The Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience is, well…an experience. That being the case, there’s quite a bit to take in (watch the 2016 recap above). Although the festival–taking place Sept.1-3–is in its 27th year, JAS is constantly upgrading the fest with new and exciting perks that make the…

As the 2017 Jazz Aspen Snowmass Labor Day Experience (JAS) approaches, JAS has teamed up with real estate technology company Compass. Two pillars of the Aspen community, the relationship between JAS and Compass is a special one. As part of the partnership, Compass will act as the official real…

<img src="https://i.axs.com/2017/08/39657-optimized_5981effb95701.jpg" width="150" height="150" alt=" Wednesday August 9th performance – Joe Carozza hosting ” align=”left” border=”0″ /> The Falcon Underground presents Jazz sessions every month at 1348 Route 9W Marlboro, N.Y.   The Falcon has no cover charge and encourages donations for each of the bands or performers that are entertaining you through the night while you […]

<img src="https://i.axs.com/2017/07/38232-optimized_596a37540fac6.png" width="150" height="150" alt=" The JAS summer benefit takes place July 21 in Aspen, CO. ” align=”left” border=”0″ /> Jazz Aspen Snowmass will be holding their summer music education benefit concert at the Belly Up in Aspen, Colorado on Friday, July 21. The concert is celebrating the 50th anniversary of groundbreaking rock and soul […]

The Utah Jazz made a surprise acquisition of point guard Ricky Rubio, one that will be magnified if the organization can re-sign All-Star scorer Gordon Hayward.  Utah surrendered a protected first-round pick in exchange for the underrated NBA point guard. He nearly averaged a double-double, totaling…

There’s a good reason Joe Lovano’s a legend. Expressive and highly melodic, the Grammy-winning saxophonist will show audiences at Seattle’s Jazz Alley what he and his Classic Quartet’s all about Tuesday and Wednesday night. The Joe Lovano Classic Quartet is currently on tour for the July 29, 201…

Volunteering is a great way to score festival passes. You can also feel good about contributing to the success of your favorite festie. This year Jazz Aspen Snowmass is looking for volunteers to help with parking, ushering and green team efforts at their June Experience at the Benedict Music Tent in…

New York-based trumpeter Bria Skonberg turned in quite the performance for her first time opening night Tuesday. Headlining Seattle’s Jazz Alley with a tight-knit, energetic traditional piano-bass-drum trio, the young, blonde bombshell managed to pack ‘em in, too. Skonberg’s the toast of the town in…

Something infinitely cool’s happening at Bellingham, Wash.’s ritzy Hotel Bellwether — just in time for summer. Popular Seattle jazz vocalist Janette West and her band filled in the lovely early evening hours with smooth, surprisingly eclectic, sometimes tongue-in-cheek, jazz this past Sunday. Every…

While Aspen, Colorado is famous for its winter activities, the mountain town is just as amazing in the summer. Of course, the Jazz Aspen Snowmass June Experience has you covered when it comes to music. But there are so many other things to do in and around Aspen when you’re not checking out your…