The JOI Jazz Orchestra celebrates local singers with the JOI Jazz Orchestra and Friends Concert

WHERE: The Performing Arts Center on the campus of Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon

ADDRESS: 675 E Dale Ave, Henderson, NV 89044

WHEN: Sunday, October 9, 7 p.m.

TICKETS: www.joi-lv.org

PRICE: $45 Adults; $35 Seniors and military with ID; $20 Students with ID

Jazz Outreach Initiative is thrilled to bring our fans another outstanding and memorable performance from the JOI Jazz Orchestra, a full-on big band comprised of some of the finest first-call jazz musicians!

The JOI Jazz Orchestra has sold out all of their performances and this one will too with an incredible line-up of exceptional singers we celebrate with arrangements from local composers, standards and more! We even bring a string section!

The evening will feature performances by the following artists: Clint Holmes, legendary GRAMMY® nominated singer, songwriter and entertainer, Clint Holmes has championed and supported the arts in Las Vegas for decades. He has been a strong supporter of Jazz Outreach Initiative’s many youth programs for over five years. The son of an African-American jazz musician and a classically trained British opera singer, Clint grew up with the best of both musical worlds. His 40+ year career took him from the top of the charts, to concert calls, to TV screens, to sold-out showrooms and cemented his legacy as a true Las Vegas institution. Clint was a member of the JOI Board of Directors and currently sits on the JOI Advisory Board as well as the JOI Jazz Orchestra Board of Directors.

Jonathan Karrant

Jazz Corner says, “Jonathan Karrant is a hip jazz singer, born to sing and swing in style.” Jonathan was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and grew up in a home filled with music and theater. Her mother is an artist and for several years owned a ballet school and her father is a businessman and hobby farmer. Growing up, Jonathan studied music and performed in several local variety shows, plays, commercials and was a guest singer with a big band. He studied performance in New York at the William Esper Performing Arts Academy and vocal technique with Seth Riggs in Los Angeles. He also studied privately under Marilyn Maye and Kurt Elling. His album “On and On” reached No. 4 on the Jazz Charts and his album “Live” recorded at the Smith Center reached No. 2 on the iTunes Jazz Charts. Jonathan has received several accolades, including New York City Jazz Cabaret Honors, “Best Singer” for the Bravo California Awards, and was named one of the top 12 rising jazz singers by Downbeat. Jonathan supported the Jazz Outreach Initiative’s Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra for over a year before joining the JOI Advisory Board. The Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra was recently invited back to share their stage at their September 11 “Sunday Funday” concert at Notoriety.

Naomi Mauro

Naomi Mauro is a seasoned performer and musician who began her music career in Las Vegas in 1997. An accomplished songwriter and pianist and a proud UNLV music graduate, she has been featured in corporate events and headliners. displayed in virtually every Las Vegas hotel on the Strip. . She has had the pleasure of performing with artists such as Deniece Williams, Michael Buble, John Michael Montgomery, The Manhattans, Crystal Gayle, Clint Holmes and Celine Dion, and continues to perform regularly at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts. Cabernet Jazz and other local venues in Las Vegas.

Toscha Comeaux

A 2018 finalist in the prestigious Sarah Vaughan Competition, Toscha Comeaux began like many successful singers, in her church choir in Hartford Connecticut. She graduated from Bethume-Cookman University in Daytona Beach and received a classical training in opera, performing in productions such as “Porgy and Bess” and “Rigoletto.” While he enjoys accolades for his performances with the Orlando Philharmonic and other classical settings, she shows her all-around love and talents in her jazz and R&B sets. She has performed with Lou Rawls, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Max Roach and Nat Adderley. A resident of Las Vegas, Toshca can be seen at many local venues, always to an enthusiastic packed house. You will also find Ms. Comeaux on all major music streaming services, YouTube, social media and more.

The members of the JOI Jazz Orchestra are a veritable who’s who of local musicians who have performed with Sinatra (senior and junior), Elvis, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion and countless others. The core of the big band is formed by a group of volunteer mentors dedicated to our Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra, volunteering their time and talents to help our students reach their highest potential. The group was formed in the fall of 2020. Las Vegas Review Journal columnist John Katsilometes attended our Jazz Routes presentation at a JJO concert where he helped present a trumpet and a free year of music lessons. music to one of our local underprivileged youth. Looking at the group, he said, “I don’t think anything else is going on in Vegas tonight…all the best cats are here!”

The members of the JJO are: Reeds: Alto Sax 1 – Phil Wigfall; Alto Saxophone 2 – Eddie Rich; Tenor Saxophone 1 – Wayne DeSilva; Tenor Saxophone 2 – Rob Mader; Bari Sax – John SummersTrumpets: Trumpet 1 – Daniel Falcone, Trumpet 2 – Gary Cordell, Trumpet 3 – Wes Marshall, Trumpet 4 – Jorge MachainTrombones: Trombone 1 – Curt Miller; Trombone 2 – Nathan Tanouye, Trombone 3 – Dave Phillipus, Trombone 4 – Sonny HernandezViolin: – Lauren CordellRhythm Section: Guitar – Jimmy Tripi, Piano – Dave Loeb, Bass – David Ostrem, Drums – Yolandus (YL) Douglas added strings for October 9 Concert: Violin – Geri Thompson; Viola – Omar Shelley, Cello – Jeremy RussoArtistic Director: Kenny Rampton (JOI Founder & Member of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisBand Manager: Gary Cordell (JOI Co-founder & VP of Education & Programming)