Kenny Barron
piano
Kenny Barron is a living legend of jazz piano, and a world-class jazz educator as well.
Faculty Profiles
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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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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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Ruth Davies
bass
Bassist Ruth Davies brings a lifetime of touring and recording experience to her teaching at SJW.
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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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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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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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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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Larry Grenadier
bass
A regular SJW faculty member and Festival performer, Larry Grenadier has established himself as one of the leading bassists of his generation.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kendrick Scott
drums
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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Terrell Stafford
trumpet
Terrell 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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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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