Following a two-year hiatus, the free and open to the public Village Jazz Series is back in the Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center, 305 S Yuma Palms Pkwy! Yes – great jazz under the stars returns for 2023 in its customary inviting atmosphere which includes palm trees, water features, handy eateries, and the fabulous Yuma, Arizona evenings!
All performances are on Thursday evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm in the Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center. Bring your own folding chair, relax and enjoy! The music itself, of course, will be terrific! Along with appearances by the highly regarded ‘Host Band’ Yuma Jazz Company, the series will feature performances by some nationally known jazz artists, including vocalist Renee Grant Patrick, appearing with pianist Nicole Pesce, trombonist Matt Hall with his quartet, pianist Ron Kobayashi’s Trio and guitarist/vocalist Pete Pancrazi. Renowned vocalist Allison Adams Tucker will be performing with her trio, and Dixieland continues in the Series with San Diego’s Society Boys.
Exceptional local musicians performing this year will include vocalist Jennifer Wayman Hart, instrumental/vocal duo Jason & Elle, and the ever-popular Yuma Big Band. Continuing its tradition of showcasing outstanding student musicians, the Village Jazz Series will also present performances by the Arizona Western College, and Cibola and San Luis High School Jazz Bands.
The Series is presented by Yuma Palms Regional Center, funded by its parent company, Inland Real
The Series is presented byKSWT and Yuma Palms Regional Center, funded by its parent company, Inland Commercial Real Estate Services, and sponsored by Yuma Sun, KAWC88.9FM, Border Radio94.7FM, and Long Realty.
So set Thursday evenings aside to enjoy great live music at the Village Jazz Series. Bring your own seating, and bring a friend! Bring a bunch of friends! Plan on picking up something to eat and drink in the Village Area, and then sit back, relax, and luxuriate in the captivating, hip experience that is the Village Jazz Series!
February 16 – Yuma Big Band
The Yuma Big Band is always a favorite with its with big, brassy excitement! The YBB continually expands its repertoire and knows how to celebrate the big band era!
March 9 – Jason & Elle
Local dynamic duo Jason & Elle will share their engaging soul / funk / Latin repertoire. J & E are always Village Jazz Series favorites!
March 23 – Allison Adams Tucker
San Diego based vocalist Allison Adams Tucker brings "World Jazz with Urban Cool" back to the Village Jazz Series. Lauded by DownBeat and JazzTimes, Allison always impresses audiences.
