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Apply for the Berry International Jazz Collections Fellowship by Sept. 15
Posted 5/2/2019 10:23:00 PM
The University of Idaho Library invites students from any discipline at the University of Idaho to apply for the Berry International Jazz Collections Fellowship. Read more
School Sign-Ups Strong for 52nd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Feb. 22-23 at U of I
Posted 2/15/2019 7:52:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 15, 2019 — More than 130 schools from across the Northwest and beyond have signed up to take part in the 52nd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday, Feb. 22, and Saturday, Feb. 23, as the renowned music education event draws performers from across the country. Read more
Academy Award Nominated Documentary "A Great Day In Harlem" Featured in Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Workshops
Posted 2/15/2019 6:39:00 PM
At two University of Idaho Library's Special Collections and Archives workshops at 1:15 and 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 22, during the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, attendees will view and discuss the documentary, "A Great Day In Harlem" in Room 102 of the Albertson Building. Archival materials from the International Jazz Collections (IJC) will also be on display during the workshops. Read more
International Jazz Collections Exhibit in the Kibbie Dome During the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Feb. 21-23
Posted 2/14/2019 10:30:00 PM
An exhibit celebrating Lionel Hampton and His Band and featuring their legacy and their contributions to the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is on display at the Kibbie Dome during performances courtesy of the University of Idaho Library Special Collections and Archives International Jazz Collections (IJC). Read more
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Seeks Volunteers
Posted 2/5/2019 5:35:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 4, 2019 — From greeting guests and managing competition sites to driving artists and educators to locations around town, the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is seeking volunteers to fill a variety of roles for this year’s festival, Feb. 22-23, 2019. Read more
2019 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Tickets Go On Sale Nov. 5
Posted 11/1/2018 10:30:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 1, 2018 — Series and individual concert tickets for the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, held Feb. 22-23, 2019, will be available to purchase beginning Nov. 5 and Nov. 16, respectively. Read more
Big Band Performances to Highlight 2019 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Posted 10/12/2018 9:42:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Oct. 12, 2018 — The University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival – Feb. 22-23, 2019 – will continue its legacy of honoring traditional jazz music while highlighting the top musicians of the current jazz scene with performances by two of the industry’s best big bands on Saturday, Feb. 23. Read more
Aaron Mayhugh & the Lionel Jazz Festival Crew
Posted 2/26/2018 5:00:00 PM
Another amazingly successful Jazz Festival! Aaron & his crew work together under time deadlines, multiple demands, and with a myriad of moving parts to coordinate the Jazz Fest--often, like this year, contending with inclement weather conditions. Their dedication and passion for the Festival and keeping it truthful to Doc & Lionel's vision is a wonderful, delightful thing to behold. I look forward to it every year. Read more
Public Parking Available for Jazz Fest Visitors Friday and Saturday
Posted 2/22/2018 4:28:00 PM
The University of Idaho will host thousands of visitors for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday, Feb. 23-24. The public is welcome to join the festivities on the Moscow campus, but should be aware of street and parking restrictions due to the high amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Campus visitors, students and employees are encouraged to abide by posted signage to avoid being ticketed. Read more
Parking Changes During Jazz Festival 2018
Posted 2/16/2018 2:17:00 AM
The University of Idaho will host thousands of visitors for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Feb. 23-24, 2018. Due to the high amount of vehicular traffic and pedestrians on campus, some streets and parking lots will have restrictions during the festival. Read more