Jazz Vegas Orchestra Feat. JEFF HAMILTON at Myron's at The Smith Center
Wed, Apr 08
|Myron's at The Smith Center
Legendary drummer, JEFF HAMILTON features with the Jazz Vegas Orchestra at Myron's!
Time & Location
Apr 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Myron's at The Smith Center, 361 W Symphony Park Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89106, USA
About the event
Join Jazz Outreach Initiative’s acclaimed Jazz Vegas Orchestra as they welcome featured guest drum legend, Jeff Hamilton! Plus, there’s always an exciting surprise or two you can surely count on with a Jazz Vegas Orchestra show!
ABOUT JEFF HAMILTON
Jeff Hamilton was born in Richmond, Indiana. He attended Indiana University and later studied with John Von Ohlen. Hamilton was influenced by Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, Mel Lewis, “Philly” Joe Jones, and Shelly Manne. In 1974, he got his first big break playing with the New Tommy Dorsey Orchestra. He then joined Lionel Hampton’s Band until 1975 when he, along with bassist John Clayton, became members of the Monty Alexander Trio. He attained a childhood goal in 1977 when he joined Woody Herman and the Thundering Herd, with whom he made several recordings. In 1978, he was offered a position in the L.A.4. with Ray Brown, Bud Shank, and Laurindo Almeida. He recorded 6 albums with the L.A.4.
From 1983-1987, he performed with Ella Fitzgerald, the Count Basie Orchestra, Rosemary…