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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                        Alan Broadbent Harvie S Duo                    
                
                Puffin Arts Center                
                    
                        
                            
                                                                    
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                    Upcoming Events share Grammy Award-winning New Zealand-born pianist Alan Broadbent and renowned bassist Harvie S invite you to an evening…                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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                        Harvie S Band                    
                
                Ornithology                
                    
                        
                            
                                                                    
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                    Celebrating release of Recording "Bright Dawn" with Harvie S Bass, Matt Wilson Drums, Jack Glottman  Piano, and Rale Micic Guitar                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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                Smalls                
                    
                        
                            
                                                                    
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                    Cd release for "Bright Dawn" on Origin Records. It will be be the recording band consisting of Harvie S bass,…                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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                        Jerry Bergonzi Quartet                    
                
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                    Jerry Bergonzi Tenor sax, Harvie S Bass, Luis Perdomo Piano and Jason Tiemann Drums                

                
                
                
                            
                         
        
                
                            
            
                
            
                  
                                        
                            
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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

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

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