Furman University Jazz Studies
The Furman University Jazz Studies program, led by Matt Olson, consists of the Furman Jazz Ensemble
The Furman Jazz Studies program offers ensembles (Furman Jazz Ensemble, several small jazz combos), classes (jazz improvisation, jazz history, independent study), and private instruction (jazz improvisation, jazz guitar, jazz piano, jazz bass, and jazz drums) to all Furman students, regardless of major. We present several concerts each year, and have regular guest artists appear on campus.
08/30/2024
Our first guest artist group this year will be Chuck Owen and ReSurgence. Join us Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 7:30 in the Daniel Music Building Recital Hall $10 adults, $5 students, free for Furman students.
ReSurgence is an all-star jazz septet born as an outgrowth of Chuck Owen’s 19-piece Jazz Surge. Garnering international acclaim with 7 GRAMMY nominations, a sold-out house at New York’s heralded Birdland Jazz Club, and guest appearances with Germany’s renowned WDR Big Band, Chuck sought an opportunity to tour and connect with audiences more intimately. The Covid “break” resulted in a flurry of new works designed to feature the luminescent vocalist, Kate McGarry, herself a 3-time GRAMMY nominee. Debuting in 2023 with a short Florida tour followed by an exhilarating extended tour of the upper mid-west, the band’s first album, “Magic Light” on Origin Records dropped in April, 2024.
ReSurgence is:
Kate McGarry – vocals
Sara Caswell – violin
Jack Wilkins – saxophones
Corey Christiansen – guitars
Mark Neuenschwander – Bass
Jim White – drums
Chuck Owen – piano/keyboards
Learn more about Chuck and ReSurgence here: https://www.chuckowen.com/
08/26/2024
We're back! Check out our concert schedule for 2024-2025! Some amazing guests will join us this year - Chuck Owen and ReSurgence in September, David Bixler Trio in March, and saxophonist Rahsaan Barber as artist-in-residence in April. Mark your calendars and come out to hear our students and guests!
07/16/2024
Our summer research crew had an amazing workshop with the great bassist Michael Feinberg yesterday - lots of truth and knowledge!
07/12/2024
See what some of our jazz students are up to this summer!
The vanguard of summer: Students explore jazz through research, original music Six students are conducting summer research to experiment with composing and arranging music that they will ultimately record.
06/03/2024
Furman jazz faculty Matt Olson and Matt Dingledine talked about jazz education and promoted this weekend's Greenville Jazz Fest this morning on FOX Carolina's Access Carolina show hosted by Maragaret Burnquist.
LAST CALL!!!!!
Registration ends TODAY for the 2024 Furman University/Greenville Jazz Collective Summer Jazz Camp!
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05/10/2024
There's still time!!!
Registration is ongoing through MAY 15 for the 2024 Furman University/Greenville Jazz Collective Summer Jazz Camp!
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https://www.furman.edu/.../camps.../summer-jazz-camp/
04/29/2024
EXTENDED DEADLINE!!!!
Registration is ongoing through MAY 15 for the 2024 Furman University/Greenville Jazz Collective Summer Jazz Camp! (Drums and tenor saxophone are full, but everything else has space - we are especially looking for more BASS and TRUMPET players!!!)
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https://www.furman.edu/.../camps.../summer-jazz-camp/
TONIGHT!!!
Spring jazz combo recital at 7:30 PM in the Recital Hall! FREE!
See you there!!!
Spring jazz combo recital this Sunday!!! 7:30 PM in the Recital Hall! FREE!
See you there!!!
04/15/2024
Registration is ongoing through April 30 for the 2024 Furman University/Greenville Jazz Collective Summer Jazz Camp! Spread the word!
https://www.furman.edu/.../camps.../summer-jazz-camp/
04/12/2024
TONIGHT!!!!! Amazing drummer Jim White with the Furman Jazz Ensemble! April 12 - 7:30 PM - Recital Hall - $5 suggested donation! See you there!
