Description
Conn-Selmer and D’Addario Endorsing Artist Matt Olson is Professor of Saxophone and Director of Jazz Studies at Furman University. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois and Northwestern University. He has performed with Randy Brecker, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Kenny Barron, Stefon Harris, Kurt Elling, Benny Carter, Wayne Bergeron, Wycliffe Gordon, Doc Severinsen, Manhattan Transfer, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole, Lou Rawls, the Milwaukee and Charlotte Symphony Orchestras, among others. Matt has released three solo recordings, Open Spaces and 789 Miles on OA2 Records, and Vortex (self-released), along with two recordings with the Unhinged Sextet, Clarity and Don’t Blink (OA2 Records). Matt has also presented clinics at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, numerous North American Saxophone Alliance conferences, and the Jazz Education Network Conference.