The panel was chosen by Larry Dwyer, director of jazz studies at Notre Dame. Dwyer is a graduate of Notre Dame, a composer, band leader, and former high school band teacher who was named best trombonist twice when he participated in the festival earlier in his career.
Larry Dwyer, the director of jazz studies at Notre Dame, chose the panel. Dwyer is a graduate of Notre Dame, a composer, band leader, and former high school band teacher who was recognized twice for being the best trombonist during his earlier participation in the festival.