"Thin Man" Watts Jazz Fest

06/17/2026

Help shape the future of our Jazz Festival! Your feedback matters and will help us create an even better experience for our community. Take a few moments to complete our survey and share your ideas, preferences, and suggestions. Together, we can make next year’s festival unforgettable! 🎶✨

Take the survey today and let your voice be heard!

We want to hear from you! This is a community event and your voice matters.

06/10/2026

Help us shape the future of the Jazz Fest?

Did the Dimas Sanchez and Ella and the Bossa Beat get you moving? Did you love the intimate vibe at the Second Stage Theatre?

The "Thin Man" Watts Jazz Fest is a celebration of our community, and we want to hear exactly what you loved and what you want to see for the future. Add your voice to the mix by taking this quick survey. Your insights help us improve the event and keep our musical heritage thriving.

We want to hear from you! This is a community event and your voice matters.

06/01/2026

Do you enjoy jazz music?
Join us for an upcoming jazz event on Friday, June 12, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Come relax, enjoy great music, and connect with fellow jazz enthusiasts.

A suggested donation of $5.00 is appreciated.

Chaz Underriner

05/09/2026

04/25/2026

Our final act, Dimas Sanchez and his Afro Latin Jazz Project at today’s “Thin Man” Watts Jazz Fest. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the music!

04/25/2026

Scenes from today at the Thin Man Watts Jazz Fest 🎷

Featuring poetry by Marquis and others between sets, plus performances by Derrick Harris and Ella and the Bossa Beat.

There’s still time to stop by. The festival goes until 6 p.m. at 600 N Woodland Blvd!

04/25/2026

The music of the Sal Martinez Trio played a fabulous set to open up the 2026 “Thin Man” Watts Jazz Fest. The trio also featured the vocals of Jodi-Ann Taylor Watts.