Jazz Articles about Matthew Shell

About Matthew Shell

Album Review

The Groove Project: Volume 1: Flights of Fantasy

Read "Volume 1: Flights of Fantasy" reviewed by Robin B James

by Robin B James
July 12, 2020

Refreshing, new and innovative compositions from producer and guitarist Arun Shenoy and his eight-piece ensemble, The Groove Project. What you will hear is upbeat and energizing, good for keeping your pace up while exercising, running and powering through the day, and plenty left over for moving all night on the dance floor. There are some tracks where the groove relaxes and you can feel the tension fade away. There is diversity here, and inventiveness and creativity. There is emotion in ...

In The Biz

Matthew Shell: Making Art with Substance

by Kathy Sanborn
April 2, 2017

Matthew Shell is a Washington, D.C.-based music producer and engineer. Founder and CEO of publishing house and record label MTS Music, Shell writes and produces music for his own solo releases as well as for bands and other solo artists. Currently working on an hour-long jazz opus, “First Light," Shell shares his upbeat philosophy of life and music success tips with our readers. All About Jazz: In this changing world of the music business, how ...