Spotlight Series: Listening Party with Matt Wilson & Friends at Jazz Academy

One of the hottest drummers in jazz today, Matt Wilson’s positive energy, sense of humor and ability to explore a broad range of musical settings keeps him in constant demand. In addition, Wilson’s dedication to jazz has helped establish him as a beloved world ambassador for the music, on and off the bandstand. He has performed with many legends of music including Herbie Hancock, Dewey Redman, Andrew Hill, Bobby Hutcherson, Elvis Costello, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, John Zorn, Marshall Allen, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, and Hank Jones. Hot off the release of a new album with his quartet featuring pianist John Medeski, join Matt at the Jazz Academy, where he will share some of the music most influential to his development as a musician, bandleader, and composer....

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One of the hottest drummers in jazz today, Matt Wilson’s positive energy, sense of humor and ability to explore a broad range of musical settings keeps him in constant demand. In addition, Wilson’s dedication to jazz has helped establish him as a beloved world ambassador for the music, on and off the bandstand. He has performed with many legends of music including Herbie Hancock, Dewey Redman, Andrew Hill, Bobby Hutcherson, Elvis Costello, Cedar Walton, Kenny Barron, John Zorn, Marshall Allen, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Bill Frisell, and Hank Jones. Hot off the release of a new album with his quartet featuring pianist John Medeski, join Matt at the Jazz Academy, where he will share some of the music most influential to his development as a musician, bandleader, and composer.
Registration Fee: $10

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