Current Members List | 2017 Members List | 2016 Members List | 2015 Members List
Initial Contributors | Artist of the Year | Artist Members
Initial Contributors | Artist of the Year | Artist Members
Artist Members
Guest Artist Members
2012
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Randy Becker
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Trumpet
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Series I – The Jazz Trumpet
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“I first met Alan in Argentina back in 1980. Playing with Co-op Bop is always fun. Non-profits like the Pennsylvania Jazz Collective are helping to contribute to the continuation of jazz in America.” | |||||
2013
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Phil Woods
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Saxophone
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Series II – Sax Celebration Series
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“It’s great to see local musicians helping to keep this music growing . They take it direct to the community.It ends up being a win- win.” | |||||
2014
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Bob Dorough
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Piano / Vocal
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Series III – The Rhythm Section
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“I always have a great time performing. It’s extra special doing it with the musicians from my home region.” | |||||
2015
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Robin Eubanks
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Trombone
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Series IV – The Jazz Trombone Series
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“Great fun. Great musicians. Great Education organization.” | |||||
2016
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Maria Schneider
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Composer
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Series V – The Modern Jazz Big Band
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“What a fantastic organization the Pennsylvania Jazz Collective is! They put together a group of musicians to play my music that was just beyond! What a great band — what great people — and what a fun educational component they organized, too. This organization is truly a tremendous resource for its community and for jazz at large. I left feeling a tremendous amount of positive energy and hoping for an opportunity to return. A big thanks to everyone at PA Jazz for all that you do!” | |||||
2017
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Vic Juris
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Guitarist | Series IV – The Jazz Guitar | ||
“We go way back. I first played with Alan in the late 1970’s. I’m looking forward and I’m particularly impressed by the progress made by the collective.” |