University of Idaho - Gem of the Mountains Yearbook (Moscow, ID)

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=e ‘ os 16 AE See ylaaee ee ee eect ft” a 4. 4 i a a em On , oe RS Se ee OP i} Jazz enthusiasts of all ages made the trek to Moscow to isten to the Jazz Man ‘This jazz festival is getting to be Known as the jazz festival of the world,” said Lionel Hampton about the growth of one of the UI’s most famous events. Attracting periorm- ers from around the world, the 22nd annual Lionel Hampton Chevron Jazz Festival started off with more famous names than had ever ap- peared at the festival before. The Soviet Duo, Jazz for Two, kicked off the week on Wednesday, February 22nd in their official Ameri- can debut. Pianist Leonid Vint- skevich and Lembit Saarsalu on tenor sax surprised the audience at the Patricia Miller concert and were joined by Lionel Hampton, where they jammed for about an hour in the unplanned performance The Thursday concert was led with the Lionel Hampton Trombone Workshop, a group of 23 trom- bones who performed with Hamp- ton and a rhythm section. Jazz for Two performed again, including American jazz standards and com positions of their own. Carmen McRae's unforgettable voice and the Ray Brown Trio kept the fans en thralled Wynton Marsalis joined in at McRae's call and filtered some tasty lines that left the audience anticipat- ing his solo work later in the concert Jazz Festival a? ak ast ee Lionel Hampton joined the group and led the concert to a great finish with his great vibes work The Friday night concern was again headed by Jazz for Two. Ken- ny Burrell on guitar and the Ray Brown trio Kept the momentum by playing jazz standards. Trumpeter Doc Cheatam and trombone man Al Grey jammed, then Cheatam amused the audience when he sang a song “dedicated to all the girls in Moscow ’ Stan Getz, with members of his own band and the Ray Brown Trio, displayed his mastery of the tenor sax with his melodic lines and ele- gant structuring of blues phrases. Hampton and Burrell joined Getz and the Ray Brown Trio and jammed until the end of the concen The Lionel Hampton Trombone workshop got the final concert a great Start. Jazz for Two gave their final performance in Moscow, leav- ing the stage to a standing ovation Phyllis Hyman, backed by the Ray Brown Trio, showcased her power ful voice with selections from Duke Ellington and though the crowd en joyed Hyman's gorgeous voice, the real focus of the concert came when Hampton brought out his Bigs Band and cut loose In his Gist yearin Getting into the show business, groove of the jazzy Lionel Hampton atmosphere, Wyn- continues to delight) ton Marsalis grin- audiences with his ned as he enter vibraphone at the tained the = au- jazz festivalnamed dience. (Munroe) in his honor, (Munroe)

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In thelr American debut planist Leonid Vintskevich and saxman Lembit Saarsalu of Jazz for rwo performed at Special fuest per Phyllis Hy man holds a high note while singing her heart out at the Saturday night con (Munroe) cert the festival. where they both American jazz standards and mus- ic of thelr own. (Munroe) performed in addition to the vibes, Lione! Hamp ton plays the drums. sings. and does a little soft shoe. Hampton first performed here in 1983. (Munroe) Rav Brown, of the Ray Brown Trio, delighted au diences at the thursday, Friday and Saturday con certs with his mastery of the Bass. (Munroe) Jazz Bestival .