2018 VILLAGE JAZZ SERIES SCHEDULE
January 11
The Yuma Big Band kicks off the series with big, brassy excitement! The YBB knows how to celebrate the big band era!
January 18
Grammy-winning trumpeter Curtis Taylor and his trio make their first appearance in Yuma — don’t miss this young, inventive trumpet player!
January 25
The highly regarded Yuma Jazz Company Quintet will perform crowd favorites and will feature the outstanding vocal stylings of Jennifer Wayman
February 1
Popular local duo Jason & Elle will share their engaging soul/funk/Latin repertoire. J&E are always Village Jazz favorites!
February 8
The jazz bands from Gila Ridge and Cibola high schools will showcase their outstanding young musicians. Come hear what these “stars of tomorrow” can do!
February 15
Yuma Jazz Company Quintet presents its famous “Latin Jazz Eruption” — bossas, sambas and Afro-Cuban excitement! The eruption is always a high point of the series!
February 22
Local jazz and blues legend Jimmy Caves will sing and play some of his favorites with Yuma Jazz Company musicians. It is always a great night with Jimmy!
March 1
Internationally known guitarist Peter Sprague returns to Yuma with outstanding vocalist Leonard Patton. These two world class performers are incredible together!
March 8
Pianist/singer John Cain and vocalist Kati Cat return to the Village Jazz Series, where their musical talents and engaging humor have made them favorites.
March 15
A much loved staple of the series, Phoenix guitarist and vocalist Pete Pancrazi performs with his quartet, sharing his nimble guitar work, warm vocals and his own personal charm.
March 22
One of the most popular groups ever at the series, San Diego’s High Society Jazz Band, brings Dixieland excitement back to Yuma!
March 29
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 5
San Diego flutist Lori Bell makes her debut appearance in the series with guitarist/ vocalist Ron Satterfield. Come hear what has made Lori and Ron such successful jazz performers for years.
April 12
Yuma’s dynamic duo Jason & Elle return for a second engagement this season, displaying their popular and compelling mix of engaging musical styles.
April 19
The Arizona Western College Jazz Band invites nationally known trumpeter Gilbert Castellanos to perform as guest artist for their annually anticipated AWC Jazz Fest.
April 26
Closing the series on a high note, Yuma Jazz Company Quintet will feature some surprise guests, and Village Jazz Series Education Awards will be presented to outstanding high school seniors.