Dean of Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies Coordinator
Terry has been a professional bassist for 30 years. As a recipient of an Individual Study Grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, Terry lived in New York and studied under renowned jazz bassist and educator, Rufus Reid. Terry came to McNally Smith from Los Angeles where he studied with Bob Magnesson. His extensive performance credits in live performance, recording, television and film range from work with Mike Stern, Gene Harris, Dewey Redman, Lee Konitz, Marlena Shaw, Jane Monheit, Roseanna Vitro, Freddy Hubbard, Terrell Stafford, Marc Copeland, Larry Goldings, David Benoit, Stanley Turrentine, David “Fathead” Newman, Billy Hart, Ray Bryant, Billy Higgins, Teddy Edwards, Steve Slagle and the great Billy Rodgers.
Terry has written five bass method texts entitled The Bass: A Comprehensive Approach. He is in demand as a clinician and speaker all over the country. Terry’s two solo recordings on Songspeak Records were released to critical acclaim and received nominations for “Jazz Recording of the Year” and “Bassist of the Year.”
Learn more about Terry by visiting his website here.