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Blue Jay Jazz Foundation
FESTIVAL 2026:
Style and Sass!
The Blue Jay Jazz Foundation is excited to announce its 19th Annual Festival and stellar lineup. Our mission is to pay tribute to this uniquely American art form and all its relatives: blues, R&B, traditional big bands, rock, funk, Latin jazz, and pop. Tickets go on sale June 1.
Our immersive 3-day live jazz experience includes two evenings at Arrowhead Lake Association’s Tavern Bay Beach Club and one evening at the beautiful San Moritz Lodge in Crestline.
Best of all, the 2026 Jazz Festival supports student scholarships and playing opportunities while bringing first class Jazz entertainment to our community.
Thursday, August 27
Tavern Bay Beach Club, Lake Arrowhead, Ca.
Gate time 5pm. Opening show: 6pm – Main Show: 7pm – 8:30pm.
The Carl Verheyen Band
The Carl Verheyen Band
Thursday, August 27
Carl Verheyen is best known as a longtime member of Supertramp and leader of the Carl Verheyen Band. Ranked among the world’s top guitarists, he has recorded 16 albums, played on hundreds of records, major film and TV soundtracks, and toured globally. A sought‑after session musician and influential teacher, he is acclaimed for his virtuosity across rock, jazz, blues, and country styles.
Opening Act
6 Beats Apart
Opening the concert event will be 6 Beats Apart. Members Ed Wynne, Andy Waddell , Mark Gasbarro, Bruce Lett and MB Gordy are some of the top studio musicians in L.A. Their credits include numerous top-selling albums, feature films, television shows, and live performances with jazz greats such as Freddie Hubbard, Red Garland, Eddie Harris, and Nancy Wilson to name a few.
There will be a special awards ceremony featuring Blue Jay Jazz Foundation’s 2026 Future Generation Jazz Scholars.
Aug 28
Friday, August 28
Tavern Bay Beach Club, Lake Arrowhead, Ca.
Gate time 5pm. Opening show: 6pm – Main Show: 7pm – 8:30pm.
Tierra Legacy, The Legacy Continues
Tierra Legacy, The Legacy Continues
Friday, August 28
Tierra Legacy, the show-stopping, eye popping, legendary Latin R&B band led by David Salas, son of the band’s founder, Rudy Salas. The band was founded in 1972 and was the first Latino group to have four songs on the national charts at the same time. Family members and longtime collaborators honor the band’s heritage and keep it spicy. Bring your dancing shoes. They say, “If you got the suit, we got the Zoot!”
Opening Act
Ellis Hall Group
Opening the concert event will be “The Ambassador of Soul” – Ellis Hall.
Musician, vocalist, songwriter, and arranger Ellis Hall, brings his five octave range and deep love of performing from his years with Tower of Power, Sheila E., Herbie Hancock, James Taylor, Patti Labelle, and Toby Keith.
Aug 29
Saturday, August 29
San Moritz Lodge, Crestline, Ca.
Gate time 4pm. Main Show: 5pm – 6:30pm.
Niki Haris
with the L.A. Jazz Salon
NIKI HARIS is a multi-talented singer, dancer, actress and choreographer. She is the daughter of GRAMMY Award-nominated jazz pianist GENE HARRIS. Best Known as “The BIG VOICE” behind Madonna for over 18 years. Niki appeared with Madonna in the movie “Truth or Dare” and many of her videos. Her long list of vocal collaborations reads like a “Who’s Who” of the music from working live with Stanley Turrentine, Joe Sample and the Jazz Crusaders, to recordings with Ray Charles to Mick Jagger and from Whitney Houston to Sheryl Crow, and many others.
Niki Haris
Jazz Salon All Stars
Saturday, August 29
Saturday, August 29, the Festival offers the Los Angeles Jazz Salon All Stars with vocalist Niki Haris with their take on the Great American Songbook and jazz standards.
Opening Act
Digital Audio Projekt
Opening the concert event will be DAP with André Berry, Bruce Rubio and Harold Allen Jr.
August 27 & 28
THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
LOCATION:
Arrowhead Lake Association’s Tavern Bay Beach Club
28399 N Shore Rd, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352
Food & Beverages: BRING YOUR PICNIC FOOD AND BEVERAGES. Adult beverages are allowed. No food is sold – you must bring your own. Tables with tablecloths and chairs are provided.
Parking: No parking in Tavern Bay Beach Club parking lot. There are several ALA authorized lots near the venue. Parking attendants will assist and direct guests to designated parking areas. Handicapped, special needs assisted parking available (notify attendant upon arrival). Guests can also drop off individuals or picnic supplies. No waiting allowed.
Check-in: For tickets purchased online at Ticket Leap, please print out the ticket prior to your arrival for prompt scanning. Check in at walk-in gate near ALA’s East Parking Lot.
August 29
SATURDAY
LOCATION:
San Moritz Lodge
Food & Beverages items available for purchase (CASH ONLY). Choose from a selection of items from the NO HOST CASH BAR including wine, cocktails and refreshing nonalcoholic beverages.
Parking: There is free parking in the San Moritz Lodge lot for event guests. There is also paid parking in several surrounding parking lots.
Check-in: Level entry from parking area, view of Lake Gregory
For tickets purchased online at Ticket Leap, please print out the ticket prior to your arrival for prompt scanning. Check in at walk-in gate.
No outside food or drink allowed. No early seating. Guests not allowed in venue prior to 4:00 p.m.