2016-17 Boise Jazz Society Membership Drive Sold Out!

General Admission tickets are not available at this time.  BJS subscribers occasionally turn back tickets for a specific concert.  This does not usually occur until days or hours before a concert.   We keep a waiting list for each concert of those wishing to be notified of any available tickets.  Please contact Mike Samball to be placed on the wait list.

Trio da Paz opens 2016-17 BJS Season

Featuring three of Brazil's most in-demand musicians, Trio da Paz updates the infectious spirit of jazz-oriented Brazilian music.  Formed in 1990 by Romero Lubambo, Nilson Matta and Duduka da Fonseca, the Trio redefines Brazilian Jazz with their harmonically adventurous interactions, daring improvisations, and dazzling rhythms.  All three are seasoned masters of both jazz and Brazilian music with impressive resumes.

Please Visit:  triodapaz.com

Sunday, September 25, 2016
Riverside Hotel Sapphire Room
Free, Boise Community Jazz Symposium 4-5 pm (students and adult community welcome)

Concert 7-9 pm (Jazz Buffet Available $10, Doors open 6 pm)

Monday, September 26, 2016
Boise State University Recital Hall
Free Inform-ance 4-5:15 pm
Free, Brazilian Jazz Music Clinic 5:30-6:30 pm
(students and adult community welcome)

New BJS Concert Sponsors Announced

The Boise Jazz Society is pleased to announce two new concert sponsors for the 2016-17 season.  A concert sponsorship makes possible the appearance of internationally-acclaimed jazz artists on our 2016-17 season.

Please welcome Richard's at the Inn at 500 Capitol, whose contribution will underwrite the Jeff Hamilton Trio concert.  Jeff Hamilton, one of Gene Harris' favorite drummers, swings like no other.  Please let chef Richard Langston know how much his support means to jazz artistry and education in Boise and make sure you check out his new restaurant opening December 2016.

We are also pleased to add the DeBlasio Family to our list of concert sponsors.   Their donation makes possible the Gerald Clayton Quartet, led by a pianist whose contemporary artistry always pays hommage to the jazz tradition.

The Barry B. Staum Boise Jazz Society Endowment makes possible the appearance of the jazz bassist and four-time Grammy Winner Christian McBride and his Quartet on our 2016-17 concert season.

2016-17 Corporate & Private BJS Concert Sponsorships Available

Help sustain world-class jazz artistry in Boise by sponsoring one of our subscription series concerts for 2015-16.  A Concert Sponsorship will associate your name or company with internationally-acclaimed artists and will help assure that the BJS continues to bring you the very best in the world of jazz today.

Contact Mike Samball to find out more about the many benefits of supporting the Boise Jazz Society today.

BJS Campaign for Continued Excellence

To assure the future quality and stability of the Boise Jazz Society, the BJS Board has just launched the Campaign for Continued Excellence.   Season subscribers who also contribute to this campaign at the $750 level or above may choose two reserved seats of their choice for the entire season. Single members may choose to participate by partnering with a friend and making a single donation of $750 or more.   Only 4 reserved seats remain, so please contact Mike Samball ASAP.

2016-17 BJS Jazz Education Contribution Campaign in Full Swing

Join the growing list of BJS members who have already contributed to our BJS Educational Mission in support of the Sunday Community Jazz Symposia Series and Monday Jazz Education Residencies at Boise State.  Please consider donating to our Jazz Education Contribution Campaign at one of the levels below.  All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by federal and state law.

The Big Band ~ $1000 - 2499
        Beboppers ~ $500 – 999
            Swingers ~ $250 – 499
                Mainstreamers ~ $100 – 249
                    Hipsters ~ $50 – 99

Donate today and get in on our drawing before each concert for one of three, reserved tables of choice.  All contributors, at any level, are eligible to win a table seating four ticketed guests. 

Contact Mike Samball for more information.

For more information regarding  the Boise Jazz Society, please contact:
Mike Samball, Executive Director
Boise Jazz Society
Department of Music
Boise State University
Boise, Idaho 83725
msamball@boisestate.edu
Phone:(208) 426-3498 

 

Hughes River Expeditions presents a
Middle Fork of the Salmon River Jazz Trip
August 17-August 22, 2016 (6 Days/5 Nights)

Idaho's most famous wilderness and whitewater river.  Challenging rapids, crystal clear water, Native American cultural sites, pioneer history, "blue ribbon" dry fly fishing for wild Westslope Cutthroat Trout, great hikes, and natural hotsprings.  The Middle Fork is one of the original eight National Wild & Scenic Rivers, and the entire trip is inside the vast Frank Church - River of No Return Wilderness.  All this and great jazz too!

The Middle Fork Trio plays each day before dinner.  Dave Mendenhall (trumpet & bass), Chuck Smith (keyboard), and Scott Reusser (percussion) have performed on these trips for several years.

 

BJS Jazz Education Contribution Campaign in Full Swing

Join the growing list of BJS members who have already contributed to our BJS Educational Mission in support of the Sunday Community Jazz Symposia Series and Monday Jazz Education Residencies at Boise State.  Please consider donating to our Jazz Education Contribution Campaign at one of the levels below.  All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by federal and state law.

The Big Band ~ $1000 - 2499
        Beboppers ~ $500 – 999
            Swingers ~ $250 – 499
                Mainstreamers ~ $100 – 249
                    Hipsters ~ $50 – 99

Donate today and get in on our drawing before each concert for one of three, reserved tables of choice.  All contributors, at any level, are eligible to win a table seating four ticketed guests. 

Contact Mike Samball for more information.

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Corporate & Private BJS Concert Sponsorships Still Available

Help sustain world-class jazz artistry in Boise by sponsoring one of our subscription series concerts for 2015-16.  A Concert Sponsorship will associate your name or company with internationally-acclaimed artists and will help assure that the BJS continues to bring you the very best in the world of jazz today.

Contact Mike Samball to find out more about the many benefits of supporting the Boise Jazz Society today.