Press Releases
School Sign-Ups Strong for 52nd Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, Feb. 22-23 at U of I
Posted Fri, 15 Feb 2019 11:52:00 -0800
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
Spanish Flamenco Duo Headlines U of I World Music Celebration
Posted Mon, 28 Jan 2019 10:33:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Jan. 28, 2019 — Spanish flamenco duo Eric and Encarnación will visit the University of Idaho Friday and Saturday, Feb. 8-9, during the Lionel Hampton School of Music’s World Music Celebration, a two-day event featuring a concert and masterclass with the international visiting musicians. Read more
U of I Holiday Concert Dec. 7; 2017 Performance Airs Dec. 11 on Idaho Public Television
Posted Wed, 28 Nov 2018 12:42:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 28, 2018 — The sounds of the holiday season echoing throughout the state will have a Vandal note to them this year thanks to a continuing partnership between the University of Idaho and Idaho Public Television (IdahoPTV). Read more
Two U of I School of Music Employees Perform Nov. 10 from New Album
Posted Tue, 06 Nov 2018 12:51:00 -0800
MOSCOW, Idaho — Nov. 6, 2018 — Kate Skinner, jazz instructor in the University of Idaho Lionel Hampton School of Music, and Josh Skinner, manager of the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, are marking the release of their newest duo album, “Skinny Squared,” with a live concert from 8–10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at Bucer’s Coffeehouse Pub, 201 S. Main St. in downtown Moscow. Read more
2019 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Tickets Go On Sale Nov. 5
Posted Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:30:00 -0700
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