Awards
- Artist Trust Fellowship, 2001
- IAJE/ASCAP (International Association for Jazz Education/American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Commission) for an established composer, 2002
- Chamber Music America New Works jazz composition award, 2003
- Best Instrumental Album (nomination), Live at Caramoor, 2009 Latin Grammy Awards
- Best Latin Jazz Album (nomination), Canto do Rio, 2004 Latin Grammy Awards
- Best Latin Jazz Album (nomination), Roda Carioca, 2006 Latin Grammy Awards
- Earshot Jazz Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year, 2004
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