On Preservation, Matt made sure there was a little something for everyone.  From the funky beat of “BK Strut” to the smoothed out groove of “Friday Afternoon” to the slow sultry twang of “Da Blues,” the album, with several radio friendly tracks, showcased Matt’s versatility and tremendous talent. It also featured several veteran players eager to work with the young guitarist. Paul Simon bassist Bakithi Kumalo, Jaco Pastorius sax man Mario Cruz, Donald Fagan trumpeter Chris Anderson, and Wilson Pickett saxophonist Dan Cipriano all lent their talents to the project.

The album was started in May/June of 2000 and finished up about a year later. It was recorded at Acme Studios (Mamaroneck, NY), Sabella Studios (Roslyn, NY), DK Productions/Studio, and at Avalon Studios (Douglaston, NY)