The Vail Jazz Foundation promotes Jazz music in Vail, Colorado

educate audiences about Jazz, America’s own art form.

entertain and inspire you, whether audience or musician, young or old, resident or visitor, through the presentation of quality jazz music.

perpetuate the jazz art form through our programs.

create a distinctive series of annual programs and events to serve performers, students, teachers and the audience.

Our performances range from free outdoor concerts featuring regional and national jazz favorites, to our Labor Day Weekend Party, which draws exceptional musical talent and jazz aficionados from around the country and around the globe. Whether you prefer to listen to jazz while relaxing under a sunny Rocky Mountain sky, or to get down with the musicians themselves, the Vail Jazz Festival offers something for everyone.

With educational programs and activities such as the Vail Jazz Workshop and Jazz Goes to School, we are able to reach out to the next generation of players and listeners. Jeff Clayton The VJF is determined to fulfill its mission by expanding the audience for jazz while supporting young and established artists in their quest to create great music