Reno Jazz Orchestra Presents: Now, Then, and Forever – Celebrating Earth, Wind, and Fire
5:30PM Box Office
6:30PM Doors Open
7:30PM Performance
- Physical Seats are Reserved Seating at $15.00 per ticket. Lawn Seating is Free General Admission and first come first serve on the day of the show starting at 5:30PM.
- Accessible seats are available and first come first serve to this population. Please call to purchase reserved accessible seating.
The Reno Jazz Orchestra’s (RJO) 17-piece big band will heat up the summer celebrating the music of Earth, Wind & Fire (EWF) in Reno, NV July 28. “Now, Then and Forever – Celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire” the RJO will present the captivating sounds of soul, funk, jazz, and chart-topping hits such as Shining Star, In the Stone, After the Love Has Gone, September, and many other favorite songs.
“Conveying the message of universal love and harmony since their inception in the early 1970s, EWF’s music, combined with the talents of the Orchestra, are a must-see celebration this summer,” said Chuck Reider, Executive/Music Director for the Reno Jazz Orchestra.
Earth, Wind & Fire is an American band that blended their talents through their decades of success. The band was described by ROLLING STONE magazine as “innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing" and declared that the band "changed the sound of black pop". Video Hits 1 (VH1) described EWF as "one of the greatest bands" ever.
Collectively, Earth, Wind & Fire has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the NAACP Image Award Hall of Fame, the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, and Hollywood’s Rockwalk. Their music awards as just as impressive winning six GRAMMYs, the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Heritage Award, and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, among many others.
Throughout the night, the Reno Jazz Orchestra’s contemporary big band will accompany vocalists Lori Johnson, David Wells, Margret Wrights, and Jason Carthen.
The RJO has been based in Northern Nevada for over 20 years and was formed by musicians who performed and traveled the world with acts such as Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Elvis Presley, Natalie Cole, Luciano Pavarotti, and other legendary performers.
“We are honored and excited to share some of Earth, Wind & Fire’s most memorable hits to locals and visitors alike,” said Reider, who confidently promises a night of music, dance, and song that attendees will treasure for years to come.
The Reno, NV show will be presented at the Hawkins Amphitheater on Tuesday, July 28. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets, and more information, can be acquired through RenoJazzOrchestra.org or by contacting the Reno Jazz Orchestra at 775-372-6160.
Healing HealthCare Systems, Chase International, The E.L. Cord Foundation, Nevada Arts Council, National Endowment for the Arts, Art Works, City of Reno, Artown, Thunder Vick & Co., Montreux Golf and Country Club, American Federation of Musicians, and the RJO Circle of Friends support this event.