◆   Sunday, August 16 — All Concerts Are FREE   ◆   World Class Jazz, No Ticket Required   ◆
🍷   Food Vendors On Site  ·  Wine, Beer & Spirits Available   🍺
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The American Jazz Institute
Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts
Sherry Berry Music
present

Temecula
Jazz
2026

The Ultimate, Intimate Jazz Party℠

August 15 & 16, 2026  ·  Two Days of Jazz
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The American Jazz Institute
Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts
Sherry Berry Music
All Proceeds Benefit Music Education
Temecula Valley
The American Jazz Institute
Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts
Sherry Berry Music
All Proceeds Benefit Music Education
Temecula Valley

The Artists

Two Days of
World Class Jazz

Saturday, August 15, 2026
Jack's Garage  ·  27585 Commerce Center Dr, Temecula CA 92590
12:15 – 1:15
The Sound of Mingus
with the AJI Septet
Featured
1:30 – 2:30
Bruce Lett Trio
with Ron Stout (trumpet) and Steve Cotter (guitar)
A Tribute to Ron Eschete
Featured
2:45 – 3:45
Sherry Williams, Vocalist
Jeff Colella (piano) · Chris Colangelo (bass) · Kendall Kay (drums)
Featured
4:00 – 5:00
Sam Hirsh Duo
Sam Hirsh (piano) and Luca Alemanno (bass)
Featured
Sunday, August 16, 2026
Old Town Temecula Community Theater & The Merc  ·  42051 Main St, Temecula CA 92590
★ Reservations Highly Recommended for The Merc Concerts
12:00 – 1:15
The Trio
Jeff Colella (piano) · Chris Colangelo (bass) · Kendall Kay (drums)
Free
1:45 – 3:00
Tamir Hendelman
Piano and vocalist Claire Martin
This concert made possible through the generous support of Alfred & Gail Bryman
Free
3:30 – 4:45
AJI Big Band
Plays Ellington and Strayhorn · with Sherry Williams
(Old Town Temecula Community Theater)
Free
5:15 – 6:30
Doug Webb All Stars! & Jam Session
Doug Webb (saxophone) · Mitch Forman (piano) · Gary Revis (bass) · Gary Novak (drums)
*Seating in the Merc is limited
This concert made possible in part by Don & Rose Ravanelli and Mike Tryon
Free

Admission

Choose Your Experience

Day One · Saturday

Jack's Garage

August 15, 2026 · 12:15 – 5:00 PM

$75

Per person, all-inclusive

  • Four world-class jazz performances
  • Lunch from The Old Town Deli
  • Open bar throughout the event
  • Intimate venue — limited capacity
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Day Two · Sunday

Old Town Temecula

August 16, 2026 · 12:00 – 6:30 PM

FREE

Free, Live Jazz by World Class Artists — open to all.
*Seating in The Merc is limited; arrive early.

  • Four performances across two iconic venues
  • Community Theater & The Merc
  • No ticket required
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Sponsors

The American Jazz Institute Jack's Garage Jazz at The Merc Pete Carlson's Golf & Tennis

All proceeds benefit music education in the Temecula Valley. Your ticket to Saturday's event supports the next generation of jazz musicians through the Temecula Valley Conservatory of the Arts.

Phone

(626) 497-5359

Saturday Venue

Jack's Garage
27585 Commerce Center Drive
Temecula, CA 92590

Sunday Venue

Old Town Temecula Community Theater & The Merc
42051 Main Street
Temecula, CA 92590

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