Harvie S

Harvie S is a distinguished Professor of Jazz Bass and Ensembles at Manhattan School of Music, where he has taught since 1984. An award-winning composer, producer, educator, arranger, recording engineer, and bassist, he has established himself as a significant figure in the jazz world.

His research and performance interests span jazz performance, bass instrumentation, music composition, and music education. Harvie's work focuses on expanding musical boundaries through innovative bass techniques, ensemble direction, and creative interpretation of jazz standards.

His recent recordings show a consistent trend toward collaborative projects, particularly duos and trios that highlight his mastery of bass performance. His work spans traditional jazz interpretation to contemporary compositions, with notable collaborations with musicians like Mike Stern, Alan Broadbent, Roni Ben-Hur, and Yukimi Maeda.

• Jazz Ambassador for the United States
• Down Beat Four Star Rating for Alan Broadbent Trio recordings
• Jazz Week National Radio Charts #1 for Witchcraft
• Included in Leonard Feather's Encyclopedia of Jazz
• Included in the Grove Dictionary of Jazz
• Jazz Times Best 100 Recordings of 2012 (Yesterdays)

Harvie has conducted workshops and lecture demonstrations worldwide, mentoring countless students through his teaching at Manhattan School of Music and private instruction. His recording career includes over 21 albums as leader, 13 as co-leader, and more than 400 as a sideman, showcasing his versatility and deep commitment to musical excellence.

He maintains active performance schedules at major venues worldwide including the Blue Note, Iridium, Kennedy Center, Montreal Jazz Festival, and Carnegie Hall, while also developing educational materials like his 'Know Thy Bass' series of duets for bass instruction.