| Spring 2007 |
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| Winter 2007 |
Happy New Year! Thanks so much for
an amazing year of over 50 dates in 2007!
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| Fall 2007 |
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| Summer 2007 |
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| Spring 2007 |
Thanks
to all the radio stations who have supported "Groovosphere." Thank
you for embracing a new artist and new music. Stay tuned for
an exciting new album this summer!
Check out Matt's TV commercial for the Quad Citiesl
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FEBRUARY 2007 |
"Wind Chill Factor" from Groovosphere now being played on WQCD 101.9 New York City Smooth Jazz
Thankyou CD101.9!! Wind Chill Factor single released Jan.10
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DECEMBER 2006 |
"Wind Chill Factor" from Groovosphere now being played on WQCD 101.9 New York City Smooth Jazz
Thankyou CD101.9!!
Matt's radio debut release "Groovosphere" spent 24 weeks on the smoothjazz.com charts. Thanks so much to all the great stations who embraced the new record. Other News...
Matt wishes everyone a warm and peaceful holiday and new year! |
NOVEMBER 2006 |
We are proud to make our Blues Alley DC appearance on Nov.27 West Coast Tour in March: Nevada, California Dates/Times TBA |
OCTOBER 2006 |
We are very excited to play
3 of Europe's great festivals
in Bratislava, Nove Zamky, and Prague. Matt is finishing a custom
cd for Competition BMW in Smithtown, NY. |
SEPTEMBER 2006 |
Matt Performed for CD101.9 at Eisenhower
Park on Aug. 18. Joining him on stage was Bakithi Kumalo, bassist for
Paul Simon. Matt's Latest Single "Montauk Moon" is at your radio station. Please feel free to request this acoustic guitar tune at your station. Thanks so much! Matt joins The Mighty Music Group. Other great artists include Nick Colionne, Brian Simpson, Nils, Rafe Gomez. Keyboardist and Bassist Mike Ricchuiti and Ron Jenkins have been backing Matt at his local NY gig at 22 North Park in Rockville Centre. If you are in NY, stop on by, we'd love to see you! |
AUGUST 2006 |
Thanks so 92.1
KJZS Smooth Jazz Reno for inviting Matt out to perform at their wonderful
after work party. We had a truly great time. Thanks to Robert
Dees and Don Murray for making us feel right at home. Thank you to all the stations helping keep our debut single "Summerfunk" on the chart. We appreciate all the support. New Single on the way. "Montauk Moon" to be released this August. |
JUNE 2006 |
We thank all of our loyal fans
and friends for the unbelievable turnout at the IMAC Theater in Huntington
for our debut show. It is heartwarming to have such great people
in our lives. Thank you.
And thanks to Tony Poore at Shooting Stars Studio for hooking up our
Baltimore/West Virginia tour. We just returned from the Capital Jazz Festival. It was a thrilling time and we met so many new great people. We'll be back in DC this summer on July 6 in Farragut Park for a midday show. Our single "Summerfunk" is on the Smooth Jazz Charts (smoothjazz.com). We thank all the wonderful stations who have embraced the song. You can request it at your local smooth jazz/jazz station. The record is available at CDbaby.com and Tower Records online. Check out www.nuancemusicgroup.com for more details. Look for us every Tuesday at 22 North Park in Rockville Centre, Long Island, NY. Superb dining and atmosphere. www.22northpark.com. 7pm and 9pm show. Matt |
MARCH 2006 |
