YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio- A local jazz musician is being recognized for his contributions to music and to local students.

Youngstown's Shedrick Hobbs was honored with this year's Leonardi Legacy Award at YSU.

Hobbs, a drummer, mentored many local students over the years. He's performed and toured with musicians like Charlie Parker and Sonny Stitt.

The Tony Leonardi award is given by YSU's Dana School of Music jazz studies program each year.