State of Arizona Supports
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Over the past 14 years, Doc Jones and the International Jazz Day AZ Foundation have received support from four Arizona Governors and ten current and former Mayors. Together, we helped pass HCR 2017, a resolution unanimously approved by the Arizona House and Senate, officially recognizing April as Jazz Appreciation Month and April 30 as International Jazz Day in our state.
Along the way, we’ve partnered with world-class musicians such as Donald Harrison, Engonito, Jazz Funk & Soul, Carlos Rivas, Nayo Jones, and many more.
Now, as we prepare to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of International Jazz Day in Arizona, we are asking for your support to make history—by making Arizona the first state in the nation to celebrate International Jazz Day at the statewide level.
Past Supporters
Don Fenstermaker, CEO and Founder of Yrēfy LLC, is both a successful business leader and an accomplished trumpet player. For more than 20 years, Don has been a steadfast supporter of Doc Jones and his mission—together providing music lessons to over 500 at-risk young people.
Today, his company, Yrēfy LLC, stands as the nation’s #1 private student loan relief provider, giving hope to thousands of students struggling with debt. Under Don’s leadership, Yrēfy has proudly served as Title Sponsor of the Scottsdale Jazz Festival for the past four years, helping elevate the festival into one of Arizona’s premier cultural events
Alfredo J. Molina, owner of Molina Fine Jewelers, is widely recognized as one of the nation’s premier jewelers and a distinguished philanthropist in Arizona. For more than seven years, Alfredo has been a dedicated supporter of Doc Jones and the Scottsdale Jazz Festival. His unwavering commitment has helped sustain and grow the festival, making it a signature cultural event in Scottsdale. As both a business leader and community champion, Alfredo Molina continues to shine as a vital partner in celebrating jazz and the arts