Tim Armacost
saxophone
Experience and knowledge gained from around the globe shape the foundation of saxophonist Tim Armacost’s passionate brand of jazz.
Faculty Profiles
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Kenny Barron
piano
Kenny Barron is a living legend of jazz piano, and a world-class jazz educator as well.
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Paul Beaudry
special-presentation
Just back from a recent tour of South and Central Asia, Paul Beaudry joins the SJW faculty for the first time.
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Ndugu Chancler
drums
Ndugu Chancler has performed and recorded with Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, Weather Report, Frank Sinatra, and many other history-making artists.
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Cory Cox
drums
A committed educator, drummer Cory Cox was a member of the Stanford Jazz Mentors program the past two years and joins SJW this year a full faculty member.
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Sandy Cressman
vocals
Sandy Cressman, an accomplished jazz singer with a profound connection to the music of Brazil, has taught Jazz Camp vocal students since 2008.
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Dena DeRose
piano, vocals
Award-winning pianist/vocalist Dena DeRose has taught students and wowed audiences at SJW since 1996.
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Sasha Dobson
songwriting, vocals
Norah Jones collaborator and SJW alumna Sasha Dobson is an acclaimed singer-songwriter whose talents have earned her accolades across generations and musical genres.
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Julia Dollison
vocals
Joining the SJW faculty for the first time, Julia Dollison is well-known through her group, Vertical Voices.
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Madeline Eastman
vocals
Heading SJW’s Vocal Department for over 20 years, Downbeat Award Winner Madeline Eastman has recorded and toured all over the world.
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Taylor Eigsti
piano
Taylor Eigsti is a Grammy-nominated pianist and composer whose engaging teaching and electrifying performances have been Stanford Jazz highlights since 2000.
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Sylvan “Schmoe” Elhay
saxophone
Australian tenor saxophonist Sylvan “Schmoe” Elhay has been part of the Stanford Jazz Workshop since 1977.
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Tomoko Funaki
bass
Tomoko is an integral part of the Bay Area jazz scene, and her great tone, excellent time, and warm style make every combo session fun!
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Joe Gilman
piano
A beloved SJW faculty member and SJF artist for 8 years, Dr. Joe Gilman specializes in piano, theory, and combo teaching.
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Wycliffe Gordon
trombone
One of the greatest trombonists in jazz, Wycliffe brings his huge tone, inventive imagination, and New Orleans style back to SJW.
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Dave Gregoric
trombone
An SJW faculty member for the past 10 years, Dave also directs the award-winning jazz ensembles at Valley Christian High School and Middle School in San Jose, California.
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Lynn Gruenewald
flute, saxophone
Saxophonist/flutist Lynn Gruenewald first came to Stanford Jazz in 2006 as part of the first cohort of Jazz Mentors.
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Alan Hampton
bass, songwriting
Alan Hampton brings the secrets of his success to the SJW Songwriting Program.
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Albert “Tootie” Heath
drums
Jazz legend Albert “Tootie” Heath has been a driving force at SJW for more than 25 years.
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Erik Jekabson
trumpet
Bay Area trumpeter, composer, and educator Erik Jekabson has taught at SJW for four years.
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Geoffrey Keezer
piano
One of the greats of his generation, Geoffrey Keezer returns to SJW for the fourth time.
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Kasey Knudsen
saxophone
San-Francisco-based jazz saxophonist, composer, and educator Kasey Knusden returns to SJW.
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Rob Kohler
bass
Rob Kohler is an electric and acoustic bassist, guitarist, and composer who has performed jazz, classical, and pop music all over the world.
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Julian Lage
guitar
An SJW family member since his early teens, Julian Lage brings his artistry and educational genius to SJW once again.
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Vince Lateano
drums
A mainstay of the San Francisco Bay Area scene, jazz drummer Vince Lateano has toured with numerous great jazz musicians over the years including Cal Tjader.
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Victor Lin
piano, strings
An 11-year veteran of the SJW faculty, Victor Lin’s Infectious enthusiasm brings out the best in all budding jazz musicians.
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Tupac Mantilla
percussion
SJW is thrilled to welcome back internationally-acclaimed Grammy nominee Tupac Mantilla, one of the most versatile and creative percussionists of his generation.
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Seward McCain
bass
Longtime member of the Vince Guaraldi Trio, Seward McCain is a renowned bassist, composer, and jazz educator.
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Wendy McCain
vocals
Students of longtime vocal faculty member Wendy McCain consistently place well in the National Downbeat Competition—and they have a great time studying with her, too.
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Charles McPherson
saxophone
A living legend of jazz, Charles McPherson returns to SJW to teach and perform.
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Mike Moreno
guitar
A rising star on the New York jazz scene, Mike Moreno performs often with many SJW faculty and alumni.
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Bob Murphy
saxophone
A true fixture of the Stanford Jazz Workshop, Bob Murphy is a standout saxophonist who has participated in every summer program of SJW since it’s inception.
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Charlie Musselwhite
special-presentation
Six-time Grammy nominee and blues legend Charlie Musselwhite will delight SJW attendees with his harmonica mastery.
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Gretchen Parlato
songwriting, vocals
Thelonious Monk International Jazz Vocals Competition winner and rising star Gretchen Parlato joins the SJW songwriting faculty for the first time in 2011.
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Bennett Paster
piano
New York City-based keyboardist, composer, and producer Bennett Paster has performed original music at clubs, concerts, and festivals in the United States, the Caribbean, and throughout Europe.
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Houston Person
saxophone
The legendary Boss Tenor himself, Houston Person brings a wealth of jazz and R&B history to SJW.
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Pomplamoose
songwriting, special-presentation
Multi-instrumentalist duo and indie pop sensation Pomplamoose will do a special presentation on their unique “VideoSongs” that have received over 76.5 million views on YouTube.
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Randy Porter
piano
Randy Porter supports rehearsals and performances for vocalists at Jazz Residency.
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Kendrick Scott
drums, flute
Kendrick Scott has emerged not only as one of the top drummers of his generation, but as a leading educator and record label businessman as well.
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Andrew Speight
saxophone
Andrew Speight has been an integral member of the SJW faculty for over ten years.
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Terell Stafford
trumpet
Terell Stafford plays with the greatest in jazz, such as McCoy Tyner, Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, and many others, and is recognized as a leader in jazz education.
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Dayna Stephens
saxophone
Internationally-renowned saxophonist, composer, and educator Dayna Stephens returns to Stanford Jazz Workshop for his 10th consecutive year.
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Peter Stoltzman
piano
A monster pianist and educator, Peter Stoltzman is SJW’s Jazz Camp Faculty Director.
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Kristen Strom
saxophone
A great saxophonist and vocalist, Kristen Strom brings her tremendous enthusiasm for teaching to Jazz Camp.
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Wayne Wallace
trombone
Five-time Grammy nominee Wayne Wallace is one of the Bay Area’s leading exponents of Latin Jazz and an accomplished trombonist, composer, producer, and educator.
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Matt Wilson
drums
Creative, warm, and humorous, Matt Wilson is one of the greats of contemporary jazz, and a devoted educator, too.
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Martin Wind
bass
Coming to SJW as a member of Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts quartet, Martin brings deep classical experience as well as expansive jazz creativity to his teaching.
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Patrick Wolff
clarinet, saxophone
Patrick Wolff has been with SJW for 11 seasons, and is the Faculty Director for Jazz Residency.
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Victor Wooten
bass
One of the great innovators on electric bass, Victor Wooten joins SJW for the first time in 2012.
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