Jeff Denson

Jeff Denson serves as Dean of Instruction and Full Professor at the California Jazz Conservatory since August 2011. Jeff is the President of Ridgeway Records and the Artistic Director of Ridgeway Arts, both roles since May 2015, focusing on promoting jazz music and cultural development. As a self-employed professional musician, Denson specializes in performance and composition across various musical genres. Educationally, Denson holds a Ph.D. in Contemporary Music with an Emphasis in Composition from UC San Diego and a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from Florida State University, alongside a Bachelor's Degree in Music Performance from Berklee College of Music.