Reno Jazz Orchestra holiday shows mix big band and gospel choir

The spirit of Christmas comes to life as the 17-piece Reno Jazz Orchestra and the Pat Esters Gospel Choir blend Christmas favorites, jazz, and soul - with a few surprises mixed in – for three performances of feel good, ‘get ready for the holidays’ music and song. The Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra will perform as well.

“Last year’s Gospel Christmas Show with the RJO was such a success we decided to bring it back to the Reno and Lake Tahoe region,” said Chuck Reider, Music Director.

The first shows are December 16 at 7:30 p.m. and December 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cargo Concert Hall at Whitney Peak Hotel in Reno, NV. Tickets start at $35. The final show starts at 7:00 p.m. on December 20 is hosted at the Olympic Village Lodge at Squaw Valley, CA. Tickets start at $45 are available online at RenoJazzOrchestra.org.

“We draw great inspiration from each other,” Reider said as he referred to the Gospel Choir. This show is like nothing you ever experienced before. It speaks to lovers of jazz and holiday music.”

This year’s performance at Squaw Valley is just part of their annual “Merry Days and Holly Nights” festivities. Throughout December, the community offers seventeen days of merriment with music, arts and more for locals and visitors alike. For a full calendar, visit SquawAlpine.com.

The EL Cord Foundation, Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works, Reno Gazette Journal, Healing Healthcare Systems, Thunder Rand & Co., and the RJO Band Fans and Partners support the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s holiday events.
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The Reno Jazz Orchestra was founded in 1997. The 17-piece band (trumpets, trombones, saxophones, piano, guitar, bass and drums) plays big band jazz and partners with local performing art groups. The orchestra hosts a mentor program and Jazz in the Schools. They also work closely with Reno Youth Jazz Orchestra.

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