Matt Savage Quartet makes their debut at The Mad Monkfish!

Matt Savage Quartet

Matt Savage - piano, keyboard
Mark Zaleski - alto sax, soprano sax
Greg Loughman - bass
Zak King - drums

Pianist Matt Savage makes his Monkfish debut as a leader with this very special quartet show. Matt has led this quartet for the last five years, and his latest album, The Whole Package! (2023), features this particular band. The band is a mix of Berklee faculty and Berklee/NEC alumni.

The concert will showcase predominantly original compositions, plus standards from various eras, and perhaps a surprise jazzy pop cover or two. Even though Matt Savage has performed professionally since childhood, he considers this project to be his most ambitious and versatile endeavor yet.

NOTE:

Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we kindly ask for a minimum spend of $20 per person, as most of the ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!

BIO:

Matt Savage, 31, is a jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader with over 20 years of professional experience. He has performed with legends such as Chick Corea, Wynton Marsalis, Chaka Khan, and Clark Terry, and opened for Neil Young and Stephen Stills. Savage has toured extensively, playing renowned venues like Carnegie Hall, The Kennedy Center, and Birdland, as well as festivals worldwide, including the Monterey Jazz Festival and Heineken Jazzaldia in Spain. A Bösendorfer artist, he has released 15 albums, most recently The Whole Package! (2023), his first straight-ahead jazz album since 2016. He also leads the Matt Savage Groove Experiment, known for jazz-funk projects like The Groove Reawakens (2022).

As a composer, Savage wrote the score for the acclaimed documentary Sound of Redemption: The Frank Morgan Storyand has had his music featured in educational materials and short films. He holds degrees from Berklee College of Music and Manhattan School of Music and balances his music career with teaching at Longy School of Music, Saint Anselm College, and Bunker Hill Community College. Savage offers masterclasses and private lessons, sharing his expertise with students in English and Spanish.

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