Après Jazz 2027

Take a break from the slopes and settle in for Après Jazz, a free winter music series featuring jazz artists from across Colorado. Enjoy an evening of live music, cocktails made with local spirits, and rotating artwork in the Center’s Kinder Padon Gallery. It's the perfect way to wind down after a day on the mountain and ease into an evening in town.

Après Jazz: Quartz Alley Combo

January 19

Based in Gunnison, Quartz Alley Combo brings an adventurous approach to improvisational jazz, moving between swing, Latin, funk, cool jazz, and bebop. Expect a mix of familiar standards, nostalgic favorites, and original compositions, with plenty of room for spontaneous twists, creative interplay, and a little musical mischief.

Après Jazz: Camilla Vaitaitis

February 23

Denver-based musician Camilla Vaitaitis brings her quartet to the Center for an evening of original jazz. Featuring acclaimed Colorado musicians Adam Gang, Patrick McDevitt, and Braxton Kahn, the group will perform selections from Vaitaitis' debut album, I Grew Up, alongside newer, unreleased compositions. Each piece offers its own musical landscape, blending thoughtful composition with expressive improvisation.

Après Jazz: Ascension

March 16

Led by saxophonist and bassist Matt Shugert, Crested Butte's Ascension brings together guitarist Colin Shaw and drummer Brett Darby Price for an evening of groove-driven jazz and collaborative improvisation. Moving between composed pieces and spontaneous musical exploration, the trio brings an easygoing, interactive energy to the Gunnison Valley jazz scene.

*This is a Free Community Event