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Carl Schultz is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Music at Santa Clara University, where he serves as Director of Jazz Studies. He holds a dual affiliation with the College of Arts and Sciences and the Music Department. Schultz is a saxophonist, composer, and educator recognized for his work with modern jazz ensembles and legendary musicians like Ray Vega, Art Lande, and Dave Brubeck.
Education & Background: Originally from Philadelphia, Schultz has performed globally and held residencies including Penn State Altoona's Emerging Artist position. His professional engagements span studio recordings, live performances, and educational initiatives.
Research & Creative Work: Focuses on jazz improvisation, ensemble direction, and contemporary composition. Notable projects include the 2021 album ACT reACT, arrangements for Brad Goode's The Snake Charmer, and a Radiohead reinterpretation project. His work bridges traditional jazz techniques with modern compositional approaches.
Performance Collaborations: Regularly collaborates with musicians like Tim Wendel (guitar), Art Lande (piano), and drummers such as Dan Monaghan. His improvisational suites draw inspiration from literary texts (e.g., Kerouac's On the Road) and film scores (e.g., First Blood).
Labs/Teams: Leads Santa Clara's Jazz Studies program, coordinating ensembles and student performances. Maintains an active recording studio and collaborates with regional PBS networks for cultural documentation projects.
