Matt Williams Trio + One at Seattle Jazz Fellowship

Pianist Matt Williams is one of the best kept secrets on the Seattle jazz scene, although that designation is fast vanishing. He has been around for a number of years, but in recent times has more established himself as a bandleader and eclectic composer in addition to his skill set as a pianist and keyboardist. For this weekend residency in Pioneer Square, Williams forms a trio with bassist Michael Glynn and drummer John Bishop, two of the city’s historic best. Each of the two evenings will feature a fourth band member, also two noted Seattle voices.

The Friday night tilt features Jay Thomas, a Seattle jazz legend. He has lit up city stages since the late 1960’s on both saxophone and trumpet, a rarity in jazz. He is an excellent flutist as well. Depending on the performance, Thomas may gather up to six instruments on a given evening. Of course, he achieves excellence on all his instruments, making him a rare duck on the scene, much like Ira Sullivan or the late, great Seattle muscian, Floyd Standifer. ...

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Pianist Matt Williams is one of the best kept secrets on the Seattle jazz scene, although that designation is fast vanishing. He has been around for a number of years, but in recent times has more established himself as a bandleader and eclectic composer in addition to his skill set as a pianist and keyboardist. For this weekend residency in Pioneer Square, Williams forms a trio with bassist Michael Glynn and drummer John Bishop, two of the city’s historic best. Each of the two evenings will feature a fourth band member, also two noted Seattle voices.

The Friday night tilt features Jay Thomas, a Seattle jazz legend. He has lit up city stages since the late 1960’s on both saxophone and trumpet, a rarity in jazz. He is an excellent flutist as well. Depending on the performance, Thomas may gather up to six instruments on a given evening. Of course, he achieves excellence on all his instruments, making him a rare duck on the scene, much like Ira Sullivan or the late, great Seattle muscian, Floyd Standifer. 

On Saturday, the trio matches up with trumpeter Thomas Marriott. It would be difficult to find a better formed quartet than this, a matchup not to be missed. All four are great read and react, off the page players. 

The two night offering from Williams will be worth a two night investment as a jazz fan. In the process, seeing Thomas and Marriott highlighted is a huge plus. https://seattlejazzfellowship.org/events

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