I am currently a member of Narada Michael Walden's band, as well as Zigaboo Modeliste's New Aahkesstra. Other current projects include Pollux, Moetar, Ken Flagg, and the MCH Trio. In the past I have shared the stage with: Carlos Santana, Sting, Taj Mahal, David Hidalgo, Mickey Hart, David Grisman, Keb Mo, Marylin McCoo, Billy Davis Jr., Ralph Armstrong, Chuck Leavell, Lisa Fischer, Bill Champlin, Earl Klugh, Ivan Neville, Steve Kimock, Jimmy McCracklin, Alex Skolnick, Mary Wilson, and many more...
Influences
Nels Cline, John Coltrane, Iron and Wine, Tool, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Steve Vai, Branford Marsalis, Led Zeppelin, Wayne Krantz, Miles Davis, Icarus, King Crimson, Fela Kuti, Prokovief, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, The Beatles, Rachmaninov, Jeff Beck, Radiohead, Van Halen, Nick Drake, Jeff Buckley, Bill Frisell, Dave Douglas, John Abercrombie, Chris Cornell, Pink Floyd, Chris Potter, Bjork
Bay Area session guitarist and band leader Matthew Charles Heulitt is a musician that defies categorization. Hailing from two highly acclaimed jazz schools, Interlochen Arts Academy, University of Miami, Matthew has managed to make his mark in a wide variety of musical settings. He has toured internationally with The Salvador Santana Band, and folk singer Vusi Mahlasela (voted best male vocalist in South Africa 2008). Locally, Matthew has been featured on numerous recordings and live performances ranging from singer/songwriters, ska, modern rock, afrobeat, to experimental jazz. For eight years he has been a regular member of acclaimed funk drummer Zigaboo Modeliste's (The Meters) band, and in 2008 was featured on Grammy award winning producer Narada Michael Walden's cd "Delightful". As a bandleader and composer, Matthew has pushed the envelope for genre-defying original/improvised music and is soon to release his first full length cd "Room To Run". With 20 years of teaching experience, Matthew is an educator adept at using his patience, intuition, and creativity to cultivate a playfull and effective learning experience.
For more information you can find Matthew at: mheulitt@yahoo.com
Great work Matthew!! I look forward to getting the CD in mine own two hands, but in the meantime, I will visit your player on occasion to spin "Never Present"- one of my favorites!
Always Keep the inner light going and continue to follow your soul. No borders, No artificial vibes . No commercial driven efforts. Treat the work as you would your principles. Mostly just have fun creating. Do u until the wheels fall off. May u have a wonderful New Year Always stay true Matthew Charles Heulitt
Thanks for adding me man! Hope you like the new tunes, keep an eye out for The TRAX compilation I'm on Teens Going Green, and I'll keep you posted when my new solo album hits stores!
