Jazz Education Network

Ahead of this week's conference in Dallas, the Jazz Education Network announced the recipients of awards for excellence in education and more.

Talented musicians ages 16-19 from across the country have an opportunity to train with an all-star faculty of renowned musicians, perform on the famed Carnegie Hall stage and travel to some of the greatest concert halls in the United States.

Bay Area percussionist and bandleader Pete Escovedo was honored at last week's Jazz Education Network Virtual Conference as this year's Legend of Latin…