HONORARY LEGENDS What makes a San Diego Jazz Party musician a Legend, and what does it mean? The musicians chosen by the Board of the San Diego Jazz Party have achieved Legend status, not only by their incredible talents, but also their passion. We thank them for continuing to share their gifts with appreciative audiences. Past recipients of Legend Status: 2026 Jon-Erik Kellso 2025 Harry Allen 2024 Rossano Sportiello 2023 Ken Peplowski 2022 Chuck Redd 2022 Dan Reid (1939-2020) 2022 Dave Cooper (1933-2020) 2017 Eddie Erikson 2016 Rebecca Kilgore (1949-2026) 2015 Butch Miles (1944-2023) 2014 Mundell Lowe (1922-2017) 2013 Johnny Varro (1930-1982) 2012 Houston Person 2011 Bucky Pizzarelli (1926-2020) 2010 Jake Hanna (1931-2010) 2009 Ed Polcer 2008 Dick Hyman 2007 Jeannie & Jimmy Cheatham (Jimmy 1924-2007) 2006 Joe Wilder (1922-2014) 2005 Barney Kessel (1923-2004) 2020 Richard Simon 2019 Eddie Metz, Jr. 2018 Dan Barrett
SUPPORTING THE MUSIC COMMUNITY
Last year, on Friday before the party started, a number of our musicians graciously shared their time to hold master classes at the Hilton Del Mar Hotel for area high school musicians.
Last year on Monday, the day after the party, Danny Coots, Jason Wanner, Richard Simon, Vinny Raniolo, Duke Heitger, and Dan Barrett performed and mentored classes at the Preuss School, UCSD. This event was underwritten by the San Diego Jazz Party.
This year, on Monday following the party, musicians will mentor and perform at Mission Bay High School. Music teacher, JP Balmat, has some amazing jazz musicians under his guidance. After observing the professional musicians play, the students will perform and be coached to help them improve their skills.
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