Lionel and the University of Idaho

Lionel Hampton with Dr. Lynn J. Skinner
Lionel Hampton with Dr. Lynn J. Skinner

For nearly 20 years, Lionel Hampton and the University of Idaho partnered to showcase America’s jazz music tradition and promote music education. The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival at the University of Idaho has become a nationally acclaimed event, featuring four days of concerts, clinics and student competitions.