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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Jun 21, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Jun 5, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- May 24, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- May 20, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- May 17, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Apr 11, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Apr 11, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Mar 24, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Mar 22, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Mar 16, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Mar 11, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Mar 9, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Feb 19, 2022
- 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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Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
- Jan 26, 2022
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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