WHERE: The Performing Arts Center on the campus of Pinecrest Academy Sloan Canyon
ADDRESS: 675 E Dale Ave, Henderson, NV 89044
WHEN: Sunday October 9th, 7pm
TICKETS: www.joi-lv.org
PRICES: $45 Adults; $35 Seniors & Military with ID; $20 Students with ID
Jonathan Karrant
Jazz Corner states, “Jonathan Karrant is one hip jazz vocalist, born to sing and swing with style.” Jonathan was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas and raised in a home filled with music and theatrics. His mother is an artist and for several years owned a ballet school and his father is a businessman and hobby farmer. Growing up, Jonathan studied music and performed in several local variety shows, plays, commercials and was guest vocalist with a big band. He studied performance in New York City at the William Esper Performing Arts Academy, and vocal technique with Seth Riggs in Los Angeles. He also studied privately under the direction of Marilyn Maye and Kurt Elling. His album, “On and On” hit #4 on the Jazz charts and his album, “Live” recorded at The Smith Center reached #2 on the iTunes jazz charts. Jonathan has received several honors including the New York City Jazz Cabaret Honors, “Best Singer” for the Bravo California Awards and was named one of the top 12 rising jazz vocalists by Downbeat. Jonathan has supported Jazz Outreach Initiative’s Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra for more than a year before joining JOI’s Advisory Board. The Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra was recently again invited to share his stage at his September 11 “Sunday Funday” concert at Notoriety.
Naomi Mauro
Naomi Mauro is a veteran performer and musician who began her music career in Las Vegas in 1997. An accomplished songwriter and pianist and a proud UNLV music graduate, she has been featured in corporate events and headliner shows at virtually every Las Vegas hotel on The Strip. She has had the pleasure of performing with such artists as Deniece Williams, Michael Buble, John Michael Montgomery, The Manhattans, Crystal Gayle, Clint Holmes, and Céline Dion, and she continues to be featured regularly at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts’ Cabernet Jazz venue and other local venues in Las Vegas.
Toscha Comeaux
A 2018 finalist in the prestigious Sarah Vaughan Competition, Toscha Comeaux began like many successful singers do, in her Hartford Connecticut church choir. She is a graduate of Daytona Beach’s Bethume-Cookman University and classically trained in opera, performing in such productions as “Porgy and Bess”, and “Rigoletto.” While he enjoys accolades for her performances with The Orlando Philharmonic and other classical settings, she shows her love and well-rounded talents in her jazz and R&B sets. She has performed with Lou Rawls, Ray Charles, Diana Ross, Max Roach, and Nat Adderley. A resident of Las Vegas, Toshca can be seen at many local venues, always with an enthusiastic packed house. You’ll also find Ms. Comeaux on all major music streaming services, YouTube, social media, and more.
The JOI Jazz Orchestra members are a veritable who’s who of local musicians who have performed with Sinatra (senior and junior), Elvis, Tony Bennett, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, and countless others. The base of the big band is formed from a group of dedicated volunteer mentors to our Las Vegas Youth Jazz Orchestra, giving their time and talents to help our students achieve their highest potential. The band was formed in fall 2020. Las Vegas Review Journal columnist, John Katsilometes attended our Jazz Routes presentation at a JJO concert where he helped present a trumpet and a free year of music lessons to one of our local disadvantaged youth. Looking over at the band he said, “I don’t think there’s anything else happening in Vegas tonight… all the best cats are here!”
The JJO members are:Reeds: Alto Sax 1 – Phil Wigfall; Alto Sax 2 – Eddie Rich; Tenor Sax 1 – Wayne DeSilva; Tenor Sax 2 – Rob Mader; Bari Sax – John SummersTrumpets: Trumpet 1 – Daniel Falcone, Trumpet 2 – Gary Cordell, Trumpet 3 – Wes Marshall, Trumpet 4 – Jorge MachainTrombones: Trombone 1 – Curt Miller; Trombone 2 – Nathan Tanouye, Trombone 3 – Dave Phillipus, Trombone 4 – Sonny HernandezViolin: – Lauren CordellRhythm Section: Guitar – Jimmy Tripi, Piano – Dave Loeb, Bass – David Ostrem, Drums – Yolandus (YL) Douglas Added Strings for Oct 9th Concert: Violin – Geri Thompson; Viola – Omar Shelley, Cello – Jeremy RussoArtistic Director: Kenny Rampton (JOI Founder & Member of Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisBand Manager: Gary Cordell (JOI Co-founder & V.P. of Education & Programming)