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DAY DREAM
Jamdemic: Reggie Thomas w/ Bobby Watson Group
Jazz at the Egyptian Theatre
Egyptian Theatre:Reggie Thomas Interview
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!
NIU Jazz Orchestra-guest Ernie Adams Tivoli Theatre, Downers Grove Jan 29th-7pm
Crowns -Fleetwood Jourdain 2 more shows
Black Theater Alliance: Lena Horne Nomination Mardra Thomas for Best Leading Actress in a Musical
September 2018 Events
August Events 2018
NIU Jazz Orchestra led by Reggie Thomas Brooks Jazz Night
Jazz All Star Concert Fayetteville State University
April 4th 7pm-8:30
1st FSU Jazz Day Festival Concert
Reggie Thomas – Piano, Bryan Carter – Drums, Dr. Don Parker – Vibes, Rodney Whitaker – Double Bass, Ronald Carter – Alto Saxophone/ Vocals, Al Strong – Trumpet, Dr. Neal Finn – Trombone
https://fsunews.uncfsu.edu/2018/03/29/the-public-is-invited-to-fayetteville-state-universitys-jazz-day-activities-led-by-renowned-jazz-artists-and-followed-by-an-evening-all-star-concert-on-april-7/
Celebrate International Women’s Day-Donate to Friends of Jane Adeny Memorial School for Girls in Kenya http://jamskenya.org
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
Jazz In The Night
Reggie Thomas At WIU for Ann Collins Memorial Concert-Youtube
Join in on Youtube to Celebrate the life of Professor Ann Collins Western Illinois University. Reggie Thomas performs along with a host of others to honor Ann Collins. Friday 6pm September 22nd Macomb, IL College of Fine Arts and Communications Recital Hall
Reggie Thomas Quintet Chicago Jazz Festival
Mardra & Reggie Thomas-Northwoods Adult Jazz Camp
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.
Gala To Support Bluff City Theater
Come be part of our biggest fundraising event of the year!The BCT All in the Family Gala-Friday April 28th. Dinner, cabaret show, live and silent auctions. Chef Jeremy presents a family picnic with a gourmet twist. Capon-stuffed roast suckling pig, summer sweet-potato salad and much, much more! Plus, a fun-filled musical cabaret starring Mardra Thomas, Hassie Davis, Janine Norman, Patrick Hedges, Clark Cruikshank and Music Director Colin Healy. Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner stations open at 6:30 and show at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $60 each, $110 per couple or fill a table of 8 for $400. www.eventshannibal.com or call 573-719-3226.
The Admiral Koontz Recreation Center
301 Warran Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO
Feb 9 Bobby Broom/Reggie Thomas/Ivan Taylor 98 Strings
“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
Reggie Thomas Trio/Birch Creek-Valentine’s Club Jazz/
Sat. Feb 11th 7:30 pm
Juniper Hall
This will be a wonderful evening of music featuring Reggie Thomas(Piano, Nat King Cole/Vocals) Rick Haydon (Guitar) and Mark Urness(Bass)
Martin Luther King Tribute w/NIU Jazz Orchestra & NIU Concert Chior
Northern Illinois University JEN Student Chapter presents
A Martin Luther King Tribute Concert
featuring the NIU Jazz Orchestra (directed by Reggie Thomas), Concert Choir (directed by Eric Johnson) and other guests
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Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University DeKalb, Illinois Sunday January 22 3pm
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Martin Luther King Tribute w/NIU Jazz Orchestra & NIU Concert Chior
Northern Illinois University JEN Student Chapter presents
A Martin Luther King Tribute Concert
featuring the NIU Jazz Orchestra (directed by Reggie Thomas), Concert Choir (directed by Eric Johnson) and other guests.
Boutell Memorial Concert Hall at Northern Illinois University
Sunday January 22 3pm
Bobby Broom/Reggie Thomas/Ivan Taylor-98 Strings Winters Jazz Club Chicago Jan 12 & Feb 9
The Delany Sisters: HAVING OUR SAY Bluff City Theater
Having Our Say Mardra Thomas & Hassie Davis
NIU Swingin’ In The Holidays Sun Nov 27 3pm
Sunday Nov. 7th NIU Boatel Hall-holiday-concert-flyer-at-swing-danceSwing into the holiday season with us! This family friendy event will have coloring for the kids, cookies and some of the best holiday music of the season, featuring the NIU Jazz Faculty, Jazztet, Jazz Orchestra and speciel guests. $10 general admission, $5 for seniors and students BUT for every non-perishable food item, receive a $2.50 discount! Come out and celebrate with us and help us collect goods for those in our community in need.
Mardra Thomas in Concert St. Peter’s UCC Ferguson, MO
Mardra Thomas performs in concert for the St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in Ferguson MO for their 2016 Creative Ministry Series Season. She is joined by Zeb Briskovich, Montez Coleman, Rich Haydon and Adaron “Pops” Jackson. These concerts are free to the public-check in at www.MRTJazz.comcloser to concert date for more details.
