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The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival was a weekend filled with joy, laughter and music. Everyone loves music for a different reason, but the main trend we saw throughout the Jazz […]
On Saturday, April 20, the final concert of the annual Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival was held in the ICCU Arena. Throughout the four-hour show, guests and festival performers from across […]
Don’t let end-of-semester stress get you down this week. There is so much happening on campus for students and the community to enjoy. Check out these exciting activities and events […]
In her second full-length album, Samara Joy showcases her masterful vocals in “Linger Awhile.” Joy is a 22-year-old jazz vocalist who is new to the scene, releasing her first album […]
As the weather starts to cool down and we celebrate the official first day of fall this week, it’s the perfect opportunity to get out with friends and enjoy some […]
The UI Lionel Hampton School of Music showcased diverse musical performances during Hamp’s Gala for the first day of the jazz festival. The Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival continued the tradition […]
When it comes to Jazz, most people imagine instruments such as the bass, the piano or the saxophone. However, there is one fundamental aspect that is just as important: scat […]
The Argonaut sat down for a question and answer session with Fine Arts Department professor Aaron Cordell Johnson to discuss his recent project of designing the Lionel Hampton Jazz Fest 2020 poster.