Reuniting to Provide Solutions When Schools Close The CEO of Yrēfy and the Executive Director of the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation have joined forces to deliver practical solutions for music teachers and programs affected by school closures across Arizona. Building on a successful past collaboration, this partnership supports music educators through paid after-school and community-based…

Arizona Battle of the Jazz Bands Launches Statewide Competition for High School & College Students Winners Earn Opportunity to Perform at the Scottsdale Jazz Festival Scottsdale, AZ — The International Jazz Day AZ Foundation, in partnership with Yrēfy Scottsdale Jazz Festival LLC, proudly announces the launch of the 1st Annual Arizona Battle of the Jazz…

My name is William “Doc” Jones, and everything I have built through music comes from lived experience. I grew up in Chicago, where I saw too many young people lose their way—not because they lacked talent, but because they lacked opportunity. Music became my anchor, and later, my responsibility to others. After the heartbreaking loss…

A Trusted Leader in Private Student Loan Resolution Yrēfy is a Scottsdale-based financial services company dedicated to providing responsible solutions for individuals struggling with private student loan debt. Through innovation, education, and advocacy, Yrēfy helps borrowers regain financial stability while promoting long-term economic opportunity. Yrēfy’s partnership with the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation is rooted…

From the beginning of UNESCO’s creation of International Jazz Day, William “Doc” Jones has partnered with Herbie Hancock and UNESCO to unite the State of Arizona around International Jazz Day on April 30. Through this long-standing partnership, Arizona has achieved unprecedented statewide recognition for jazz and arts education, including: This collaboration has positioned Arizona as…