Imagine football games without the band. This means no fight song at touchdowns, no live halftime performance and no music to celebrate school pride. Live music is an essential part of campus culture […]
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is one of the most highly anticipated musical events that the University of Idaho produces. As one of the largest and oldest jazz festivals in […]
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is the largest annual jazz festival west of the Mississippi River. As it was established in 1967, next spring’s festival will be its 59th year. The festival was named after master jazz vibraphonist Lionel “Hamp” […]
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival was a weekend filled with joy, laughter and music. Everyone loves music for a different reason, but the main trend we saw throughout the Jazz […]
With only a few weeks left of the semester, classes might be ramping up and stress is at an all-time high. Combat this end of year stress by enjoying some […]
The Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest is a staple event at the University of Idaho. and you’ll definitely want to attend! Artists from all over grace the campus with their talents […]
Since the first University of Idaho Jazz Festival in 1967, the annual event has drawn thousands of students and jazz fans alike to Moscow in celebration of both jazz music […]
Lionel Hampton: A Life of Achievement Lynn Skinner and the Lionel Hampton Big Band reflected on the history of the annual jazzfest, sharing some sentimental memories. Skinner, who is more […]
The University of Idaho has a long history with Jazz, since the 1960’s the Lionel Hampton Music festival has been celebrating and honoring jazz music, with one of the oldest […]