LIVE SHOW
Matt Marshak is a unique performer with a sound that blends jazz, funk, soul, blues, chill, world music, and neo-soul. His audience has a very rare age range from college age kids craving some fresh funky grooves to baby boomers who love the maturity and dynamics of his writing and live shows. He has opened for and shared the festival stage with artists such as Spyro Gyra, Richard Bona, Dave Koz, Mose Allison, Boney James, Alex Bugnon, Eric Benet, Earl Klugh, Stanley Jordan, Nick Colionne among other greats. He has also headlined his own shows in the USA and Europe. Count on lots of great energy and excitement, his amazing band, plenty of crowd interaction, and just an unforgettable thrilling jazz experience. Contact Steve Butler at Mighty Music for more info: MightyMusicCorp@aim.com or call 718-682-3611
PRODUCER/SONGWRITER/GUITARIST
Matt's work can be heard on many records from jazz to country. If you are an artist or label in search of the perfect song or guitar part in any genre, Matt can write, record, and produce out of his NY studio or via the internet using IDISK and Logic recording software. Matt also has some of the best studio musicians in the world available for projects and production. Matt is also available as a guitarist for tours and live shows if schedule permits. Contact: info@mattmarshak.com
Recent Work:
- Cal Harris Jr.(Inside Out) Matt is playing guitar on this an nationally released and charting album.
- Chris Geith (Island of 1000 dreams) Matt is playing acoustic and electric guitar on this record. This album is the musical theme of the Weather Channel and the best selling cd on Cdbaby Smooth Jazz.
- Robert Poe (I'd Rather be Blue) Matt is playing the guitar solo on this Country/Americana hit "I'd Rather be Blue." The album has been on the top 30 charts for many weeks.
- Lucy Bonilla (The Big Picture) Matt wrote and played guitar on many of the blues and r&b songs from this record.
- David Wells (Skyline) Matt produced and wrote all the original material on this record.
- Chris Geith (Timeless World) Matt is featured on many tracks on both electric and acoustic guitar.
- Dwayne Kerr (Higher Calling) Matt is featured as a writer, producer, and guitarist on this great album by Erykah Badu Flautist Dwayne Kerr.
ARTIST COACHING AND CONSULTING
As a new artist, especially an instrumentalist, gaining momentum and success can be a challenge at times. Beyond the music, there are so many elements and intangibles that are seldom fully realized that have a huge impact on the plight of an artist. Matt has identified many of these from real life experience in the office, on the road, and on the stage. Stamping yourself as a unique and individual artist and sound while resisting the natural urge to "fit in" is just the start of this thinking. If you are looking for input, creative suggestions, and honest thought, Matt is available for a one of a kind review of your project. Get ready for some ideas and thinking seldom discussed in music schools, trade conferences, promotional programs. Contact: info@mattmarshak.com