Hello my friends, Welcome to my first Newsletter on my great new website. Thank you to Visible Image and Elizabeth Ware for a great job. There is a lot of great news. We are debuting at the IMAC Theater in Huntington, Long Island, NY. It’s our first national venue show. We are on a double bill with John Favicchia’s Dharma Band. Tickets can be purchased at www.imactheater.org or at 631-549-ARTS. Our new CD Groovosphere is now available. It will be either available here or at our new website NUANCEMUSICGROUP.COM. But always, you can find it at CDBABY.COM. It should be available for digital download very soon too. Groovosphere will be released to radio this April/May. Veteran Smooth Jazz radio promoter Roger Lifeset will be handling Matt’s new Feel free to request “Summerfunk” or “New York Avenue” at your smooth jazz station. The support is appreciated and I thank you for the help. Matt’s record label Nuance Music Group is officially up and running on the web. Check out www.nuancemusicgroup.com. We are looking to be the new voice of contemporary-smooth jazz. Look for some new artists soon! I will be visiting the Children’s Hospital at Winthrop Hospital here in NY in early April. I hope to bring some smiles and songs as it’s the week of the young child and I’m sure these precious kids could use some joy. Look for us on the road this Spring and Summer. Baltimore and Washington DC have been added. Matt |
APRIL
2005 |
April,
2005: Matt sold out 2 shows in his first ticket/jazz club show at
Fiddleheads in Huntington, NY. Sponsored by CD101.9 and Competition
BMW, the show was a huge success. 150 people filled the
club where Matt received 2 encores and the Long
Island crowd was thrilled to see a fellow Islander on the move
in the jazz world. Matt is also finishing touches
on some new tracks and ideas. A possible new album and
promo dvd due out this summer! |
FEBRUARY
2005 |
| Matt is back in the
studio working on some fresh exciting tracks. The recording has been
taking place at Billy Hellers studio, Tim Regusis' studio, and at
Matt's new studio. Funky Jazz and the new Chill styles are all being
woven together. Nearly finished is an upbeat funky number entilted
"summerfunk." Featuring former Tower of Power horn section
David Mann and Barry Danielian. Tim Regusis is also producing a track
entitled
"wind chill factor." This tune has a euro chill styling and
NY jazz blend. |
JANUARY 2005 |
| Matt's tune "Seduction" off
This Time Around will be debut on CD101.9 NY Chill January 22nd sometime
between 8pm-8:15. Rafe Gomez of The Groove Boutique www.grooveboutique.com
has chosen to give it some airplay. Thanks Rafe! |
DECEMBER 2004 |
| Matt was joined by
contemporary jazz legend Jason Miles for a special
"jazzed about music" show in NJ. www.jasonmilesmusic.com |
NOVEMBER
2004 |
| Matt can be heard
playing some rock guitar on a national tv jingle for Arrow Staples. |
AUGUAT 2004 |
| Matt joined Peter
White and Jaared for the 3rd Annual Jazz at Sunset concert to benefit
Multiple Sclerosis. Event planners Nancy Douglas and Kathy Spanos
did an amazing job. Matt was asked to open the show for Peter and
Jaared.
Matt had the opportunity to play a set of his new material and also
sit in with Peter and Jaared on Smooth Jazz hits such as Promenade,
Dreamwalk. Jaared also gave us a beautiful version of God Bless America.
It was a great event all around! See Pictures in the sights section. Matt will begin work on new material this fall. The new material is up-tempo pop/funk/melody driven material. Bill Heller of the Rippingtons is rumored to have a possible hand in the production? |
APRIL 2004 |
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Today Matt was doing some spring cleaning.
He flipped on the radio and there was Deborah
Rath from CD101.9 announcing that coming up they would be playing
a track by 'their discovery' Matt Marshak. Of course Matt ran to
the phone and called me.
We sat there on the phone in
silence listening patiently through an abundance of commercials.
Deborah came back and played "New Kid" off of This
Time Around. Matt and I hooted and hollered for a
few minutes and I think I might have even done a little happy
dance. If you are in the listening area or know someone who is. Check out CD101.9 they're playing tons of great music: from old favorites to current hits and of course... Matt! - Jenn |
FEBRUARY 2004 |
| Matt recently played
on 2 tracks for Flautist Dwayne Kerr. Dwayne's the flautist for the
Erikah Badu group. The songs were seriously funky.
