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    "Miles, Mingus, & Monk" Free Concert to Celebrate Juneteenth at West Las Vegas Library
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • 2 days ago
    • 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
    • 5 days ago
    • 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 18
    • 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 25
    • 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 17
    • 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 12
    • 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 10
    • 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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    SPREADING JOI IN WAKE OF CANCELED ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON REGIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Feb 19
    • 4 min

    SPREADING JOI IN WAKE OF CANCELED ESSENTIALLY ELLINGTON REGIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

    Jazz Outreach Initiative, after considerable discussions with UNLV School of Music Division of Jazz and Commercial Music and Jazz at...
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    Jazz Outreach Initiative Provides Free Jazz Mentors to CCSD Schools
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jan 26
    • 2 min

    Jazz Outreach Initiative Provides Free Jazz Mentors to CCSD Schools

    After successfully launching its professional big band, the “JOI Jazz Orchestra,” Jazz Outreach Initiative is furthering its commitment...
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    JOI Leaders Gary Cordell and Donny Thompson Recognized as Las Vegas Bowl "Community Champions"
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Dec 31, 2021
    • 1 min

    JOI Leaders Gary Cordell and Donny Thompson Recognized as Las Vegas Bowl "Community Champions"

    JOI Co-founder & V.P. of Education and Programming Gary Cordell and Executive Director Donny Thompson were among several chosen by the...
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    Jazz Outreach Initiative's "JOI Jazz Orchestra" spreads the "JOI" of the Holidays @ Sold Out Concert
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Dec 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    Jazz Outreach Initiative's "JOI Jazz Orchestra" spreads the "JOI" of the Holidays @ Sold Out Concert

    Seasons Greetings from Jazz Outreach Initiative! Tuesday, December 21, 2021 was one year to the day that JOI launched the “JOI Jazz...
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    JOI Corporate Sponsorships Continue to Grow
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Dec 4, 2021
    • 1 min

    JOI Corporate Sponsorships Continue to Grow

    Jazz Outreach Initiative would like to thank the following corporate sponsors who have joined us, renewed, or upgraded their levels of...
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    Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” Presented by Jazz Outreach Initiative's “JOI Jazz Orchestra”
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Nov 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite” Presented by Jazz Outreach Initiative's “JOI Jazz Orchestra”

    Along with Holiday Favorites Performed by Clint Holmes and Kenny Rampton Tuesday, December 21, 2021 | Starbright Theatre | 6:00pm By...
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    JOI Premiers "The JOI Jazz Orchestra" Professional Big Band in Las Vegas at Free Concert
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Nov 12, 2021
    • 3 min

    JOI Premiers "The JOI Jazz Orchestra" Professional Big Band in Las Vegas at Free Concert

    November 10, 2021, Las Vegas, NV. Jazz Outreach Initiative debuted its newest exciting program, a professional big band comprised of...
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    JOI Elevates Gary Cordell to V.P., Education and Programs
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Nov 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    JOI Elevates Gary Cordell to V.P., Education and Programs

    To say that Gary Cordell is important to this organization is a grand understatement. Jazz Outreach Initiative exists because of Gary...
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    Branford Marsalis Masterclass Hosted by Jazz Outreach Initiative
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Nov 3, 2021
    • 2 min

    Branford Marsalis Masterclass Hosted by Jazz Outreach Initiative

    Saturday, October 30th, 2021, Jazz Outreach Initiative hosted its first live in-person masterclass in more than 18 months. And a welcome...
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    Jazz Outreach Initiative Receives Corporate Sponsorship During "JOI of Giving" Campaign
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Oct 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    Jazz Outreach Initiative Receives Corporate Sponsorship During "JOI of Giving" Campaign

    Jazz Outreach Initiative ("JOI") is pleased to announce our most recent Silver Level corporate sponsor during the "JOI of Giving" Annual...
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