Corey Jordan: Inside Paso Robles Jazz Fest, Libretto’s Intimate Music Culture & AMSTRDM Breaking News | Up+Adam

Sponsored by The Mountain AirPaso Robles is evolving and this conversation proves it. Adam sits down with Corey Jordan, founder of Libretto, to talk about the inaugural Paso Robles Jazz Fest and how a 50-seat listening room turned into a full-scale cultural movement. What started as intimate, unamplified performances inside a historic 1919 space has grown into a three-day experience that blends world-class jazz, Paso wine country, and human connection in a way that feels both elevated and deeply local.They get into the real origin story of the fest, how a visiting New York artist sparked the idea, and why Corey believes Paso is ready for a “culture injection” at exactly the right moment. There’s something powerful happening here, where jazz, wine, and community all intersect, and this festival is designed to showcase that harmony in a way that feels intentional, immersive, and a little bit magical.Adam and Corey also go deep on what makes Libretto different, from its no-amplification philosophy to the rare Steinway “unicorn” piano that’s played by some of the best musicians in the world. Plus, they break news on major expansion plans with Amsterdam Coffee House, including a full kitchen takeover and new partnerships that are about to level things up in a big way.And then there’s the finale. A nine-foot concert grand piano brought out to Sensorio, overlooking the Field of Light, with Grammy-level talent performing as the sun sets. It’s not just a show, it’s a moment.If you care about music, Paso, or just being part of something special before everyone else catches on, this is the episode.• Paso Robles Jazz Fest official site: https://www.pasoroblesjazzfest.com/• Libretto Paso: https://www.librettopaso.com/• Libretto Jazz Fest page: https://www.librettopaso.com/pasoroblesjazzfest• Libretto Conservatory: https://www.librettopaso.com/conservatory• Amsterdam Coffee House: https://www.amstrdmpaso.com/*********PORTABIDET: UP+ADAM IS AN OFFICIAL SPOKESPERSON FOR PORTABIDET - USE THIS LINK FOR UP+ADAM LISTENERS TO LEARN MORE AND GET YOURS!*Timbre Event with Cal Poly EIM Students Info HEREListen to Up+Adam with Adam Montiel:Official Website: adammontiel.comApple Podcasts: Up+Adam on Apple PodcastsSpotify: Up+Adam on SpotifyiHeartRadio: Up+Adam on iHeartRadioYouTube Music: Up+Adam on YouTube Music********CHECK OUT OUR WOODS HUMANE PET OF THE WEEK!********ADAM’S TEDX VIDEO IS HERE!********FOLLOW ADAM ON INSTAGRAM*********Sincere Thanks to the current supporters of Up + Adam. Please take a moment and visit them and thank them for supporting local broadcasting, and valuing what we do here. Thank you for supporting them!Life ElementsCity of SLOWoodsHumaneSocietyTin City DistilleryOriginal Music by Dan Curcio and Moonshiner CollectiveMoonshiner on Spotify HEREPlease Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the podcast, and learn more at AdamMontiel.com©2026 Up+Adam with Adam Montiel / LoBro Studios, All Rights Reserved.