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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 16, 20243 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra Rebrands as Jazz Vegas Orchestra
Jazz Outreach Initiative is excited to announce the official rebranding of our outstanding "JOI Jazz Orchestra" to the new "Jazz Vegas...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 11, 20241 min read
Jazz Vegas Orchestra Featuring in New Documentary, "Second Chair, Stage Left."
For a little over a year, Jazz Outreach Initiative has been a part of a special project, the filming of a new documentary called, "Second...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Mar 11, 20241 min read
The JOI Jazz Orchestra Welcomes Back JONATHAN KARRANT to Notoriety!
The JOI Jazz Orchestra welcomes back acclaimed recording artist JONATHAN KARRANT! Known for his warm romantic voice, All About Jazz says,...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Laura Taylor and the JOI Jazz Orchestra at Notoriety Mar. 6, 2024
Las Vegas's hottest big band, the JOI Jazz Orchestra brings classic big band jazz back to Downtown with its twice monthly series, "JOIful...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Sondheim's "FOLLIES" Includes Expanded 30 pc JOI Jazz Orchestra in Historic Full Production Musical!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATER EVENT IN LAS VEGAS THIS YEAR WITH OVER 75 AMAZING PERFORMERS AND MUSICIANS ON STAGE...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Linda Woodson and the JOI Jazz Orchestra!
Our Exciting Residency at Notoriety @ Neonopolis Continues February 7 at 7:30pm! We're so excited to once again welcome our very own...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 23, 20233 min read
"JOI to the World" Concert Makes the News!
As the JOI Jazz Orchestra wraps up a year of outstanding performances in 2023, all of us at Jazz Outreach Initiative wish you and yours a...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 9, 20232 min read
The JOI Jazz Orchestra Features Marlene Ricci January 17, 2024 at Notoriety
Jazz Outreach Initiative's JOI Jazz Orchestra, the city's most exciting big band, continues bringing in top local talent to feature with...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 9, 20231 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra Presents "JOI to the World" Christmas Concert at Notoriety
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2023 7:30PM - NOTORIETY @ NEONOPOLIS Our dear friend, supporter, and JOI Jazz Alliance volunteer, Dale Thompson,...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Jazz Trumpet Master, Mike Vax Joins the JOI Jazz Orchestra at Notoriety and Clinics the LVYJO!
Notoriety Performance - Wednesday Sept. 20 - 7:30pm Jazz Outreach Initiative brings the best big band jazz entertainment to Downtown Las...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Myron's at The Smith Center Welcomes Clint Holmes & The JOI Jazz Orchestra!
Myron's at The Smith Center - Tuesday October 3, 2023 - 7:00pm Jazz Outreach Initiative and Myron’s at The Smith Center present “A JOIful...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jul 3, 20231 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative's Annual "JOIful Jazz Soiree" with Kenny Rampton, Clint Holmes, and More!
Full Dinner, Cocktails, and an Evening of the City's Hottest Big Band Jazz featuring Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton...
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Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Donny Thompson Guests on "Rita on the Road" with Rita Pardue on KUNV
Donny Thompson was pleased to be invited representing JOI and sharing news about upcoming performances, educational and outreach efforts...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Apr 3, 20232 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra and Notoriety Announce "JOIful Jazz Wednesdays!"
Be a part of Downtown's new exciting jazz scene with the city's hottest big band and downtown's coolest drinks! The city's most exciting...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 24, 20231 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra w/ Clint Holmes Celebrates International Jazz Day with Barry Ross!
World Premier Music by Acclaimed Local Composer, Barry Ross, Commissioned for JOI Jazz Orchestra for Performance April 23, 2023!...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 25, 20233 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra 1st Album Debuts with Wynton Marsalis, Clint Holmes, and Kenny Rampton!
PRE-RELEASE CD SALE AVAILABLE NOW! What took a labor of love over more than a year in planning, rehearsing, recording, mixing, and more...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 18, 20221 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra with Clint Holmes - 2nd Annual Duke Ellington's "Nutcracker Suite" and More!
THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 2022 6:00pm STARBRIGHT THEATER SUN CITY SUMMERLIN Tickets are selling fast for this new holiday tradition, a...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 15, 20225 min read
SUNDAY'S CONCERT - JOI Jazz Orchestra Celebrates Local Singers with JOI Jazz Orchestra & Friends
JUST ADDED JAZZ VOCALIST, MS. LINDA WOODSON!!! WHERE: The Performing Arts Center on the campus of Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jun 21, 20221 min read
JOI Celebrates Juneteenth with "Miles, Mingus, & Monk" Feat. Clint Holmes at West Las Vegas Library
Friday June 17,2022, Las Vegas, NV Jazz Outreach Initiative partnered with China Hudson at the West Las Vegas Library Theater to produce...
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