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Matthew Garcia
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Matthew Garcia is a saxophonist, composer, and educator currently based in New York City, and a master’s student at the Juilliard School.
Originally from Texas, Matthew was recognized early for his musical talent, earning top honors including two TMEA All-State Jazz Band selections (2020, 2021), the Adam Larson “Little Leaps” Saxophone Competition Winner (2021), and outstanding soloist awards from the Mark of Excellence and the Chet Baker Annual Jazz Festival. He was also a two-time member of Carnegie Hall’s National Youth Orchestra, NYO Jazz (2020, 2021).
He earned his undergraduate degree from New York University, where he studied with Dave Pietro, Manuel Valera, Rich Perry, Dezron Douglas, Martin Wind, Ron McClure, and Lenny White. In 2022, he was named a National YoungArts Finalist in Jazz and was selected for the JAS Academy Big Band, led by Christian McBride. That same year, his ensemble won the NYU Combo Competition, leading to a performance and education tour across Costa Rica.
We're Still Here
By Sean Jones
Label: Self Produced
Released: 2022
Track listing: Oyelo; Mr. Jones and Co.; Bedouin; We’re Still Here/He’s Alright; Fete dans la tete; Mr.
Gentle & Mr. Cool; RPMs; Run with Jones; Cute; The Art of War; Transitions.
