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Jazz had its heyday in the 1920s; in the 2020s, the University of Idaho continues to keep its legacy alive with the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival.
Camille Thurman and säje will headline this yearâs festival, performing Friday and Saturday. Evening concerts will be available free online.
5 p.m. Friday
The Grammy-nominated group säje (rhymes with âbeigeâ) features Sara Gazarek, Amanda Taylor, Johnaye Kendrick and Erin Bentlage, performing a combination of standard jazz composition, original music and contemporary twists on favorites.
Individually the women, who live in different cities throughout the U.S., have plenty of accolades and experience. Gazarek has two Grammy nominations. Taylor is an award-winning arranger for vocal ensembles and composes for and teaches the Seattle Girlsâ Choir. Kendrick performs original music as well as new interpretations of jazz and pop that she accompanies on harmonium, violin, viola and percussion. Bentlage began exploring