Mile High Jazz Band
Mile High Jazz Band presents Merry May Jazz at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:57pmEvent Date:
May 14, 2013 - 7:30pm
Mile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Merry Month of May," a program of big-band jazz favorites in the Basie-Ellington tradition, featuring guest vocalista Jakki Ford and Cindee LeVal, on Tuesday, May 14, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City.
The performance may be in the courtyard, depending on the weather. Admission is $5 general, and free for age 18 and under. For more information, call the Mile High Jazz Band at (775) 883-4154, Comma Coffee at (775) 883-2662, or see the website, www.milehighjazz.com.
Mile High Jazz Band presents Breaking the Ice: An Evening of Big Band Jazz and Poetry
Submitted by editor on Wed, 03/06/2013 - 4:10pmEvent Date:
March 12, 2013 - 7:30pm
The Mile High Jazz Band with guest vocalists Jakki Ford and June Joplin will be joined by eight poets and readers for Breaking the Ice, a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry. The event will be on Tuesday, March 12, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts' Feb. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/03/2013 - 12:28pm
Treat your Valentine to a Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts, an evening of sweet and hot big-band music with singers Sheryl Adams and June Joplin at Comma Coffee in Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Cool Jazz in January art Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 9:54pm
Event Date:
January 8, 2013 - 7:30pm Mile High Jazz Band performs at Comma Coffee Jan. 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Comma Coffee is located at 312 S. Carson Street. This performance will feature jazz vocalist Sheryl Adams. Comma Coffee is across the street from the State Legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under. Go here for more information.
Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 9:47pm
Event Date:
February 12, 2013 - 7:30pm The Mile High Jazz Band performs at Comma Coffee from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under. Go here for more information.
Tenth Annual Mile High Carson High Jazz Extravaganza
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 9:41pm
Event Date:
January 29, 2013 - 7:30pm It's "big-band jazz times two" when the Mile High Jazz Band presents the tenth annual Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Tuesday, January 29, 2013, 7:30 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St.
The concert, sponsored by the Carson High Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Band Association, is a benefit for the Carson High Jazz Band programs.
Tickets will be available from Carson High School music students. Call 775-883-4154 for up-to-date ticket information or go here.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents Autumn Jazz
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 1:30amEvent Date:
October 9, 2012 - 7:30pm
Mile High Jazz Band presents Autumn Jazz, a program of big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams on Tuesday, October 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (new, earlier time) at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street. Comma Coffee is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under.
Millennium Bugs to Perform Sept. 7 at Silver Oak in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 2:44am
The Millennium Bugs, a five-piece combo affiliated with the Mile High Jazz Band, will perform on Friday, Sept. 7, 7:00 to 10 p.m., at Silver Oak Golf Club and Event Center, 1251 Country Club Drive, Carson City. Admission is free.
The musicians are Gil Linsley, trumpet; Dan Lancaster, sax, flute, clarinet; David Bugli, keyboard; Charles DiLaura, bass; and Neil Strocchio, drums. The group plays a variety of jazz styles for listening and dancing.
Jazz All-Stars Display at Carson City Library until August 31
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/24/2012 - 10:24am
An exhibit of photos, album covers, and information about Jazz All-Stars of Northern Nevada, is on display at the Carson City Library, 900 N. Roop Street. The exhibit is part of Mile High Jazz Band's 2012 Jazz & Beyond - Carson City Music Festival. Although festival musical performances have ended, the exhibit will continue during library hours until August 31.
Guitar Summit Sunday Aug 12 at 2
Submitted by Brewery Arts Center on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 10:39amGuitar Summit – Three Dimensions of Guitar
A Special Event – Sun., Aug. 12, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St.
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Jazz and Beyond Music Festival Guitar Summit- Three Dimensions of Guitar
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 08/10/2012 - 10:20am
Event Date:
August 12, 2012 - 2:00pm Expert guitarists Terry Scott, Steve Hayes, and Dave Bell provide music, conversation, and insights on playing guitar as part of a band. This is a great festival event for guitar students, musicians at all levels, and music fans who want to learn more about guitars and jazz. The event includes raffle drawing; grand prize is a guitar from the Guitar Center of Reno, custom adjusted by Terry Scott. They will wrap up the afternoon with a guitar jam.
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Carson City goes full-board live music with Jazz and Beyond Music Festival in August
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/18/2012 - 3:27am
The summer sizzles as the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses and jazz lovers proudly present the 2012 "Jazz & Beyond" Carson City Music Festival, an annual event that began in August 2004. Performances at multiple venues in Carson City will feature more than 100 musicians in over 50 bands, Aug. 3-19 and are mainly free. Music styles include Dixieland jazz, big band, bluegrass, Latin, blues and folk.
Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Courtyard July 10
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 07/08/2012 - 12:31pmEvent Date:
July 10, 2012 - 8:00pm
The Mile High Jazz Band with guest vocalist Pat Esters present an evening of "Big-band Jazz Under the Stars" at Comma Courtyard on Tuesday, July 10, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The courtyard is adjacent to Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, which is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general, free for age 18 and under. Salsa dance instruction from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., inside Comma Coffee is $5 additional.
