Featured · April 2027
One tour. Four destinations. Endless jazz. Taking the spirit of the Yrēfy Scottsdale Jazz Festival to Northern Arizona for Jazz Appreciation Month — kicking off in Prescott on April 26 and finishing on International Jazz Day, April 30.
Upcoming
Dates, venues and ticket links for every upcoming celebration. Events marked “to be announced” will be updated as soon as details are confirmed.
The kickoff of our 2027 Jazz Appreciation Series with America’s Got Talent Golden Buzzer recipient Charity Lockhart, her brother — saxophonist Jermaine Lockhart — and special guests.
An evening of Cuban jazz, cigars, wine and conversation supporting the Molina School of Music in Havana, Cuba. Venue and date coming soon — join the RSVP list.
The home of the festival — the West’s Most Western Town meets jazz. 2027 Scottsdale date and venue to be announced.
The Northern Arizona tour kickoff on April 26, 2027 in “Everybody’s Hometown” — The Nayo Jones Experience, presented with the Prescott Downtown Partnership.
Where red rocks inspire — The Nayo Jones Experience at the home of the Sedona International Film Festival. Jazz meets film.
The tour finale on International Jazz Day, April 30 — honoring Native American art and history, the Navajo Code Talkers and the legacy of R.C. Gorman.
A free community evening of gospel music, worship and fellowship — produced by the musical magic of Doc Jones, featuring Kiara Jayne & The F.A.T. Band.
The closing celebration of International Jazz Week 2026 — 15 Years of Jazz Uniting Arizona.
The celebration of the 15th Anniversary of UNESCO & Herbie Hancock International Jazz Day.
Kierland After Dark — the Jazz Festival Premiere Party that opened International Jazz Week 2026 and the 15th anniversary celebration.
