The Palouse Jazz Project

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 arrangments 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 basic instrumental technique. The Palouse Jazz Project is: 
Vern Sielert - trumpet
Vanessa Sielert - saxophone
Al Gemberling - trombone
Kate Skinner - piano/vocals
Dave Bjur - bass
Dan Bukvich - drums