Recent Past Events 2019-2022
"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
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