Wayne E. Goins

Dr. Wayne E. Goins is a University Distinguished Professor at Kansas State University, serving as the Director of Jazz Studies and teaching guitar, jazz theory, and improvisation. He has a rich performance and teaching history across Boston, Chicago, and Atlanta, including roles at Morehouse College, Emory University, and Kennesaw State University.

• Education
  • Ph.D. in Music Education (1998), The Florida State University
  • M.M. in Music Education (1985), University of Tennessee, Chattanooga
  • B.S. in Music Education (1983), University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

His research focuses on jazz education, blues history, and music biographies, culminating in award-winning publications such as Blues All Day Long: The Jimmy Rogers Story. He founded Little Apple Records, releasing six solo albums, and contributes regularly to magazines like Living Blues and Jazz Improv.

Notable accolades include the Blues Biography of the Year from Living Blues Magazine (2015) and the Association for Recorded Sound Collections Award (2015) for historical research. His work also encompasses the Hale Library's Jimmy Rogers Archive Project, preserving over 2,500 artifacts from Rogers' career.