Current & Upcoming Events
Jazz Jam…6:30-9:30pm…Monday Nights!
Jazz Jam…Monday Nights
hosted by Alaska Jazz Workshop, Nick Petumenos & Friends
Open to Public
$5 Suggested Donation for Audience/Participants
Mondays: 6:30-9:30pm
Fire Island Rustic Bakery, Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
Thanks for the past generous support from the Atwood Foundation.
"Jazz in the Park" Concert Series 2025
May 31 – August 16 Jazz In The Park (except June 21)
Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Hosted by: Alaska Jazz Workshop
Peratrovich Park
4th & E Street, Anchorage
4-6pm • Saturdays
May 31
Extra Concerts to Kick Off the Summer Jazz in the Park
& Celebrate Spenard Jazz Fest 2025!
2-3 Konnexion -10 Piece Funk Band
3-4 AK Soul Society – Soulful R & B to make you move!
June 7
KP Brass Band – Kenai Peninsula’s New Orleans 10-piece brass band
June 14
Mark Manners Quintet – Smooth original jazz by Mark Manners
June 21
No Concert this week – Downtown Solstice Celebration!
June 28
AJW Community Monday Jazz Session All Stars – jamming on Funk, Jazz, Latin & Blues Grooves
July 5
JD Latin Jazz Quintet – Brazilian & Afro-Cuban inspired original Jazz
July 12
Fish On Quartet – We like to fish and play jazz too!
July 19
Blue Dixie Combo-Sextet – Pat Owens and his sextet with Hot New Orleans Style Jazz
July 26
Jacques Maree Group – A mashup of original contemporary jazz, funk & hip hop
Aug 2
A Town Sharps – An eclectic mix of Blues, Bossa Nova, Rock, French Pop, Greek and Gypsy Jazz
Aug 9
AJW 2025 Jazz Camp Student & Faculty Ensembles -Serving up a fun mix of Jazz, Blues, Funk and Latin Jazz
Aug 16
Constant Structure Sextet – Performing a mix of original jazz and standards
AJW Summer Jazz Camp & Concerts 2025
August 4 – August 9, 2025 Jazz Camp
Applications Available Now
Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm
Explore the expressive Art of Improvisation used in Jazz,
Blues, Funk & Latin Jazz in small music combos of
4-8 students this summer with guest artists Gary Gibson
Steel Drum Artist and John Hart Jazz Guitar & Alaska Jazz master artists:
John Damberg, Mark Manners, Nick Petumenos, and
Jacques Annandale.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
August 8th, 2025 – Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Featuring Guest Artists Gary Gibson and John Hart
& AJW instructor/musicians: John Damberg,
Mark Manners, Nick Petumenos & Jacques Annandale.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Concert: 7:30-9:30pm
$20 Adults, $10 Students & Military, age 12/under Free
Advance Tickets TBA
Tickets @ door 6:30pm
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
August 9, 2025 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Come enjoy and encourage the new emerging jazz talent!
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Concert: 7:30-9:30pm
$10 Adults, $5 Students & Military, age 12/under Free
Tickets @ door 6:30pm
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
Information updated often…please check back soon
Past Events
Spring Classes & Concerts 2025
January 15 – May 17
Int/Adv Jazz Combo Class
Wednesdays
7-9pm
John Damberg & Mark Manners, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234 & 907-444-0582
Beg/Int Middle & High School Jazz Combo Class
Thursdays
5:30-7:30pm
Nick Petumenos Studio
907-947-9603
Beg/Int Jazz Combo Class
Fridays
4:30-6:30pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
March 1st Saturday
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
May 17th Saturday
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
Jazz Jam…Monday Nights
hosted by Nick Petumenos & Friends
Open to Public
$5 Donation Suggestion for Audience/Participants
Mondays 6:30-9:30pm
Fire Island Rustic Bakery, Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
AJW Concert w/Christian Fabian 4/5/2025, 7-9pm
AJW Faculty Concert w/Christian Fabian
April 5, 7-9pm, $20/$10
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Road
Anchorage AK 99508
Special Guest Christian Fabian, Jazz Bassist Extraordinaire!
