News Release

June 15, 2007

Newly Founded Boise Jazz Society to Host 'Jazz Launch Party' on June 24

The Boise Jazz Society, a new organization comprised of community members with the support of the Boise State University Department of Music, will celebrate its founding with a “Jazz Launch Party” from 7:30-10:30 p.m. June 24 in the lobby of the Esther Simplot Performing Arts Academy. Doors open at 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15; to RSVP for will-call tickets, call (208) 426-3498 or e-mail msamball@boisestate.edu. 

The New Trio, led by pianist Chuck Smith and saxophonist Sandon Mayhew, will be the featured artists during the nightclub-style performance. Heard on a number of recent recordings, this ensemble performs a mix of old and new jazz repertoire.

The Boise Jazz Society is dedicated to raising awareness of jazz as art music; promoting live jazz performance; sponsoring jazz subscription-series concerts presented in an intimate, jazz-club environment; enhancing educational opportunities by producing a series of lectures, workshops and master classes; and providing information to the community on local and regional jazz activities.

For more information, call Mike Samball at (208) 426-3498.

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Contact: Mike Samball, Department of Music, (208) 426-3498, msamball@boisestate.edu
Media Contact: Julie Hahn, Communications and Marketing, (208) 426-5540, juliehahn@boisestate.edu

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Last reviewed on Monday, June 18, 2007