Hubert Eaves is on bass, Jeff Feinstein on keys, and Tony Allen on
drums.
Matt was real excited to have been a part of the tracks. Thanks Dwayne! Matt's new record This Time Around is expected for March....Stay Tuned... Matt is co-writing a blues album with artist Lucy Bonilla. It is nearing completion and they will hit some of the summer's major blues events and festivals. Matt takes a step away from the smooth side and shows his love of the blues:strat and tele city, the hollowbody guitars stay at home for these gigs. Matt is doing a benefit concert April 18,2004 fro Multiple Sclerosis. Matt is big on giving back to the community, and you can come out to Jones Beach for a walk for MS. Other smooth jazz performers will take the stage too. - Jenn |
OCTOBER 2003 |
| My album This
Time Around is basically finished. We
are selecting the song order, tweaking some mixes, mastering. Look
forward to a Holiday time CD release party.... Lucy Bonilla has been in the studio. Lucy is an incredible blues/rock/r&b singer from Brooklyn. I've co-written several funky blues tunes with Lucy including "prayer is her song, " which has some gospely changes, along with "good thang, " which is reminiscent of the Gadd Gang vibe. The Sessions have included Paul Ossola on bass, Chris Marshak on drums, Robert Meeks on keys, and I've had a great time laying down the guitars. Strat-city! Leslie Mendelson is getting ready to record. She has informed me she'll be recording a few songs we wrote together. She is a great up and coming singer/songwriter from NY. I look forward to hearing them. Look for "Emilina," and "Sandcastles." - Matt |
JULY 2003 |
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Well the results are in...
Matt has been named Best New Artist in the CD101.9 Smooth Jazz/Absolut Vodka new artist search!!! The showcase
was phenomenal. Matt backed by his brother Chris
Marshak on drums, Dwayne
Kerr on flute, Kenny Harris on bass, and Chris Geith on keys,
put on a flawless show and had the crowd grooving all night. Big thanks to everyone who came out in support! - Jenn |
JUNE 2003 |
| Matt's showcase date has been
moved to July 9th. |
MAY 2003 |
| Matt has
been nominated as a finalist in the CD101.9 smooth jazz/absolute
vodka new artist search. Matt is scheduled to perform on June 25th
in the Absolut New Artist Showcase at Metronome
Restaurant & Lounge.
Congratulations Matt! Also recording
for This Time Around is almost complete. Recent sessions
have included Danny Sadownic, Carl Burnett, Anastasia Rene, Dwayne
Kerr, Dean Kraus among many others. Look for a release date to
be announced soon. - Jenn |
DECEMBER 2002 |
| I've recently added
a 1981 Ibanez Artist semi hollow body with 10 gauge strings, and
a brand new Gibson 135 semi hollow body with 12 gauge strings to
the arsenal. The added size of these guitars has
really helped
"fatten" up things tone-wise. Other added gear: MXR stereo chorus, The POD (which I'm using on my new record in combination with my Fulltone Fat Boost), Alesis Microverb. I also got rid of my Gibson double cutaway to make some room. I recently picked up George Duke's latest release along with Lee Ritenour's latest release. What I admire about both is the "lack of concern" with the smooth jazz format. They both have their token smooth track, but both also explore all other styles and sounds. On Duke's you'll hear funky tracks, South African inspired rhythms, and peaceful feeling piano too. Ritenour goes from a misty smooth track to a Hammond filled Jimmy Smith type thang. Outstanding. Variety is so rare these days. Good for these guys! I'm also proud to announce my new manager Jenn Phillips. She can be reached through www.kemistre.com for all inquiries. We are planning a grass roots/independent game plan for my next release. Look out! - matt |
NOVEMBER 2002 |
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Matt has headed back into the studio and is working on a new CD due
out next year.
