The SBJS was formed in 1995 to promote jazz and produce events for the community of jazz musicians and jazz buffs. Since then, the SBJS has hosted many outstanding jazz performances with our areas finest musicians along with recognized names in the world of jazz. Our scholarship program began in 2002 and opened new doors for opportunity within our educational community for performance and funding.

Founding Members

Robert Cass, T. Marquette, Lin Cook, & Tim Hushion

Presidents

Robert Cass 1995
Stanley Naftaly 1996-1999
Dan McIntosh 2000
T. Marquette 2001
Dan Mendoza 2002
ReVay Seifert 2003
Peter Clark 2004-2005
Bones Howe 2006-2007
Kathryn Stockbridge 2008-Present

Scholarships & Honors

Scholarship
the SBJS Scholarship Program helps support music funding for our local schools. Awards have been given to San Marcos, Santa Barbara High School & Dos Pueblos Jazz bands and Jazz Choir. We have also given awards to SB City College and UCSB Jazz Departments.

Educators Honorees

Eric Heidner, SB High School, 2003
Jonathan Nathan, UCSB, 2003
Chuck Wood, retired, SBCC, 2004