AJW-Workshop Info: 907-332-3234
Advance Tickets: brownpapertickets.com Available Now
Christian Fabian Jazz Bass Workshop 4/5/2025, 1-3pm
Christian Fabian Jazz Bass Workshop
April 5, 1-3pm, $40/$44
UAA Fine Arts Bldg, Room 124
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
Internationally renowned jazz bassist and educator will
give an informative workshop focusing on developing your sound,
playing style and feel, playing over different rhythmic grooves.
AJW-Workshop Info: 907-332-3234
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
Workshop Application-Download Here
CONGRATULATIONS to John Damberg …
Fall Classes & Concerts 2024
September 12 – December 14
Thursdays
Beginning Middle School & High School Jazz Combo Class
5:30-7:30pm
Nick Petumenos Studio
907-947-9603
October 16 – December 14
Wednesdays
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
Mark Manners, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-444-0582
October 18 – December 14
Fridays
Beginning/Intermediate Jazz Combo Class4-6pm Time Change 4:30-6:30pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
December 14
Saturday
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
Jazz Jam…Monday Nights
hosted by Nick Petumenos & Friends
Open to Public
$5 Donation Suggestion for Audience/Participants
Mondays 6 – 9pm
Fire Island Rustic Bakery, Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
"Jazz in the Park" Concert Series 2024
June 1 – August 17 Jazz In The Park (except June 22)
Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Hosted by: Alaska Jazz Workshop
Peratrovich Park
4th & E Street, Anchorage
4-6pm • Saturdays
June 1
Extra Concerts to Kick Off the Summer Jazz in the Park 1-6pm
1-2pm The Work Shoes – funk, R&B, Jazz Standards
2-4pm Melissa Fischer (Jazz Mom) Quintet – stellar vocal Jazz & Blues
4-6pm AJW Adult Advanced Ensemble – Brazilian, Afro Cuban, funk, blues
June 8
JD Latin Jazz Quintet – Original AK Latin Jazz by John Damberg & Mark Manners
June 15
Power Play – Contemporary Jazz Fusion and funk with deep grooves!
June 22
Downtown Solstice Celebration – No Concert this week
June 29
Blue Dixie Combo – New Orleans style jazz to make you dance!
July 6 Cancelled Due to Rain
JD Latin Jazz Quintet – Original AK Latin Jazz by John Damberg & Mark Manners
July 13 Cancelled Due to Rain
Williwaw Blue – Karl Wilhelmi, Tom Lambert & John Weeks with a delightful mix of Jazz and Latin standards from the American Songbook.
July 20
Phil Knowlton Band – Hard Bop, Cool & Fashion influenced Original Modern Jazz
July 27
Whereyat? – Dave Nathanson’s New Orleans style blues, jazz and funk quintet
Aug 3
Choice Bit of Calico – Postmodern Jukebox with a twist of Andrew Sisters
& Pink Martini featuring vocalists Katie Strock, Denise Baez & friends
Aug 10 Cancelled Due to Rain
AJW Jazz Camp Faculty Sextet & Advanced Student Jazz Ensemble
– celebrating the creative culmination of the 35th AJW Jazz Camp (Aug 5-10)
Aug 17
A-Town Sharps – A classic jazz combo featuring vocalist Sarah Burtner serving
up a playful mix of Blues, Bossa Nova, Rock, French Pop, Greek & Gypsy Jazz
AJW Summer Camp & Concerts 2024
August 5 – August 10, 2024 Jazz Camp
Applications Here!
Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm
Explore the expressive Art of Improvisation used in Jazz,
Blues, Funk & Latin Jazz in small music combos of
4-8 students this summer with guest artist Seattle Jazz
trombonist/educator Jeff Sizer & Alaska Jazz master artists:
John Damberg, Mark Manners, Nick Petumenos, and
Jacques Annandale.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
August 9th, 2024 – Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Featuring Seattle Jazz trombonist/educator Jeff Sizer
& AJW instructor/musicians: John Damberg,
Mark Manners, Nick Petumenos & Jacques Annandale.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Concert: 7:30-9:30pm
$20 Adults, $10 Students, Military, age 12/under Free
Advance Tickets @ Eventbrite
Tickets @ door 6:30pm
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
August 10, 2024 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Come enjoy and encourage the new emerging jazz talent!
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Concert: 7:30-9:30pm
$10 Adults, $5 Students, Military, age 12/under Free
Tickets @ door 6:30pm
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
Information updated often…please check back soon
Spring Classes & Concerts 2024
January 12 – May 18
Intermediate/Advanced High School Jazz Combo Class
Tuesdays
7-9pm
Nick Petumenos Studio
907-947-9603
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
Wednesdays
7-9pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
Beginning Jazz Combo Class
Fridays
4-6pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
March 2nd Saturday
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
March 23rd Saturday
John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet
New Originals Spring Concert
UAA Fine Arts Bldg, 3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK
7-9pm, $15-25, Children age 12/under free
Advance Tickets: eventbrite.com
May 18th Saturday
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
Jazz Jam…Monday Nights
hosted by Nick Petumenos & Friends
Open to Public
$5 Donation Suggestion for Audience/Participants
Mondays 6 – 9pm
Fire Island Rustic Bakery, Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
Fall Classes & Concerts 2023
September 12 – December 16
Tuesdays
Intermediate/Advanced High School Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
Nick Petumenos Studio
907-947-9603
Wednesdays
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
Fridays
Beginning Jazz Combo Class
4-6pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
October 21 Saturday
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
October 29 Sunday
AJW Community Jazz Session
Fundraiser Concert
Fire Island Rustic Bakery
Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
6:00-9pm
December 16 Saturday
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage AK
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
Jazz Jam…Monday Nights
hosted by Nick Petumenos & Friends
Open to Public
$5 Donation Suggestion for Audience/Participants
Mondays 6 – 9pm
Fire Island Rustic Bakery, Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
"Jazz in the Park" Concert Series 2023
May 27 – August 19 Jazz In The Park (except June 24)
Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Hosted by: Alaska Jazz Workshop
Peratrovich Park
4th & E Street, Anchorage
4-6pm • Saturdays
This Community Arts Partnership project is made possible by supporting grants from the Alaska State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Rasmuson Foundation, and Atwood Foundation.
May 27
AJW Student Jazz Ensembles – Jamming on Jazz, Blues, Latin & Funk grooves,
directed by John Damberg & Nick Ptumenos
June 3
1 – 8pm Spenard Jazz Fest 2023 All Stars
1pm AJE Big Band
2pm Williwaw Blue
3pm Mark Manners Quintet
4pm Nick Petumenos & John Damberg Jazz Quintet
5pm Phil Knowlton Band
6pm JD Latin Jazz Quintet
7pm Uno Jazz Orchestra & Anya Dance Co.
June 10
Mark Manners Quintet – Original Jazz with a Latin twist
June 17
Blue Dixie Combo Sextet – Pat Owens, fun New Orleans party music!
