Billy Slais - LIve From Reno, NV at Jazzland

Jazzland welcomes Billy Slais, all the way from Reno, Nevada for a one night performance at
Jazzland …Where The Great Musicians Play!

Billy Slais, a native of Memphis, Tenn. grew musically during the days of STAX/VOLT. Billy is a saxophonist, songwriter, arranger and keyboardist. He has played with Elvin Bishop, Starship, did session work with Tower of Power and a member of Cold Blood before moving to Reno. Slais received the Air Force Commendation Medal for entertaining the troops during his tour of Vietnam. He was formerly the Entertainment Coordinator for the Enoteca Wine Cave at the Siena Casino in Reno, NV. He tours with Craig Chaquico and performs as the Billy Slais JAZZ Ensemble at select Northern Nevada venues....

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Jazzland welcomes Billy Slais, all the way from Reno, Nevada for a one night performance at
Jazzland …Where The Great Musicians Play!

Billy Slais, a native of Memphis, Tenn. grew musically during the days of STAX/VOLT. Billy is a saxophonist, songwriter, arranger and keyboardist. He has played with Elvin Bishop, Starship, did session work with Tower of Power and a member of Cold Blood before moving to Reno. Slais received the Air Force Commendation Medal for entertaining the troops during his tour of Vietnam. He was formerly the Entertainment Coordinator for the Enoteca Wine Cave at the Siena Casino in Reno, NV. He tours with Craig Chaquico and performs as the Billy Slais JAZZ Ensemble at select Northern Nevada venues.

“Billy’s got a great ear, which means he can really hear the music, and that’s why when we played R&B, like when I backed up him and Mick Gillette on trumpet; it was always real tight.” said Steven “Doc” Kupka. Billy Slais said ".. one thing a musician’s life will teach you is ... it’s what you’re doing today that counts. In this business, your credits mean nothing if you can’t play well right now. You’ve got to be on top of your game!” And Billie Slais is exactly that! A world class professional who is a pleasure to see and hear. That's precisely why he's coming to Jazzland... Where The Great Musicians Play!

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