In addition to its award-winning big band, The SFJAZZ High School All-Stars presents its 8-piece Combo, directed by renowned saxophonist and educator Dann Zinn. Comprised of the "best of the best" Bay Area high school students, this small ensemble focuses on playing original compositions and arrangements, along with the dynamic works by the SFJAZZ Collective.

Combo member benefits include:

• unique clinics and workshops from world famous jazz musicians such as the SFJAZZ Collective members
• dedicated college audition recording sessions
• performance opportunities that include a spot in the SFJAZZ Fall Festival
• free tickets to select SFJAZZ concerts

2011-2012 Members

Connor Anderson, Alto Sax, FAME Public Charter, Concord
Elena Pinderhughes, Flute, Berkeley High School, Berkeley
Laila Smith, Voice, Marin School of the Arts, San Jose
Ryan Ayres, Baritone Sax, Foothill High School, Pleasanton
Omree Gal-Oz, Piano, Gunn High School, Palo Alto
Simone Boszormenyi, Guitar, Bentley School, Hayward
Marcelo Bourque-Perez, Drums, Berkeley High School, Berkeley
Logan Kane, Bass, Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton   

2010-2011 Members

Jillian Ryan, alto sax, Marin School of the Arts, Novato
Robby Sheppard, tenor sax, Amador Valley High School, Pleasanton
Josh Shpack, trumpet, Northgate High School, Walnut Creek
Calvin Barthel, trombone, Albany High School, Albany
Omree Gal-Oz, piano, Gunn High School, Palo Alto
Kai Devitt-Lee, guitar, Healdsburg High, Healdsburg
Zachary Ostroff, bass, the Branson School, Belvadere
Johanne "JoJo" Ramirez, Valley Christian High School, Milpitas