Thursday, Feb 4

7:30-10:30 pm

$10

“The drummer Matt Wilson is an ambassador of good feeling, and with “That’s Gonna Leave a Mark” (Palmetto), he doubled down on this band’s commitment to rugged post-bop populism.”  New York Times 
‘There are a few more emphatically dazzling drummers working today, but almost nobody in Wilson’s peer group with a broader sense of jazz history, or a more natural sense of time, or a stronger signature as a bandleader, or more goodwill among his fellow players.”   Nate Chinen, JazzTimes

“People play music because it’s supposed to be fun. Some tend to forget this lesson, but thankfully we have the Matt Wilson Quartet to remind us when we lose our way”           Tad Hendrickson AOL Spinner

New York based drummer Matt Wilson is one of today’s most celebrated jazz artists. He is universally recognized for his musical and melodic drumming style as well as being a gifted composer, bandleader, producer, and teaching artist. Matt’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. Wilson has appeared on 220 CDs as a sideman and has released 8 as a leader for Palmetto Records as well as co-leading 5 additional releases. 
He leads the Matt Wilson Quartet, Arts and Crafts and the Carl Sandburg Project. Matt is integral part of bands led by Joe Lovano/John Scofield, Charlie Haden, Lee Konitz, Denny Zeitlin, Ted Nash, Jane Ira Bloom and Dena DeRose among others. He has performed with many legends of jazz including Andrew Hill, Bobby Hutcherson, Kenny Barron and Hank Jones. Matt was the drummer in Dewey Redman’s Quartet from 1994 until the saxophonist’s death in 2006.
Matt’s ability to clearly communicate and inspire with passion, humor and creativity has made him one of the most sought after teaching artists in jazz. Matt was featured on the covers of both Downbeat and JazzTimes magazines in November 2009 and was for 5 consecutive years voted #1 Rising Star Drummer in the Downbeat Critic’s Poll. In 2003 he was voted Drummer of the Year by the Jazz Journalists Association.
Matt resides in Baldwin, NY with his wife Felicia, daughter Audrey and triplets sons Henry,Max and Ethan.

Jeff Lederer- tenor & soprano saxophone, clarinet

Kirk Knuffke- trumpet

Chris Lightcap—bass

Matt Wilson-drums

brought to you by generous support from Madison Music Collective