Jud has been producing concerts in Bellingham since 1992.  He is a two-time recipient of the Mayor’s Arts Award, most recently receiving one in 2006.  He has received 15 consecutive grants from The Washington State Arts Commission (including this year’s upgrade to an Organization Support recipient) to present regional, national, and international touring artists.  He has received national recognition for many of his professional recordings through The Jazz Project record label.  The Jazz Project supports many local non-profit organizations and hosts workshops and clinics for local schools.  The Project provides scholarships and lessons for low-income families and provides an instrument donation/refurbishing program, placing instruments into hands of children who can’t afford them.