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 SunKAWC88.9FMBorder 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!

March 28 – Yuma Jazz Company

Village Jazz Series Host Band, Yuma Jazz Company, revives its eagerly anticipated “Latin Jazz Eruption,” combusting salsas, bossas, and sambas with spicy YumaJazz energy. 

April 4 – Jason & Elle

Yuma’s kinetic duo Jason & Elle returns for a second engagement this season, displaying their popular and compelling mix of engaging musical styles. 

April 11 – Yuma Big Band

In a return performance this season, the popular Yuma Big Band will fill the Village Area with big, swinging sounds! Gotta love the YBB! 

April 18 – Robby Carrillo

Phoenix’s first-call drummer, Robby Carrillo, brings his talented Quartet to the Village Jazz Series. Percussionist, educator and consummate professional, Robby is returning home to perform - a hometown Yuman! 

April 25 – Yuma Jazz Company

Closing the Series on a high note, Yuma Jazz Company will perform with some talented “surprised guests.” You never know who’s going to show up, or what’s going to happen, but it’s going to be fun!