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Matthew Giobbi

Born: August 28, 1974

Early Life and Education

Matthew Giobbi was born in 1974 and raised in Easton and Wind Gap, Pennsylvania. His early passion for music led him to study piano and trombone under esteemed mentors like Paul Schocker. He pursued formal music education at Moravian College, Mannes School of Music, and the Royal Conservatory of Brussels, performing with prestigious ensembles such as the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall and the Orquesta Filarmónica de Lima in Peru.

Tribute Mary Lou Williams, PIano Trio Smorgasbord, Guitar Mental Block

by David Brown
February 1, 2022

This week, a birthday wish for a forgotten Philly singer, a super set of piano trios featuring a new tribute to Mary Lou Williams. I work out my issues with jazz guitar with some ear opening duets, and more. Old, new, in, out... wherever the music takes us. Each week, we will explore the elements of ...

Jazz Bridge Project Names Kim E. Tucker As New Executive Director

January 12, 2022

Jazz Bridge Project, the non-profit organization devoted to assisting Philadelphia-area jazz and blues artists with their crisis needs, has named Kim E. Tucker as its new Executive Director. Ms. Tucker is the fourth person to hold this position in the organization’s 17 years of existence. “We believe Kim is the perfect choice to lead the organization,” ...

Mary Ellen Desmond: Comfort and Joy 2021

by Victor L. Schermer
December 18, 2021

Mary Ellen Desmond Comfort and Joy Church of St. Luke and the Epiphany Philadelphia, PA December 12, 2021 Mary Ellen Desmond is one of the most treasured Philadelphia-based vocalists, and for more than a decade she has provided the inspiration for and fronted the same top ...

Barry Harris: Iconic Jazz Pianist and Keeper of the Flame

by Victor L. Schermer
December 11, 2021

In memory of Barry Harris. This article was first published at All About Jazz on October 29, 2015. At the ripe age of 85, pianist Barry Harris has been on the jazz scene for seventy years, and throughout that time, he has remained loyal to and consistent with his bebop roots. Even though his ...

Chris Oatts Quintet featuring Terell Stafford at Chris’ Jazz Café

by Victor L. Schermer
September 14, 2021

Chris Oatts Quintet featuring Terell Stafford Chris' Jazz Café Live and Streaming Philadelphia, PA September 10, 2021 This was the reviewer's first time at a live performance in a jazz club since the start of the corona virus pandemic a year and a half ago. A ...

Gypsy Jazz meets Bluegrass: The Hot Club of Philadelphia double bill with The Cheddar Boys at The Livingroom’s new location

September 8, 2021

Two of Philadelphia’s acoustic music mainstays perform at one of the city’s hidden gems A city staple of the past 20 years, The Hot Club of Philadelphia Gypsy Jazz Band, (HCP) is slated for their first performance at The Living Room at 35 East’s new larger location (35 East Ardmore Ave), on Friday October 1, joined ...

Become a Jazz Bridge Calendar Sponsor!

August 31, 2021

Jazz Bridge helps Greater Philadelphia Metro area jazz and blues musicians in their time of need. As part of our annual fundraiser, we offer sponsorship opportunities for placement in our annual and popular jazz photo calendar. For $25, your name or company will be listed on the back of the calendar as a “Friend of Jazz ...

Ensemble Novo At Kahn Park Summer Concert Series

by Victor L. Schermer
August 24, 2021

Ensemble Novo Kahn Park Summer Concert Series Philadelphia, PA August 18, 2021 This was somewhat of a down time for a concert in the park, in this case Kahn Park, at 11th and Pine Streets in Philadelphia, named after the renowned architect Louis Kahn, who grew up ...

Norman David: Forty-Year Wizard of The Eleventet

by Victor L. Schermer
August 4, 2021

A few years ago, a musician friend suggested I go hear a band that was playing at a place in Bella Vista, Philadelphia, a neighborhood with a significant jazz history (violinist Joe Venuti and guitarist Eddie Lang lived there and are honored with several plaques and a mural) -but not much current music to speak of. ...