June 24
Downtown Solstice Celebration – No Concert this week
July 1
A-Town Sharps Quintet – Classic Jazz & Originals influence
by Gypsy Jazz, Blues, Greek and French Pop
July 8
Uno Jazz Orchestra – Directed by Zach Munoz, Latin Jazz Mambo style
July 15
Jacqtet – featuring Jacques Annandale & friends, jazz fused heavily with rock & hip hop
July 22
Fish-On Quartet – featuring John Damberg, Ray Ash, Bob Andrews,
angler inspired Jazz Club combining their love for jazz and fishing
July 29
Choice Bit of Calico Quintet – featuring Katie Strock, postmodern Jukebox
with a twist of Andrews Sisters and Pink Martini
Aug 5
AJW 2023 Jazz Camp Faculty Sextet – featuring world renowned
Latin Jazz drummer Mark Walker, John Damberg, Nick Petumenos,
Mark Manners, Bob Andrews & Jacques Annandale
Aug 12
Joe Craig Quartet – an eclectic mix of Jazz Standards and Originals
Aug 19
Rick Zelinsky Quintet– Contemporary original Alaska Jazz
AJW Summer Camp & Concerts 2023
July 31 – August 5, 2023 Jazz Camp
Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm
Explore the creative world of jazz improvisation
with Internationally acclaimed Latin Jazz
drummer& educator Mark Walker & Alaska
Jazz artists, the AJW instructors/musicians:
John Damberg, Mark Manners, Nick Petumenos,
Jacques Annandale and more.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
August 2, 2023 – Mark Walker Drum Set Workshop
Wednesday, 7-9pm
$40, Limited to 15 Students
Call John Damberg to register 907-332-3234
Recital Hall, UAA Arts Building
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
August 4th, 2023 – Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Featuring Internationally acclaimed Latin Jazz
drummer Mark Walker & AJW instructor/musicians:
John Damberg, Mark Manners, Nick Petumenos,
Jacques Annandale, and more.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Concert: 7:30pm
$20 Adults, $10 Students, Military, age 12/under Free
Advance Tickets @ Eventbrite
Tickets @ door 7pm
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
August 5, 2023 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Come enjoy and encourage the new emerging jazz talent!
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Concert: 7:30pm
$10 Adults, $5 Students, Military, age 12/under Free
Tickets @ door 7pm
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
Information updated often…please check back soon
Spring 2023
January 16 – May 20, 2023
Monday
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
January 17 – May 20, 2023
Tuesday
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
Nick Petumenos Studio
907-947-9603
January 18 – May 20, 2023
Wednesday
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
March 4, 2023
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Rd
Anchorage AK, 907-277-7882
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
May 20, 2023
Student Recital Concert
****LOCATION CHANGE****
UAA Arts Building
MainStage Theater (upstairs)
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK, 907-786-1800
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
Jazz Jam…Monday Nights
hosted by Alaska Jazz Workshop, Nick Petumenos & Friends
Open to Public
$5 Donation Suggestion for Audience/Participants
Mondays 6pm – 9pm
Fire Island Rustic Bakery, Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
Fall 2022
September 13 – December 17
Tuesday
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
Nick Petumenos Studio
907-947-9603
Wednesday
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
Monday (starts September 19th)
Intermediate/Advanced Jazz Combo Class
7-9pm
John Damberg, UAA Fine Arts Bld, Rm 122
907-332-3234
September 25, 2022 – John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage AK
Concert:4:30pm-6:00pm
Tickets: Free, $15 Suggested Donation
October 9, 2022 – Tom Bargelski Jazz Quintet
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage AK
Concert:4:30pm-6:00pm
Tickets: Free, $15 Suggested Donation
October 22
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Rd
Anchorage AK, 907-277-7882
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
December 17
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Rd
Anchorage AK, 907-277-7882
4-6pm, $5, Children age 12/under free
Jazz Jam…Monday Nights
hosted by Nick Petumenos & Friends
Open to Public
$5 Donation Suggestion for Audience/Participants
Mondays 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Fire Island Rustic Bakery, Downtown @ K St Market
718 K Street, Anchorage AK
"Jazz in the Park" Concert Series 2022
May 28 – August 20 Jazz In The Park (except June 18)
Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Peratrovich Park
4th & E Street, Anchorage
4-6pm
This Community Arts Partnership project is made possible by generous grants from the Alaska State Council on the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts, with additional funding from Rasmuson Foundation, the AARP, and by a generous donation from the AJW community concerts fund.
May 28
JD Latin Jazz Quintet – Latin Jazz Alaska Style
June 4
Blue Dixie Combo – Pat Owen’s group serves up Jazz New Orleans style!
