Colorado Gypsy Jazz Camp

Crested Butte, Colorado

August 2 - 7, 2021
We are pleased to announce the return of the Colorado Gypsy Jazz Camp to Crested Butte, CO! Mark your calendars, sign up for the email list, and check back often. More details coming soon...

The 2021 Colorado Gypsy Jazz Camp and the Crested Butte Music Festival are looking forward to a week of high altitude acoustic jazz music in the tradition of Django Reinhardt.

Experience the future of Gypsy Jazz

Study Gypsy Jazz amidst the splendor of the Colorado Rockies in beautiful Crested Butte.

Enjoy world class concerts

For many years the Crested Butte Music Festival has been bringing the best Gypsy Jazz musicians to Colorado. The tradition continues in 2019 with Rhythm Future Quartet providing concerts and education high in the Rocky Mountains. Stay tuned for the upcoming concert schedule for Gypsy Jazz Week and for all the other outstanding concerts planned by the Crested Butte Music Festival for this summer.

Concerts in cars?

Learn jazz from the best instructors

Don't be intimidated by the complexity of jazz. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned perfomer, the Colorado Gypsy Jazz Camp offers something for every level. The instructors will help you unravel the mysteries of Gypsy Jazz and put your feet firmly on a path to success. Who knew learning jazz could be so fun?

Perform in student ensembles

Jazz music is all about playing with others and the Colorado Gypsy Jazz Camp has made student ensembles a cornerstone of the learning process. Campers will learn invaluable skills to help form a great group, orchestrate tunes and perform in a live setting. All under the guidance of true masters in the art.

Jam until your fingers fall off

There is nothing better than jamming gypsy jazz and sharing musical ideas with others. At the Colorado Gypsy Jazz Camp there are jams of all ability levels and all mixes of instruments. And, if you want to stay up all night jamming - there is definitely nothing wrong with that! For beginners, we will help you learn the repertoire and etiquette for jamming.