The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation presents
Young Jazz Showcase & Scholarship Awards
Sunday, April 19, 2026 • 4:00pm • Cuesta College
The San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation is privileged to showcase the 2026 winners of our “Young Jazz” music scholarships on Sunday April 19 at 4pm at Cuesta College (Room 7160 at Music & Fine Arts Bldg) in San Luis Obispo. The student musicians will play individual and group selections, accompanied by Gary Drysdale on guitar, Dylan Johnson on bass and Jim Stromberg on drums. This program, started in 1984, awards scholarships to talented and deserving students from local high schools and colleges in an effort to further musical development and to keep the jazz tradition alive. The scholarships are funded by the Jazz Federation through donations. This year’s winners include Nikita Browne, Diego Cardenas, Zoe Carpenter, Greyson Farrar, Mile Johnston and Tomsen Taylor.
The show starts at 4 pm (with doors opening at 3:30). Admission is FREE but on-site donations are encouraged and appreciated. “Tickets” are available at the door or through my805tix.com.
San Luis Obispo County Jazz Federation presents
Jazz Jam sessions at The Mark
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7-9 pm
The SLO County Jazz Federation presents regular jazz jam sessions at The Mark (673 Higuera) every 2nd and 4th Tuesday, 7-9 pm. The house rhythm section is Craig Updegrove on piano, Ken Hustad on bass and Darrell Voss on drums. All ages are welcome, both players and listeners. Hope you can join us and support the time honored tradition of the jam session. Taco Tuesday special, other food and full bar available for purchase.
