Student 2020 Class > Stephen Parisi Jr. Stephen Parisi Jr. Stephen Parisi Jr is a Jazz Bassist, Composer and arranger from the Buffalo New York region. He has studied with Bill Staebell, Noah Jackson, Dan Pendley, and Jeff Campbell. Stephen plays with many groups from the

Student 2020 Class > Omeed Nyman Omeed Nyman Omeed Nyman is pursuing his Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical Bass Trombone Performance at Temple University under the guidance of Mr. Blair Bollinger. Omeed is currently a member of the Temple University Jazz Band, led by Terell

Student 2020 Class > Gregory Niemi Gregory Niemi Greg Niemi is an engaging performer and educator originally from the Chicago suburbs.  He recently graduated from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music with a Bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies (drum set), where he studied with with Steve Houghton,

Student 2020 Class > William Nathman William Nathman Will Nathman is a saxophonist born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. He has recently graduated from his undergraduate studies at the University of North Texas, recieving a degree in Jazz Studies. During his time at UNT, he

Student 2020 Class > Dave Mosko Dave Mosko CU BOULDER Dave Mosko is a Trombonist, Composer/Arranger and Educator currently studying in the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers University under the direction of Conrad Herwig.  He is currently a 3rd year Undergraduate Student studying

Student 2020 Class > Anton Kot Anton Kot Anton Eddie Kot has incorporated jazz into his daily routine since birth. Since childhood, Anton frequented live performances such as Phillip Glass at Roulette in Soho, which triggered him to create one of his first piano “compositions” responding

Student 2020 Class > Emma Hedrick Emma Hedrick Emma Hedrick, 20, is an award-winning jazz vocalist, composer, and arranger. Emma is a three time DownBeat Student Music Award Winner and National YoungArts Winner. In 2019, Emma placed third in the International Ella Fitzgerald Vocal Competition held

Student 2020 Class > Janelle Finton Janelle Finton Janelle Finton is a trumpeter, vocalist, and composer from the Chicago suburbs. She is currently pursuing her undergraduate degree in jazz trumpet performance at the Frost School of Music of the University of Miami where she studies with Brian

Student 2020 Class > Michael Clement Michael Clement Pianist, composer, and educator Michael Clement connects to his listeners through his outstanding versatility and range of musicianship.  In addition to being a classical concert and collaborative pianist, he is an award-winning jazz musician and keyboardist, and allows

Student 2020 Class > Jonathan Bumpus Jonathan Bumpus Active as a trombonist, composer/arranger, and educator, Jonathan Bumpus holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Trombone Performance from Whitworth University in Spokane, Washington, and a Master of Music degree in Jazz and Contemporary Media from the Eastman