JOI's Gary Cordell Interviews virtuoso drummer, bandleader, composer, and educator - Sherri Maricle
In this column, JOI Vice President Gary Cordell asks questions to well-known jazz artists. The artist featured here is American...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 12, 20203 min read
From Kenny’s Desk
“It’s about the journey, not the destination” is a phrase I find myself using quite a bit when speaking with students during these times....
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 3, 20202 min read
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Does Its First Recording, "Armaggedon," by Wayne Shorter
By Kenny Rampton, May 3, 2020 When it became clear that schools were going to be closing and that the newly formed Las Vegas Youth Jazz...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 2, 20202 min read
“THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT – ESPECIALLY WITH YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT”
That brings us to you, our loyal and devoted fans and supporters. JOI has no paid staff, utilities, rent, or other overhead costs which...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 2, 20202 min read
“LAS VEGAS YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA" Launches in Southern Nevada
JOI has wanted to create a youth jazz orchestra since our inception in 2017, bringing together student musicians of all demographics and...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 2, 20201 min read
"BUZZIN’ IN BRASS" and "JAZZ FOR YOUNG PEOPLE CONCERTS”
Back again for this school year, were our two highly engaging and ever popular educational outreach programs, “Buzzin’ in Brass” and...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 2, 20202 min read
“LAS VEGAS’ ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON REGIONAL HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND FESTIVAL”
The collaboration between JOI and UNLV helped bring Las Vegas this 3rd Annual festival. UNLV, under the outstanding leadership of Dean...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 2, 20202 min read
“JOI OF GIVING FALL CAMPAIGN”
JOI concluded a multi-week fall giving campaign on “Giving Tuesday” in December at a special campaign-ending jazz dinner event held at...
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 2, 20202 min read
From Donny's Desk - Reflections on Covid-19 and the Healing Power of Music
“Music is very spiritual. It has the power to bring people together.” – Edgar Winter Friends of JOI, as I write this newsletter to...
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Alireza Farahi
Sep 3, 20192 min read
RAVE REVIEWS FOR THE CHARLEY DAVIS TRUMPET CLINIC
Saturday, August 24, 2019, JOI sponsored and hosted legendary trumpeter, Charley Davis in Doc Rando Recital Hall on the campus of UNLV Schoo
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Alireza Farahi
Aug 30, 20191 min read
KENNY RAMPTON TO SOLO WITH LAS VEGAS PHILHARMONIC
I am so excited about being a guest composer/performer on this concert (see the link below) in Las Vegas on October 12th!!! I’ll be performi
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Alireza Farahi
Aug 6, 20193 min read
JOI Hosts First “Jazz Awareness Soiree”
Jazz Outreach Initiative hosted its first “Jazz Awareness Soiree” at the home of Executive Director Donny Thompson on August 5, 2019. The
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Alireza Farahi
Jul 12, 20194 min read
ASK THE ARTIST - WYNTON MARSALIS
In this column, JOI will be asking YOUR questions to well-known jazz artists.
The first artist featured here is American virtuoso trumpeter
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Alireza Farahi
Jul 12, 20192 min read
JOI and AFM
Las Vegas Live, presented on June 22, 2019, Jazz Outreach Initiative (JOI) was pleased to partner with the American Federation of Musicians
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Alireza Farahi
Jul 9, 20193 min read
JOI's First Newsletter - A Note from Kenny Rampton
I’m so excited about the launch of our new newsletter, JOIful Notes! As I sit here thinking about what to write for our very 1st edition, I
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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jun 27, 20192 min read
Sarah Milligan Story
Sarah Milligan decided to do an experiment preparing for Jazz Girls Texas. The results may surprise you.
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Alireza Farahi
May 24, 20192 min read
Jazz for Young People Concert Series
In collaboration with Jazz at Lincoln Center (J@LC), The Jazz Outreach Initiative (JOI) recently launched its Jazz for Young People Concert
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Alireza Farahi
May 16, 20191 min read
Vegas JAMZ
Vegas Jamz is a free event, sponsored by Jazz Outreach Initiative in collaboration with Positively Arts, AFM, and Green Valley High School.
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Alireza Farahi
May 14, 20192 min read
Buzzin' in Brass!
“Buzzin’ In Brass!” - The sounds of a trumpet, trombone, french horn, and tuba unite to give life to arrangements of the only true American
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Alireza Farahi
May 8, 20191 min read
Ed W. Clark High School Jazz for Young People
The Jazz Outreach Initiative (JOI) continued its Jazz for Young People Concert Series at Ed W. Clark High School. Ed W. Clark High School o
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