While he still has his smooth recognizable sound, his playing has definitely evolved. Playing live for the last year with a variety of hugely talented up and coming artists as well as seasoned veterans has given him the opportunity expand his sound, not to mention pick up a trick or two. On his sophomore
release (which as of now, is untitled) Matt delves into the funkier
side of smooth. While the new album still features his trademark
soon-to-be-classic sound, there are now several selections with
beats to get your blood pumping, fingers tapping and your feet contemplating
the dance floor. |
SEPTEMBER 2002 |
| Matt put the finishing
touches on his version of Eric Clapton's
"Wonderful Tonight" and while not commercially available,
he is performing it locally to fantastic audience response. - Jenn |
JULY 2002 |
| I'll be heading into
the studio real soon with David Mann to work on a cover tune. This is my first time remaking an old tune. We're
hoping it can help us raise some eyebrows. We've discovered the Mixed Notes Cafe in Elmont, NY. Its an incredibly warm, receptive, culturally diverse establishment that embraced us whole heartedly in our debut performance. Tony and the gang are super people. We look forward to playing there for some time. We had a great show at 17Main in Mount Kisco, NY. Very exciting crowd. Carl Burnett sat in and did a killer tremelo filled version of Bill Wither's "Ain't No Sunshine". Thanks Carl! Dave Anderson held down the bass duties, and even took a crowd pleasing solo over our African Influenced "Tune in A" - matt |
APRIL 21, 2OO2 |
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I had an outrageous gig with the Gumbo band down
at Penang. David
Mann, Ron Jenkins, Tim Regusis, Chris Marshak, Leslie Mendelson
were all a part of the night. We were thrilled as Nelson Rangell
stopped by and sat in. Guitar great Jeff Golub (jeffgolub.com)
was hanging too.
Check out Jeff's new record as he remakes some of the great
tunes of the soul era. - matt |
APRIL 5, 2002 |
| I'm happy to announce
the completion of 2 new tunes. One entitled "new
kid in town," is a David Sanbornish Funky number that features
Tim Regusis, Bakithi Kumalo, Fred Walcott, Mario Cruz, Chris Marshak.
The other is a Smooth Groove called "seduction," which features
David Mann, Tanya Michelle. - matt |
JANUARY 2002 |
Happy
New Year....All is well! I had the pleasure of sitting in on guitar
at the Marion Meadows Christmas show up in New Haven. It
was a great time. Marion's style is elegant, funky, and
so pleasing to the ears.
Guitarist Rohn Lawrence played most the night, and was on fire! |
NOVEMBER 25,
2001
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I'm
currently working on a new tune given to me by west coast native
Carl Burnett. Carl is an amazing guitarist and writer whose
credits included Robben Ford, Boney James, Branford Marsalis. Most
recently he wrote 2 songs (including the title track) on the
new Larry Carlton "Deep Into It" album!! Hopefully
his magic can work with me too! He is now kickin' it
here in NYC. Check him out at www.carlburnett.com. |
NOVEMBER
7, 2001
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Hey
everyone! It's November already. It seems like yesterday we were
all complaining of the heat and humidity of August...oh well!
I've been busy out of my mind lately… which is good. After
a successful cd release party in July, some great gigs through
the summer, and a fabulous showcase at Kave Haz, NYC on Oct.25...I'm
ready for the fall and winter.
I'm
proud to announce the start of a relationship with Air Tight
Management. They
are known for handling the super jazz group Fourplay, among
other talented artists and groups. Under their leadership,
I feel confident in the future and the direction I'm heading
in.
I
also had the pleasure of meeting and performing with singer/artist
Cassandra Reed. She sat in at our Kave Haz show, and stunned the crowd with
her soulful, sexy voice. I
look forward to working with her in the future. Look out for
her!
Jack
Licitra, a great songwriter from NY has just released a new album
entitled
"Griot." I had the pleasure of co-writing a song, and playing
guitar on the record. Great pop, world, roots record. |