June 11
Anchorage Jazz Coalition – Anchorage’s top Jazz Artists jamming for
Your enjoyment-Mark Manners, JD, Dirk Westfall, Bob Arms, Pat Owens
June 25
Nick Petumenos Quintet – Contemporary Jazz and Funk
July 2
Solar Flair – The Swinging AJW Adult Jazz Quintet
July 9
Melissa Fisher Quintet – Jazz Mom swinging in the pocket!
July 16 Cancelled due to Rain
Tom Bargelski Quartet – Alaska’s Jazz Piano Master and his
conversational quartet.
July 23
Anchorage Jazz Ensemble Big Band – Swinging Hard Big Band Style
July 30
Spenard Jazz Fest Messengers – Playing contemporary Jazz at its
finest!
Aug 6
James Webb Fusion Group – AK’s Young Lions cooking up exciting Jazz
Fusion.
Aug 13 Cancelled due to Rain
Zach Munoz-UNO Jazz Orchestra – A Latin Jazz nonet (nine piece band)
not to be missed!
Aug 20
Mark Manners Project – featuring Mark Manners, Rick Zelinsky, Laura
Koenig, John Damberg, Bob Andrews, and Cameron Cartland
performing Mark’s original music for his new CD
AJW Summer Camp & Concerts 2022
July 25 – 30, 2022 Jazz Camp
Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm
Explore the creative world of jazz improvisation
with Alaska Jazz artists and the AJW instructors/musicians:
John Damberg, Mark Manners, Rick Zelinsky, Nick Petumenos,
Cam Cartland, and Bob Andrews.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks Optional/Recommended***
UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
July 29, 2022 – Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Featuring AK Jazz Artists John Damberg-vibes,
Mark Manners-guitar, Rick Zelinsky-sax,
Nick Petumenos-guitar/keys, Bob Andrews-bass,
Cam Cartland-drum set.
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Face Masks Optional or Recommended***
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Students, Seniors, Military
Children age 12/under free
Advance Tickets: Eventbright
Tickets @ door 7pm
Mainstage Theatre, UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
July 30, 2022 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Come enjoy and encourage the new emerging jazz talent!
AJW Info: 907-332-3234
Face Masks Optional or Recommended***
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $5 General Seating
Children age 12/under free
Mainstage Theatre, UAA Fine Arts Bldg
3700 Alumni Drive
Anchorage AK 99508
UAA Info: 907-786-1800
***Face Masks
Optional or Recommended
depending on
Covid-19 Community Levels
at time of Concerts.
AJW follows CDC recommendations.
Information updated often…please check back soon
Spring 2022
Wednesday Adult Jazz Improvisation Class
7-9pm • Nick Petumenos Studio • 907-947-9603
&
Wednesday MS/HS Jazz Improvisation Class
7-9pm • John Damberg Studio • 907-332-3234
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
February 26
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Rd
Anchorage AK, 907-277-7882
4-6pm, $5
Face Masks Recommened
March 27 Postponed TBA
Band member tested positive for Covid-19
Will Reschedule Soon!
