ences from Wes Montgomery and George Benson among others. He has a Jazz guitar degree from University of Miami. Matt has performed in nine countries and played on Tv shows in America, Japan and Germany. He has led bands at Smalls, Smoke, Cecil’s, Bar Next Door, The Central Jersey Jazz fest and the Riverview Jazz fest among other places. He has performed or recorded with Fathead Newman, Grady Tate, Jimmy Cobb, Houston Person, Freddy Cole, Cecil Brooks, Bernie Worrell, Percy Sledge and Lester Chambers.. He has appeared on several jazz week top 20 Cd’s including, Cecil Brook’s Hot Dog and Craig Handy and Second Line Smith. Recent appearances include Charlie Parker Jazz Festival, Pittsburgh Jazz Festival, Markham Jazz Festival, a