April 26, 2007 -  Backcountry Jazz concert and workshop at SUNY Purchase. 

Teacher Scholarships:  Awarded to pianist Donald Vega (5/18/08), teacher Jamison Chandler (9/27/08), arts program director Frank DeRico (9/27/08) 

August 28, 2008 - BCJ in conjunction with Jazz’d 4 Life arranged for 35 Bridgeport children to attend the 2008 Newport Jazz Festival.