With 16 years as a music educator and musician in the Roaring Fork Valley, Chris reached out to the Grand Junction Symphony Choir to express his interest in the program and his dedication to the bassoon. Chris excelled at his live audition in December and secured a position with the GJSO, now in its
JAS PRESIDENT JIM HOROWITZ ON UPCOMING JAS CAFE SHOWS Hiromi & Edmar Castenada The Japanese born and raised (and now NYC resident) Hiromi is a hurricane of virtuosity and harnessed energy and a mesmerizing talent. Her unique sound and sheer presence are commanding, despite her diminutive stature. I’ve heard her inspire pin-drop silence and
If you weren't able to join us for the JAS Cafe rooftop on the Aspen Art Museum last summer don't worry, we'll be back upstairs this summer with EIGHTEEN performances and even more ways to enjoy them! Early shows include a Bistro Dinner Station option courtesy of Epicure Catering. Come out early and enjoy a fabulous
The Bronx Horns are headed to the JAS Cafe on Sunday, Aug. 12 to celebrate the music of Dizzy Gillespie, who would have been 100 years old in 2017. An iconic figure in the history of jazz music who was instantly recognizable even to millions of non-jazz fans by his puffed-out cheeks and his
Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) and the Jake Foerster Music Arts Fund (JFMAF) have announced a new partnership to increase awareness and reach of the existing JFMAF Scholarship Fund, and to co-present new programming creating more opportunities for students to expand their drive and expertise in the medium of sound. The JFMAF was created in 2014 in
2020 marks the 30 year anniversary for Jazz Aspen Snowmass. Thirty years full of wonderful memories. For the next 30 days, while many of us find ourselves isolated, we invite you to join us as we look back with pictures and stories of some of our favorite JAS performances, a list compiled by JAS
Still on the fence about coming out for the fun? Find a full list of outstanding reasons to join us here! TICKET INFO Patron, Reserved and General Admission tickets are still available for all three nights. Click here to purchase or swing by the Belly Up Box Office in Aspen! PARKING INFO There is no parking
JAS IN-SCHOOLS SPRING NEWSLETTER Check out the JAS Spring Newsletter here for information on what's going on in our local schools! And mark your calendars for these two upcoming FREE education performances: Wednesday, April 22 @ 6pm JAS Student Showcase Third Street Center in Carbondale Saturday, May 9 @ 1-6pm JAS Band Battle Lion's
Recently there was an article in Jazz Ed magazine written by Dr. Andrew J. Allen, an acclaimed jazz saxophonist and an assistant professor of music at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas, where he talks about the importance of teaching jazz through the Big Band. With the JAS Academy resurfacing, after an 8
Super excited to be highlighted in Afar Magazine's list of top Family Friendly Summer Festivals on the Today Show! And guess what? They're right! The JAS Labor Day Experience is an ideal event for families of all ages. With free access for kids 3 & under, and $10/Fri or $35/Sat or Sun tickets for kids 4-12,
