Grants

The MacDowell Colony – for Composition (2016, 2014)
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship – Composition (2008)
The Raymond and Beverly Sackler Composition Award (2006)
Administered by the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
ASCAP/IAJE Commission – Established Jazz Composer Category (2006)
Chamber Music America’s New Works: Encore Program (2005)
Funded by The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
Chamber Music America’s New Works: Creation and Presentation Program Grant (2003)
Funded by The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation
BMI Foundation – Charlie Parker Jazz Composition Prize (2000)

Awards

Recognition Award for Composition (2013)
International Society of Bassists
LeJENds of Jazz Education Award (2013)
Jazz Education Network
Jazz Leadership Award (2007)
New Jersey Jazz Society
New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship (2006)
Mellon Jazz Living Legacy Award (2005)
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation
Distinguished Achievement Award (2001)
International Society of Bassists
(this is the Society’s highest honor)
New Jersey Outstanding Educator of the Year Award (1999)
New Jersey International Association of Jazz Educators
Jazz Educator Achievement Award (1998)
DownBeat Magazine
Humanitarian Award (1997)
The International Association of Jazz Educators
Merit Award (1993)
Northwestern University
Presented to those who have distinguished themselves in their particular professions in such a way as to reflect credit upon their alma mater.
Cape Award (1991)
For the Best Special Event – Music Division
Visionary Award (1990)
The Carter G. Woodson Foundation
Congressional Achievement Award (1988)
In recognition of outstanding musicianship and contribution to the preservation of Jazz