Chuck Owen is the University of South Florida’s Distinguished University Professor of Jazz Studies. He also serves as the founder Director of the USF Center for Jazz Composition. A committed, passionate, and nationally respected educator for over 30 years; he is recognized these days, however, just as readily for his unique compositional voice and creative, colorful approach to arranging/orchestration. Owen is a jazz legend, but he also draws from other influences, such as Latin music, hip-hop, country, and even funk. It is a rich, thoughtful, yet often playful/joyous work. Owen’s latest work River Runs is a Concerto for Jazz Guitar and Saxophone.
