Dierks Bentley to Replace Tim McGraw at JAS Labor Day Experience

Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) announced today that due to unforeseen circumstances Tim McGraw has cancelled his appearance scheduled for Sept. 1st at the upcoming JAS Labor Day Experience. Multi-platinum singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley will replace McGraw, closing out the festival that Sunday. A release from McGraw’s team stated, “After a lengthy and physical summer tour, in

2024-08-16T12:58:41-06:00August 16th, 2024|ALL, General, Labor Day, Uncategorized|

Things to Do On Labor Day in Colorado

Summer in Colorado is full of opportunities to have fun. Labor Day may signal the end of summer, but that doesn't mean it's time to pack away the good times. You'll find many ways to celebrate the long weekend and drink in the last days of summer. Jazz Aspen Snowmass (JAS) was created almost

2024-04-18T16:04:16-06:00April 18th, 2024|Uncategorized|

Getting to Know Katie Thiroux

Katie Thiroux - Wheeler Lobby, Friday, June 21 & Saturday, June 22 Buy Tickets Here We can tell you what an extremely talented bassist, composer and educator Katie Thiroux is. But don't just take our word for it! “This first-rate bassist and beguiling singer delivered a rousing début.” -THE NEW YORKER “This bassist-vocalist-composer is flat

2024-04-15T10:16:44-06:00April 15th, 2024|ALL, General, June, June Experience, Uncategorized|

Getting to Know Mokoomba

Mokoomba June 20th - 22nd - Unravel Mokoomba, an explosively talented six-man crew from Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, has been hailed as one of the most exciting bands from Africa in the 21st century! The group sings in several languages including English, Luvale, Tonga, Nyanja, Ndebele, and Shona. Mokoomba takes its name from a Tonga word that connotes deep respect for

2024-04-03T11:05:51-06:00April 3rd, 2024|General, June, Uncategorized|

Getting to Know Big Bad Voodoo Daddy

Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Thursday, June 20 - Belly Up PURCHASE TICKETS HERE Together for over 30 years, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy's efforts to promote and revitalize swing music have taken shape as much more than a simple tribute. Taking inspiration from the creators of this uniquely American art form, the band's original horn-infused music

2024-03-26T11:59:30-06:00March 26th, 2024|General, June, Uncategorized|

Who? Get to Know the JAS June Artists

Looking at the JAS June Experience line-up and wondering, who are these artists? Don't worry, you aren't alone. Though some names will be familiar to some, other names might not be familiar to anyone. The JAS June Experience is all about diversity. We strive to program music that may not be familiar to you, but

2024-02-23T10:57:38-07:00February 23rd, 2024|ALL, General, June, Uncategorized|

JAS Labor Day Experience Policies – What To Know Before You Go!

PROHIBITED ITEMS LIST No outside drinks or liquid of any kind (one empty clear plastic water bottles permitted) No weapons of any kind including pocketknives, pepper spray, or any objects that could be used as a weapon. No fireworks, sparklers, or smoke bombs No coolers or generators No megaphones, air horns, musical instruments, or amplified

2024-01-31T14:26:17-07:00August 18th, 2023|ALL, General, Labor Day, Uncategorized|

Happy Hour at The Gant feat JAS Academy Bands: Kington, The Mercer Patterson Quintet, 4-Peace, The Aaron Ouellette Quintet (FREE)

Join the JAS Academy students on this summer's Happy Hour at The Gant! The goal of the JAS Academy is to identify and assist the most talented artists in embracing jazz fundamentally while exploring myriad related & unrelated forms of music at the highest level of quality. While at the Academy, in addition to their

2023-05-01T20:06:06-06:00May 1st, 2023|Uncategorized|

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 teachers and selected by JAS In-Schools faculty, these students will spend two days in Carbondale in extensive workshops and rehearsals with a faculty provided by

2024-05-24T15:27:48-06:00January 18th, 2023|Education Highlights, General, Uncategorized|
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