We are celebrating our 24th year in 2025. We present musicians from around the United States, Arizona, and our own tri-city area. Many of these musicians have performed with the biggest stars in the entertainment business, such as Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, The Blues Brothers, The David Letterman Show, June Christy, Anita O’Day, Toni Tennille, Cab Calloway, Joe Williams, and the big bands of Count Basie, Glenn Miller, Harry James, Jimmy Dorsey, Woody Herman, and Stan Kenton.
The Jazz Summit is very involved with music education and has sponsored musicians to perform and do workshops in schools all over Arizona. We have reached over 4000 students over the years. We have also given scholarships to deserving students to attend summer music camps and have donated funds to many school music departments.
Our goal is to present enjoyable music in a relaxed atmosphere. One of the favorite aspects for our audiences is the interplay between the audience members and the musicians.
Our Schedule:
Thursday, Aug 21 – Special showing of the Documentary Film – “Jewel of the Desert.” This film has won nine film festivals worldwide. This film features Mike Vax, and also shows the Prescott High School Jazz Band. Elks Theater – 7 PM.
Friday, Aug. 22 – Meet the Musicians Reception – Elks Fine Arts Center, Crystal Ballroom 5:30 PM, catered by Barry Barbe
Elks Theater – 7:00 PM – Concert “Jazz up the Mississippi, from New Orleans to Memphis to Chicago.”
Saturday, Aug. 23 – Ruth Street Theater at Prescott High School – Free workshops 10am – 2pm – Open to all ages
All Star Big Band Gala Concert 7:00 PM
Sunday, Aug. 24 – The Hazeltine Theater: Jazz Brunch 10:00am – 12:30pm. Catered by Barry Barbe
Afternoon Concert 2pm – 4pm
Evening Jam Session at Torme’ Restaurant 6:00pm
Book dinner reservations directly with Torme’
(In case of inclement weather – back at the Hazeltine)
Ticket Sales and Information:
925-872-1942
