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Mile High Jazz Band features 'Light of Day' theme for Tuesday night music, poetry session
Submitted by editor on Sat, 09/06/2014 - 1:36pmThe Mile High Jazz Band with vocalists Sheryl Adams and Cindee LeVal will be joined by several poets and readers for an evening of big-band music and poetry on the theme "Light of Day." Each poem will be followed by a related big-band tune.
The event will be on Tuesday, September 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. The event will be outdoors in the adjacent courtyard, weather permitting. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
July Jazz Under the Stars Mile High Jazz Band at Comma Courtyard Tuesday
Submitted by editor on Sun, 07/06/2014 - 7:42pmThe Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams present san evening of "Big-band Jazz Under the Stars" at Comma Courtyard on Tuesday, July 8, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
The courtyard is adjacent to Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, which is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general, free for age 18 and under.
"Come hear the music and dance under the stars!" said David Bugli, leader and pianist for the Mile High Jazz Band. "We'll play a great mix of your old favorites and some newer tunes.
Mile High Jazz Band evening of big band, poetry with 'Hide and Seek'
Submitted by editor on Sun, 06/01/2014 - 8:04pmThe Mile High Jazz Band with vocalists Sheryl Adams and Cindee LeVal will be joined by seven poets and readers for "Hide and Seek," a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.
The event will be on Tuesday, June 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band presents April 8 Jazz anniversary concert at Comma Coffee
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/01/2014 - 10:29pmFor 13 years, Mile High Jazz Band has been playing at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, on the second Tuesday of every month. Come celebrate this milestone with us on April 8.
Hear sensational big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalists Cindee LeVal and June Joplin, and enjoy anniversary cake at intermission. General admission is $5 at the door, and it's free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band presents evening of big-band jazz and poetry March 11
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/26/2014 - 10:12amThe Mile High Jazz Band with vocalists Sheryl Adams and Cindee LeVal will be joined by six poets and readers for "Odds and Ends," a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry.
The event will be on Tuesday, March 11, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts' Feb. 11 in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 02/05/2014 - 6:00pmTreat your Valentine to a Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts, an evening of sweet and hot big-band music with singers Sheryl Adams, June Joplin, and Cindee LaVal at Comma Coffee on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Big-Band twice in one night with Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 12/23/2013 - 9:54amIt's "big-band jazz times two" when the Carson High Jazz Band and the Mile High Jazz Band present their eleventh annual combined concert, the Mile High-Carson High Jazz Extravaganza, on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, 7:00 p.m., in the Bob Boldrick Theater at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William Street, Carson City. The Extravaganza is sponsored by the Mile High Jazz Band Association and the Carson City Band Association as a benefit for Carson High music programs.
Mile High Jazz Band features 'Cool Jazz in January' at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sat, 12/21/2013 - 9:16amSwing into the New Year with the Mile High Jazz Band at "Cool Jazz in January," a big-band event with vocalist Sheryl Adams at Comma Coffee on Tuesday, January 14, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door: free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band presents 'About Face' jazz and poetry Sept. 10 in Carson City
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Fri, 08/30/2013 - 7:55amThe Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by several poets and readers in Carson City for an evening of big-band music and poetry on the theme "About Face."
Each poem will be followed by a related big-band tune. The event will be on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 7:30-9:30 p.m., at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. The event will be held outdoors in the adjacent courtyard, weather permitting. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under. Go to milehighjazz.com.
Jazz and Beyond Biggest Final Weekend Yet - Featured Band: Under The Radar on 'Carson City's Radar'
Submitted by newsroom on Fri, 08/16/2013 - 11:10amFeatured Band: Coming together from a variety of local projects and backgrounds, the five members of UNDER THE RADAR have created a composite tone that provides a niche sound of Jazz/Funk/Rock/Blues.
