PHOTO CREDIT: John Abbott

Matt Wilson (drums); Kirk Knuffke (cornet); Jeff Lederer (saxophones); Chris Lightcap (bass)

Firehouse 12 is pleased to present drummer and composer Matt Wilson and his quartet featuring Krik Knuffke on cornet, Jeff Lederer on saxophones, and Chris Lightcap on bass. The group is getting ready to go into the studio to record their new album next week.

“There are a few more emphatically dazzling drummers working today, but almost nobody in Wilson’s peer group with a broader sense of jazz history, or a more natural sense of time, or a stronger signature as a bandleader, or more goodwill among his fellow players” (Nate Chinen, JazzTimes)

Matt Wilson has released thirteen albums as a leader, appeared on more than 400 others as a sideman and has played with an impressive array of some of the most legendary names in jazz, including Wynton Marsalis, Lee Konitz, Joe Lovano, Pat Metheny, Dewey Redman, Charlie Haden, John Scofield, Joanne Brackeen and Herbie Hancock, just to name a few. Also a renowned educator, he is on a tireless mission to foster a lively and deep connection between music and people, whether they be playing or listening to it. To that end, he is extremely passionate about bringing jazz to new audiences and inspiring students to be as individualistic and imaginative as possible.

Find out more about Matt Wilson here: https://www.mattwilsonjazz.com
Photo by John Abbott