Longmont All-Star Jazz Band and Longmont Performing Arts Center Announce Community-Focused Partnership Beginning in 2026

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Longmont, CO — [01/21/2026] — The Longmont Performing Arts Center (LPAC) and
the Longmont All-Star Jazz Band (LASJB) are launching a new, community-focused
partnership in 2026, aimed at bringing a stronger spotlight to local jazz music by
headlining performances in the heart of Longmont.

Beginning in 2026, LPAC and LASJB will collaborate on an enhanced lineup of
high-quality jazz concerts, educational initiatives, and outreach programs for audiences
of all ages, strengthening the city’s cultural landscape.

As an early highlight of this growing relationship, the Longmont All-Star Jazz Band will
perform “A Tribute To The Trojan – A Night of Swing!” at 7:00 p.m. on March 1st at the
Longmont Performing Arts Center. The performance celebrates the enduring legacy of
swing-era jazz music and marks an important step toward a deeper, long-term
collaboration between the two organizations while paying homage to its roots as the
“Trojan Theater”.

President & Musical Director of the All-Stars, Gavin Worland says: “This partnership is
about more than concerts—it’s about continuing the growth of a sustainable and
meaningful music community for Longmont. By working together, we will expand
access to jazz, support the high school musicians within our community, and create
engaging experiences that connect us all to this uniquely American art form.”

“With the addition of the All-Stars as another one of our arts-focused partners, like
Centennial State Ballet, we are excited to see another way all forms of art have, and
continue to enlighten our community,” says W. Vito Montone, LPAC Advancement.

For more information about the Longmont All-Star Jazz Band, please visit:
https://www.lasjb.org.

More information about the Longmont Performing Arts Center can be
found at: https://longmontperformingartscenter.org.

About Longmont All-Star Jazz Band
Founded in 2001, The Longmont All-Star Jazz Band is a year-round supplementary jazz
ensemble and educational resource for students enrolled in their high school music
programs within the greater Boulder County area to hone their craft in a professional
environment with world-renowned guest artists, masterclasses and regular
performances within their community. Founded by Bill Wilkinson over 25-years ago,
the All-Stars have recorded 8 full-length studio albums at studios across the country,
and elite music festivals including the Skyline Jazz Festival and UNC Greeley Jazz
Festival.

About LTC
Founded in 1957, the Longmont Theatre Company has a storied history in creating
connections through impactful, emotional, and thought-provoking live theatre. LTC
opened the 300-seat Longmont Performing Arts Center on Main Street in 1990, which is
dedicated to enhancing our quality of life and fostering vibrant, active community
engagement through all forms of performing arts and other shared live experiences. A
Place for All.

Media Contact

Gavin Worland
President & Musical Director
Longmont All-Star Jazz Band
[email protected] | (720)-899-1023