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Matt Davis: Big Family, Big Picture

by Dan Bilawsky
If there's a defining trait to be found in the value system guiding guitarist Matt Davis and his music, it's most definitely a healthy respect and admiration for kith and kin. A love of community and belonging drives nearly every aspect of this artist's life, including his flagship ensemble, Matt Davis' Aerial Photograph, and it speaks ever so clearly on the aptly named Big Family (Self Produced, 2019). This long-awaited album, visiting music from the past while highlighting tight bonds ...
Continue ReadingTake Five With Matt Davis

by AAJ Staff
Meet Matt Davis: Matt Davis is a guitarist, composer, arranger, and teacher based in New York. Davis has released three albums with his group, Aerial Photograph, and performs regularly around the tri-state area. JazzTimes and Downbeat have described his playing as eloquent" and inspired." Matt Davis has performed with many of the biggest names in jazz and is the recipient of numerous awards and honors including the ASCAP and the American Composers Forum. He is a faculty member at ...
Continue Reading“gorgeous” – philadelphia city paper
“incredible” – philadelphia daily news
“eloquent” – jazztimes magazine
“wildly imaginative” – jazziz magazine
Primary Instrument
Guitar
Location
New York City
Willing to teach
Advanced only
Clinic/Workshop Information
Focusing on musicianship, accompaniment techniques, ear training, repertoire, jazz language, dynamics, etc.