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Oliver Glynn was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. In 2018 he graduated from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts with a B.M. in composition. Oliver was a member of the Boysie Lowery Living Jazz Residency in 2015 and 2016.  In 2020 he completed his M.A. in Jazz performance at Hunter College. Oliver is currently based in New York City, active as a performing artist and music educator. Most recently, he performs regularly at notable venues such as Club Groove, Fine and Rare, Broadway Comedy Club, Rue B, Marian’s, Sushi On Me, Penny Jo’s and more. While in his studies for classical piano and composition, Oliver became invested in the Black American Music tradition. He credits luminaries Erroll Garner, Nat King Cole, Oscar Peterson, Thelonious Monk and Wynton Kelly among his greatest motivators for playing the piano. Oliver aspires to have song and voice at the heart of his music. A versatile and adaptable professional, Oliver has worked collaboratively with choirs, orchestras, singers, chamber ensembles, big band, choreographers, filmmakers, actors, and visual artists.