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Matt Newton: Within Reach

Read "Within Reach" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky


The piano only has 88 keys but an infinite number of possibilities are trapped within those black and white beauties. The instrument just sits and waits for the right people to come along and discover these yet-to-be-heard sounds. Judging from this album, Matt Newton is one of the right people. On Within Reach, the Toronto-based Newton doesn't simply play piano. He expertly shapes phrases, lets notes pool together, creates rich and luxuriant arcs of sound, and balances ...

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Matt Newton: PUSH

Read "PUSH" reviewed by Jerry D'Souza


Toronto, Canada-based pianist Matt Newton comes up with a convincing performance on his debut, PUSH. Born in Ottawa, Newton started on classical music before he moved to jazz. After his education, he began playing gigs at clubs and at the jazz festivals in Toronto and in Ottawa, appearing as a sideman on two CDs. With that under his belt, Newton decided to get his own CD in the works.

Newton's music reflects his sense for melody and his ...

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Within Reach

Self Produced
2014

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PUSH

Fire Town Music
2009

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