April 2026 has officially come to a close, and as the dust settles on the vibrant streets of Old Town and the sun begins its summer ascent over the Sonoran Desert, one…
Read MoreSome artists perform music. Carlos Rivas & Mexsal create movement. We are thrilled to announce that Carlos Rivas & Mexsal will return to the Yrēfy Scottsdale Jazz…
Read MoreOn April 30, 2026, something pretty special happens. Jazz lovers in Phoenix will celebrate the same music, at the same moment, as fans in Chicago, Paris, Tokyo, and over…
Read MoreFifteen years of celebrating International Jazz Day in Arizona led to the State Capitol. In January 2026, Arizona SB 1255 was introduced to designate April 30 as Arizona Jazz Day…
Read MoreGet ready to mark your calendars for one of the most exciting jazz events Arizona has to offer. The Yrēfy Scottsdale Jazz Festival returns April 4-11, 2026, as part of…
Read MoreFifteen years of dedication, collaboration, and unwavering commitment to jazz education and cultural celebration are about to culminate in a defining moment for…
Read MoreAs we approach the 15th Anniversary of UNESCO Herbie Hancock International Jazz Day in 2026, the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation stands proudly at the forefront…
Read MoreMy 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…
Read MoreUNESCO launched International Jazz Day worldwide in 2012. Since leading Arizona’s first celebration in 2013, William “Doc” Jones has worked to unite the State of Arizona around International Jazz Day…
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