JAS Café

Jazz Spoken Globally

Experience intimate performances at the JAS Café, showcasing jazz, blues, soul, gospel, New Orleans, and world music. Enjoy late-night shows exploring jazz’s evolution and global influences.

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PAUL JAS CENTER

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Winter Series

Trombone Shorty

Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at four, he made his first appearance at Jazz Fest performing with…

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The Motet

A new beginning can happen at any time — and after 26 years, nine albums, and over a thousand shows, The Motet are embarking on…

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The New Mastersounds

Simon Allen DRUMS | Pete Shand BASS | Eddie Roberts GUITAR | Joe Tatton ORGAN & PIANO Since forming in Leeds, England in 1999, The…

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Christian McBride

“Walking in Rhythm,” the ’70s soul-disco classic from Donald Byrd’s The Blackbyrds, was one of the first songs Christian McBride heard growing up in Philadelphia…

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Billy Valentine

With the reactivation of the iconic jazz label Flying Dutchman, veteran singer and songwriter Billy Valentine reintroduces the imprint with his album Billy Valentine &…

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DeeDee Bridgewater

Over the course of a multifaceted career spanning four decades, GRAMMY® and Tony Award-winning jazz giant Dee Dee Bridgewater has ascended to the upper echelon…

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Shelly Berg

Shelly Berg is a Steinway piano artist and five-time GRAMMY®-nominated arranger, orchestrator, and producer. His latest album, Alegría (2024, ArtistShare), recorded with bassist Carlitos Del…

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JAS Listen Up!

Arrive early for JAS Listen Up! A pre-concert talk where JAS Café artists share the stories, inspirations, and musical roots behind their performances. Free for 6:30pm ticket holders, these conversations begin 30 minutes before showtime. Meet the artists, hear their journeys, and experience the music on a deeper level.

Diverse Programing

Offering diverse programming in an intimate setting, the JAS Café features jazz, blues, soul, gospel, New Orleans, and world music. Late-night performances, offered at a discounted price, provide audiences the opportunity to further explore jazz; its evolution, influences, and connections to other musical forms.

JAS Café Corner

The JAS Café Corner expands the dissemination of historic and musical context for our artists, combining artist bios, playlists, and relevant music insights. Pre-concert blogs and social content share illuminating behind-the-scenes stories about the music, making the JAS Café Corner an ongoing “go-to” resource for learning about jazz, its evolution, and its rich history.

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Lost and Found

What are the box office hours?

How do I receive my tickets?

Your tickets will be delivered digitally and scanned at the door. They’ll arrive two ways: first, via email from JASetickets@email.jazzaspensnowmass.org (check your spam/junk folder if needed), and second, about 24 hours before the show, you’ll receive a text link to access them. You can use either the emailed or texted tickets—no printing required.

What can I do if I lost my tickets?

If I cannot attend a show, can I get a refund?

If a show is sold out, is there a waitlist?

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Can I buy tickets day of?

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Is there ADA seating at the JAS Center?

Can I bring a service animals?

Yes. Guests with disabilities may bring trained service animals in accordance with ADA and Colorado law. Service animals must be dogs trained to perform specific tasks related to a person’s disability. Please note that emotional support animals do not have the same public access rights and are not permitted in public venues like the Paul JAS Center.