Jazz

With three big bands and several jazz combos, SBCC Music offers students of all levels the opportunity to study in a complete jazz program. The “Monday Madness Band” conducted by Andrew Martinez, the award winning “Lunch Break Jazz Band” directed by Jim Mooy, and “The New World Jazz Combo” lead by Andrew Martinez frequently perform at jazz clubs and festivals throughout Southern California. SBCC jazz ensembles have emerged as finalists and first place recipients at the Reno Jazz Festival and Monterey Next Generation Jazz Festival where they competed with the top universities and music conservatories from across the country.