Chris Vadala performing with the University of Maryland Jazz Ensemble Over the past ten years, the local jazz community has seen an influx of young and promising talent, largely due to the strong music programs at local universities. Because the area’s academic institutions are so vital to the local music scene, this is the first in a series profiling local jazz education programs. A chief contributor to the recent resurgence is the jazz program…

Steve Wilson Over the past two decades, saxophonist Steve Wilson has earned himself a solid reputation within the jazz community, both as a sideman and a band leader. He is probably best known for his mid-90s work with Chick Corea’s Origins ensemble, but he has also made notable appearances with legendary saxophonist Joe Henderson, bassist Avishai Cohen, and clarinetist Don Byron, in addition to a host of others. Over the past several years, the…