Gene Harris Jazz Festival

04/23/2026

The Bad Plus is giving a free masterclass in the recital hall at 2:30 today. They are on their farewell tour and will be performing at the Shrine on Friday night. Come check them out TODAY in the recital hall. Open to the public!

04/22/2026

THE BAD PLUS
- FREE MASTERCLASS -

Thursday 4/23/2026 in the Morrison Center Recital Hall C200
2:30 pm

The Bad Plus is concluding their 26-year career with a 2026 farewell tour featuring bassist Reid Anderson, drummer Dave King, guitarist Ben Monder, and saxophonist Chris Speed. The tour includes North American dates running from April through June 2026, with stops in Seattle, Boise (Shrine Social Club Ballroom), New York City, and Montreal.

Courtesy of our colleagues in the Morrison Center for the Performing Arts, we are delighted to host a one-hour masterclass with this group in our Recital Hall (C200).

Students and members of the public are welcome to attend!

04/20/2026

Jam session tonight!

Reminder to add the Gene Harris Jazz Calendar to your calendar app of choice so you can see all the cool jazz happening!

04/18/2026

This Monday (4/20), Jam Session BONUS ROUND hosted by the Gene Harris Jazz Combo! 7-9 pm in the Hemingway Center, as always!

04/13/2026

JAM SESSION ALERT!

This Friday Night at the Hemingway Center! And a bonus jam session on 4/20 at the same location! See you there!

03/20/2026

Jam Session TONIGHT at Lost Grove Brewing (on Lusk, not north end). 7:00 pm! Be there! (under 21 welcome)

https://www.boisestate.edu/geneharris/gene-harris-jam-night/

01/13/2026

Announcing our Spring Jam Session Dates!

More information and our "Jam Session 101" at the link:
https://www.boisestate.edu/geneharris/gene-harris-jam-night/

Participants are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages to all Hemingway Center events!

12/02/2025

Tonight!

Tonight! Catch the Boise State Jazz Orchestra live at 7:30 PM in the Morrison Center, Room B125.

This concert spotlights music by living female composers whose work is expanding the sound and scope of the jazz tradition, offering fresh perspectives and dynamic grooves. The program also pays tribute to Pacific Northwest jazz legend Jim Knapp, whose distinctive compositions have inspired generations of musicians.

Admission is $10 at the door, with all proceeds funding Boise State Music Scholarships. Admission is free for all students, Boise State staff and faculty with school ID.

12/02/2025

Giving Tuesday is about using generosity to strengthen our social fabric. Lala’s Jazz, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, fosters educational experiences and artistic expression through the creative art form of jazz music. Go to our website lalasjazz.com to donate and support our mission!

11/21/2025

Announcing our guest artist for the 2026 Gene Harris programming! Denver Based saxophonist and educuator Drew Zaremba! Selmer artist Drew Zaremba enjoys worldwide reputation as an award winning writer, a passionate conductor, and fiery performer. He has composed and arranged pieces for the BBC Orchestra, the WDR and NDR Big Bands, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Dallas and Memphis Symphony Orchestras, and the Metropole Orkest. Drew is currently the artistic director of the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO).

Register your band now! https://www.boisestate.edu/geneharris/register/