Welcome to the 12th Annual
Gene Harris Jazz Festival

The Boise State University Department of Music proudly presents the continuation of the Gene Harris legacy--his jazz artistry, his support of jazz education, and the future of the jazz festival that bears his name.

This year's events all take place on the Boise State University campus. As we introduce you to a new Grand Ballroom and the stunning Stueckle Sky Center you will also enjoy free parking and the close proximity of all events.

We'll kick off this year's festival with, The Three Pianists: A Gene Harris Legacy Fundraiser. This town-and-gown affair, with complimentary beverages and hors d'oeuvres, will presented in the elegant Stueckle Sky Center RR Ranch Club, features pianists Pat Coil, Mark Levine, and Chuck Smith at 3 Steinway grand pianos performing Gene's recorded music, from 1959-1999. All proceeds support the Gene Harris Endowment, providing jazz scholarships and the festival operating budget. An All-Event's Ticket Package, includes the legacy fundraiser concert is available for $150. Check out all single and package pricing at Buy Tickets below. Then choose single or package option.

For the best deal just click: All Events Package: Wednesday Legacy Concert, and Thursday & Friday Campus Jazz Club Crawls & Headline Concerts.

Sample our artists' music by clicking on the player to your right and look around the website to find their bios, plus jazz educators' resources plus the many ways to Get Involved.

"A truly distinguished metropolitan city and university must have a vibrant jazz scene."

To this end, we dedicate this year's Gene Harris Jazz Festival.

See you at the Festival!

Mike Samball - Interim Director
Department of Music
Boise State University
msamball@boisestate.edu
The 3 Pianists:
A Gene Harris Legacy Concert


April 1st 2009
Headline Concerts: The Pat Coil Sextet
Pete Escovedo's Latin Jazz Orchestra


April 2nd 2009- April 3rd 2009
Campus Jazz Club Crawl:
Six Great artistis in Six fantastic new venues


April 2nd 2009- April 3rd 2009
Sponsored by:

Gene Harris Jazz Festival

Boise State University
 
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