The Village Jazz Series is back for its 19th season in 2027

The FREE concerts will happen on Thursday evenings, 6 to 8pm, January 14 through April 29, in the Village Area of Yuma Palms Regional Center. Nationally known guest artists from San Diego, LA, Palm Springs, and Phoenix will be featured, as will local professionals and student groups.

You simply need to BRING YOUR OWN SEATING and enjoy great live jazz, in a medley of forms, on beautiful Yuma evenings, under the stars and amid palm trees swaying, water features sparkling, and the magic of musical discovery in the air.

Along with host band, Yuma Jazz Company and its featured vocalists Keila Marymar and Mia Delgado, the series will feature performances by exceptional guest artists, including pianist Ed Kornhauser from San Diego, and the toast of Palm Springs, vocalist Rose Mallett.

Also coming from San Diego will be guitarist Louis Valenzuela, flutist Holly Hofmann, pianist Joshua White, and vocalist Dennis Gittens. Guitarist and vocalist Pete Pancrazi will come over from Phoenix, and the ever popular traditional jazz group The Society Boys will make their annual visit from San Diego.

Pianist, vocalist, and YouTube sensation Aimee Nolte will be coming to Yuma from LA with guitarist Mike Scott. Composer, arranger, and bassist Kris Berg, from Dallas, will close out the season.

The Yuma Big Band will perform twice in the series, and local student groups will include the Arizona Western College Jazz Band, who will be featuring Kris Berg, the Cibola High School and Gila Ridge High School jazz bands. And making its first appearance at the Village Jazz Series, will be the jazz band from Imperial Valley College.

All the magic is provided by Yuma Palms Regional Center, powered by its rockstar parent company Bridge 33. The Series would not be possible without the community minded support of KYMA, Long Realty, State Farm agent Gene Bostic, Yuma Hears, the Yuma Sun, and Public Radio stations KAWC88.9FM and Border Radio94.7.

So make plans now to set Thursday evenings aside to BRING YOUR OWN SEATING, bring Friends, and enjoy some great live music in a fantastic setting. Enjoy food and drinks from the eateries right by the venue and please make sure to support the mall retailers whenever possible, as these businesses make the Series available to everyone!

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2027 Village Jazz Series concerts:

January 14 - Yuma Big Band

To kick off the Season, there is nothing like the big brassy excitement of a good big band! The YBB is continually expanding its repertoire and knows how to celebrate the big band era and beyond!

January 21 - Ed Kornhauser Trio

Piano recording artist Ed Kornhauser, winner of San Diego’s Jazz Artist of the Year in 2022 and Best Jazz Album in 2021, will be performing with his talented Trio. The group thrilled the Village audience in 2024. Don't miss them in '27.

January 28 -  Keila Marymar with Yuma Jazz Company

Vocalist Keila Marymar has performed across the United States and internationally, and will share the stage with the Series “host band,” YJC. The group has recorded seven original jazz albums, garnered international praise of their own, and can't wait to perform with Keila!

February 4  - Rose Mallett

Based in Palm Springs, Rose is a singer, actress, and songwriter. She was declared a “Living Jazz Legend" at the Los Angeles City Hall in 2016. She has performed with the likes of Ben Vereen and Susan Anton, and also done musical voice-overs in movies. Rose and her Palm Springs group will be making their debut performance in Yuma!

February 11 - Louis Valenzuela

Always busy in the San Diego Jazz scene, Louis is a vibrant and expressive guitarist, and his groups are always enthusiastically received by audiences. This will be his third trip to Yuma, and one you will not want to miss!

February 18 - Holly Hofmann & Joshua White

Considered the best Jazz flute player in the world today, Holly is also the "consultant at large" for the Village Jazz Series. This year she will be performing with award-winning pianist Joshua White. Don't miss hearing these two together!

February 25 -Mia Delgado with Yuma Jazz Company

Popular vocalist Mia Delgado has developed an engaging style all her own and is a great fit with the highly regarded Yuma Jazz Company Quartet. Be sure to catch Mia and the guys as they combine for an awesome Village performance!

March 4 - Dennis Gittens Quartet

From New York city by way of San Diego, vocal stylist Dennis Gittens returns to the Villiage stage after lighting it up last year! His group will work their musical magic and knock your socks off!

March 11 - Pete Pancrazi Quartet

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

March 18 - Society Boys

San Diego's favorite Trad Jazz group has become a regular guest 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.

March 25 - Aimee Nolte and Mike Scott 

Pianist, Vocalist, and YouTube sensation Aimee Nolte returns to Yuma from LA with standout guitarist Mike Scott. The duo performed here in 2025, and worse sensational. Those in attendance know that Aimee and Mike are not to be missed!

April 1 - Yuma Jazz Company’s Latin Jazz Eruption!

Sambas, Bossas, Calypso, and Latin rock – the Village Area comes alive with the infectious sounds of the Latin Jazz Eruption, returning after several years absence. Also happens to be YJC percussionist Brandon Coz’ favorite gig of the year – don't miss!

April 8- Yuma Big Band

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

April 15 - Imperial Valley College and Gila Ridge High School Jazz Bands

This will be the debut performance in Yuma for IVC, and they will be sharing the evening with the Jazz band from Yuma’s Gila Ridge High School. You won't want to miss the excitement and creativity provided by these outstanding student groups.

April 22 - Yuma Jazz Company & Friends

YJC has some excitement and surprise guests in mind for this performance. Some outstanding musicians and singers worthy of more attention will share the stage with the quartet. Going to be great!

April 29 - Arizona Western College featuring Kris Berg and Cibola High School jazz band

Best selling composer, arranger, and bassist Kris Berg will be the featured performer with AWC’s jazz band. They will be sharing the evening with the exciting jazz band from Yuma's Cibola High School. You could not pick a better way to end the 2027 Village Jazz series!