Mile High Jazz Band presents 'Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts' Feb. 12
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 02/03/2013 - 12:28pmTreat your Valentine to a Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts, an evening of sweet and hot big-band music with singers Sheryl Adams and June Joplin at Comma Coffee in Carson City on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Cool Jazz in January art Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 12/25/2012 - 9:54pmMile High Jazz Band performs at Comma Coffee Jan. 8 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Comma Coffee is located at 312 S. Carson Street. This performance will feature jazz vocalist Sheryl Adams. Comma Coffee is across the street from the State Legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under. Go here for more information.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents Autumn Jazz
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 09/16/2012 - 1:30amMile High Jazz Band presents Autumn Jazz, a program of big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams on Tuesday, October 9, 7:30-9:30 p.m. (new, earlier time) at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street. Comma Coffee is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under.
Tried and True: An Evening of Big Band Jazz and Poetry
Submitted by editor on Sat, 08/25/2012 - 7:33pmTried and True: An Evening of Big Band Jazz and Poetry will be on Sept. 11 at Comma Coffee in Carson City.
The Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by several poets and readers for an evening of big-band music and poetry on the theme "Tried and True." Each poem read will be followed by a related big-band tune. Comma Coffee, is located at 312 S. Carson Street, across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general and free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band presents Merry May Jazz
Submitted by admin on Fri, 05/04/2012 - 7:05pmMile High Jazz Band presents "Jazz in the Merry Month of May," a program of big-band jazz favorites in the Basie-Ellington tradition, featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist June Joplin, on Tuesday, May 8, 8-10 pm, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Admission is $5 general, and free for age 18 and under. Dance lessons precede the band, 6:00-7:15 pm., for $5 additional. For information, call 775-883-4154, 775-883-2662, or see the website, milehighjazz.com.
April Jazz Anniversary Concert at Comma Coffee tonight
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/10/2012 - 10:16amMile High Jazz Band Presents April Jazz Anniversary Concert Tuesday, April 10, 8 to 10 p.m. at Comma Coffee in Carson City. For 11 years, Mile High Jazz Band has been playing the second Tuesday of every month at Comma Coffee. Come celebrate with us! Hear the sensational big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist June Joplin, and enjoy anniversary cake at intermission. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building. General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents April Jazz Anniversary Concert
Submitted by admin on Thu, 03/29/2012 - 11:34amCome hear the sensational big-band sound of the Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams and guest vocalist Michael Coleman on Tuesday, April 10, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. at Comma Coffee in Carson City. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building.
Tonight: Mile High Jazz Band presents "Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Poems and Big-Band Jazz"
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/13/2012 - 7:17pmThe Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by several poets and readers and guest vocalist June Joplin for a lively evening of big-band jazz music and poetry with a new twist. For "Potluck: A Smorgasbord of Poems and Big-Band Jazz," poets names will be drawn from a hat for each reading, followed by a big band tune.
The program features award-winning poets and readers Krista Lukas, Tracy McQuay, Wayne Carlson, Lee Warner, Terri Breeden, and Joe Crowley.
Admission is $5 general at the door, and free for age 18 and under.
Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts at Comma Coffee
Submitted by admin on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 4:09pmJazz Sampler for Sweethearts features the 18-member Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams, presenting jazzy versions of favorite love songs for Valentine's Day, and other swinging, big-band selections.
Highlights of the evening include guest soloist Gerry Wright, soprano sax, playing "When I Fall in Love" and "My Funny Valentine," and guest vocalist Michael Coleman singing "What a Wonderful World" and "Beyond the Sea."
General admission is $5 at the door; free for age 18 and under.
Dance instruction, 6 to 7:15 p.m., is $5 additional.
Mile High Jazz Band Presents "Cool Jazz in January"
Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/22/2011 - 2:55pmSwing into the new year with the Mile High Jazz Band at "Cool Jazz in January," a big-band event with vocalist Sheryl Adams at Comma Coffee, on Tuesday, January 10, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. General admission is $5 at the door, and is free for age 18 and under. Come early for dance instruction, 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., $5 additional.
