Jeff Bordes & A New Orleans Christmas

Celebrate the season with California-based trumpeter Jeff Bordes as he brings his acclaimed show, A New Orleans Christmas, to The Sapphire Room! For over a decade, Jeff has been lighting up stages across California with this festive concert that infuses holiday favorites with the soul and swagger of the Crescent City. Much like a good gumbo, the music blends flavorful elements of funk and blues, built on a rich base of New Orleans jazz — stirring together joy, groove, and Big Easy spirit. Joined by vocalist Jackie Gage and Boise’s own Alex Sjobeck on piano, Jeff and his band deliver reimagined holiday classics and originals like the fan-favorite “Santa, Pour Me A Shot.”

Jeff Bordes is a California-based trumpeter, composer, and bandleader celebrated for his soulful tone and magnetic stage presence. Blending New Orleans jazz, blues, and funk, Jeff has headlined stages across the West Coast and beyond. His acclaimed holiday show, A New Orleans Christmas, has become a beloved annual tradition known for its heart, humor, and high-energy groove.

Jackie Gage is a stunning vocalist whose smooth blend of jazz, soul, and storytelling has captivated audiences across the U.S. and abroad. With a velvet tone and timeless elegance, she brings warmth and sophistication to every performance, earning comparisons to legends like Sade and Nancy Wilson.

Alex Sjobeck is a Boise based jazz pianist known for her expressive style and creative energy

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Join us for dinner and drinks! The Sapphire Room features a full dinner and bar menu. The Sapphire Room is all-ages and family friendly. Every person that enters must have a ticket. No babes in arms.

FREE and convenient parking.

Please be aware that video and photographs may be taken during the show, which may include members of the audience. By purchasing a ticket (or multiple tickets), you acknowledge this is a possibility and give permission to The Riverside Hotel and The Sapphire Room to use your captured image (and/or the images of anyone in your party) in promotional applications. These applications include, but are not limited to, social media posts and use on our websites. We would like to emphasize that in the event your image (or the images of members in your party) is captured and used for promotional purposes, you will not be compensated for its use. As the ticket purchaser, it is your responsibility to communicate this to all of the attendees in your party.

Please note that general seats may have a partially obstructed view. Table locations may vary slightly from positions shown on the seating map.

With the purchase of a ticket, Sapphire guests are eligible for The Riverside Hotel's "Sapphire Getaway" for $179 + tax. This rate is available for the night of the Sapphire Room show and includes a standard hotel room (double occupancy) and breakfast for two the following morning. To reserve, please call the Riverside Hotel front desk at 208-343-1871. The Sapphire Getaway rate is subject to availability and blackout dates. It will not be available for every show.

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