Jazz clarinetist Harry Skoler was born in Syracuse, NY in 1956. Harry is Associate Professor of Woodwinds at Boston's prestigious Berklee College of Music. He received his Bachelor of Music degree from Berklee in 1978, and a Master of Music degree from New England Conservatory in 1986, where he studied with legendary jazz great Jimmy Giuffre. His recordings include Conversations in the Language of Jazz, Reflections on the Art of Swing - A Tribute to Benny Goodman (both recordings featuring Ed Saindon/Vibraphone, Roger Kimball/Bass and Tim Gilmore/Drums), and A Work of Heart (featuring Donn Trenner/Piano, Garrison Fewell/Guitar, Joe Lano/Guitar, Roger Kimball/Bass, Tim Gilmore/Drums, and many other contributing artists) on Brownstone Recordings.
PublicationsHe has authored articles on jazz education, including a "Pro-Workshop" article in Downbeat magazine, and has been included with a biography and philosophy of artistry in Gianluca Campagnolo's Volume 10 method book for clarinet, which features bios and tips from many of today's prominent clarinetists. In 2008, he wrote a review that was featured on the cover of JAZZ & BLUES MUSICIANS OF SOUTH CAROLINA by Benjamin Franklin V and published by The University of South Carolina Press.
In 2005 Harry contributed to a clarinet method book by Vandoren and published by Carl Fischer entitled The Vandoren Etude & Exercise Book for Clarinet - The Secrets of Ten Master Clarinetists.
In 2007, he contributed to another book by Vandoren and published by Carl Fischer entitled The Vandojazz Etude and Exercise Book for Saxophone - The Secrets of Ten Master Saxophonists.
He has garnered numerous national and international reviews, including reviews in JazzTimes, Downbeat, and Jazziz magazines among others. Cover features include Strictly Jazz, Jazz Quarterly, Northeast Performer, Jazz Now magazines and bio/reviews in AMG's All Music Guide to Jazz book.
Charts and Past PerformancesHe has been "charted" for national radio airplay on Gavin Magazine's Jazz Chart, and in April 2000, he charted at 8 on Jazziz Magazine's Top 40 "Radioactive" chart. Performances include national jazz clubs and festivals, including the Blue Note in NYC, and tours in Costa Rica and Japan.
Two OnesHarry is currently recording a new CD titled 2 Ones. All compositions are original, and feature Harry on clarinet, Ed Saindon on vibes and piano, Barry Smith on bass, Bob Tamagni on drums, and Matt Marvuglio on flute.
Adventures With JazzIn addition to touring with his group, Harry reaches thousands of young people each year with the educational ensemble "Adventures With Jazz†featuring Mark Retallack/Keyboard, Roger Kimball/Bass and Tim Gilmore/Drums. The website is www.adventureswithjazz.com
Radio and TelevisionHarry has been featured on many national radio interviews including NPR and on the nationally televised BET program "Jazz Discovery".
EndorsementsEndorsements include Boosey & Hawkes/Buffet Clarinets, Vandoren Reeds, Mouthpieces, and Accessories, and Applied Microphone Technology, Inc.
Website/More InformationFor detailed information, including reviews, photos and liner notes for CDs, soundclips, endorsements/links, interview, article published in DOWNBEAT Magazine, news, links to related web sites, purchasing recordings and contact information (Publicist, etc.) my web page is www.harryskoler.com
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Harry resides in Haverhill, MA with his wife Joanne, and children Daniel, Amelia, and Gianna.