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Workshop Alumni Happenings April 30 - May 12, 2026
Workshop Alumni Happenings April 16 - April 28, 2026
Workshop Alumni Happenings April 1 - April 14, 2026
Workshop Alumni Happenings March 19 - March 31, 2026

Workshop Alumni Happenings April 30 – May 12, 2026

By Vail Jazz
The American Piano Awards named its five finalists for the Cole Porter Fellowship earlier this year, highlighting a standout group of rising jazz pianists from across the country. Among them are two Vail Jazz...

Workshop Alumni Happenings April 16 – April 28, 2026

By Vail Jazz
Among the standout performers at the UNC Greely Jazz Festival is trumpeter Skylar Tang (2021), an alum who is quickly making a name as one of the most exciting young voices on the instrument today. With...

Workshop Alumni Happenings March 19 – March 31, 2026

By Vail Jazz
Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin (1997) brings her signature intensity and spirit to Dazzle Denver for two special nights on March 25 and 26.   These back-to-back double features offer a chance to catch her in an intimate setting,...

Workshop Alumni Happenings March 4 – March 17, 2026

By Vail Jazz
Vail Jazz Workshop alumnus Skylar Tang (trumpet 2021) is hitting the road this month with her quartet, featuring fellow alumni Ethan Oliver (drums 2023) and William Schwartzman (piano 2022), for a run of performances...

Workshop Alumni Happenings February 18 – March 04, 2026

By Vail Jazz
Vail Jazz Workshop trumpet alum Benny Benack (2008) is in full swing on his Great American Crooners tour, captivating audiences nationwide,  and this leg brings him back to Colorado stages.   He performs in...

Workshop Alumni Happenings February 4 – February 17 , 2026

By Vail Jazz
Vail Jazz Workshop alumni took home top honors at the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards, marking another exciting milestone for our community.   Congratulations to Sullivan Fortner (piano 2002) and Marcus Gilmore (drums 2002), winners of...

Workshop Alumni Happenings January 21 – February 3, 2026

By Vail Jazz
The Jazz Cruise departs from Fort Lauderdale on January 27 and brings together an all-star lineup of today’s leading jazz artists for an immersive experience unlike any other. We’re thrilled to share that Vail...

Workshop Alumni Happenings January 7 – January 20, 2026

By Vail Jazz
Vail Jazz Workshop alumni Gabe Rupe (bass, 2016) brings his dynamic sound to Dazzle Denver on January 9, performing alongside Tenia Nelson and Paloma Rose. Known for his versatility and deep groove, Rupe continues...

Workshop Alumni Happenings December 17, 2025 – January 6, 2026

By Vail Jazz
Vail Jazz Workshop alumnus Isaiah J. Thompson (piano 2014) returns to the Vail Valley with his quartet for Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet: “A Guaraldi Holiday,” a festive reimagining of Vince Guaraldi’s timeless music.  ...