Instrument Donation Drive

FTLOJ is looking for gently used band and orchestra instruments, which we then give to the Washoe County School District. If you have an instrument you are willing to donate, please email FTLOJ President, Bob Peterson: peterson@unr.edu A board member will pick up the instrument and give you a tax deductible receipt for it.

Gerry Genuario Interview. This is the first in a series of articles based on FTLOJ’s Jazz Oral History Project, a joint project with For the Love of Jazz and the University of Nevada, Reno’s Oral History Program. The Jazz Oral History Project is sponsored by members of FTLOJ and the City of Reno Arts and Culture Commission. This interview was conducted by Danna O’Connor. Download the interview, in .pdf format, here.
--------------------------------------

Upcoming Events (last updated August 31, 2010)

-----------------------------------------

The music of Judith Ames & Rocky Tatarelli
Thursday, Sept. 2, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
at the Wild River Grille (former EJ's). We will be joined by local favorite Bob Greenwood on keys, key bass, and vocals.
The Wild River is located downtown on the river, in the Riverside Hotel, 17 S. Virginia St.

-----------------------------------------

RAPSCALLION SEAFOOD HOUSE PRESENTS
 
BARBARA BAXTER SINGS
 
COME IGNITE THE EVENING WITH THE SOUL LACED JAZZ VOCALS OF BARBARA BAXTER FUSED WITH THE AMBIANCE OF RENO’S FAVORITE SEA FOOD HOUSE,
EVERY FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FROM AUGUST 13TH THROUGH SEPTEMBER 4TH
6:30 - 8:30 pm.
CONTACT RAPSCALLIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION 
(775) 323-1211
 
1555 South Wells Avenue
Reno, NV 89502
www.rapscallion.com
 
OR
www.barbarabaxtersings.com
  
-----------------------------------------
FTLOJ presents Jazz Piano Summit -- October 10. Steinway Piano Gallery. Details to be announced.
-----------------------------------------

Ongoing Jazz Events

DG KICKS BIG BAND - This 17 piece jazz band performs on stage every Tuesday evening from 8PM until 10PM at 3RD STREET located in downtown Reno at 125 West 3rd Street (next to the Eldorado parking garage). The band plays the music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton and Woody Herman among others and features Reno’s preeminent world class jazz musicians. DG KICKS’ sultry and talented vocalist JAKKI FORD is a crowd pleasing featured artist. Dancers are welcome! If you have never visited 3RD STREET you are in for a real treat. The building was erected 100 years ago to be part of Reno’s original downtown marketplace and fresh produce depot. All of the genuine interior architectural elements are intact and beautifully maintained. Owner/operators Mikkel and Tim are always happy to point out items of particular interest while pouring you one of their very special beverages. Come hear some wonderful exciting big band jazz at Reno’s most fun and friendly music venue. And …. be sure to bring your dancing shoes ! For more information visit dgkicksband.com or contact David Gupton at (775) 219-9493, email: dgup@sbcglobal.net

-------------------------------------------------
Let’s Dance Band Plays for Dancing Click here for details.
------------------------------------------------

NEW WORLD JAZZ PROJECT (feat. Niall McGuinness) plays Friday evenings at the Fresh Ketch restaurant in So. Lake Tahoe. The Fresh Ketch Restaurant and Bar
Tahoe Keys Marina, South Lake Tahoe, CA. Phone: 530-541-5683
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Check out First Take featuring Rick Metz Here: http://www.rickmetz.com/
Live Jazz and Jam Session Wed. evenings at Firkin & Fox in Carson City. 7:30 to 10:30.
Live Jazz and Jam Session Thurs evenings 6 - 9 p.m. @ Austin’s of Reno
7671 S Virginia St
Reno, NV 89509
(775-852-1600)
in the Longley West Plaza!

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Mike Mayhall & Friends --- Tuesdays at 8 p.m.
St. James Infirmary
445 California Ave.
Reno, NV 89509

(775) 657-8484
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Hot Club De Renaux Monday Evenings 7 to 10 p.m
St. James Infirmary
445 California Ave.
Reno, NV 89509

(775) 657-8484

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------


Now you can join our email list and receive updates regarding upcoming jazz events and other jazz-related information, such as brief histories of jazz in the Reno area!