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Vail Jazz Party

The 29th Annual Vail Jazz Party will return August 31 – September 4, 2023.

The grand finale of both the Vail Jazz Festival and the beautiful Colorado summer season, the Vail Jazz Party features a jam-packed lineup with several headliners that join together to play in group performances, multi-artist jam sessions, and inspiring tributes to jazz legends. The Party is hosted by the Vail Jazz Faculty Sextet, featuring John Clayton, Dick Oatts, Terell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Bill Cunliffe, and Lewis Nash. Now in it’s 29th year, the Vail Jazz Party has cemented its reputation as the premier Labor Day weekend event!

Performing Musicians

Vail Jazz is thrilled to announce that some of the biggest names in jazz have been secured to perform at the 29th Annual Vail Jazz Party, happening this Labor Day weekend! The Vail Jazz Party is the only way to see these incredible musicians all play alongside one another. Scroll through the musicians below to learn more, and click through the daily line-up to see when your favorites are playing!

Thursday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
Vail Jazz All-Stars (free show)
7PM
Vail Jazz Alumni Sextet
8PM
Vail Jazz Faculty Sextet

Friday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Lewis Nash Quartet
1PM
Renee Rosnes Trio
2PM
Benny Benack III, Terrel Stafford, Byron Stripling

Friday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
René Marie Quartet
7PM
Bobby, Byron and Friends
8PM
Wycliffe Gordon's Funk Revolution

Friday Late Night Session

Location: The Hythe - Howard's Hangout
9:30PM
Friday Late Night lineup coming soon!

Saturday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Vail Jazz All-Stars (free show)
1PM
Vail Jazz Alumni Sextet
2PM
Akiko Tsuruga

Saturday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
Romero Lubambo
7PM
Niki Haris
8PM
Vail Jazz Orchestra directed by John Clayton

Saturday Late Night Session

Location: The Hythe - Howard's Hangout
9:30PM
Saturday Late Night lineup coming soon!

Sunday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
Niki Haris' Gospel Prayer Meetin'
1:30PM
Vail Jazz All-Stars (free show)
2:30PM
Ken Peplowski

Sunday Evening Session

Location: The Hythe Grand Ballroom
6PM
Tribute to Milt Jackson featuring Mike LeDonne and Steve Nelson
7PM
Multi-Media Presentation from Byron Stripling
8PM
René Marie Quartet

Sunday Late Night Session

Location: The Hythe - Howard's Hangout
9:30PM
Sunday Late Night lineup coming soon!

Monday Afternoon Session

Location: Jazz Tent at Vail Square
12PM
B3 Duo featuring Akiko Tsuruga and Bobby Floyd
1PM
Romero Lubambo
2PM
The Kitchen Sink featuring Jazz Party Musicians

Monday Evening After Party

Location: After Party at the Tavern
7PM
The Drew Zaremba Quartet (free show)

The Vail Jazz Party features multiple sessions of music all Labor Day Weekend long from Thursday, Aug 31 through Monday, Sept 4. The pass is the best way to experience the Vail Jazz Party, offering entry into all sessions of music. Individual Session Tickets gain entry into a single session of music, which is around three hours and multiple sets. 

All-Access Patron Pass

ALL-ACCESS PATRON PASS / $495
This pass includes access to all music sessions and special performances over the five-day holiday weekend, beginning Thursday evening (8/31) and running through Monday afternoon (9/4).  

PURCHASE PASS

Individual Session Tickets

INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS / $75 / $45
Ticket includes entry to a single music session, including multiple sets of music performed by different ensembles of headliners. Individual sessions include Thursday evening, Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday afternoon and evening, Sunday afternoon and evening, and Monday afternoon.

PURCHASE TICKETS

Travel & lodging accommodations

EPIC MOUNTAIN EXPRESS

Provides shuttle service from both the Vail / Eagle County Airport and Denver International Airport. Discounted rates VJP patrons are available here!

Air Travel

Vail is accessible by two airports – the Eagle County Regional Airport, which is about 35 miles from Vail, and Denver International Airport, which is about 120 miles from Vail.

The Hythe Vail

Formerly the Vail Marriott, the luxury Hythe Vail is the headquarters of the Vail Jazz Party. Group rates for the 2023 Labor Day weekend are now available! CLICK HERE to book your discounted rate now!

Vail Jazz Party Venues

The Vail Jazz Party takes place in two Lionshead Village locations. Afternoon Sessions occur under the Jazz Tent in Vail Square, and Evening Sessions and Late Night Jams take place in the Grand Ballroom at the newly renovated Hythe hotel.

JAZZ TENT AT VAIL SQUARE

675 LIONSHEAD PLACE

Tucked into its picturesque setting adjacent to the Arrabelle Hotel, the Jazz Tent is home to the Vail Jazz Party Afternoon Sessions. Seating in the tent provides great sightlines and carefully tuned acoustics to complement a stunning roster of superlative artists in the festive Arrabelle courtyard, replete with restaurants, taverns, shops, and a highly convivial vibe.

THE HYTHE GRAND BALLROOM

715 W LIONSHEAD CIR

The Hythe (formerly the Vail Marriott) is the headquarters for the Vail Jazz Party over Labor Day Weekend, hosting Evening and Late Night Jam Sessions. The hotel has recently undergone a renovation and rebrand, elevating the experience to an unprecedented level!

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