Tickets on Sale for Unity Theatre Ensemble Tribute Show(Ralph & Bonnie Greene)Sheldon Concert Hall
Vincent Gardner & Reggie Thomas FOUNDRY 616 Sydney, Australia
Friday August 12th 8:30pm Vincent Gardner and Reggie Thomas return to Sydney, Australia
CARNEGIE HALL WEILL MUSIC INSTITUTE SUMMER MUSIC EDUCATORS WORKSHOP JULY 13-16
Guest Faculty: Reginald Thomas/Eric Booth/Michael Haithcock/Margaret Jenks/Richard Mannoia/Randal Swiggum
Reggie Thomas with the Michael Dease Quintet- Summer Solstice Jazz Festival
My 20&21Reggie Thomas-St. Louis Jazz At The Bistro Founding Fathers: Celebrating Joe Sample & George Duke featuring Good 4 the Soul
Founding Fathers: Celebrating Joe Sample & George Duke featuring Good 4 the Soul with Reggie Thomas
Friday, May 20th & Saturday, May 21st
Sets at 7:30 & 9:30pm both nights
Tickets & Info: 314.571.6000 or https://
St. Louis’s own contemporary funk and soul jazz group, Good 4 the Soul, with the help of special guest keyboardist Reggie Thomas, will pay tribute to the Founding Fathers of R&B/Soul/Funk/Jazz fusion that rose to prominence in the 1970s. Keyboardists Joe Sample of The Crusaders and George Duke made lasting impressions on the history of jazz and popular music throughout their career. Join Good 4 the Soul and Reggie Thomas as they celebrate those sounds at Jazz at the Bistro with the help of saxophonist Jason Swagler and vocalist Anita Jackson!
Mardra & Reggie Live At The Five Spot-Peoria July 22 5:30-8:30
Mardra & Reggie Thomas Emsemble perform Live At The Five Spot-Peoria’s Comtemporary Art Center
Friday, July 22 at 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Mardra & Reggie Thomas Ensemble( with Tim Davis on Drums & Zeb Briskovich on bass) perform Live At The Five Spot-Peoria’s Comtemporary Art Center
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
Reggie Thomas Ft. Hays, KS w/ The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra led by Scotty Barnhart
Count Basie Orchestra Ft Hays, KS Monday March 7th.
Northwoods Adult Jazz Camp May 11-14
Reggie & Mardra Thomas-Al Sears Jazz Festival Macomb, IL
Mardra & Reggie Live At The Five Spot Peoria, IL(New Date Friday July 22nd)
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!
Limited Seats Available Jack & Jill Jazz Fundraiser St. Louis Jazz at the Bistro
GOOD NEWS! A limited number of tickets are still available. Tickets can be reserved by emailing: JackandJillSTLCharityEvent
Reggie Thomas-Fort Zumwalt North Jazz Festival
Wed. Feb. 24 6pm
Fort Zumwalt North HS
Reggie Thomas Directing NIU Jazz Orchestra Tivoli Downers Grove, IL
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
Reggie Thomas with the Legendary COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA led by Scotty Barnhart
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
Reggie Thomas-Rhythm Section Clinic 101 MIDWEST CLINIC
FRIDAY DEC 18th 2:30pm
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.
Reggie Thomas w/ Ft. Zumwalt North Midwest Clinic
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
WGLT Podcast http://wglt.org/post/glt-jazz-next-mardra-reggie-thomas
Mardra & Reggie Interview WGLT Monday Sept 28-6:45pm
Radio INTERVIEW:Monday September 28- 6:45pm Central
WGLT Radio:http://wglt.org/streams/
Radio:http://wglt.org/streams/
PERFORMANCE is this Sat Oct. 3 Jazz Upfront
Mardra & Reggie Jazz UpFront Bloomington Sat Oct 3rd
MARDRA & REGGIE w/ WILL MATTHEWS KANSAS CITY BLUE ROOM Saturday September 26
Reggie Thomas at CATCH35 Sat. Aug. 29th
Jazz Meets Delta Blues
Reggie Thomas with Marlene Rosenberg Friday August 28-7pm
CHICAGO TRILOGY(Three One-Act Plays) Atlanta Black Theatre Festival
NIU Jazz Orchestra/Chicago Jazz Festival Directed by Professor Reginald Thomas
Vincent Gardner + Reggie Thomas Quintet (USA)
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
Reggie Thomas & Vince Gardner Brisbane, Australia-JMI
Mardra w/ Birch Creek Jazz Orchestra
Vocalist Mardra Thomas returns to perform with the illustrious Birch Creek Jazz Orchestra. With multiple performances July 29-Aug 1 & August 5- Aug 8.
Special Concert Sunday August 2 with Mardra & Reggie Thomas Ensemble.
Aug 2-MARDRA & REGGIE THOMAS “SONGS FROM THE HEART” BIRCH CREEK MUSIC CENTER
July 23-Mardra & Reggie Thomas Francesca’s/LaGrange
Reggie Thomas w/ Clay Jenkins Ensemble
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
Fri/Sat May 22-23 Mardra & Reggie Thomas Jazz at the Bistro CD Release
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).