Live Jazz Returns to Vail This Summer!

We couldn’t be more excited to announce that Vail Jazz will be returning with live outdoor concerts this summer! Our plans are fluid (and subject to Colorado health guidelines), but we’re planning a stellar series of performances with the music and musicians you love. Some events will be familiar (think tents)…some will be totally different for us (think surprise). We’ll give you specifics next month. But for now, pencil-in toe-tapping, finger popping, and some spontaneous dancing July through Labor Day (think PARTY!) We’ve missed you and can’t wait to see you in person!

Ken Peplowski & Rossano Sportiello

Spring Jazz Interludes

New Episodes

Thursdays, February 25th - May 15th

Spring Jazz Interludes

Benny Benack III

New Episodes

Thursday, February 25th - May 15th

Presented By: Carolyn and Steve Pope

Isaiah Thompson

Phil Norris

Spring Jazz Interludes

Sullivan Fortner

New Episodes

Thursday, February 25th - May 15th

Ehud Asherie

Alex Brown

John Chin

Manuel Valera

Check out more episodes of Jazz Interludes!

Vail Jazz is currently accepting resumes for multiple positions. Please visit the “Join our Team” page by clicking the above image for a complete description of the openings and to apply.

THE JEFF CLAYTON EDUCATIONAL FUND

The Fund has been established to honor the memory of Jeff Clayton, a founding faculty member of the Vail Jazz Workshop. The Fund will provide support for all of Vail Jazz’s Education Programs, including the Vail Jazz Workshop. Scholarships will be awarded to EVERY student attending the Workshop in the future in a minimum amount equal to one-half of the cost of the Workshop and for students having a greater financial need, additional funding will be provided.

March 1st marks the commencement of a 60-day fundraising campaign, with a goal of raising $60,000 for the Fund. Cathy and Howard Stone have generously offered to match dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000 in donations to the Fund through April 30th. Please help us raise $60,000 in 60 days with this generous matching incentive and be a part of the future of jazz!

Learn More About the Fund

Vail Jazz Workshop

Summer 2020 honors 25 years of the Workshop!

The Mission:

The mission of Vail Jazz is to perpetuate jazz music through the presentation of jazz
performances and educational programs.

The Vision:

Vail Jazz will expand the audience for jazz and the performance opportunities for jazz
musicians by presenting entertaining and educational live and virtual jazz performances,
while providing jazz education to youth and assisting in the development of aspiring jazz
musicians.

Our Values:

We cherish the bonds of community between musicians, workshop alumni, staff and
patrons. Our inclusive culture is a matter of distinction among other arts organizations,
music festivals and teaching workshops. We take pride in bringing the rich, cultural
heritage of jazz to the forefront of the community.

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We need you now, more than ever before. To ensure that Vail Jazz survives the current COVID crisis we encourage you to donate what you can. We rely on individual donors, local businesses and grants to generate nearly 90% of our annual budget.

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Live Jazz Returns to Vail This Summer!

THE JEFF CLAYTON EDUCATIONAL FUND

Vail Jazz Workshop

Summer 2020 honors 25 years of the Workshop!

The Mission:

The Vision:

Our Values:

Perpetuating jazz with a focus on young musicians and young audiences.

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