Alaska Jazz Workshop Faculty Perform
a Benefit Concert for the Food Bank of Alaska
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage AK, 907-272-5323
4:30-6pm
$15 Suggested Donation &/or Non-Perishable Food
Info 907-332-3234
Face Masks & Social Distancing Recommended
May 21
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Rd
Anchorage AK, 907-277-7882
4-6pm, $5
Face Masks Recommened
May 28 – August 20 (except June 18)
Jazz In The Park, Anchorage Downtown Partnership
Peratrovich Park
4th & E Street, Anchorage
4-6pm
Supported by AARP Alaska
Hosted by Alaska Jazz Workshop
Fall 2021
Wednesday Adult Jazz Improvisation Class
7-9pm • Nick Petumenos Studio • 907-947-9603
&
Wednesday MS/HS Jazz Improvisation Class
7-9pm • John Damberg Studio • 907-332-3234
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
October 10, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage AK
Concert:4:30pm-6:00pm
Tickets: Free, $15 Suggested Donation
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
October 23
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Rd
Anchorage AK, 907-277-7882
4-6pm, $5
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
December 18
Student Recital Concert
Organic Oasis Restaurant
2610 Spenard Rd
Anchorage AK, 907-277-7882
4-6pm, $5
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
Community Jazz Jam (Thursday)
7-10pm • The Broken Blender
535 W 3rd Avenue, Anchorage
907-865-8858
Open Jam: 7:30-10:30pm
Bring: Instrument, Music Stand, Real Book
Under 21 must be accompanied by parent/legal guardian
Nick Petumenos: 907-947-9603 • nick.petumenos@gmail.com
AJW Summer Concert Series 2021
October 10, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage AK
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
Concert:4:30pm-6:00pm
Tickets: Free, $15 Suggested Donation
September 4, 2021 – AJW Faculty Jazz Quintet
Anchorage Town Square Stage
544 W Avenue, Anchorage AK
Concert: 5:30pm-7:30pm
Tickets: Free
September 3, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz Quintet
Alaska State Fair Colony Stage
2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer AK
Concert: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Tickets: Free (included with AK State Fair admission)
September 2, 2021 – AJW Solar Flair Quintet
Alaska State Fair Colony Stage
2075 Glenn Hwy, Palmer AK
Concert: 7:30pm-9:30pm
Tickets: Free (included with AK State Fair admission)
August 7, 2021 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Come enjoy and encourage the new emerging jazz talent!
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage 99501
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine required
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $5 General Seating
August 6, 2021 – Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Featuring AK Jazz Artists John Damberg-vibes,
Mark Manners-guitar, Rick Zelinsky-sax, Bob Andrews-bass,
Cam Cartland-drum set.
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage 99501
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine required
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $10/$15
Advance Tickets: eventbright.com
July 30, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz
Live @ 5 in Talkeetna, Alaska
5-7pm
Tickets: Free
July 23, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz
Palmer Friday Fling
City Center Stage, Palmer AK
4:30pm-6pm
Tickets: Free
July 17, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz
Anchorage Zoo Outdoor Concert
4731 O’Malley Rd, Anchorage AK
Concert: 12-2pm
Tickets: included w/Zoo Admission
July 10, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz
AK Midsummer Garden & Art Fair
Palmer Library Performance Stage
Palmer, AK
Concert: 10:30am-12:30pm
Tickets: Free
July 4, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz
Muldoon Community Assembly 4th July Party
7041 Debarr Rd, Anchorage AK
Concert: 3-4pm
Tickets: Free
June 25, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz
Anchorage Reads Closing Celebration
Loussac Library Fountain Stage
Anchorage AK
Concert: 4-5pm
Tickets: Free
June 5, 2021 – John Damberg Latin Jazz
Spenard Jazz Fest 2021
Anchorage Museum Lawn
Anchorage AK
Concert: 5:15-6:30pm
Tickets: Free
Information updated often…please check back soon
Summer 2021
June 23-30, July 7-29, August 11-18
Intermediate & Advanced Jazz Combo Classes
Wednesday 7pm
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine required.
August 2-7, 2021 Jazz Camp
Monday-Friday 9:00am-2:30pm
Explore the creative world of jazz improvisation
with Alaska Jazz artists and the AJW instructors/musicians:
John Damberg, Mark Manners, Rick Zelinsky, Cam Cartland,
and Bob Andrews.
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine required
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage 99501
907-332-3234
August 6, 2021 – Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Featuring AK Jazz Artists John Damberg-vibes,
Mark Manners-guitar, Rick Zelinsky-sax, Bob Andrews-bass,
Cam Cartland-drum set.
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage 99501
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine required
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $10/$15
Advance Tickets: eventbright.com
August 7, 2021 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Come enjoy and encourage the new emerging jazz talent!
