Jazz around Carson City this week
Here's what's hot on local jazz scene this week in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011: The Mile High Jazz Band will gather for Hot August Jazz Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
The Mile High Jazz Band, an 18-member "big band" with vocalist Sheryl Adams, began performing in 1997. They feature music in the Basie- Ellington- Herman tradition, as well as more contemporary styles. They play ballads, high-powered jazz tunes, and dance music from a vast repertoir. MHJB performs for community events, fundraisers, dances, receptions, private parties, and in concert, and collaborates with poets in quarterly "Jazz & Poetry" performances. Hear them at Comma Coffee on the second Tuesday of each month.
Saxes: Richard Davis, Liz Eubanks, Dan Lancaster, Jake Page, Casey Finnerty. Trumpets: Gil Linsley, Don Fife, Joi Cerveri, Rich Sheldrew. Trombones: Dean Carter, Mike Allen, C.J. Birch, Curt Barnes. Piano: David Bugli. Bass: Nathaniel Hamer. Guitar: Steve Hayes. Drums: Mark Ashworth. Vocals: Sheryl Adams.
Tom Miller
Wed., Aug. 10, 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Sierra Place, 1111 W. College Parkway
Tom Miller is a creative musical artist who performs on flute, sax, guitar, and vocals; composes, records, and builds instruments; and entertains with humor. Evenings, he plays hits of all ages with the Safari band cruising Lake Tahoe on the M.S. Dixie II paddlewheeler.
Jam Session: led by Marsh Brodeur & Motive
Wed., Aug. 10, 7:30-10:30 p.m. at Firkin & Fox, on the deck, 310 S. Carson St.
Vocalist Marsh Brodeur, with Anthony Janssen on keyboard and vocals, and David Herzer on drums. Jazz musicians are invited to sit in!
Sample of Soul
Thurs., Aug. 11, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Carson Mall, 1227 S. Carson St.
Sample of Soul, an instrumental and vocal group based in the Tahoe-Reno area, performs jazz, blues, R&B, and Motown tunes. They perform in venues from cabarets to large event halls, and for private parties, weddings, and special events. They played a series at Jazz - A Louisiana Kitchen and the Sideline in Sparks, and have played at the Wild River Grille and downtown Chocolate Bar in Reno. Sample of Soul features B-Honée (Barbara Woodard), vocalist, who recently returned from a tour in Brazil; Tall Paul Unruh, trombone; and Ron Perry, keyboard and B-3 organ.
Linda Merrell Trio
Thurs., Aug. 11, 6:00-9:30 p.m. at Adele's on the veranda, 1112 N. Carson St.
Linda Merrell, "A Singer With Style," performs with Peter Supersano, keyboard, and Phil Jerome, bass.
Guitar Summit - Thurs., Aug. 11, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St.
Mile High Jazz Band guitarist Steve Hayes moderates. Expert guest guitarists provide music, conversation, and insights - a great festival event for guitar students, musicians at all levels, and music fans who want to learn more about guitars and jazz. Event includes raffle drawing for a guitar from the Guitar Center of Reno, custom adjusted by Terry Scott. Admission Free.
Terry Scott: Blues with Jazz Changes, the Latin influence of Laurindo Almedida. and a touch of Ellington. George Hanepen: Melody with chords for solo guitar: constructing an arrangement by ear from a melody. Buford Robey: Chords demystified: simple recipes for advanced chords. Joey Berger: Playing scales and arpeggios over blues and jazz progressions; sight reading like a pro - a few tips.
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