'Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts' featured at Carson City's Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge
Mile High Jazz Band will present “Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts” on Valentine's Day Eve, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, 507 N. Carson Street inside the Carson Nugget. The music is free; donations are welcome.
The 17-member band will play jazzy versions of favorite love songs for Valentine's Day, and other swinging, big-band selections, including " Touch of Your Lips," "Besame Mucho," and " Moments." Jakki Ford accompanied by the band will sing "I'll Never Stop Loving You," "Let's Do It," "Sway," and more.
After the Feb. 13 event, Mile High Jazz Band will present the 20th annual Jazz Extravaganza with four youth jazz bands on Tuesday, February 20, at 7:00 p.m., at the Carson City Community Center. The youth jazz bands are from Carson High School, Carson Middle School, and the Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra. Proceeds from the concert benefit the youth jazz bands.
For information about Mile high Jazz Band performances and Jazz Extravaganza tickets, see milehighjazz.com or call 775-883-4154.
Mile High Jazz Band performances and educational activities are supported in part by a grant from the Nevada Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts, and by memberships and donations.