Harvie S

What it is that I do.

NEW YORK JAZZ BASS

I have been recording and performing on the bass all my life

Bassist, Composer, Producer, Educator, Arranger, and Recording Engineer
Harvie S is an American Jazz double bassist known for his distinctive style and extensive career. With a degree in Composition and Piano Minor he started bass later but quickly established himself in the Boston Jazz Scene where he was house bassist at the Jazz Workshop and Lennie’s on the turnpike. At the behest of Mike Abene in 1972, he moved to NY York City.

Throughout his career, he has recorded with numerous legends, including Michael Brecker, Chick Corea, Art Farmer, Kenny Barron, and the list goes on. He made his mark with a historic, long-standing Sheila Jordan Harvie S Duo.

Harvie has been on the faculty at the Manhattan School of Music since 1984 and teaches Jazz Bass and ensembles there.
He changed his name from Harvie Swartz to Harvie S in 2001.

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                        Sheila Jordan Tribute                    
                
                Dizzy's Jazz Club NYC                
                    
                        
                            
                                                                    
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                    A special evening Celebrating the life of Sheila Jordan with Special Guests including Kenny Barron, Roni Ben-Hur, Billy Drummond, The…                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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                        Recording Honami                    
                
                Teaneck Sound                
                    
                        
                            
                                                                    
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                    Recording with wonderful Jazz singer Honami Helio Alves piano and vice Cherico Drums                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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                Byrum Shubert Library                
                    
                        
                            
                                                                    
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                    Guitarist, composer and arranger Peter Hand leads his quintet with his own orginal compositions, Latin & Brazilian and famous Jazz…                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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                        Leonieke Scheuble Trio                    
                
                St Peters Church NYC                
                    
                        
                            
                                                                    
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                    When Dr. Lonnie Smith (one of the most famous jazz organists of all time), was shown a clip of Leonieke…                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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MY CATALOGUE

A showcase of my work as a leader and sideman.

How We Can Work Together

Recordings, Gigs, Sound Engineering. There is a lot we can do together.

Performances Across the World

If you can think of a jazz venue around the world, I have probably played there. Some of my fav’s include: Village Vanguard, Birdland, Mezzrow, Berlin Jazz Festival, Blue Note, The Dakota, Molde Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott’s, Pori Jazz Festival, Scullers. Click on GIGS to see where I am playing next.

Hundreds of Recordings

The list goes on and on of the brilliant musicians with whom I have recorded. I’ll refrain from name-dropping, but you can see and hear the work on the “RECORDINGS” page.

Private Lessons

I teach out of my home in the New York area. I am also a professor of music at the Manhattan School of Music. Learn more on my TEACHING page.

Music and Education

I have created music that you can purchase to further your education. You can learn more at my STORE.

Press

Visit my PRESS page to read some of the many reviews of my recordings.

Gallery

So many gigs, memories, records, and experiences thanks to my career in music. Visit the GALLERY to see what I am talking about.

RECORDING SESSIONS

SETTING UP A SESSION

I have worked with hundreds of musicians on their music over the years. Visit my ``RECORDINGS`` page to learn more.

RECORDING ENGINEERING

HELPING YOU GET THE RIGHT SOUND

If you need a pair of ears and expertise I would be happy to assist you with my recording enginerring expertise.

CONTACT

Let’s Collaborate.

LOCATION

New York City

DROP ME A LINE

harvies@harvies.com

Reach Out

For recordings, gigs, audio engineering, lessons… let’s talk.

HARVIE S