Marcus Strickland

Due to the lack of arts and music programming in schools today, there are organizations throughout the United States that have devoted themselves to the education of young audiences in this medium.  One of these non-profit organizations, JazzReach,  ”has developed a unique and diverse repertoire of substantive, high quality live educational programs for young audiences that are especially tailored to elucidate the art form and complement a broad range of students’ everyday classroom curriculum.”  Their multi-media programs are highly interactive, entertaining, yet informative.

On February 3rd, both young and old will have the opportunity to enjoy a remarkable evening of jazz, sponsored by the Cal Neva Resort.  This immersive, globally themed main-stage program features performances of all new commissions by prominent, internationally recognized jazz composers hailing from countries as diverse as, West Africa (Lionel Loueke), Israel (Omer Avital), Cuba (Yosvany Terry), Puerto Rico (Miguel Zenon), India (Rudresh Mahanthappa) and the United States (Marcus Strickland).

35 local jazz musicians from Incline Village, North Lake Tahoe and Truckee have trained with these renowned musicians and will perform in the opening piece of the show.  The history of jazz will certainly come alive in the local Lake Tahoe community!

For further information and to purchase tickets, please visit Arts For the Schools!

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Saturday, February 5, 2011- 9 pm

Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Club Casino, Crystal Bay, NV

Mark your calendars for Karl D’s (as he is lovingly called by his fans) show in the Crown Room at the Crystal Bay Club Casino. Karl Denson has been playing music for many years. His rock, jazz and funky sound is not only intriguing, but also a display of his wonderful artistic ability.

“My style is based in dance” shares Denson on his website. “I love the idea of creating something that naturally makes people want to move.”

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe will play an intimate show at the Crystal Bay Club Crown Room where everyone enjoys the great sound and neat light shows and images screened on several flat screen television sets. The vibe is fun and energetic.

The band has also played at many festivals including Bonnaroo, Bumbershoot, The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, All Good Music Festival, Wakarusa Music Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival and Newport Jazz Festival.

Lynx will be featured as the after party show in the Red Room.

To purchase tickets and find out more about Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Click Here.

Cal-Neva Resort Casino
Historic Cal-Neva Resort Spa and Casino in North Lake Tahoe dates to the 1920s and was owned in the 1960s by legendary crooner Frank Sinatra. Take in some exciting action at the casino.   

Crystal Bay Club Casino
The Crystal Bay Club Casino is home to rocking casino action that includes three-card poker, single deck blackjack, and roulette. Texas Hold’em and No Limit poker are featured in the Crystal Bay Club Casino Poker Room. Music lovers will appreciate the regular line up of well known bands that play at the Crystal Bay Club.

Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Casino and Spa
The Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Casino and Spa is home to 20,000 square ft of Vegas-style gaming at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Grand Lodge Casino, which offers 22 table games like blackjack, craps and roulette, plus 250 slot machines.