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The Mile High Jazz Band Association formed in 2001 as a nonprofit corporation to support the MHJB and its subgroup, the Millennium Bugs (jazz combo), promote live jazz performance in northern Nevada, educate the public about jazz, and enrich the cultural life of the community. Member benefits include mailings, discounts on admissions, and invitations to special events, plus the satisfaction of helping big-band jazz to thrive!

To book the Mile High Jazz Band (big band) or Millennium Bugs (jazz combo), call 775-883-4154.

• Time - event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Live music with captivating jazz vocalist Jakki Ford and her swinging band, Finesse.
• Finger food
• Specially selected red & white wines.
• Unusual raffle prizes - from the elegant to the sublime.

Jakki Ford is an accomplished and versatile performing artist—an outstanding vocalist with a four-octave range, professional dancer, and actress. She holds a B.F.A. in speech and theater from Wayne State University (Detroit) and completed post-graduate vocal, music, and drama courses at the University of Nevada, Reno. She interprets many musical styles, including popular music, bossa nova, jazz, Motown, gospel, rock, Broadway, and opera.

Ms. Ford's career began in Detroit with community theater, dance workshops, modeling, and beauty competitions. At age 19, she won the title "Miss Black Michigan." In New York, she was one of three finalists in a nationwide search for Vocalist and Ringmaster for Barnum and Bailey Ringling Brothers Circus. She appeared in several films, including Stir Crazy, Electric Horseman, Crocodile Dundee II, New Jack City, and Mo Better Blues. She also has been seen in television shows, commercials, theater, operas, cabaret, and Las Vegas and Reno showroom spectaculars. Ms. Ford was the back-up singer for Rosemary Clooney at Carnegie Hall, and she sang rock and roll with Chubby Checker at the Nugget. She is a member of the Screen Actors Guild, Actors' Equity Association, and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists. Jakki's website is at http://www.jakkiford.com.

Jakki will be accompanied by Finesse: Dallas Smith on sax, Peter Supersano on piano, Mac Esposito on bass, and Chuck Hughes on drums.

Tickets are available online at ActivityTicket.com, where you can use a credit or debit card. Just click on the "BUY NOW" button above. You may also call 775-883-4154 for tickets or obtain them at The Purple Avocado (904 N. Curry St.) & Home Treasures and Play Your Own Music (both in the Carson Mall) in Carson City and Fresh Ideas in Gardnerville (cash or check only at these locations).

Want to invite some friends or just help us spread the word? Want a little keepsake of the event? Click here to print out your own copy of our flyer.