Emilio Terranova

Emilio Terranova is an Assistant Professor in the Commercial Music and Jazz concentration at Coastal Carolina University since August 2021. Previously an active jazz bassist in Los Angeles, he earned a BM in Jazz Studies from the University of Southern California and an MFA in Jazz Bass Performance from California Institute of the Arts under mentors Gary Pratt, Darek Oleszkiewicz, and Charlie Haden.

• MFA, Jazz Bass, California Institute of the Arts
• BM, Jazz Studies, University of Southern California

His research focuses on communication and stylistic approaches within jazz rhythm sections. As a performer, he has collaborated with jazz luminaries like Larry Koonse and John Daversa, played at iconic venues (Catalina Bar & Grill, Blue Whale), and performed internationally at Umbria Jazz and Winter Jazz Festivals. He also directs CCU's Jazz Big Band.

• 2017 CONAD Jazz Contest First Place (with Chord Four)

Emilio maintains affiliations with the Jazz Education Network (JEN) and brings extensive industry experience to his academic role, including adjudicating regional jazz honor bands and lecturing at music education conferences.