Mile High Jazz Band presents the 2023 Jazz Extravaganza Tuesday at the Carson City Community Center

It's "big-band jazz times four" when the Mile High Jazz Band and three youth jazz bands present the 19th annual Jazz Extravaganza concert, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. The Extravaganza is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association as a benefit for youth jazz programs.

 

Performing with Mile High Jazz Band this year are the Carson High School Jazz Band directed by Nick Jacques, the Carson Middle School Jazz Band directed by Stephanie Van Orman, and the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra directed by Vern Scarbrough.

 

Tickets are $12, and all proceeds go to the student performing groups. Age 18 years and under are free. Tickets can be purchased in advance at MileHighJazz.com, or at the door.

 

This year, the Extravaganza will feature the four big bands, vocalist Jakki Ford, and an intergenerational combo performance. "We enjoy performing with youth jazz bands," said David Bugli, Mile High Jazz Band leader and pianist. The student ensembles are impressive and deserve community support."

 

Mile High Jazz Band Association is funded in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, call Mile High Jazz Band at 775-883-4154 or see MileHighJazz.com.