2015 – 6th Annual Highland/ASU Jazz Festival

Guest Artists

Benny Golson

Multi-talented and internationally renowned tenor saxophonist, Benny Golson was born in Philadelphia, PA, on January 25, 1929. With decades of ...

Lewis Nash

“Rhythm Is My Business” is the title of his debut recording as a leader, and rhythm is a booming business ...

Festival Clinicians

Alex Parker

Alex Parker is the Director of The Wayne Fisher Jazz Program at Baylor University. He directs the Baylor Jazz Ensembles and ...

Andy Baker – Clinical Assistant Professor of Jazz Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago

Trombonist, composer, and conductor Andrew Baker, born and raised in London, began performing professionally at the age of 14 and had ...

Don Owens

It is with great pleasure that we welcome back Don Owens as a festival clinician. Mr. Owens, Coordinator Emeritus of ...

Glenn Kostur

Saxophonist Glenn Kostur performs frequently in the Albuquerque/Santa Fe area. For three years Glenn was saxophonist, composer/arranger, and musical director ...

Tom Wakeling

For over 40 years, Tom Wakeling has put his bass to work in concert halls, jazz nightclubs, recording studios, and ...