? From grille fare, to live cooking stations,
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
JAS Academy Student Highlights Week 2
JAS ACADEMY STUDENT HIGHLIGHTS WEEK 2 Here are the next 4 (click on their names to read their full bios): Luther S. Allison (SLAM) Hometown: Charlotte, NC School: Michigan State
JAS to Revitalize Former All-Scholarship Summer Program for College Students
New JAS Academy Big Band Sessions to be led by Jazz Bassist Christian McBride Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) will be reviving the former JAS Academy Summer Sessions program for
JAS & Frost School of Music at the University of Miami Announce New Collaboration to Enhance the JAS Academy
5 Year Gift from Philanthropists Sasha & Ed Bass to support Expansion of Flagship All-Scholarship JAS Academy AUGUST 4 – 18, 2019 Student Applications Being Accepted Now The
Meet the JAS Academy Students!
We are very excited to announce the outstanding group of students who have been selected to join us at the 2019 JAS Academy presented by Jazz Aspen Snowmass in
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
The Great Pianists of New Orleans
New Orleans Piano Players New Orleans music is renowned for its piano players. Here, Jazz at Aspen Snowmass takes a look back at some of the greatest as we prepare
JAS Cafe Corner: JAS Academy Students Are Just Getting Started
JAS CAFE CORNER: JAS ACADEMY STUDENTS ARE JUST GETTING STARTED When JAS brought the JAS Academy back in 2018 the programs Artistic Director Christian McBride commented that, “the number
JAS Cafe Winter 19/20 Spotify Playlist
JAS Cafe Winter 19/20 Spotify Playlist JAS CAFE WINTER 19/20 SPOTIFY PLAYLIST Curious about this year's JAS Cafe Winter artists? Take a listen to our Spotify playlist to get
JAS Cafe Corner – The History of The Mambo Dance
*excerpts taken from ThoughtCo. “The Sexy, Hip Shaking, Mambo Dance” Feb. 25, 2019 Updated: November 20, 2024 Where Did Mambo Music Originate? Originating from Cuba in the 1930s, The
JAS Cafe Winter 19/20 Spotify Playlist
JAS Cafe Winter 19/20 Spotify Playlist JAS CAFE WINTER 19/20 SPOTIFY PLAYLIST Curious about this year's JAS Cafe Winter artists? Take a listen to our Spotify playlist to get
JAS Cafe Corner: Tap & Jazz
JAS Cafe Corner: Tap & Jazz JAS CAFE CORNER: TAP & JAZZ https://youtu.be/cFs7cyPmzxk When trumpeter Alphonso Horne and his fiery New Orleans flared band The Gotham Kings, perform at
Ten Essential Jazz Albums – according to Jazz at Lincoln Center, May 21, 2015
Ten Essential Jazz Albums – according to Jazz at Lincoln Center, May 21, 2015 TEN ESSENTIAL JAZZ ALBUMS – ACCORDING TO JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER, MAY 21, 2015 New
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