Lala’s Jazz

09/07/2026

In case you’re new here! We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit located in Boise, Idaho. We are dedicated to enriching Boise’s cultural landscape through jazz music. Our shows feature world class touring artist, local artists, and outstanding student musicians. We provide Boise with jazz club/listening room experiences and create experiential learning opportunities for local students through performances which open most of our shows. We hope to see you at a show in the near future!

09/05/2026

We are so thankful to the Boise City Department of Arts & History for supporting our mission!

ANNOUNCING… the recipients of grant funding for fiscal year 2027!

We’re thrilled to share that 38 recipients will receive a total of $150,000 in grant funding to support projects taking place throughout Boise between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.

These projects will bring arts, culture, and community connection to Boise residents throughout the year.

The recipients are (*indicates first-time recipients):

Ballet Idaho
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
Boise Chordsmen
The Boise Bard Players
Idaho Blues Society
Boise Chinese Traditional Dance Group
Boise Hive
Boise PhotoGrid
Serenata Orchestra
Capital City Mulligan Band
Colossal Cinematic Showcase
Gemma Arts Music
Global Gardens
Idaho Film Foundation
Idaho Japanese Association
Idaho Office for Refugees
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Idaho Regional Ballet
Kartoflanie Folk Dance Ensemble
Lala’s Jazz
LED
Lenses & Brushes
MING Studios
Off Center Dance Project
Open Arms Dance Project
Opera Idaho
Pink Pony Project
Project Flux
Rebecca Evans and Hannah Rodabaugh
Rubicon Studios
Starbelly School of Dance
Story Story Night
Surel's Place
The Luminary
Treasure Valley Children's Theater
TRICA Children's Arts
Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
Winter Wildlands Alliance

Congratulations to everyone! Learn more about their projects by heading to boiseartsandhistory.org/Grants.

Image: "Perspectives," a project by FY26 Arts & History Grant Recipient Project Flux. Pictured Katelyn Hagel. Photography by Gretchen LeMay.

08/26/2026

Do you have your tickets yet?

Warren Wolf will be gracing the Sapphire Room stage on September 20th and 21st.

Three concert options, but get on it quick - seats are going fast!

Link for tickets is in bio, or go to www.boisejazzsociety.org for more info.

Are you a student? Share your active student ID for 50% off tickets! Send an email to [email protected].

We will also have a free Informance on Monday at the Sapphire Room from 4-5:30pm for students and community members. If you're a student, bring your instrument, there may be an opportunity to jam with these amazing artists!

Warren and crew will also be going out to Rocky Mt. High School on Tuesday for our new Jazz Forward educational events in the local schools. We're very excited to add this opportunity for students in the valley.

08/26/2026

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

September 10th is coming up!

Join us at the Hemingway Center for a special double bill featuring NYC vocalist Naama and Alex Sjobeck’s Double Bass Trio.

Both sets are drummerless, creating space to hear the individual voices of the piano, basses, and voice with even more clarity.

📍 Hemingway Center, Boise
📅 September 10
🎟️ Tickets at lalasjazz.com

08/15/2026

One night. Two incredible ensembles. And a very unusual piano trio. 🎶

September 10th, NYC jazz vocalist Naama shares a bill with Alex Sjobeck’s Double Bass Trio for a one-of-a-kind show at the Hemingway Center in Boise.

With no drums, the music leaves space for every note, letting you really hear the warmth and beauty of two double basses, piano, and voice.

Expect timeless standards, modern jazz exploration, and an unforgettable sound.

📍 Hemingway Center (1819 W Cesar Chavez Lane)
📅 September 10

Come hear something you won’t hear every night in Boise!

🎟️ Tickets at lalasjazz.com

07/17/2026

September Lala’s Jazz Show Just Announced!

NYC jazz vocalist Naama and Alex Sjobeck’s one-of-a-kind two-bass piano trio come together for a double bill of timeless standards and modern jazz exploration.

🎟️ in bio or at lalasjazz.com

05/12/2026

Lala’s Jazz is excited to present our first Local Feature of 2026 at the Hemingway Center — featuring The Midnight Jazz Cats!

Playing a lively mix of jazz standards, swing, bossa nova, and western swing, The Midnight Jazz Cats bring humor, energy, audience participation, and serious musicianship to the stage. Dancing, singing, laughing, and good times are highly encouraged.

📍 Hemingway Center — Boise
📅 June 27
🕢 7:30–9:00 PM

Special thanks to our show sponsor, The Record Exchange, for helping make this event possible.

Come spend the evening with us and support live local jazz in Boise!

05/04/2026

over "All the Things You Are" 🎹