JAS Cafe Winter Series – Lauren Henderson

A master of world building, of tension and release, Lauren Henderson transforms a song into a dreamlike incantation. She sings with a virtuosic warmth and interprets with intention. Since her arrival on the New York scene in 2009, the singer and bilingual songwriter has been enchanting audiences across the world. Through every lyric, she transmits connection and wonder; through every album,

2024-11-11T09:48:18-07:00November 11th, 2024|

JAS Cafe Winter Series – Jane Monheit Quartet

Jane Monheit is a jazz and adult contemporary vocalist with a deep passion for the Great American Songbook. With many highly acclaimed solo albums, countless awards and accolades, and over two decades of international touring experience, Jane has not only been an extremely successful bandleader, but has had the privilege of making music with some

2024-11-13T10:32:52-07:00November 11th, 2024|

JAS Cafe Winter Series – Toronzo Cannon

“Among the most inspiring southpaws to ever pick up a six-string…Cannon shows the Windy City is not done teaching us about electric blues. He’s a real deal blueser, combining social commentary in his songs with heartfelt guitar playing topped off with killer vibrato.” –Guitar World “Confident and spot-on…Cannon is an explosive guitarist, a one-man champion

2024-11-13T15:14:10-07:00October 29th, 2024|

Getting To Know Orquesta Akokan

Orquesta Akokan Saturday, June 22nd - 5pm & 8pm @ Rio Grande Park VIP Tent BUY TICKETS HERE Straight out of Havana, Cuba – a blazing presentation of deeply soulful mambo reminiscent of Benny Moré and banda gigante of the 1940’s and 50’s. Akokán is a Yoruba word used in Cuba meaning “from the heart”,

2024-06-03T16:06:25-06:00June 3rd, 2024|General, June Experience|

JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band Jams @ The Limelight Aspen – FREE

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

2024-06-06T11:42:41-06:00May 21st, 2024|

JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band Jams @ The Gant Rooftop – FREE

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

2024-07-23T14:52:11-06:00May 21st, 2024|

JAS Academy Afro-Caribbean Big Band Jams @ The Gant Rooftop – FREE

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

2024-07-23T15:21:26-06:00May 21st, 2024|
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