Donny Thompson talks to local jazz artists and features their music. The Jazz Outreach Initiative is here to help you discover your own personal joy for jazz.
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Let the Good Times Roll: Dave Loeb on UNLV Jazz, Musical Journey, and Award-Winning Success
Donny Thompson hosts the JOI of Jazz, featuring UNLV Division of Jazz and Commercial Music Director Dave Loeb. Loeb shares his musical journey, from early piano lesson...
Linda Woodson: The Intersection of Music, Engineering, and Community on The JOI of Jazz
Linda Woodson, a singer-songwriter with a background in electrical engineering and medicine, discussed her album "Come a Little Closer" on the Joy of Jazz. She shared ...
Celebrating the Legacy of The Boneheads
In this episode of "The JOI of Jazz," host Donny Thompson dives into the rich history of The Boneheads, a legendary Las Vegas trombone ensemble formed in 1962. Joined ...
Nurturing the Future of Jazz: Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra
In this episode of "The JOI of Jazz" on 91.5 FM, host Donny Thompson sits down with Gary Cordell, co-founder and VP of Education and Programming at Jazz Outreach Init...
Isrea Butler - Congo Lament
Join host Donny Thompson on The JOI of Jazz as he delves into the vibrant world of jazz with Dr. Isrea Butler, Chair of the UNLV School of Music and Grammy-winning tro...