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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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    100% Weightless Flight Experience - Once in a Lifetime Chance to Feel Like an Astronaut!!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Oct 22, 2021
    • 1 min

    100% Weightless Flight Experience - Once in a Lifetime Chance to Feel Like an Astronaut!!

    Check out the Video! This could be YOU!!! JAZZ OUTREACH INITIATIVE "FLY ME TO THE MOON" DIGITAL FUNDRAISING RAFFLE FOR A FULLY WEIGHTLESS...
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    Branford Marsalis Masterclass Sponsored by Jazz Outreach Initiative Sat. Oct. 30!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Oct 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Branford Marsalis Masterclass Sponsored by Jazz Outreach Initiative Sat. Oct. 30!

    Jazz Outreach Initiative presents legendary saxophonist, recording artist, composer, and educator, Branford Marsalis in a masterclass on...
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    Jazz Outreach Initiative Launches "Jazz Routes" at "Sunday Funday Jazz" with Jonathan Karrant!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Oct 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Jazz Outreach Initiative Launches "Jazz Routes" at "Sunday Funday Jazz" with Jonathan Karrant!

    Oct 17, 2021, Jazz Outreach Initiative launched "Jazz Routes" with Jonathan Karrant at his "Sunday Funday Jazz" concert at Notoriety, Las...
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    "JAZZ ROUTES" by Jazz Outreach Initiative LAUNCH - SUNDAY, OCT., 17, 2PM with JONATHAN KARRANT
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Oct 16, 2021
    • 4 min

    "JAZZ ROUTES" by Jazz Outreach Initiative LAUNCH - SUNDAY, OCT., 17, 2PM with JONATHAN KARRANT

    Jazz Outreach Initiative is launching its long-anticipated youth outreach program, “Jazz Routes” on Sunday, October 17, 2021. Jazz...
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    Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Performs LIVE for the first time EVER!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Oct 15, 2021
    • 1 min

    Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Performs LIVE for the first time EVER!

    The Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra was created by Jazz Outreach Initiative in early February 2020 and had only a few in-person rehearsals...
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    JOI Launches the JOI Jazz Alliance volunteer member organization with Inaugural Luncheon!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Sep 21, 2021
    • 1 min

    JOI Launches the JOI Jazz Alliance volunteer member organization with Inaugural Luncheon!

    Jazz Outreach Initiative is excited for this next level of service to our community through an all-volunteer wing we're calling the JOI...
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    JOI Welcomes Dave Clark to its Board of Directors!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Sep 9, 2021
    • 2 min

    JOI Welcomes Dave Clark to its Board of Directors!

    JOI is pleased to announce and welcome our newest Board Member, Mr. Dave Clark! After graduating from Texas Tech with a degree in Mass...
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    JOI Welcomes Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter Y, Las Vegas NV as Gold Sponsor
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Sep 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    JOI Welcomes Philanthropic Educational Organization (P.E.O.) Chapter Y, Las Vegas NV as Gold Sponsor

    Today we honor and express our deep gratitude to our newest Gold Level sponsor of Jazz Outreach Initiative, P.E.O. Las Vegas Chapter Y!...
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    JOI Featured on the Dennis Bono Show
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    • Aug 31, 2021
    • 1 min

    JOI Featured on the Dennis Bono Show

    On August 19, Kenny Rampton, Gary Cordell and Curt Miller performed "On the Sunny Side of The Street" for a packed audience at the...
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    Auditions for Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra 2021-22!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Aug 9, 2021
    • 1 min

    Auditions for Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra 2021-22!

    Jazz Outreach Initiative is happy to announce auditions for the 2021-22 season of the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra! There are TWO...
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    JOI Featured on Neon & Beyond Radio Show with Steph MacKenzie!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Jul 30, 2021
    • 1 min

    JOI Featured on Neon & Beyond Radio Show with Steph MacKenzie!

    In July, JOI Executive Director Donny Thompson was invited to 94.1 "The Point" along with sister stations, Spotify, and other properties...
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    SAVE THE DATE! 2022 Las Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival is ON!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • May 20, 2021
    • 2 min

    SAVE THE DATE! 2022 Las Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival is ON!

    The nation's largest Regional Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival is returning to Las Vegas, Nevada January 28-29, 2022...
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    Here it is!! Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Spring Virtual Concert 2021!
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • May 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Here it is!! Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Spring Virtual Concert 2021!

    This semester, The Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra got to meet and work with some of the greatest jazz musicians alive today: Victor...
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    Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Announces Spring Virtual Concert, May 19, 2021
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • May 8, 2021
    • 1 min

    Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Announces Spring Virtual Concert, May 19, 2021

    The LVYJO has had a wonderful program this year. In its first months of the Spring semester, JOI’s Artistic Director Kenny Rampton...
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    JOI Jazz Orchestra Celebrates International Jazz Day with Video of Sammy Nestico's "A Warm Breeze"
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • May 1, 2021
    • 2 min

    JOI Jazz Orchestra Celebrates International Jazz Day with Video of Sammy Nestico's "A Warm Breeze"

    Jazz Outreach Initiative celebrates International Jazz Day on April 30! Jazz Outreach Initiative is honoring the late Sammy Nestico who...
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    JOI Announces Recipient of the 2020-21 Richard Salvatore Soranno Memorial Scholarship for Jazz
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Apr 27, 2021
    • 2 min

    JOI Announces Recipient of the 2020-21 Richard Salvatore Soranno Memorial Scholarship for Jazz

    Jazz Outreach Initiative along with Carl and Nick Soranno and their families are pleased and honored to present our 2nd Richard Salvatore...
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    Listen to JOI's Kenny Rampton Interview on 97.1 The Point's "Neon & Beyond"
    Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
    • Feb 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    Listen to JOI's Kenny Rampton Interview on 97.1 The Point's "Neon & Beyond"

    JOI Co-Founder, President and Artistic Director, Kenny Rampton was interviewed on Sunday February 21, 2021 for Lotus Broadcasting's radio...
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    Virtual Jazz Language Classes from JOI
    Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
    • Jan 20, 2021
    • 1 min

    Virtual Jazz Language Classes from JOI

    Jazz Outreach Initiative begins its second semester of Jazz Language classes for students on January 30, 2021. These highly interactive...
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