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Jazz! Carson City
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Link to last year's
(2011) Festival Details
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.
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Jazz & Beyond: Carson City Music Festival - 2012
(formerly "Jazz! Carson City" Music Festival)
August is Jazz Month in Carson City
The summer sizzles as Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City,
local businesses, and jazz lovers proudly continue the annual August
jazz festival started in 2004. This year, performances will be held
at multiple venues in Carson City, and will feature several performances by
a variety of musicians and bands. Events are scheduled between Aug. 4 and
Aug. 19. Most events are
free.
Outstanding regional and international jazz artists will play for
you at Third Street, the Farmers Market, Comma Courtyard, Firkin & Fox,
plan: b microlounge, the Brewery Arts Center, the Carson Mall,
the Legislative Plaza and
Capitol Amphitheater, and other venues in Carson City. A "guitar summit" presenting
outstanding local guitarists is being planned.
Featured annual performers are
Reno Jazz Orchestra with
Cami Thompson (8/21/11),
and the Mile High Jazz Band.
Other groups will be listed when final agreements are inked.
COST: Did we say FREE? Well, most events are free!
HOW: How can we present such an exciting festival in this stressed economy? By
harnessing the energy and resources of our great community! Sponsors are/will be listed on
our sponsors page. You can help, too! Click
here if you want to see about being a sponsor.
INFO: To learn more, volunteer, or be a sponsor for Jazz & Beyond, call 775-883-4154.
Photos from the "Jazz! Carson City" 2009 Music Festival are on Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=309135&id=270907245692.
Last updated 3/24/2012
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