Holiday Jazz and Poetry
Submitted by admin on Sat, 11/19/2011 - 10:28amThe Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by Rita Geil and other award-winning poets for an evening of big-band jazz and poetry on Tuesday, December 13, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m., at Comma Coffee. The theme of the evening, "Illuminations," relates to the holidays and to life.
Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, is across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City.
General admission is $5 at the door, and free for age 18 and under. Dance instruction, 6:00-7:15 p.m. is $5 additional.
Autumn Jazz with MHJB
Submitted by admin on Thu, 10/06/2011 - 4:01amMile High Jazz Band presents Autumn Jazz, a program of big-band music with vocalist Sheryl Adams, on 8-10 p.m. Oct. 11 at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St.General admission is $5 at the door; free fo...
Jazz around Carson City this week
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 08/09/2011 - 9:46amHere's what's hot on local jazz scene this week in celebration of Jazz! Carson City 2011: The Mile High Jazz Band will gather for Hot August Jazz Tuesday, Aug. 9, from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at Comma Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St.
July Jazz Under the Stars
Submitted by admin on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 6:29pmThe Mile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams present an evening of "Big-band Jazz Under the Stars" at Comma Courtyard on Tuesday, July 12, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The courtyard is adjacent to Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street, which iis across the street from the state legislature building in Carson City. Admission is $5 general, free for age 18 and under. Salsa dance instruction from 6:00 to 7:15 p.m., inside Comma Coffee is $5 additional.
Jazz and Poetry at Comma Coffee
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 10:38amMile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams presents "Heat Waves" — Jazz & Poetry on Tuesday, June 14, from 8-10 p.m, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson Street in Carson City.
Your favorite big band music and some surprises!
Poets/readers Rita Geil, Susan Sara Priest, Amy Roby, Tracy McQuay, Lee Warner
Mile High Jazz Band Celebrates Nevada Arts Day
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 05/05/2011 - 2:46pmMile High Jazz Band celebrates Nevada Arts Day at Comma Coffee, across the street from the State Legislature, with a program of big-band jazz featuring vocalist Sheryl Adams. The performance will be outdoors in the courtyard, weather permitting.
Admission is $5 at the door, free for age 18 and under.
Information: 775-883-4154 or milehighjazz.com
Mile High Jazz Band Presents 'Sampler for Sweethearts' tonight
Submitted by editor on Tue, 02/08/2011 - 1:02pmTreat your Valentine to an evening of sweet and hot big-band music tonight from 8 to 10 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. , across from the Legislature Building in Carson City.
Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts features the 19-member Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams, presenting jazzy versions of favorite love songs for Valentine's Day, and other swinging, big-band selections.
Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts
Submitted by editor on Sun, 01/30/2011 - 2:21amTreat your sweetheart to an evening of sweet and hot big-band music at Comma Coffee in Carson City. This Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts features the 19-member Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams. Highlights of the evening include Speedy Garfin singing "Through The Years" and guest soloist Gerry Wright. The performanc eis from 8 to 10 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. (775) 883-2662.
Stocking Up: Holiday Jazz and Poetry at Comma Coffee
Submitted by editor on Tue, 11/23/2010 - 8:02pmThe Mile High Jazz Band and vocalist Sheryl Adams will be joined by Rita Geil and other award-winning poets for an evening of big-band jazz and poetry reading at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. The theme of the evening, "Stocking Up," relates to the holidays and to life. Admission: $5 at the door/FREE age 18 and under. For information call (775) 883-4154, or go to www.MileHighJazz.com.
Autumn Jazz in Carson City features Mile High Jazz Band
Submitted by editor on Mon, 09/27/2010 - 12:42amMile High Jazz Band with vocalist Sheryl Adams plays big-band music in the Basie-Ellington tradition and more contemporary styles on Oct. 12, at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., in Carson City from 8 to 10 p.m. Admission $5 general, free for ages 18 and under. Information: (775) 883-4154 or www.milehighjazz.com