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"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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 15, 20214 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Oct 14, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 20, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 9, 20212 min read


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!...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Sep 8, 20211 min read


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...
Alireza Farahi
Aug 30, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Aug 8, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jul 30, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 19, 20212 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 19, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
May 7, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Apr 30, 20212 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Apr 26, 20212 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Feb 26, 20211 min read


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...
Donny Thompson, Exec. Dir.
Jan 20, 20211 min read


Introducing JOI's Mentors! (3 of 3)
Happy New Year to all of our supporters! We have some truly exciting things planned for 2021 and you'll have a front seat to all of it...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 12, 20216 min read


Introducing JOI's Mentors (2 of 3)
Happy New Year to all of our supporters! We have some truly exciting things planned for 2021 and you'll have a front seat to all of it...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 12, 20215 min read


Introducing JOI's Mentors! (1 of 3)
Happy New Year to all of our supporters! We have some truly exciting things planned for 2021 and you'll have a front seat to all of it...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Jan 12, 20217 min read
Enjoy our FREE Virtual Concert from the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra!
Seasons Greetings from Jazz Outreach Initiative! We had an outstanding semester with the Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra! We have more...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 20, 20201 min read


Big Band Holidays - Virtual Concert!
The holiday season is upon us and that means it’s time for Big Band Holidays! Join us for a virtual, family-friendly concert featuring...
Donny Thompson, M.S., NPA
Dec 14, 20201 min read
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