Dr. Robert Washut is Professor of Music at the University of Northern Iowa, where he served as Director of Jazz Studies from 1980 - 2002.

An accomplished jazz composer and arranger, Washut has received numerous commissions from collegiate jazz ensembles, professional jazz artists, and symphony orchestras. Many of his works are published by the UNC Jazz Press (Greeley, CO), Walrus Music Publishing (Glendale, CA), and Encore Music Publishing (Detroit , MI). His book of Lee Konitz' solo transcriptions is available from Jamey Aebersold's Jazz Aids.

Washut is director of the award-winning UNI Jazz Band One, and is in demand as a clinician and adjudicator throughout the country. An active jazz pianist, Washut leads the Latin jazz band, Orquesta Alto Maiz. He was selected Outstanding Teacher at the University of Northern Iowa in 1996. He holds degrees from the University of Northern Colorado and Arizona State University.