Anchorage Lutheran Church
1420 N Street, Anchorage 99501
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine required
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $5 General Seating
Information updated often…please check back soon
Spring 2021
Wednesday Virtual Adult Jazz Class
7-9pm
John Damberg Studio via Zoom
907-332-3234
Recital Concerts TBA
March 6 – March 14
Spring Break – No Classes
Community Jazz Jam
JAM SESSION on hold, TBA
3-5pm • Inspired Lounge
561 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage
(Between Arctic & C Street)
907-222-4871
Suggested $5 Donation, Free to Jammers & age 12/under
John Damberg: 907-332-3234
Fall 2020
Music Production Class
10am-12pm • Zoom Meetings
Instructors: John Damberg & Nick Petumenos,
and various guest clinicians TBA
907-332-3234
September 9 – December 16
Wednesday Adult Jazz Improvisation
7-9pm • Zoom Meetings
John Damberg Studio • 907-332-3234
September 11 – December 18
Friday MS/HS Jazz Improvisation
4-6pm • Zoom Meetings
John Damberg Studio • 907-332-3234
October – December (Saturday)
Community Jazz Jam
JAM SESSION on hold, TBA
3-5pm • Inspired Lounge
561 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage
(Between Arctic & C Street)
907-222-4871
Suggested $5 Donation, Free to Jammers & age 12/under
John Damberg: 907-332-3234
Summer 2020
Jam Session, TBA
Community Jazz Jam
3-5pm • Inspired Lounge
561 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage
(Between Arctic & C Street)
907-222-4871
Suggested $5 Donation
Free to Jammers & age 12/under
John Damberg: 907-332-3234
June – August
Possible Alternative to Jazz Camp
Weekly two hour class, focus on:
Music Production in the Virtual World
Learn to take your music ideas,
create a production plan to collaborate
with other musicians virtually.
Write, Record & Produce your songs to be
streamed in a virtual concert in August!
More Info: John Damberg: 907-332-3234 or john_damberg@gci.net
AK Jazz Workshop August 3-8, 2020 Jazz Camp
Cancelled, UAA Buildings Closed for COVID-19
Explore the creative world of jazz improvisation with Grammy winning drummer, Grammy nominated composer, percussionist, author and educator
Mark Walker a world-renowned musician &
professor of percussion at Berklee College of Music,along with the AJW instructors/musicians.
907-332-3234
August 7, 2020 – Jazz Camp Faculty Concert
Cancelled, UAA Buildings Closed for COVID-19
Featuring AJW Guest Artist: Mark Walker-Internationally
renowned drummer & AK Jazz Artists John Damberg-vibes,
Mark Manners-guitar, Bob Andrews-bass,
Cam Cartland-drum set
August 8, 2020 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Cancelled, UAA Buildings Closed for COVID-19
Spring 2020
3-5pm • Inspired Lounge
561 W Dimond Blvd, Anchorage
(Between Arctic & C Street)
907-222-4871
Suggested $5 Donation, Free to Jammers & age 12/under
John Damberg: 907-332-3234
January 13 – May 11
Monday Adult Jazz Class
7-9pm
John Damberg Studio • 907-332-3234
Recital Concerts 2/29 & 5/16
January 15 – May 13
Wednesday Adult Jazz Class
7-9pm
John Damberg Studio • 907-332-3234
Recital Concerts 2/29 & 5/16
January 17 – May 15
Friday Classes, Beginning – Advanced
4-6pm
John Damberg Studio • 907-332-3234
Recital Concerts 2/29 & 5/16
February 29 (Saturday)
Student Recital Concert
4-6pm • Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
907-277-7882
$5, age 12/under Free
John Damberg: 907-332-3234
March 9 – March 13
Spring Break – No Classes
May 16 (Saturday)
Cancelled
Student Recital Concert
4-6pm • Organic Oasis
2610 Spenard Rd, Anchorage, AK 99503
907-277-7882
$5, age 12/under Free
John Damberg: 907-332-3234
