The Palouse Jazz Project is a dynamic jazz sextet, equally at home in performance and educational settings. Established in 2006, the group is comprised of faculty members from the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho. The Palouse Jazz Project performs jazz standards as well as original arrangements and compositions written especially for the ensemble. As educators, the Palouse Jazz project welcomes working with students of all ages, developing skills in rhythm, melodic playing, historical context, ensemble playing and instrumental technique. Current members include Vern Sielert - trumpet, Vanessa Sielert - alto saxophone, Jenny Kellogg - trombone, Will St Peter - guitar, Dave Bjur - bass and Dan Bukvich - drums.

Presented by Panida Theater