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"Jammin' With JOI" Provides Students with Fun, Relaxed, and Supportive Free Summer Program
Jazz Outreach Initiative's popular free summer program, "Jammin' With JOI," returns on Wednesday May 29 through Wednesday July 31, 2024. ...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
May 8, 20241 min read
JOI Board Unanimously Elects Tom Michel to the JOI Board of Directors
Tom Michel has 40+ years of hands-on senior level marketing, branding, programming, hospitality, customer service and organizational...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Mar 27, 20242 min read
The JOI Jazz Orchestra Welcomes Back JONATHAN KARRANT to Notoriety!
The JOI Jazz Orchestra welcomes back acclaimed recording artist JONATHAN KARRANT! Known for his warm romantic voice, All About Jazz says,...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Mar 11, 20241 min read
Laura Taylor and the JOI Jazz Orchestra at Notoriety Mar. 6, 2024
Las Vegas's hottest big band, the JOI Jazz Orchestra brings classic big band jazz back to Downtown with its twice monthly series, "JOIful...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Feb 25, 20242 min read
Sondheim's "FOLLIES" Includes Expanded 30 pc JOI Jazz Orchestra in Historic Full Production Musical!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATER EVENT IN LAS VEGAS THIS YEAR WITH OVER 75 AMAZING PERFORMERS AND MUSICIANS ON STAGE...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Feb 20, 20243 min read
Linda Woodson and the JOI Jazz Orchestra!
Our Exciting Residency at Notoriety @ Neonopolis Continues February 7 at 7:30pm! We're so excited to once again welcome our very own...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jan 29, 20241 min read
Tickets Available Now for 5th Annual Las Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival and Final Concert
Time & Location Feb 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM PST Artemus W, Ham Concert Hall - UNLV, 4505 S Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89154, USA...
Alireza Farahi
Jan 17, 20242 min read
"JOI to the World" Concert Makes the News!
As the JOI Jazz Orchestra wraps up a year of outstanding performances in 2023, all of us at Jazz Outreach Initiative wish you and yours a...
Alireza Farahi
Dec 23, 20233 min read
Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra Fall Concert & Jonathan Karrant Guest Appearance
Sunday December 17th was a big day for the students of the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra as they held their winter concert with a couple...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 21, 20232 min read
The JOI Jazz Orchestra Features Marlene Ricci January 17, 2024 at Notoriety
Jazz Outreach Initiative's JOI Jazz Orchestra, the city's most exciting big band, continues bringing in top local talent to feature with...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 10, 20232 min read
JOI Jazz Orchestra Presents "JOI to the World" Christmas Concert at Notoriety
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2023 7:30PM - NOTORIETY @ NEONOPOLIS Our dear friend, supporter, and JOI Jazz Alliance volunteer, Dale Thompson,...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Dec 9, 20231 min read
"JOI of Giving Tuesday" at Monzu' Funds Youth Education, Outreach, and Performance Programs
Thank you to all who came out to Monzu Italian Oven + Bar for Jazz Outreach Initiative's fall fundraising jazz benefit dinner. The event...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Nov 29, 20232 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative Board of Directors Welcomes Linda Marvin!
Jazz Outreach Initiative is JOIful to announce the unanimous approval of its Board of Directors and welcomes influential business leader,...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 30, 20232 min read
Jazz Trumpet Master, Mike Vax Joins the JOI Jazz Orchestra at Notoriety and Clinics the LVYJO!
Notoriety Performance - Wednesday Sept. 20 - 7:30pm Jazz Outreach Initiative brings the best big band jazz entertainment to Downtown Las...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Myron's at The Smith Center Welcomes Clint Holmes & The JOI Jazz Orchestra!
Myron's at The Smith Center - Tuesday October 3, 2023 - 7:00pm Jazz Outreach Initiative and Myron’s at The Smith Center present “A JOIful...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Vivace Musical Productions Joins Jazz Outreach Initiative's Platinum Corporate Sponsors
Corporate sponsorships are an integral part of a nonprofit's ability to serve its constituents and fulfill its mission. Jazz Outreach...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Jazz Outreach Initiative's Annual "JOIful Jazz Soiree" with Kenny Rampton, Clint Holmes, and More!
Full Dinner, Cocktails, and an Evening of the City's Hottest Big Band Jazz featuring Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jul 3, 20231 min read
Las Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington and Band Director Academy Registrations Now Open!
Band and Band Director Registrations Now Open for the 2024 Las Vegas Regional Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Festival and...
Alireza Farahi
Jul 3, 20232 min read
Donny Thompson Guests on "Rita on the Road" with Rita Pardue on KUNV
Donny Thompson was pleased to be invited representing JOI and sharing news about upcoming performances, educational and outreach efforts...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jun 27, 20231 min read
"Jammin' With JOI" Provides Students with Fun, Relaxed, and Supportive Free Summer Program
Jazz Outreach Initiative's popular free summer program, "Jammin' With JOI," returns on Wednesday May 31, 2023. Students from middle...
Alireza Farahi
May 22, 20231 min read
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