Booking -- Tim Hudson: tim(at)hudsonbrownagency(dot)com//
Licensing -- Chris Martin, Jaggo Records: chris(at)jaggo(dot)com
Influences
Bach, Miles Davis, Elliott Smith, Beck, Lou Reed, Peter Gabriel, David Gray, Derek Bailey, Freddie Hubbard, Lester Bowie, Bjork, Bill Frisell, Coldplay, Blue Mitchell, Magnet, Led Zeppelin, John Adams, Sting, Sonny Rollins, Jeff Buckley, Chet Baker, modern design, minimalism, Alvin Shulman, Keane, Deepak Chopra, Carlos Castaneda, Suspension,
Sounds Like
"...an amalgamation of Miles Davis and Radiohead...The Next Big Thing." -All About Jazz
"...a brave, bracing blast of innovation and spirit that reminds us that experimentation and entertainment can, in the right hands, be natural allies...reaches for something illuminated and elusive...someday when I’m blue and feeling spiritually confined, I’ll count on it to blast me out of my doldrums..." -Rokovoko
"...a postmillennial Chet Baker...on So It Goes, Matt [Von Roderick] further polishes a trumpet and vocals package." - The New York Times
"...to quote the dead-on laconic judgment of Miles Davis - “the cat can play.” ... that rare trumpet player to play multiphonically (i.e. play more than one tone at the same time)... he’s as happy to use electronics as Radiohead and to add wordless vocalises to his music a la Pat Metheny....and he has serious good old-fashioned chops, too – more than enough to scare current critical darling Dave Douglas off the stand (if he wanted to)... new in the direction of jazz...something that hasn’t been heard repeatedly for the past three decades." - The Buffalo News
"...trumpeter and loop enthusiast...rocking...really does live up to its Chet Baker-meets-Radiohead comparative hype..."
-IRT Magazine
"Young, intense and innovative...trumpeter, vocalist and composer...makes multidimensional and striking music...Combining vocal influences from jazz and rock...suggests Radiohead's Thom Yorke...[Matt Von Roderick's] fresh approach is a welcome addition to the jazz melting pot."
- New Jersey Star Ledger
"JAZZED OUT: ...comes off like a modern-day Chet Baker or Rahsaan Roland Kirk on "So It Goes" (Jaggo, A-). The edge sharpening comes with his use of loops and split-mouth virtuosity to simultaneously blow and sing in a phat, progressive style."
-The Philadelphia Daily News
"...equally adept at lovely, lyrical horn lines...he quickly moves off the map used by most of his contemporaries, bound for unexplored territory...his wild inventiveness adds intrigue and excitement to music that refuses to put safety first." - Beyond Playlist
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He rocks the trumpet. He sings. He writes songs. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////A product of the eclectic NYC arts scene with a penchant for catchy melodies and an emotional connection with his audience, Matt Von Roderick has been described as "...an amalgamation of Miles Davis and Radiohead...a modern day Chet Baker with a far seeing vision..." (All About Jazz), and "A top drawer trumpeter who also sings like an angel obscured by a storm cloud..." (JazzTimes). With the self-titled ‘MATT VON RODERICK’ (Jaggo/Universal), listeners are being moved by Matt's fresh approach - a unique blend of heartfelt songwriting and virtuoso musicianship that has both fans and industry insiders buzzing... Official release slated for Spring 2010. /////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////Born into a musical family as Matthew Benjamin Roderick Shulman, Matt started on violin and piano at ages 3 and 4, then moved to the baritone horn, eventually finding his way to his gift as a trumpeter, singer and songwriter. Matt received numerous prizes and awards for his music early on, including winning 1st place in the International Trumpet Guild Competition, winning 1st place in the National Trumpet Competition, being named a finalist in the Thelonius Monk International Competition, and winning the Yamaha Young Performing Artist Award, as well as having earned a Bachelor's of Music from the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and Master's of Music from New York University, which he attended on fellowship through the Alberto Vilar Global Fellowship in the Performing Arts. While based in New York City Matt made his Carnegie Hall main stage debut as featured guest soloist with the New York Pops Orchestra and was named Jazz Artist of the Year by the Independent Music Awards, earning him international acclaim for his highly expressive sound and pioneering approaches. In addition to his rich trumpet tone and honest vocal delivery, one thing many audiences notice about Matt is his development of multiphonics - what All About Jazz calls "an other-worldly sound...something of a tour de force he sings, plays, and uses his voice as a muted horn in a solo and duet with the trumpet..." Matt's spirit of innovation can also be found in his development of the ShulmanSystem, a device he patented for promoting a more efficient and musical approach to the trumpet. Currently based in LA, Matt possesses a rare combination of commercial and progressive aesthetics; having toured internationally, recorded and/or collaborated with such diverse artists as: Neil Diamond, Musiq Soulchild, Brad Mehldau, Super Furry Anilmals, DJ Spinna, John Corigliano, Lenny Pickett, Robert Sadin, John Medeski from MMW, Complexions Dance Company, Skitch Henderson, and Nneena Freelon. His work as a performer has been featured on NBC's Saturday Night Live, the nationally syndicated presidential race coverage on MSNBC, and as both soloist and composer at Lincoln Center and the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Classically trained by Mark Gould of the Juilliard School, Matt has given New York and world premieres of Edward Green's 'Concerto in C', Marcello Toledo's 'Solitude of the World', Timothy Newman's 'Intervening Rift', and his own 'Works for Trumpet'.
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Hey guys! Check out Kava Kava’s new music video for “Clarity”. We’re really excited about it and the song is awesome! Be sure to check out their Myspace too! http://www.myspace.com/kavakavamusic
We are very excited about playing at such an awesome jazz club. We have some great sets lined up for you, so don't miss it. Friday and Saturday November 20th and 21st, 5:00-8:30p at Andy's Jazz Club in Chicago
Aaron Koppel -Guitar, Matt Nelson; (Lupe Fiasco, Matthew Santos) -Keyboard, Graham Czach; (Chicago Afrobeat Project) -bass, Robert Tucker (Matthew Santos) -drums
Hey friend remember us we would like to think you because wit out you we couldn't of gotten so far, we started this account 3years ago and we never would expect to go so far wit the band
Question: are we supposed to say "hi" before WORLD domination or afterwards? lol. i think i would prefer the fine dining options instead. i have to go out on FRIDAY!
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey returns to NYC on SAT. JULY 18th for a show at JOES'S PUB!
Come celebrate life with JFJO!
| JFJO | Live @ Joe's Pub |
| Sat. July 18th | @ 11:30pm |
Hello! Just wanted to drop in and let you know that pre-orders for my new jazz standards album "Bittersweet" are now taking place! The first 100 pre-orders will receive a signed and numbered copy! Release date is set for May 19th, but you will get your copy a few days earlier! Kate and I are very excited about the record, and we can't wait for you to hear it. Head over to www.bittersweetthealbum.com to pre-order! Thanks! ~Mark
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