Chris Olson
Chris Olson is versatile and creative guitarist, composer and jazz educator. Since earning his master’s degree in jazz studies/performance from the University of North Texas, Chris has taught guitar, jazz history and improvisation as well as directing jazz ensembles at UW-Stevens Point, Wausau Conservatory of Music, UW-Marathon County, and Inver Hills Community College. Currently Chris is on the guitar faculty at McNally/Smith College of Music in St. Paul and also teaches guitar lessons and jazz combos at summer programs at the Shell Lake (WI) Arts Center. Chris’ performance credits include work with Bob Mintzer, Louis Bellson, Terry Gibbs, Ira Sullivan, and Bobby Vinton. In addition to Framework, Chris is a regular member of the quartet Maintime. Visit Chris: https://www.chrisolsonmusic.com/