Edmonds-Woodway’s Dominic Nye named outstanding vocalist at Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival – My Edmonds News


Dominic Nye performing Friday at the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. (Photo by Jake Bergevin)

Edmonds-Woodway High School senior Dominic Nye Friday won the outstanding senior high vocalist award at the 2020 Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, hosted by the University of Idaho’s Lionel Hampton School of Music.

According to EWHS Music Director Jake Bergevin, Nye also plays lead alto in Jazz Ensemble 1, which will compete Saturday.

The festival features three days of student competitions and workshops taught by U of I faculty and staff, as well as jazz musicians and educators.