Prescott Jazz Summit

Join us for the 23rd Anniversary of the Prescott Jazz Summit

We were thrilled to be back and are excited to kick things off with our grand opening concert, “The Birth of the Blues”.

Our lineup of performers this year come from Ohio, Nevada, California, and Arizona, and we offered again a special thanks to our wonderful Quad–Cities local musicians, who are the backbone of our musical presentations.

After 23 years, we know the importance of our sponsors and advertisers and we appreciate your support. Without you, we could not bring this festival to fruition. The business community of the Quad-Cities area are great believers in the arts and they show it with their continuing commitment.

Our Educational Outreach Program continues to reach into schools around Arizona to tell students about “America’s Original Art Form,” Jazz Music. Students from kindergarten through 12th grade benefit from our programs.

Mike Vax, Director
Prescott Jazz Summit

Join us for a special movie presentation “Jewel of the Desert”

At the Elks Theatre on Thursday, August 22 at 7PM

Surprise is the name of a small town in Arizona, and surprise is what you will feel when you meet the brass band that lives and plays there. The band is made up exclusively of members of a retirement community.  

Thirty-eight musicians in their 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s, all getting together for one last push at the freedom and joy provided by music. They will not go quietly into that good night.  They don’t play for money or fame, but simply because they love music and understand the power it has to move people. And they want the younger generations to understand it too. 

Mike Vax is featured in the film. The Prescott High School Jazz Band is in the movie too!