21st Annual Jazz Extravaganza
It's "big-band jazz times four" when the Mile High Jazz Band and three youth jazz bands present the 21st annual Jazz Extravaganza concert in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center. The Extravaganza is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association as a benefit for youth jazz programs.
Performing with Mile High Jazz Band this year are the Carson High School Jazz Band directed by Nick Jacques, the Carson Middle School Jazz Band directed by Stephanie Van Orman, and the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra directed by Nichole Heglund.
Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. All proceeds go to the student performing groups. Youth age 18 and under are admitted free. Tickets can be purchased in advance online or at the door. Proceeds from ticket and refreshment sales will go to the student music programs.
This year, the Extravaganza will feature the four big bands and vocalist Jakki Ford. "We've enjoyed performing with youth jazz bands for the past two decades and seeing their proficiency, talent, and progress," said David Bugli, Mile High Jazz Band leader and pianist.
Mile High Jazz Band Association is funded in part by grants from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts and from Carson City. For more information, call Mile High Jazz Band at 775-883-4154 or visit MileHighJazz.com.
