The University of Idaho Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival is one of the largest and oldest educational jazz festivals in the world. With over 400 student performances, a dozen world-class jazz artists in attendance and nearly 100 workshops, clinics and special exhibits, the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival honors the music, dance and history of jazz music and one of its most honored artists, Lionel Hampton.

Schedule of the Event:

April 15, 2025

Administration Auditorium - 7 p.m.

Hamp's Gala

Our traditional evening kick-off concert featuring LHSOM student ensembles.

April 16, 2025

ICCU Arena - 7 p.m.

World Music Celebration

- Christine Jensen

- Arun Ramamurthy

- UI Jazz Band I – Vern Sielert, director

- UI Jazz Choir I – Dan Bukvich, director

- World Beat Ensemble – Navin Chettri, director

April 17, 2025

ICCU Arena - 7 p.m.

- Take 6

- Jamie Baum

- UI Chamber Jazz Choir – Dan Bukvich, director

- UI Jazz Band I – Vern Sielert, director

- Palouse Jazz Project

- Hamp’s Jazz Ambassadors

April 18, 2025

ICCU Arena - 7 p.m.

- Jeff Hamilton Trio

- Lionel Hampton Big Band ft. Jason Marsalis

- Hamp’s Jazz Ambassadors

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Date: April 15-18, 2025

Time: 7:00pm

Location: Lionel Hampton School of Music, 1012 South Deakin Street, Moscow, ID 83844

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