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Reno Jazz Festival
Since its first year in 1962, the Reno Jazz Festival has endeavored to bring to Reno both talented students and renowned professional artists. The festival has consistently attracted some of the best school bands in the nation, in part because they enjoy the festival's competition and also because they know they will get to see great artists in concert and in workshops.
The 2012 event is over; stay tuned for information on the 2013 event as soon as details are released.
In the past decade alone, such greats as Michael and Randy Brecker, Dave Holland, Nicholas Payton, Bobby Hutcherson, Maria Schneider, Roy Haynes, Ravi Coltrane, Ingrid Jensen, Joshua Redman, Lee Konitz and many others have participated at the festival.
As usual, there will be many workshops with some of the finest clinicians and performers in the country. Adjudicators and clinicians come from all over the country. With more than 300 school groups, 9,000 participants, and 60 clinicians, performers, and adjudicators, the Reno Jazz Festival continues to strive to ensure that every guest participant leaves with a greater knowledge, understanding, appreciation and love of music — and the world of jazz.
The 2012 event is over; stay tuned for information on the 2013 event as soon as details are released.
In the past decade alone, such greats as Michael and Randy Brecker, Dave Holland, Nicholas Payton, Bobby Hutcherson, Maria Schneider, Roy Haynes, Ravi Coltrane, Ingrid Jensen, Joshua Redman, Lee Konitz and many others have participated at the festival.
As usual, there will be many workshops with some of the finest clinicians and performers in the country. Adjudicators and clinicians come from all over the country. With more than 300 school groups, 9,000 participants, and 60 clinicians, performers, and adjudicators, the Reno Jazz Festival continues to strive to ensure that every guest participant leaves with a greater knowledge, understanding, appreciation and love of music — and the world of jazz.
Reno Jazz Festival schedule for 2012
• Opening Night Concert with Joe Lovano and The CollectiveApril 26, 7:30 p.m.
Nightingale Concert Hall, Church Fine Arts Building
Extraordinary Grammy-winning tenor saxophonist, composer, bandleader and educator Joe Lovano has been called by the New York Times “one of the greatest musicians in jazz history.” The Wichita Eagle calls him “a bridge between jazz's past and future…as big as they come.” Joe Lovano grew up with jazz, where his father, bandleader Tony “Big T” Lovano, set the stage for Joe's lifelong immersion (a career of 40 years and counting) in the world of exceptional music, playing alongside incredible musicians. As an educator, he teaches at the Berklee College of Musicin Boston, Mass., and has mentored some of the finest young artists around, including recent Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding. As a musician known for his mastery and control, edgy spontaneity and deep reverence for the collaborative work of others, Lovano has become a legendary jazz giant– to audiences, students and colleagues alike. Who better to open the 50th anniversary of the Reno Jazz Festival? We know you will agree. “…a master…exultant and sumptuously at ease.”– The New York Times
Adults for $20; senior citizens,Universityfaculty and staff and For the Love of Jazz members for $17; students for $10
• Reno Jazz Festival Showcase and Awards Ceremony
April 28, 6:30 p.m.
Main Arena, Lawlor Events Center
The Festival Showcase will feature a performance by the winners of the 2009 Reno Jazz Festival All-Star Performers competition and encore performances from some of the highest-rated groups and soloists in the festival. Awards are given during the showcase performances in recognition of individuals and groups who place in the their category.
Adults for $18, senior citizens, University faculty and staff and For the Love of Jazz membersfor $15, students for $11
• 50th Anniversary Celebration with the Mingus Big Band
April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Main Arena, Lawlor Events Center
Considered one of the best of its kind in the world, and lauded by the San Francisco Chronicle as “showcasing music's future,” the Reno Jazz Festival has been bringing Grammy winners, jazz superstars and the finest emerging young artists to town for nearly half a century. The Performing Arts Series is proud to partner in celebrating the festival's 50th anniversary by hosting the world-class Mingus Big Band to wow the enthusiastic fans of the Reno Jazz Festival. The 14-piece Grammy-nominated band celebrates the music of the legendary, late composer/bassist Charles Mingus, under the direction of Sue Mingus. Jazz greats who regularly play with the band include such superstars as Randy Brecker, Robin Eubanks, Jeff “Tain” Watts and many more. “The hippest big band in the universe – robust, earthy, sanctified.” – Time Out New York http://www.mingusmingusmingus.com
Adults for $33, senior citizens, University faculty and staff and For the Love of Jazz members for$29, studentfor $15; Universitystudents for $5
• Reno Jazz Festival Competition
April 27-28, All Day
Various campus venues, University of Nevada, Reno Campus
The 50th annual Reno Jazz Festival maintains traditions by featuring two full days of educational clinics and competition performances featuring middle and high school jazz ensembles, as well as college groups from around the West. Jazz Fan Passes and individual tickets are available. Call 775-784-4046 for details.
Festival passes range from $12-$60
