Jakki Ford
Mile High Jazz Band will present “Jazz Sampler for Sweethearts” on Tuesday, Feb. 13 from 7-9 p.m. at Gina's Good Life Music & Lounge, inside the Carson Nugget.
The music is free; donations are welcome. The 17-member band will play jazzy versions of 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 event, Mile High Jazz Band will present the 20th annual Jazz Extravaganza with four youth jazz bands at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 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 will benefit the youth jazz bands.
For information or tickets, call 775-883-4154 or visit www.milehighjazz.com.