Rocky Mountain All-Star Jazz Big Bands
Inspiring Colorado’s Young Musicians Through Jazz Education
Colorado Jazz Ambassadors nurtures a love for jazz in kids and teens, offering a welcoming space where budding musicians thrive, develop skills, and ignite their creativity.
Cultivating the Next Generation of Jazz Artists
Explore our unique programs designed to build skills and ignite creativity!
Inclusive Programs
We offer opportunities for young musicians of all skill levels.
Dynamic Performances
Showcase your talent through live performance opportunities throughout the Denver metro area.
CJA bands have performed at music clubs in Denver including Dazzle and The Muse.
The Jazz Ambassadors program will host monthly jam sessions in downtown Denver at Fortissimo (14th and Champa)!
CJA bands will participate in the University of Northern Colorado Jazz Festival and the Evergreen Jazz Festival.
Expert Mentorship and Featured Artists
Engage in small group learning from our staff of nationally recognized jazz professionals.
CJA bands have performed with nationally recognized jazz artists like Darren Rahn, Gabe Mervine, Greg Gisbert, and New Orleans star James Williams!
Inspiring Travel
From festivals in Las Vegas to performances in New Orleans, our programs immerse students in the glorious sounds of jazz.
The 2025-26 Rocky Mountain All Star Jazz Big Band will travel to Las Vegas for the regional Essentially Ellington Jazz Festival in February 2026.
The band will also compete to attend the Essentially Ellilngton Jazz Festival at the Lincoln Center in New York!
Changing lives…one musician at a time
“Life is a lot like jazz. It’s best when you improvise.” – George Gershwin
“The Colorado Jazz Ambassadors teach jazz the right way. I wish I’d had something like this in my developmental years.”
Erick Scheminske
Parent of a Student
“Doug feels every beat of the music with the musicians.”
Stephanie Brennar
Former Student
“The Colorado Jazz Ambassadors program has opened a world of possibilities for my child.”
Sharon Laskey
Parent of a Student