Jamison Ross is a GRAMMY-nominated Soul artist whose music emanates from the intersection of R&B, gospel, and blues supported by modern production – contemporary Soul. Jamison’s most recent project is his first Affective Music release and is influenced by some of history’s greatest Soul singers, including Marvin Gaye, Rance Allen, and Al Green. A native
Formerly held close as one of the Pacific Northwest’s best-kept musical secrets, Jarrod Lawson has exploded as an international sensation, garnering awards, performing at prestigious venues, and spawning fresh notability for Portland’s burgeoning soul/jazz music scene. Ever since Lawson released his eponymous debut album in 2014, the smokey-voiced singer-songwriter and virtuoso pianist has been sending
“Bria Skonberg looks like a Scandinavian angel, plays trumpet like a red hot devil and sings like a dream … Poised to be one of the most versatile and imposing musicians of her generation” – Wall Street Journal “It’s such a groove watching my skol sister follow in the path of Pops, Louis Armstrong, the
2024 JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band Session lead by Etienne Charles: July 29-August 12, 2024
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join the JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band students for a Jam Session at The Gant Rooftop on Wednesday, July 31st | 4-7 pm. 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
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join the JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band students for a Jam Session at The Limelight Aspen on Friday, August 2nd | 5-8 pm. 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
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join the JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band students for a Jam Session at The Gant Rooftop on Wednesday, August 7th | 4-7 pm. 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
René Marie is a very rare artist. A modern vocal icon, her unique artistry has been recognized with multiple domestic and international awards including two GRAMMY Award nominations for Best Jazz Vocal Album. A lyricist/composer/arranger/playwright/actress/educator/speaker / and social justice activist, René is an Americana roots artist with jazz improvisational chops. Trinidad-born Etienne Charles is a
The GRAMMY® nominated vocal supergroup, säje (rhymes with “beige”), is the brainchild of vocalist/composers Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick, and Erin Bentlage. Born out of close friendship and deep admiration, these world-renowned artists, composers, and arrangers have come together to explore, create, and celebrate the music that moves them. As individuals, each artist has
Award-winning blues, soul, and Americana singer Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most instantly recognizable and deeply soulful roots music voices of our time. She is beloved worldwide for the fearlessness, honesty, and humor of her revelatory music, as well as for delivering each song she performs with unmatched passion. Copeland — winner of the
“Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, The Lao Tizer Band feat Elliott Yamin, Eric Marienthal & Karen Briggs, make their return to JAS Cafe’ Series on Sunday, August 18 in support of their forthcoming Summer 2024 album & video release AMPLIFY. The new release is a major evolution for the group and includes 5 new
Save the date! August 29th - 31st, 2025 The internationally recognized open-air festival, the JAS Labor Day Experience, takes place at Snowmass Town Park with the spectacular Elk Mountain Range as a backdrop. Catering to crowds of up to 10,000 people daily, the festival features one main stage and one side stage, the JAS Village,
