The Idaho Jazz Education Endowment presents Rob Verdi with Special Guests: How Jazz Influences Pop, Rock and R&B. Joining Rob will be 3 special vocalists: Jake Stigers, Emily Stanton & Shirley VanPaepeghem, and a 7 piece band including our fabulous IJEE horn section. Rob will be bringing several of his amazing arrangements as well as several we have had commissioned especially for this concert. You’ll be hearing music from Steely Dan, Al Jarreau, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Mangione, Larry Carlton, Spyro Gyra, Average White Band. Some of the styles of jazz you’ll hear will include smooth, cool and fusion.   Join us for dinner and drinks! The Sapphire Room features a full dinner and bar menu with tableside service.