Jazz Vegas Orchestra featuring Lannie Counts · Notoriety at Neonopolis · Wednesday, August 5 · 7:30 PM · Tickets: $25 · Supports the students of Jazz Outreach Intiative Every great ensemble knows that the right voice changes everything. On Wednesday, August 5th, the Jazz Vegas Orchestra welcomes a very special guest to the Notoriety stage — Las Vegas vocalist Lannie Counts, dubbed the "Heart of Soul" by Chic Compass Magazine, a singer whose career spans more than three decade

Jazz Vegas Orchestra feat. Wayne Bergeron · Myron's Cabaret Jazz, The Smith Center · June 17, 2026 It sold out. Of course it did. When you put a Grammy-nominated trumpet legend on the Myron's stage with one of the most accomplished big bands in the American West, in the most intimate room at The Smith Center, for a 90-minute no-intermission set, the word gets around. Every seat was filled. Every note landed. And by the time the last tune resolved, the room knew it had witness

Free Weekly Summer Jazz Camp for Middle & High School Students · Two Locations · All Summer Long Last week I walked into a Jammin' With JOI session and walked out a different person. I say that as a musician, as a parent, and as someone who works alongside JOI every day. I thought I knew what to expect but what I witnessed in that room was nothing short of incredible. The energy, the generosity, the genuine joy of young people discovering what music can do reminded me exactly

Jazz Vegas Orchestra · Live at Notoriety · First Wednesday of Every Month There's a room on Fremont Street where something special happens on the first Wednesday of every month. The chandeliers are lit. The bar is open. And one of the best big bands in the American West takes the stage for a night that feels like it could only happen in Las Vegas. The Jazz Vegas Orchestra's monthly residency at Notoriety isn't just a concert. It's becoming a scene. What Happens in The Chandel

Imagine standing backstage at the Chicago Symphony Hall, watching Wynton Marsalis take his time — unhurried, fully present — speaking individually with dozens of young musicians. Offering advice. Offering encouragement. Being, as one witness put it, exactly the person you hoped he would be. That was Corey's night. And it started with a raffle ticket. The Prize That Was Worth More Than the Trip The Jazz Outreach Initiative's Chicago raffle offered something genuinely rare: a $

On the evening of May 8th, the Centennial Hills Park Amphitheater came alive under an open sky. The night featured a special performance by guest vocalist Naomi Mauro, whose voice floated over the lawn as families spread out their blankets and chairs and settled in for something that doesn't happen nearly enough in this city: live jazz, free of charge, for everyone.

Jazz Outreach Initiative Co-Founder and head of all our education and programming, Gary Cordell , and his " Buzzin' in Brass " jazz quintet brought jazz education to hundreds of kids at Oran K. Gragson Elementary School thanks to the inimitable partnership JOI has with The Smith Center's Education & Outreach Division . Students learned about the history and sounds of each of the members of the brass family and heard music featuring each. Funds from the partnership and indivi

Are you the "Ultimate Jazz Fan?" You can experience one of the world's greatest jazz orchestras in one of the world's greatest theaters on June 2, 2026! Exclusively hosted as an online raffle with entries at just $20 each, this incredible and unique experience will be one you'll never forget! Starting with a $1,000 Southwest Airlines gift card to book your flight, you'll check into the luxurious Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park hotel for a two-night stay on June 1. June 2, yo

"Swingin' Strings" pilot launch at M.J. Christiansen ES Nov. 19, 2025 Jazz Outreach Initiative Co-Founder and V.P. of Education and Programming, Gary Cordell, launched a new project on Wednesday November 19th, 2025, called " Swingin' Strings." An extension of JOI's acclaimed " Buzzin' in Brass " which sends a professional JOI Jazz Brass Quintet into area Title 1 "at risk" elementary schools, "Swingin' Strings" brings a unique jazz string quintet into those same identified sch

JOI is proud to launch another exceptional opportunity for our local students to explore jazz together in a relaxed and supportive...

Jazz Outreach Initiative is proud to announce the addition of Annie Savage to our staff as Development Director. Annie along with our...

Gary Leffler, Board of Directors Jazz Outreach Initiative proudly announces Gary Leffler has joined our Board of Directors! Please visit...

Jazz Outreach Initiative's popular free summer program, "Jammin' With JOI," returns on each Wednesday from June 4 through Wednesday Aug...

GuideStar awards JOI with 5th consecutive Platinum Shield Rating

Created in 2021, Jazz Outreach Initiative's " Jazz Routes" program has been a favorite among many of our donors and sponsors. The only...

Jazz Outreach Initiative is excited to announce our two newest members of the Jazz Vegas Orchestra! Seen with the band for the past few...

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM JOI! Happy Holidays to all of our wonderful supporters! As we look ahead to a very exciting continuation in 2025 of...

If you've ever wondered what our motto, "Let's Make A Difference!" looks like, check out the faces of 2800 kids at Reynolds Hall at The...

October 20, 2024 - College of Southern Nevada, North Las Vegas Campus Jazz Outreach Initiative Co-founder and V.P. Education &...

"Buzzin' In Brass is sponsored by The Smith Center Education Department with additional support from JOI supporters Greg and Shelley Bay...