Thursday evenings are about to get fantastic, as the free and open to the public Village Jazz Series returns better than ever to the Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center, 1305 S Yuma Palms Pkwy, for its 17th season in 2025! Bring your favorite lawn chair and experience great live jazz, in a diversity of forms, sharing its creative warmth under the stars amid palm trees swaying, water features sparkling. Friendly eateries are deliciously close, and the mesmerizing Yuma evenings complete the setting for unforgettable musical journeys.

All performances happen on Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 in the Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center. The music itself, of course, is the adventure! Along with appearances by the highly regarded Host Band, Yuma Jazz Company, the series will feature performances by some nationally known jazz artists, including possibly the best jazz flutist in the world today, San Diego's Holly Hofman, who will appear with extraordinary guitarist Bruce Forman. Renowned San Diego based pianist Mikan Zlatkovich will perform with his Trio.  L.A. pianist and educator Aimee Nolte, who reaches literally millions via Youtube, will appear with guitarist Mike Scott. Popular San Diego-based jazz vocalist Leonard Patton will perform with award-winning pianist Ed Kornhauser. Returning guest performers the Society Boys - Traditional Jazz from San Diego - and Pete Pancrazi - the guitar/vocal great from Phoenix - will be returning to help make this year phenomenal!

Exceptional local musicians performing this year will include vocalist Mia Delgado's Village debut, vocalists Eloisa Arviso and Jennifer Wayman Hart, instrumental/vocal duo Jason & Elle, and the ever-popular Yuma Big Band. And Continuing the tradition of showcasing outstanding student musicians, the Village Jazz Series will present performances by the jazz bands from Arizona Western College, Cibola High School, San Luis High School, and Gila Ridge High School.

All the magic is provided by Yuma Palms Regional Center, powered by its shiny new parent company Bridge 33.  The much-loved Series would not be possible without the community-minded support of  KYMA, Yuma Investment Group, Nova Home Loans, Long Realty, Yuma Sun, KAWC88.9FM, Border Radio94.7FM, and Yuma's tourism megaphone, Visit Yuma.

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!

       Need a place to stay while in Yuma?       

Shilo Inns Yuma is a fantastic local partner. If you, or someone you know is visiting Yuma, PLEASE stay with the good folks at the Shilo! It happens to be right by the Venue. To receive a discounted rate, call 928-782-9511, or contact “CC” at jesusita.vizcarrondo@shiloinns.com and ask for the Village Accommodations Discount.        

2025 Village Jazz Series Events:

January 16 - Yuma Big Band
The Yuma Big Band is always a treat to listen to with its with big, brassy excitement!  The YBB is continually expanding its repertoire and knows how to celebrate the big band era!

January 23 - Yuma Jazz Company with Mia Delgado
Vocalist Mia Delgado will be featured with Series Host Band Yuma Jazz Company. Mia is an enchanting performer, and a fantastic fit with the highly regarded jazz group - don't miss her Village debut!

January 30 - Holly Hofmann and Bruce Forman
Holly Hofmann, considered perhaps the best jazz flutist in the world today, will return to the Village with extraordinary guitarist Bruce Forman. Both artists maintain busy performance schedules, and it is a rare thrill to have them together in Yuma!

February 6 - Jason & Elle
Local dynamic duo Jason & Elle will share their engaging soul / funk / Latin repertoire. The multi-talented duo is always a favorite at the Village Jazz Series!

February 13 - Mikan Zlatkovich Trio
The acclaimedMikan Zlatkovich Trio, a staple of the San Diego Jazz scene, will make its debut at the Village Jazz Series. Piano virtuoso Zlatkovich has performed and recorded across Europe and the United States, and will excite in Yuma!

February 20 - Gila Ridge High School and AWC Jazz Band
The exciting jazz band from Gila Ridge High School will share this Thursday evening with Yuma's own Arizona Western College Jazz Band. Both groups love to perform and the Village Jazz Series provides a perfect stage for their hard-to-contain excitement.

February 27 - Yuma Jazz Company with Eloisa Arviso
Vocalist and saxophonist Eloisa Arviso will be featured with Series Host Band Yuma Jazz Company. Eloisa's style electrifies with the highly regarded jazz group - don't miss this popular collaboration!

March 6 - Aimee Nolte
L.A. based pianist and educator Aimee Nolte has literally reached millions with her compelling “Aimee Nolte Music” videos. Performing on the Village stage with guitarist Mike Scott, this is a rare opportunity tho experience Aimee live!

March 13 - Pete Pancrazi
A not-to-be-missed staple of the Series, Phoenix guitarist and vocalist Pete Pancrazi performs with his quartet, always winning over audiences over with his nimble guitar work, warm vocals, and personal charm.

March 20 - Leonard Patton and Ed Kornhauser
Popular San Diego-based jazz vocalist Leonard Patton returns the the Village with award-winning pianist Ed Kornhauser. Both are busy performers separately, and coming together at the Village Jazz Series will be magical!

March 27 - Society Boys
San Diego's Society Boys have become regular guests of the Village Jazz Series, they are a rousing favorite on the traditional jazz circuit, and their lively brand of Dixieland is always popular with Village audiences.

April 3 - Yuma Jazz Company with Jennifer Wayman Hart
Vocalist Jennifer Wayman Hart will be featured with Series Host Band Yuma Jazz Company. Jennifer's captivating style is always a hit combined with the highly regarded jazz group - don't miss this popular collaboration!

April 10 - Yuma Big Band
In a return performance this season, the ever popular Yuma Big Band will max out the Village Area with big, swinging sounds!  Gotta love the YBB!

April 17 - Cibola High School and San Luis High School
Come check out the stars of tomorrow! The exciting bands from Cibola High School and San Luis High School will perform. These are two exceptional local music programs, and the student musicians are terrific - you need to hear them!

April 24 - Yuma Jazz Company
Closing the Series on a high note, Yuma Jazz Company will perform with some talented "surprise guests." You never know who's going to show up, or what's going to happen, but you know it's going to be fun!