The Lionel Hampton International Jazz Festival, held at the University of Idaho since 1967, brings together some of the greatest names in jazz. Over the years performances at this festival have included some of the biggest names in Jazz.

This collection from the 1997 festival includes performances by Lionel Hampton and his big band, along with star turns by vocalists Diana Krall and Lou Rawls, plus legendary players Pete and Conte Candoli, Randy Brecker, Bill Watrous and more, backed by a swinging house band featuring Hank Jones and Herb Ellis.