Author: William F. Schley
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Take a bow
Danny Marona, one of Northern Nevada’s most memorable entertainers for more than 50 years, is playing his final show.
This article was published on 02.08.07
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Savage rhythm
Reno’s not always kind to live jazz musicians, but drummer Tony Savage has managed to make it work for 35 years.
This article was published on 07.27.06
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The jazz players
All the hip cats are back for a weekend of jazz performances and competition at the 2006 Reno Jazz Festival. Nancy King and the Maria Schneider Big Band headline.
This article was published on 04.20.06
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Singing the occupational blues
As Nevada’s urban casinos try to figure out how to deal with declining numbers of tourists, lounge singers say the glamour and prestige of performing in casinos ain’t what it used to be.
This article was published on 10.06.05
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Playing it strat
Mickey Valentino’s jazz is infused with influences from rock, R&B and even classical music.
This article was published on 02.24.05
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Home-grown jazz
Roger Smith, Tower of Power keyboard player, shares his mighty sounds in Northern Nevada and beyond.
This article was published on 11.18.04
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Jazz in schools
The idea to take jazz into Northern Nevada’s schools began when Marshall’s sons asked him to tell them about jazz.
This article was published on 10.07.04
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Looking for sax?
Our writer samples Reno’s flourishing jazz scene.
This article was published on 08.12.04
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Back in black—Labrador, that is
A Reno man gets a new guide dog named Benny, a Labrador who’s brought smiles to the face of President Reagan.
This article was published on 11.21.02
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