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"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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 24, 20221 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 20, 20221 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 17, 20221 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Apr 11, 20227 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Apr 11, 20221 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 24, 20222 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 21, 20222 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 16, 20221 min read


"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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 11, 20221 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Mar 9, 20221 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Feb 19, 20224 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 26, 20222 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 31, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 24, 20213 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 4, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 21, 20213 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 12, 20213 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 7, 20212 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Nov 2, 20212 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 23, 20212 min read
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