04/08/2024
THIS Friday! University of Northern Colorado drummer Jim White with the Furman Jazz Ensemble! April 12 - 7:30 PM - Recital Hall - $5 suggested donation! See you there!
04/05/2024
Next Friday! University of Northern Colorado drummer Jim White with the Furman Jazz Ensemble! April 12 - 7:30 PM - Recital Hall - $5 suggested donation! See you there!
More about Jim -
Home of American drummer Jim White Home page for American drummer, and educator Jim White
04/04/2024
Congratulations to our guitar student Rohan Halloran on a terrific senior recital on Monday night!!!
04/01/2024
Registration is ongoing through April 30 for the 2024 Furman University/Greenville Jazz Collective Summer Jazz Camp! Spread the word!
https://www.furman.edu/.../camps.../summer-jazz-camp/
03/30/2024
Two weeks!
The awesome drummer Jim White from the University of Northern Colorado will be in residence at Furman April 11 and 12. He'll play a concert with the Furman Jazz Ensemble on Friday, April 12, at 7:30 in the Music Building Recital Hall. $5 suggested donation.
Learn more about Jim at https://www.jimwhitemusic.com/.
03/22/2024
Three weeks!
The awesome drummer Jim White from the University of Northern Colorado will be in residence at Furman April 11 and 12. He'll play a concert with the Furman Jazz Ensemble on Friday, April 12, at 7:30 in the Music Building Recital Hall. $5 suggested donation.
03/11/2024
Mark your calendars! The awesome drummer Jim White from the University of Northern Colorado will be in residence at Furman April 11 and 12. He'll play a concert with the Furman Jazz Ensemble on Friday, April 12, at 7:30 in the Music Building Recital Hall. $5 suggested donation.
Learn more about Jim - https://www.jimwhitemusic.com/.
03/01/2024
Registration is ongoing through April 30 for the 2024 Furman University/Greenville Jazz Collective Summer Jazz Camp! Spread the word!
https://www.furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/summer-jazz-camp/
TONIGHT!!! Come hang with us!
Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Winter Concert - Friday, Feb 23 at 7:30 PM in the Recital Hall. $5 suggested donation! See you there!!!
02/21/2024
Big thanks to the Greenville Jazz Collective and Kevin Korschgen for bringing NEA Jazz Master Louis Hayes to Furman tonight. He dropped some amazing knowledge and history on our students!
THIS WEEK! Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Winter Concert - Friday, Feb 23 at 7:30 PM in the Recital Hall. $5 suggested donation! See you there!!!
Next up - Furman Jazz Ensemble and Combos Winter Concert - Friday, Feb 23 at 7:30 PM in the Recital Hall. $5 suggested donation! See you there!!!
Thanks to everyone who came out to hear the Furman Jazz Ensemble at SCMEA tonight! It was so nice to see so many alumni and other friends!
Reminder! TONIGHT!!! Come hear the band!!!
SCMEA conference folks - please come out and hear the Furman Jazz Ensemble at the conference! We are playing a set to kick off this year's Jazz Social - Friday night, 8:00 PM in Ballroom A. After we play, stick around to hear the Directors Big Band (with Dr. Olson and Dr. Britt) and their guest artist, the amazing trumpet player Wayne Bergeron!
SCMEA conference folks - please come out and hear the Furman Jazz Ensemble at the conference! We are playing a set to kick off this year's Jazz Social - Friday night, 8:00 PM in Ballroom A. After we play, stick around to hear the Directors Big Band (with Dr. Olson and Dr. Britt) and their guest artist, the amazing trumpet player Wayne Bergeron!
02/03/2024
Registration is OPEN for the 2024 Furman University/Greenville Jazz Collective Summer Jazz Camp! Spread the word!
https://www.furman.edu/academics/music/camps-conferences/summer-jazz-camp/
01/19/2024
Tonight! 7:30 in the Recital Hall – David Ambrosio’s Civil Disobedience – SEE YOU THERE!!!
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