Mile High Jazz Band presents Jazz & Poetry
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/11/2012 - 11:19am
Event Date:
June 12, 2012 - 8:00pm The Mile High Jazz Band and guest vocalist Pat Esters will be joined by several poets and readers for a lively evening of big-band music and poetry with an animal theme. Poets names will be drawn from a hat for each reading, followed by a big band tune. The event will be on Tuesday, June 12, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Comma Coffee, outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band presents Merry May Jazz
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 7:05pm
Event Date:
May 8, 2012 - 8:00pm Mile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Merry Month of May," a program of big-band jazz favorites in the Basie-Ellington tradition, featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist June Joplin, on Tuesday, May 8, 8-10 pm, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Admission is $5 general, and free for age 18 and under. Dance lessons precede the band, 6:00-7:15 pm., for $5 additional. For information, call 775-883-4154, 775-883-2662, or see the website, milehighjazz.com.
'Jazz and Beyond' seeking volunteers for annual festival
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/23/2012 - 7:08amThe "Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Music Festival" committee is seeking volunteers, sponsors, and program advertisers for the ninth annual festival, August 4 to 19, 2012. The festival, which began in 2004, is presented by Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers. It includes more than 100 world class, regional musicians in over 30 performances and special programs at multiple venues in Carson City’s historic district, near the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.
April Jazz Anniversary Concert at Comma Coffee tonight
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 10:16amMile High Jazz Band Presents April Jazz Anniversary Concert Tuesday, April 10, 8 to 10 p.m. at Comma Coffee in Carson City. For 11 years, Mile High Jazz Band has been playing the second Tuesday of every month at Comma Coffee. Come celebrate with us! Hear the sensational big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist June Joplin, and enjoy anniversary cake at intermission. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building. General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents April Jazz Anniversary Concert
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:34am
Come hear the sensational big-band sound of the Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist Michael Coleman on Tuesday, April 10, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Comma Coffee in Carson City. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building.
Tonight: Mile High Jazz Band presents "Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Poems and Big-Band Jazz"
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 7:17pm
Event Date:
March 13, 2012 - 8:00pm The Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by several poets and readers and guest vocalist June Joplin for a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry with a new twist. For "Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Poems and Big-Band Jazz," poets names will be drawn from a hat for each reading, followed by a big band tune.
The program features award-winning poets and readers Krista Lukas, Tracy McQuay, Wayne Carlson, Lee Warner, Terri Breeden, and Joe Crowley.
Admission is $5 general at the door, and free for age 18 and under.
Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts at Comma Coffee
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 4:09pmEvent Date:
February 14, 2012 - 8:00pm
Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts features the 18-member Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams, presenting jazzy versions of favorite love songs for Valentine's Day, and other swinging, big-band selections.
Highlights of the evening include guest soloist Gerry Wright, soprano sax, playing "When I Fall in Love" and "My Funny Valentine," and guest vocalist Michael Coleman singing "What a Wonderful World" and "Beyond the Sea."
General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under.
Dance instruction, 6 to 7:15 p.m., is $5 additional.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents "Cool Jazz in January"
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:55pm
Event Date:
January 10, 2012 - 8:00pm Swing into the new year with the Mile High Jazz Band at "Cool Jazz in January," a big-band event with vocalist Sheryl Adams at Comma Coffee, on Tuesday, January 10, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door, and is free for age 18 and under. Come early for dance instruction, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., $5 additional.
Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza
Submitted by admin on Tue, 12/20/2011 - 1:29pm
Event Date:
January 24, 2012 - 7:30pm It's "big-band jazz times two" when the Mile High Jazz Band presents the ninth annual Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 7:30 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The event is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Carson City Band Association to benefit for Carson High Jazz Band programs.
Holiday Jazz and Poetry
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 10:28am
Event Date:
December 13, 2011 - 8:00pm The Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by Rita Geil and other award-winning poets for an evening of big-band jazz and poetry on Tuesday, December 13, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Comma Coffee. The theme of the evening, "Illuminations," relates to the holidays and to life.
Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City.
General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under. Dance instruction, 6:00-7:15 p.m. is $5 additional.
November Jazz from Mile High Jazz Band
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/05/2011 - 7:36am
Event Date:
November 8, 2011 - 8:00pm The Mile High Jazz Band will perform "November Jazz," a program of big-band jazz on Tuesday, November 8, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under. Dance instruction, 6:00-7:15 p.m. is $5 additional.
Autumn Jazz with MHJB
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 4:01amMile High Jazz Band presents Autumn Jazz, a program of big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams, on 8-10 p.m. Oct. 11 at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St.General admission is $5 at the door; free fo...
Jazz through the week in Carson City
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 08/23/2011 - 2:23pmThis week's music lineup continues as Jazz! Carson City 2011 has several shows planned in the coming days. Jazz! Carson City is a month-long festival hosted by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, Carson City, local businesses, and jazz lovers.
Tuesday and Wednesday lineup for Jazz! Carson City
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 08/16/2011 - 2:41pmHere's a list of coming Jazz! Carson City events schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday. For details and maps, see jazzcarsoncity.com.
