Distinctions
Best 4-year College Big Band
University Jazz Band #1, Pacific Coast Collegiate Jazz Festival, U. C. Berkeley
Unanimous Superior ratings at jazz festivals
Collegians' Jazz Scholarship
The winner receives a scholarship and performs at the August concert with the Collegians, a reunion big band of Cal Poly alumni.
- Jonathan Withem, drums, and Steve Carlton, piano, 2010
- Zack Fisher, bass trombone, 2009
- Kristen Choi, vocals and Zack Fisher, bass trombone, 2008
- Kristen Choi, vocals, 2007
- Mark Miller, bass trombone, 2006
- Mike Joiner, trumpet, 2005
- Mike Joiner, trumpet, 2004
- Ryan Putt, trombone, 2003
- Brian Harpst, alto saxophone, 2002
- Inga Swearingen, vocals, 2001
- Christine Enns, vocals, 2000
Jazz Federation of SLO County Scholarship
The winner receives a scholarship and performs at the Young Jazz concert in February.
- Steve Carlton, piano, 2010
- Will Pugh, saxophone, 2010
- Bill Sorenson, saxophone, 2009
- Justin Au, trumpet, 2009
- Brandon Rolle, guitar, 2008
- Kevin Wong, piano, 2006
- Alvin Tai, guitar, 2006
- Peter Mustacich, saxophone, 2005
- Kevin Wong, piano, 2005
- Phillip Bastiao, drums, 2004
- Ryan Mosse, saxophone, 2004
- Jameson Swanagon, guitar, 2004
- Rob Markley, trombone, 2003
- David Newman, drums, 2003
- Felix Meneau, piano, 2002
- Evan Garabedian, alto saxophone, 2002
- Felix Meneau, piano, 2001
- Adrian Giovenco, drums, 2001
- Anthony Enns, piano, 2000
Piano Showcase guest artist
The Jazz Federation of SLO County invites the best local jazz pianists (adult pros) to perform at the annual Piano Showcase concert. The following UJB students have performed at these concerts.
- Steve Carlton, 2010
- Steve Carlton, 2009
- Steve Carlton, 2008
- Kevin Wong, 2004
- Felix Meneau, 2002
- Anthony Enns, 2001
- Anthony Enns, 2000
- Anthony Enns, 1999
- Anthony Enns, 1998