BIOGRAPHY
Matt was bought a keyboard for Christmas in 1985 and,
musically, has never looked back. His
first public performance came at the tender age of 10, winning a talent
contest infront of an audience of 800. Matt
then progressed to the organ and played background music at many charity
events, Masonic occasions and private parties before moving onto the piano.
In 1997, Matt graduated from university with an Honours degree in Popular Music Studies and has since played in rock and pop bands around the country, playing piano, keyboard, guitar and drums. He has written and arranged songs for a 10-piece soul ensemble in which he was the pianist, recorded a solo album of original material and been Musical Director for a shoestring theatre company. Matt also works in Suffolk as a part-time keyboard and piano tutor.
His ever-expanding piano repertoire is a mixture of jazz, pop and rock songs. Many jazz standards from the 1930s onwards (Blue Moon, Summertime, Satin Doll, Autumn Leaves) sit alongside a wealth of songs from more modern artists including The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Robbie Williams and Oasis. Matt will also happily incorporate any 'special request' songs into his set if notified in advance.