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Jazz! Carson City
MHJB Homepage
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! Carson City Music Festival - 2011
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 about 60 performances,
and more than 100
musicians in over 20 bands. Main events are scheduled for August
19-21, with lead-in performances starting July 31. All events are
free, except for a ticketed event at the
Bliss Mansion on August 13.
Outstanding regional and international jazz artists will play for
you at Third Street, the Farmers Market, Comma Courtyard, Firkin & Fox,
B'Sghetti's, the Brewery Arts Center, the Carson Mall,
the Legislative Plaza and
Capitol Amphitheater, and other venues in Carson City. We are
presenting a jazz film mini-festival on 8/4 ("...But Then, She's Betty Carter") and 8/25 ("Mary
Lou Williams: Music on My Mind"). A jazz
panel discussion ("Jazz Greats Forum") will be on 8/18. A "guitar summit" presenting four
outstanding local guitarists will be on 8/11, at which we will be raffling off a new guitar.
Featured annual performers are
Reno Jazz Orchestra with
Cami Thompson (8/21/11),
and the Mile High Jazz Band.
Other performers include (in alphabetical order)
Back Forty
Barbara Baxter,
CeCe Gable,
The Champagne Singers,
Colin Ross,
Discover Music (from the Reno Philharmonic),
the Gents of Jive,
George Hanepen Trio with Shanna Carlson,
The Jazz Guys,
the Johnny Hamlin Trio,
Ken Davidson,
Linda Merrell with Blue Jasmine,
jam sessions with Marsh Brodeur and Motive,
The Millennium Bugs,
New World Jazz Project,
Rocky Tatarelli & Judith Ames.
Slow Djinn Fez,
Statusphere,
STRAZZ Youth Strings Jazz Ensemble,
Two Plus quintet,
and more!
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 include For the
Love of Jazz, Nevada Arts Council, Carson City, Nevada State Museum, Lake Tahoe Media
Group, Reno Philharmonic Discover Music Program, and private donors. 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! Carson City, 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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