Summer 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.
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
UAA Fine Arts Bldg, Anchorage AK
907-332-3234
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.
UAA Fine Arts Bldg, Anchorage AK
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $10/$15
July 30, 2022 – Jazz Camp Student Concert
Come enjoy and encourage the new emerging jazz talent!
UAA Fine Arts Bldg, Anchorage AK
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
Concert: 7:30pm
Tickets: $5 General Seating
Information updated often…please check back soon
Spring 2022
January 12 – May 21
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
Proof of Covid19 Vaccine • Face Masks
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
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
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