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Winning Participants of 2021 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Earn Avista Scholarships
Posted 3/12/2021 7:31:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — March 12, 2021 — Four participants at this year’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival will receive scholarships to the University of Idaho from the Avista Foundation for their outstanding performances. Read more
A Jazzy Masterpiece
Posted 2/19/2021 10:23:00 PM
This story written by Devin Weeks was published in the Coeur d’Alene Press on Feb. 19. An eye-catching, jazzy masterpiece created by a Coeur d'Alene artist is the perfect accompaniment for a music festival named for a jazz musician. A digital creation by Riley Helal has been selected as the commemorative artwork for the U of I's 54th annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, a virtual event set for 25-27. Read more
U of I’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Moves to Worldwide Virtual Event in 2021
Posted 8/20/2020 6:17:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Aug. 20, 2020 — The University of Idaho’s 54th annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival set for Feb. 25-27, 2021, will be a special virtual event, enabling students from around the world to perform and learn from the brightest stars in jazz. Read more
Edmonds-Woodway Sweeps Awards at U of I Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Posted 3/2/2020 4:49:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 29, 2020 — In two days of competition, Edmonds-Woodway High School swept the top honors at the University of Idaho’s 2020 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Read more
Public Parking Available for Jazz Festival Visitors
Posted 2/26/2020 5:41:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 25, 2020 — The University of Idaho will host thousands of visitors for the 53rd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28-29. Read more
Shooks to Shake it Up: UI Grads Headline This Year's Jazz Fest
Posted 2/25/2020 2:30:00 PM
CLASS alumni Amy Shook '96, '00 and Pat Shook '94 return to the University of Idaho for the 2020 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Read more
Excitement Builds for 53rd Jazz Festival at U of I
Posted 2/21/2020 6:32:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Feb. 20, 2020 — About 5,000 students, educators, parents and jazz lovers will descend into Moscow on Feb. 28-29 for the 53rd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho. Read more
Volunteers Needed for 53rd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
Posted 1/31/2020 7:07:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 31, 2020 — Thousands of K-college student musicians, educators and guests will visit the University of Idaho campus Feb. 28-29 for the 53rd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. Read more
Mitch Gibbs Awarded First Berry International Jazz Collections Fellowship
Posted 11/15/2019 11:06:00 PM
The University of Idaho Library has awarded Mitch Gibbs, a senior majoring in music education from Snohomish, Washington, the Berry International Jazz Collections Fellowship. This student fellowship consists of a $4,000 stipend and an additional $500 in research funds. Read more
2020 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Tickets Go On Sale Nov. 5
Posted 11/4/2019 5:51:00 PM
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 1, 2019 — Series and individual concert tickets for the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Feb. 28-29, 2020, will be available to purchase beginning Nov. 5 and Nov. 15, respectively. Read more
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