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Who we are...

The Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts is a unique 501-(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering youth to creatively express themselves through the language of jazz. CCJA gives musicians of all ages life-changing musical experiences through mentorship by the region’s most sought-after professional jazz musicians. Our students experience personal and artistic growth through participation in small groups, big bands, vocal ensembles, jazz instruction camps, jam sessions, clinics, community performances, and much more. To learn more about our organization's roots and mission, visit out our "About Us" page.

School's Out Jam Session - June 2

Help us celebrate the end of the school year! Bring your instrument and come hang at the CCJA HQ (800 Kalamath St.) from 7-9pm on June 2nd. This jam session is open to all CCJA students, alumni, and friends, so please feel free to invite whoever you'd like. Drums, amps, and piano provided. Parking is available on site.

Summer Programming 2022

June 6-10 & 20-24 - Summer Institute
- A variety of classes & ensembles for musicians ages 10-adult
June 14-17 - Jazz Boot Camp
- Four-day jazz improvisation and technique intensive for students of all ability levels ages 10-18
July 19-23 - Jazz in the Sangres Camp
- An immersive, one-of-a-kind jazz camp located in the foot of the Sangre De Cristo Mountains in Westcliffe, CO. Open to high school students by audition.

Keith Oxman - This One's For Joey

This new album was recorded for the Joey Pearlman Original Music Project and was released on Capri Records. Proceeds from this CD go to the Joey Pearlman Original Music Project Fund to help produce more original music from the Denver Jazz Community. Please enjoy this music in honor of Joey Pearlman and the creativity of Denver's jazz musicians.

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