SPECIAL
EVENTS
DISTRICT 8 HONOR JAZZ /
MARBLE DISTILLERY RECEPTION
On February 4th & 5th, a group of talented young jazz
musicians gathered for the JAS District 8 Honor Jazz
Program at Roaring Fork High School in Carbondale. For two
days, they participated in intensive jazz training, including
instructional workshops and rehearsals, with a faculty of
professional musicians provided by JAS. On Saturday,
February 5th, JAS hosted a reception for parents and guests
at Marble Distillery prior to the students performances to give
them more information on how the organization can support
their child’s journey.
WINTER NATIONAL COUNCIL PARTY
Once again, JAS switched up the venue for our 2017 Winter
National Council Party held March 17th. This year, we hosted
our members at the Cooking School of Aspen. To kick the
evening off, everyone first enjoyed cocktails on the patio
of Rustique – yes, the weather cooperated, and it was a
beautiful March evening. Afterwards, we headed downstairs
to the Cooking School. A lovely 3-course dinner was served
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prior to a sizzling performance by Etienne Charles, virtuoso
Trinidadian-born trumpeter. Etienne brought his 8-piece
Calypso band which threw down a “Creole Soul’ party. It was
a wonderful evening honoring our supporters!
CRAWFISH & CRUISERS
For the third year in a row, the Crawfish & Cruisers event proved
to be another successful kick-off to the JAS summer season.
As the tent filled with people and the buffet line was bustling, it
became apparent this event is loved by the community. Aspen
Peak was back as a co-sponsor, along with Original Penguin,
who generously provided their snazzy shirts for the Roaring Fork
Jazz Band to wear during their performance. We also enjoyed
a stellar performance from the Basalt Street Horns of Basalt
Middle & High School, who had everyone on their feet. SMOKE
Modern BBQ out did themselves once again with the delicious
crawfish boil delicacies; Chateau d’Esclans was pouring their
fabulous Whispering Angel Rose wine; Marble Distillery served
up tasty specialty cocktails, and the Aspen Brewery beers were
flowing. We were thrilled to have everyone come together to eat,
drink, listen to our student bands, and enjoy the evening!