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Today is Give DeKalb County. Reggie Thomas will be interviewed on Facebook Live at noon May 2nd. Please tune in at the Egyptian Theatre (DeKalb, Illinois) page! Oh, and please consider donating to make great programming possible in DeKalb!

Two more shows

Mardra Thomas nominated for the 2018 Black Theater Alliance’s Lena Horne Award: Best Leading Actress in a Musical. I am humbled by this nomination and most grateful to the Director Tim Rhoze and Musical Director Reginald Thomas for their guidance and grace. Congratulations to all the Nominees!

Apr 4th-7pm

Brooks Jazz Night Concert

  325 S Kenilworth Ave

Oak Park, IL

w/Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra led by Reggie Thomas

In honor of International Women’s Day-The event for the Friends of Jane Adeny Memorial School for Girls in Kenya was a huge success. You can still donate to Educate Girls, Transform the World! http://jamskenya.org With Reginald J Thomas Mardra Thomas  Nathan Sanders and Tetsu Nishiyama Photos:Fran Osenberg

Mardra & Reggie return to the Northwoods adult jazz camp led by Kim Richmond and joining a host of many talented musicians. This is an educational and performance experience for adults of various ages and levels who are interested in learning more about jazz. It is presented at the beatiful Holiday Aces Resort, in Rhinelander, Wisconsin. Holiday Acres Resort is situated on a beautiful wooded lakeside setting in Northern Wisconsin. May 17 to May 20, from Wednesday evening to Saturday night. Faculty Concert Wednesday Opening Night and Thursday-Saturday evening Concerts at 8pm each night which includes all participants with faculty. Aspiring students of jazz from college age to seniors are welcome. Non-students are welcome to attend the performances and enjoy the fine dining of the Holiday Acres Lodge.

“Broom, Thomas and Taylor join forces in this newly formed trio, presenting classic & modern jazz compositions by predecessors on their respective instruments, pianists, guitarists and bassists. This drummer-less group affirms that in jazz, rhythm is the thing. Each member of 98 Strings embodies and is informed by that timeless sense and feel.

Thursday January 12 & Thursday February 9

Guest Faculty: Reginald Thomas/Eric Booth/Michael Haithcock/Margaret Jenks/Richard Mannoia/Randal Swiggum

Saturday June 18th 8:15pm

Summer Solstice Jazz Festival

East Lansing, MI

The date’s changed for our Live At The Five Spot in Peoria, IL.  We are in concert Friday July 22nd Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. Hope to see you there!

Wed. Feb. 24  6pm

Fort Zumwalt North HS

7pm Tilvoli Downers Grove, IL District 99 Fine Arts presents a Northern Illinois University Jazz Orchestra with Director Reggie Thomas. This event will also feature special guest Derrick Gardener on Trumpet and the Jazz Bands of Downers Grove North and South High Schools. Join us Tuesday, February 2 at 7:00 PM. Admission $8.00 General Admission and $6.00 Students/Seniors. Playing at Classic Cinemas Tivoli Theatre

Count Basie Tour Continues!

Dec 19 Piper Theater Scottsdale, AZ
Dec 20 Del E. Webb Center Wickenberg, AZ
Dec 21 Walt Disney Concert Hall Los Angeles, CA
Dec 22 & 23 Yoshi’s Oakland, CA 

http://www.thecountbasieorchestra.com/shows/

FRIDAY DEC 18th 2:30pm

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place

2233 S Dr Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60616

Clinic Synopsis:
The rhythm section players are the only members of the band to play constantly for almost the entire chart, improvising the accompaniment as the chart develops. This session will demonstrate the elements that allow section members to effectively groove together, dialogue with soloists and drive the band. A specific focus will be on the guitar/piano relationship, the bass/drum hookup and orchestration of sound.

Thursday Dec. 17th 1:30pm

Hyatt Regency McCormick Place W196

Reggie Thomas with the Fort Zumwalt North High School Jazz Band-O’Fallon, MO; Directed by: Rob Babel The Midwest Clinic The 69th Annual Conference Ballroom W196

Mardra & Reggie Thomas One Night Only! 8pm  Bloomington, IL

Meet us at 18th & Vine!

Reggie Thomas with Marlene Rosenberg Friday August 28-7pm

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NIU Jazz Orchestra directed by Professor Reginald Thomas at the Chicago Jazz Festival Sunday, September 6, 2:50 p.m. Millennium Park(on the Rooftop Terrace of the Harris Theater Come on by, you know it’s going to be swinging!

Vincent Gardner + Reggie Thomas Quintet (USA)An exclusive and extraordinary performance by two prominent USA jazz musicians, playing live tonight at Foudnry616 with three of Australia’s elite players: Reggie Thomas – piano (USA)-Vincent Gardner – trombone (USA)-David Theak – tenor saxophone-Brendan Clarke – contrabass-Andrew Dickeson – drums

Vince Gardner and Reggie Thomas all the way from the States bringing the house down here @ JMI Live…own here in Brisbane, Australia. Sunday August 9-7pm

Mardra & Reggie Thomas Ensemble in Concert

Sunday August 2-8pm

With David Bixler(Saxophone), Victor Bastidas(Drums), Rick Haydon(Guitar), Jeff Campbell(Bass)

Birch Creek Music Center/Egg Harbor WI

Thursday July 23rd,Join Mardra & Reggie Thomas with bassist Marlene Rosenberg in the intimate setting at Francesca’s in LaGrange, IL.  Fine Dining, Fine Fellowship, Fine Music.

Secure Reservations At: 708-579-3500

http://www.miafrancesca.com/our-story

SUNDAY May 31st 4PM

Alva’s Showroom San Pedro, CA

Reggie Thomas performs with the Clay Jenkins Ensemble.  Clay Jenkins’ career as a jazz artist has covered a wide range of musical experiences. He attended The University of North Texas (then named North Texas State University) where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Theory and studied trumpet with John Haynie.

Clay Jenkins – trumpet
Kim Richmond – saxophone
Joey Sellers – trombone
Will Brahm – guitar
Reggie Thomas – piano
Trey Henry – bass
Joe La Barbera – drums

Mardra and Reggie Thomas return to St. Louis for two nights celebrating the release of their new CD, Matters Of The Heart.
This music was designed to spark your memory and touch your heart. You’ll hear engaging new arrangements of Lovely Day, Going Out Of My Head, and Never Can Say Goodbye, to name a few. The CD and shows also feature original compositions Hello Again and a title track that are sure to become jazz favorites. 
Detroit-based guitarist Perry Hughes and drummer Montez Coleman are featured on the album and these shows, joined by saxophonist Jason Swagler and bassist Zeb Briskovich; with support vocalists Nicole Jonas, Olivia Neal, and Zelina Bott-Goins. The CD will be signed and sold the evening of these performances and is also available in St. Louis at Vintage Vinyl, CDBaby.com and Itunes. Hope to see you there. 
Admission: $25 | $10 students. Box office: 314.571.6000.

Sets at 7:30 & 9:30 pm on Friday, May 22 (doors at 6pm) and 8:30 & 10:30 on Saturday, May 23 (doors at 8pm).

We are looking forward to The Next Generation Monterey Jazz Festival-March 27-29.  With the Judges Concert in Tribute to Clark Terry Friday March 27.  Free and open to the public.  See you in Monterey!