Gene Harris Jam Night
One of the most profound and lasting impacts that the late Gene Harris had on the Boise Community was his presence at local jam sessions. Gene could be found down at the venues such as the Idanha and the Grove Hotel each night where he would invite local students and artists to jam. Gene would patiently accompany them and help them to learn and experience the living American art form of jazz in the same way that he and the other great jazz masters learned. This type of experience is more and more lacking from the formative experiences of jazz students globally.
Paid for by the Gene Harris Jazz Festival, our “Jam Nights” will feature a professional rhythm section and be free and open to all students of all levels. Participants are encouraged to read our “Jam Session 101” document so that they know what to expect.
GHJF Jam Nights are always 7-9:30 pm!
Fall 2023
8/31/2023 @ Lounge at the End of the Universe w/ John Priddy
9/14/2023 @ Coiled Wines (under 21 OK) w/ Alex Sjobeck
10/5/2023 @ The Grove Hotel Lobby w/Alex Sjobeck
10/26/2023 @ BSU Music Department Band Room w/ Alex Sjoeck
11/2/2023 @ Lounge at the End of the Universe w/ John Priddy
11/16/2023 @ Lounge at the End of the Universe w/ Dave Gluck
Spring 2024
1/4/2024 @ Lounge at the End of the Universe w/ Dave Gluck
1/1/2024 CANCELLED
2/1/2024 @ Lounge at the End of the Universe w/ Tim Green
2/8/2024 @ Boise State University, Morrison Center B125 w/ Dave Gluck 7:30-10 pm!
3/7/2024 @ Lounge at the End of the Universe w/ Dave Gluck
3/28/2024 @ Lounge at the End of the Universe w/ Alex Sjobeck
Jazz Festival Jam Sessions
*Between the festival and the final concert
4/4/2024 @ Jordan Ballroom in the Student Union w/ Tim Green (following All-Stars performance)
4/5/2024 @ Jordan Ballroom in the Student Union w/ Tim Green (following All-Stars performance)