Bio

Shannon Hoover, from Greenville SC, plays electric and acoustic bass, piano, and brass. Shannon has a B.A. in Double Bass Performance (minors in piano and education) and a M. M. in Music Education, both from Anderson University (SC). Shannon is currently a freelance performer, composer, private instructor, clinician, and music director / co-founder of The Greenville Jazz Collective (GVL Jazz). He teaches private lessons in Greenville at Music on Mitchell. He has taught music for over 20 years to students of all ages and levels. He is currently an adjunct professor at South Carolina Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Furman University (SC), Lander University (SC), and Davidson College (NC).

Shannon plays many styles, focusing on jazz, classical, and world music. Recently, Shannon has had the opportunity to play with Victor Wooten, Glenn Miller Orchestra, Branford Marsalis, Harry Kim, Ike Stubblefield, Vincent Gardner, Lizz Wright, Jiggs Whigham, John Ellis, Kobie Watkins, Ron McCurdy, Col. Bruce Hampton, Craig Wagner, Adam Nitti, Justin Stanton, Bob Moses, Deanna Witkowski, Ranky Tanky, Chris Vadala, Terreon Gully, Geoff Achison, Buzz Amato, Jeff Sipe, Derek Trucks, Mondre Moffett, Edwin McCain, Delfeayo Marsalis, Bobby Lee Rodgers, Veronica Swift, Pharez Whitted, Dionne Warwick, Yonrico Scott, Bill Evans, Kofi Burbridge, Chris Bullock, Scotty Anderson, Walter Blanding, Jr., Roy "Futureman" Wooten, Jason Marsalis, Mondre Moffett and Clarence Clemons.

Shannon released a CD entitled "Follow Me" in October 2012, featuring original compositions. He has been busy the last few years building a foundation for jazz in Greenville, SC. Shannon is music director of a non-profit organization, the Greenville Jazz Collective, which he co-founded in 2012. The group promotes jazz awareness and education in the Greenville area, reaching out to local schools and the public with concerts, camps, and clinics.

Shannon has been working on several new projects and recordings, including a second studio album of original compositions and a solo electric bass album. He also plans to release a bass method book.

More information on the Greenville Jazz Collective is available at www.GreenvilleJazzCollective.com.

Booking: profmus1@yahoo.com

Adjunct Faculty 2023-2024:

*Furman University (jazz piano, jazz combos, improvisation)

*Lander University (bass)

*Davidson College (bass)

*SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities (composition)