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    Monzu Italian Oven + Bar Joins Circle of Corporate Sponsors for Jazz Outreach Initiative
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • 4 days ago
    • 2 min

    Monzu Italian Oven + Bar Joins Circle of Corporate Sponsors for Jazz Outreach Initiative

    Following Jazz Outreach Initiative's most successful single evening fundraising event, the Annual JOI Jazz Soiree held at Monzu Italian...
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    Jonathan Karrant Welcomed to Jazz Outreach Initiative's Advisory Board
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • 5 days ago
    • 3 min

    Jonathan Karrant Welcomed to Jazz Outreach Initiative's Advisory Board

    Jazz Outreach Initiative is honored to welcome acclaimed vocalist, Jonathan Karrant, to its Advisory Board! Jonathan has supported JOI...
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    JOI Welcomes Dr. Linda Woodson, MD to Board of Directors
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Aug 5
    • 2 min

    JOI Welcomes Dr. Linda Woodson, MD to Board of Directors

    Jazz Outreach Initiative is "overJOIed" to welcome our newest Board Member, Dr. Linda Woodson, MD of Linda Woodson Dermatology (two...
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    Pre-CD Release Concert - JOI Jazz Orchestra Presented by Jazz Outreach Initiative!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jul 29
    • 1 min

    Pre-CD Release Concert - JOI Jazz Orchestra Presented by Jazz Outreach Initiative!

    NOTE: IF YOU ALREADY HAVE A VIP TICKET TO OUR AUGUST 9TH SOIREE AT MONZU, YOU ALREADY HAVE A TICKET TO THIS CONCERT. Jazz Outreach...
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    JOI Annual Soiree at Monzu Italian Oven + Bar! Read About Special Subscriber Discount Promo Code!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jul 25
    • 1 min

    JOI Annual Soiree at Monzu Italian Oven + Bar! Read About Special Subscriber Discount Promo Code!

    An exciting and memorable evening of impeccable all-you-can-eat Italian cuisine, wines, and signature cocktails combined with outstanding...
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    MASTERCLASS with World-Renowned Scotty Barnhart (Dir., Count Basie Orchestra) Free to All Students
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jul 20
    • 1 min

    MASTERCLASS with World-Renowned Scotty Barnhart (Dir., Count Basie Orchestra) Free to All Students

    Jazz Outreach Initiative is proud to present another legendary jazz musician free to all students on Saturday July 30th, 11am, Green...
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    Chris Botti Meets with Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Students, Treats to Concert!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jul 20
    • 1 min

    Chris Botti Meets with Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Students, Treats to Concert!

    Jazz Outreach Initiative's Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra students were treated to a very special evening with legendary trumpeter, Chris...
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    Jazz Outreach Initiative Receives Grant from Nevada Arts Council & National Endowment for the Arts
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jul 16
    • 1 min

    Jazz Outreach Initiative Receives Grant from Nevada Arts Council & National Endowment for the Arts

    Jazz Outreach Initiative is proud to announce it award of $5,000 from the Nevada Arts Council and National Endowment for the Arts. The...
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    JOI Celebrates Juneteenth with "Miles, Mingus, & Monk" Feat. Clint Holmes at West Las Vegas Library
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jun 21
    • 1 min

    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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    "Jammin' With JOI" Provides Students with Fun, Relaxed, and Supportive Free Summer Program
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jun 5
    • 1 min

    "Jammin' With JOI" Provides Students with Fun, Relaxed, and Supportive Free Summer Program

    Jazz Outreach Initiative launched its newest offering, "Jammin' With JOI" on Wednesday June 1, 2022. Students from middle through high...
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    "Miles, Mingus, & Monk" Free Concert to Celebrate Juneteenth at West Las Vegas Library
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • May 24
    • 1 min

    "Miles, Mingus, & Monk" Free Concert to Celebrate Juneteenth at West Las Vegas Library

    Jazz Outreach Initiative has announced a free "Concerts for the Community" event featuring celebrated headliner and GRAMMY® nominated...
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    FREE SUMMER JAZZ PROGRAM ANNOUNCED - "Jammin' With JOI!"
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • May 20
    • 1 min

    FREE SUMMER JAZZ PROGRAM ANNOUNCED - "Jammin' With JOI!"

    Jazz Outreach Initiative's co-founder and V.P. Programming and Education, Gary Cordell, has created an outstanding opportunity for local...
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    JOI Brings "Buzzin' In Brass" to Brookman Elementary School
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • May 17
    • 1 min

    JOI Brings "Buzzin' In Brass" to Brookman Elementary School

    Friday May 13, Jazz Outreach Initiative's JOI Jazz Brass Quintet brought their highly rated "Buzzin in Brass" program to Eileen Brookman...
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    Southern Nevada is Full of JOI (Jazz Outreach Initiative)!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Apr 11
    • 7 min

    Southern Nevada is Full of JOI (Jazz Outreach Initiative)!

    It’s been a very busy couple weeks (yes, I said "WEEKS"!) here at Jazz Outreach Initiative and we’re excited more than ever to continue...
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    JOI on the Radio with Steph Mackenzie
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Apr 11
    • 1 min

    JOI on the Radio with Steph Mackenzie

    Thanks to the efforts of our great friend, Jennifer Bradley of JB Public relations, Donny was also featured on a segment with radio...
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    Jazz Outreach Initiative and Music & Arts Form Exclusive Strategic Partnership
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Mar 24
    • 2 min

    Jazz Outreach Initiative and Music & Arts Form Exclusive Strategic Partnership

    Sunday March 27th at Jazz Outreach Initiative’s free JOI Jazz Orchestra concert, Jazz Outreach Initiative and Music & Arts will present...
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    JOI Roars back with 3 Programs and 2 Concerts in 1 Week!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Mar 22
    • 2 min

    JOI Roars back with 3 Programs and 2 Concerts in 1 Week!

    Jazz Outreach Initiative has been busy this week getting back into full "swing!" First, an interview which aired Sunday 3/20 on 5 local...
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    BUZZIN' IN BRASS RETURNS TO SCHOOLS!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Mar 16
    • 1 min

    BUZZIN' IN BRASS RETURNS TO SCHOOLS!

    Jazz Outreach Initiative's highly acclaimed program, "Buzzin' In Brass," returns this month after a two year haitus! In March 2020 when...
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    "JOI in Schools" Sends Prof. Dave Loeb to Liberty High School
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Mar 11
    • 1 min

    "JOI in Schools" Sends Prof. Dave Loeb to Liberty High School

    Thanks to a generous sponsorship by the Fred and Gladys Katen Family Trust, Jazz Outreach Initiative is able to send at least 20 of its...
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    Legendary Jazz Educator and Saxophonist Ronald Carter Clinics the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Mar 9
    • 1 min

    Legendary Jazz Educator and Saxophonist Ronald Carter Clinics the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra!

    Legendary jazz educator and saxophonist came to the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra rehearsal tonight to work with the students. The band...
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