He's regular performer with his own trio and in other bands across the U.K. He is a graduate of Birmingham Conservatoire's highly regarded Jazz course and Director for Education and Participation at Derby Jazz. He leads PLAYJAZZ a monthly jazz workshop for adults Derby Jazz.
Matt gained first class honours in jazz piano and studied at Birmingham Conservatoire with the renowned British Jazz pianist Liam Noble and, prior to that studied with Mark Lockett. in his home town of Wirksworth. Other tutors have included Hans Koller, Mike Williams, Pete Saberton, John Taylor and Steve Melling. At university he was in a series of Big Band concerts le by composer Mike Gibbs and was in an ensemble tutored by artist-in-residence internaional bassist Dave Holland
Matt has played in many local venues and further affield including the 606 Club, Matt and Phred’s and a range of festivals at Birmingham, Manchester and Cheltenham
