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Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Mailing Address:
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
875 Perimeter Dr., MS 4015
Moscow, ID 83844-4015

Phone: 208-885-5900

Fax: 208-885-7254

Email: jazzinfo@uidaho.edu

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LHJF News

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival to reveal 2025 commemorative poster on Oct. 2

Posted 9/24/2024 4:16:00 PM

University of Idaho invites the public to attend the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Commemorative Art Unveiling reception at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2. Read more

2024 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Winners Awarded Avista Scholarships

Posted 5/9/2024 2:00:00 PM

Four participants at this year’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival received scholarships to U of I from the Avista Foundation for outstanding performances. Read more

U of I College of Science to Host Two Days of Hands-On Science Exploration April 19-20

Posted 4/12/2024 2:00:00 PM

U of I’s College of Science is presenting Vandal Science Days, a two-day science event scheduled for Friday and Saturday, April 19-20, on campus in Moscow. Read more

Over 3,800 Students to Perform in Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest April 17-20

Posted 4/11/2024 7:28:00 PM

More than 3,800 students will descend into Moscow on Wednesday through Saturday, April 17-20, for the 57th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at U of I. Read more

Volunteers Needed for 57th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Posted 3/22/2024 9:30:00 AM

Community members and U of I students and employees are invited to volunteer for the 57th Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival happening April 17-20. Read more

2024 Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest Commemorative Poster Unveiling on Oct. 4

Posted 9/28/2023 10:23:00 PM

The University of Idaho invites the public to attend the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Commemorative Art Unveiling reception at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4. Read more

Jazz Fest Winners Earn Scholarships from Avista Foundation

Posted 6/22/2023 4:00:00 PM

Four Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival contestants received scholarships to University of Idaho from the Avista Foundation for outstanding performances. Read more

More Than Music: The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Posted 6/14/2023 10:51:00 PM

Held for 56 years at U of I, this festival has attracted such luminaries as Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie and, the man of note, Lionel Hampton. Read more

Over 2,000 Students to Perform in Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest

Posted 4/19/2023 4:57:00 PM

Over 2,000 students along with educators, parents and jazz lovers will be in Moscow this week for the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival at University of Idaho. Read more

U of I’s Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival Presents Four Nights of Swinging Music

Posted 4/13/2023 10:26:00 PM

University of Idaho's 56th annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival will feature performances from budding musicians and award-winning professionals April 19-22. Read more

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Jazz Fest Hooked Kate Skinner As A Student

Assistant Professor Skinner’s composition featured in Jazz Education Network lineup.

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More than a Trophy – An Education

Avista Awards U of I Scholarship for Top Jazz Festival Performers

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The Story Behind the Festival

The memoir, “Hamp and Doc,” tells the story of an unparalleled friendship between two musicians who share a love for jazz.

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Friend of a Legend | Doc Skinner

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Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

Mailing Address:
Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival
875 Perimeter Dr., MS 4015
Moscow, ID 83844-4015

Phone: 208-885-5900

Fax: 208-885-7254

Email: jazzinfo@uidaho.edu

Web: Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival

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