Matt Scarano

Bio:

Matt Scarano, originally from Wilmington, DE, is a graduate of Temple University with a B.A. in Jazz Performance. He is rapidly making a name for himself as one of the Philadelphia region's finest drummers. Matt has performed extensively throughout the country with many of the area's top musicians both as a leader and sideman, including Chris Brubeck, Time For Three, Johnny Neel (Allman Brothers), Ben Schachter, Terell Stafford, George Garzone, Dick Oatts, John Swana, Craig Ebner, Sid Simmons, Mike Boone, Ranaan Meyer and Jef Lee Johnson. Most recently in March 2010 he performed the world premiere of Chris Brubeck's "Travels in Time For Three" with Time for Three and the Youngstown Symphony Orchestra. The concerto will be performed throughout 2010 and 2011 with several other orchestras including The Boston Pops. In March 2009 he performed at Carnegie Hall with Ranaan Meyer and The Philadelphia Boys Choir. As a member of the Temple University Big Band Matt shared the stage with jazz legends Jimmy Heath, Slide Hampton, and Joe Wilder. He is currently playing/touring with Time For Three (tf3.com), Ben Schachter's re:trio (sungunsung.com), Don McCloskey (enormousd.com), Pepi Ginsberg (pepiginsberg.com), Gillian Grassie (gilliangrassie.com), Josh Olmstead (josholmstead.com), Ranaan Meyer, and his original band Gunshow. His drumming can be heard on Ben Schachter's new release "Omnibus", Scott Rednor's "Music For People", Games' EP "Sugar Mountain," Nate Farrar's "Shell Shocked", and Josh Olmstead's "Charms". His drumming has recieved airplay on WRTI and WXPN in Philadelphia. Matt also teaches private lessons regularly in the greater Philadelphia region. .. I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

Member Since:

May 21, 2007

Members:

"Bluesharp excerpt" - Ben Schachter/tenor sax, Leon Boykins/bass "Front Row, Back Seat" - Leon Boykins/bass, Tim Wendel/guitar, Mike Cemprola/alto sax "Rational Eyes (for Patricia)" - Leon Boykins/bass, Tim Wendel/guitar, Mike Cemprola/alto sax "Jeckyl & Hyde" - Josh Machiz/bass, Amnon Friedlin/guitar, Dan Loeb and Steve Gokh/tenor sax "Jacky's Place" - Justin Carney/bass, Tim Wendel/guitar, Mike Cemprola/alto sax, Anam Owili-Eger/piano "My Romance excerpt" - Leon Boykins/bass, Amnon Freidlin/guitar, Sophie Faught/tenor sax, Larry Mack/trumpet, Joe McDonough/trombone "Sick Of The World" - Nate Farrar/bass and vox, Brad Newsom/guitars, James McLaughlin/organ "Moonlight's Just A Memory" - Nate Farrar/guitar and vox, Evan Lipson/bass

Influences:

The Drummers: Tony Williams, Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes, Jim Black, Jeff Ballard, Brian Blade, Jorge Rossy, Erik Johnson, Dan Monaghan, John Bonham, Jeff Porcaro, Billy Martin, Questlove. The Others: Ben Schachter, Thelonious Monk, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Steely Dan, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix, David Bowie, Tom Waits, Devo, Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, Mephiskapheles, Skinnerbox, Tortoise, Snakefinger, De La Soul, A Tribe Called Quest, The Roots, The Pharcyde......and much, much more. w/ Don McCloskey @ The Fire w/ Ryan Kuhns and Tim Wendel

Pepi Ginsberg Gravity in 20-20 from Todd Raviotta on Vimeo.

"Gravity in 20/20" w/ Pepi Ginsberg in Richmond, VA

Pepi Ginsberg Lost River from Todd Raviotta on Vimeo.

"Lost River" w/ Pepi Ginsberg in Richmond, VA

Sounds Like:

boom, boom, chick, crash

Record Label:

Unsigned