Tuesday
Jazz from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carson Plaza Senior Living, 2120 E. Long St., features performances by Judith Ames and friends. Song stylist Judith Ames has been singing jazz and Latin tunes in multiple languages around the area for the past six years. She will be joined by two fabulous musicians - Rocky Tatarelli, on tenor sax, and Paul January on keys.
Carson City is the jazz capital city
Submitted by admin on Fri, 08/12/2011 - 4:01amMile High Jazz Band Association presents the 8th annual Jazz! Carson City through the rest of August. This celebration showcases music and special events at a variety of locales in the Capital C...
Jazz around Carson City this week
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 9:46amHere'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.
STRAZZ: Youth Jazz on the Plaza
Submitted by T. Costa on Mon, 08/08/2011 - 1:21am
The public gathered on the Legislative Plaza on Sunday afternoon to hear STRAZZ, the Strings in the Schools youth jazz ensemble, play a selection of jazz-style favorites. The free concert was sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band, as a part of their Jazz! Carson City Jazz Festival. The festival runs throughout the month of August, with free events sprinkled throughout the calendar, as well as one paid event taking place at the Bliss Mansion.
For more information on Jazz! Carson City, visit jazzcarsoncity.com, or the events page here on Carson Now.
Music in Carson City this weekend; hurry for first concert at Farmers Market
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 08/06/2011 - 11:24amThere's plenty of music set for this weekend in Carson City, including jazz lineups in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011. Music in the Market continues today, Saturday, through 1 p.m. at the Third and Curry Street Farmer's Market. Meanwhile, Saturday night at plan:b microlounge inside of Sassafras will feature award-winning jazz musician Joe Berry. While on Sunday it is Jazz Picnic in the Park.
Jazz! Carson City fires up with Clooney tribute, ice cream social
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 07/30/2011 - 8:26pmA tribute to Rosemary Clooney and an ice cream social with live music will kick off a month-jazz extravaganza for the 8th annual Jazz! Carson City Music Festival.
Linda Merrell will perform a jazz tribute to Rosemary Clooney on Sunday, July 31, from 2:30-3:30 p.m. at Sierra Place Senior Living, 1111 W. College Parkway in Carson City.
Carson City goes jazzy all month
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/28/2011 - 4:01amMile High Jazz Band Association presents the 8th annual Jazz!! Carson City beginning Sunday and continuing throughout August. This month-long celebration showcases music and special events at a ...
Ghost walk among the haunted in Carson City on Saturday
Submitted by editor on Thu, 07/21/2011 - 5:51pmBy the Carson City Convention and Visitors Bureau
Aberrations await and spirits linger during a two-hour walking tour July 23, Aug. 20 and Sept. 24 through the historic district of Carson City.
History and storytelling are the orders of the day on this tour through Victorian-style homes and neighborhoods, where reality and legend come together, leaving ghost walkers to wonder what is truth and what is fiction.
Jazz! Carson City Music Festival 2011 Runs Through August
Submitted by editor on Wed, 07/13/2011 - 1:31pmCARSON CITY, Nev. — With the heat of summer sizzling in the Central Valley, August in Nevada's capital city has earned the distinction as the place to cool down and mellow out as the Mile High Jazz Band Association and several local businesses team up for the 8th annual August Jazz Festival.
Teams now forming for Carson City’s Relay For Life
Submitted by admin on Tue, 04/26/2011 - 10:01amCarson City area walkers will go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life.
This celebration brings together numerous groups and individuals concerned about cancer in a unified effort to fight back.
Teams of enthusiastic residents will gather at Centennial Field for an overnight relay from 10am July 16th to 10am July 17th. The event celebrates anyone who has battled cancer and their caregivers and also remembers loved ones lost.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents 'Sampler for Sweethearts' tonight
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 1:02pmTreat your Valentine to an evening of sweet and hot big-band music tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. , across from the Legislature Building in Carson City.
Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts features the 19-member Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams, presenting jazzy versions of favorite love songs for Valentine's Day, and other swinging, big-band selections.
Carson City Mint Coin Show strikes silver and gold at Nevada State Museum
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 3:12pm
Collectors from as far as Florida and New York are in Carson City this weekend to gawk and potentially buy priceless pieces of historic minted coins and printed paper money in what has become a must-attend event for serious numismatists.
Big weekend in Carson City for jazz fans
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/20/2010 - 5:19pmJazz Carson City 2010 will wind up this weekend with a Friday night appetizer followed by a Saturday and Sunday blowout.
It’s all under the umbrella of the Mile High Jazz Band, which offers a five-singer tribute to Count Basie Saturday night from 8 to 10 p.m. at the 3rd Street site.
Tonight
A never ending stream of Jazz this summer. This time with a shot of poetry to make it glisten!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 09/08/2009 - 1:33amFame and fortune topic of poetry and jazz night
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 4:01amThe Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by award-winning poets for a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.
Fame and fortune topic of poetry and jazz night
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 4:01amThe Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by award-winning poets for a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.
Fame and fortune topic of poetry and jazz night
Submitted by admin on Thu, 09/03/2009 - 4:01amThe Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by award-winning poets for a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.
