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| Douglas Anderson School of the Arts Jazz Combo |
Douglas Anderson School of the Arts in Jacksonville, FL, has once again put Jacksonville on the national jazz education map. The school's Jazz Combo has been named DownBeat Magazine's 2026 "Small Jazz Combo – Performing Arts School" national winner, marking the first time this ensemble has claimed this specific national title in the program's history.
Saxophonist Spencer Carnochan added to the school's big year, earning an "Outstanding Soloist" honor from the prestigious DownBeat Student Music Awards. The award-winning combo also includes Erik Links on trumpet, Ean Bricknell on trombone, Isaiah Newland on drums, Graham Guiler on bass, and Rory Ames on piano.
For more than two decades, Douglas Anderson's jazz program has consistently earned national recognition through the DownBeat Student Music Awards — one of the most respected honors in jazz education. This year's Small Jazz Combo title is a new milestone in that long run of achievement, showcasing the depth of talent nurtured in Jacksonville's own backyard.
The school's jazz legacy runs deep. Grammy-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. got his start as a member of Douglas Anderson's very first jazz program before going on to study at Juilliard and build an internationally acclaimed career — a reminder of the caliber of musician this program continues to produce.
*Read the full story: https://residentnews.net/award-winning-rhythm/
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