Sandpoint Reader

Palouse Jazz Project comes to Panida

November 11, 2026

By Reader Staff

Now in its 20th year, the Palouse Jazz Project is a dynamic jazz sextet composed of faculty members from the Lionel Hampton School of Music at the University of Idaho in Moscow.

The sextet performs jazz standards as well as original arrangements and compositions written especially for the ensemble.

The Palouse Jazz Project. Courtesy photo

Current members include Vern Sielert (trumpet), Vanessa Sielert (alto sax), Jenny Kellogg (trombone), Will St. Peter (guitar), Dave Bjur (bass) and Dan Bukvich (drums). 

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.

Tickets are $25 plus taxes and fees for adults or $10 for students. Tickets can be purchased at panida.org.

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