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Matthew Edward Wilson (born September 27, 1964) is an American jazz drummer.

Born
Matthew Edward Wilson

(1964-09-27) September 27, 1964 (age 61)
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
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Matt Wilson
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Born
Matthew Edward Wilson

(1964-09-27) September 27, 1964 (age 61)
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1980s–present
LabelPalmetto
Formerly ofEither/Orchestra
Websitemattwilsonjazz.com
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Early life and education

Wilson was born in Knoxville, Illinois.[1][2] He studied percussion at Wichita State University.[3]

Career

Wilson moved to New York City in 1992, and has worked with Lee Konitz, Cecil McBee, and Dewey Redman.[4][1] When asked who influenced him as a performer and educator, Matt responds: "There’s not one person I could point to because there’s a lot of them."[5]

Discography

As leader

  • As Wave Follows Wave (Palmetto, 1996)
  • Going Once, Going Twice (Palmetto, 1998)[3]
  • Smile (Palmetto, 1999)
  • Arts and Crafts (Palmetto, 2001)
  • Humidity (Palmetto, 2003)
  • Wake Up! (Palmetto, 2005)
  • The Scenic Route (Palmetto, 2006)
  • That's Gonna Leave a Mark (Palmetto, 2009)
  • An Attitude for Gratitude (Palmetto, 2011)
  • Gathering Call (Palmetto, 2013)
  • Honey and Salt (Palmetto, 2017). Matt Wilson recorded this album with Ron Miles.[6]
  • Hug! (Palmetto, 2020)
  • Vol pour Sidney (retour) Three tracks in quartet, one track Matt Wilson Quartet + Catherine Delaunay (nato, 2020)
  • Good Trouble (Palmetto, 2024)

As co-leader

As sideman

With Dena DeRose

  • I Can See Clearly Now (Sharp Nine, 2000)
  • We Won't Forget You (HighNote, 2014)
  • United (HighNote, 2016)

With Either/Orchestra

With Fred Hess

  • The Long and Short of It (Tapestry, 2004)
  • Crossed Paths (Tapestry, 2005)
  • How 'Bout Now (Tapestry, 2006)
  • In the Grotto (Alison, 2007)
  • Single Moment (Alison, 2008)
  • Hold On (Dazzle 2009)

With Bill Mays

  • Out in PA (No Blooze Music, 1999)
  • Summer Sketches (Palmetto, 2001)
  • Going Home (Palmetto, 2003)
  • Live at Jazz Standard (Palmetto, 2005)
  • Live at COTA (No Blooze Music, 2019)

With Ted Nash

  • Sidewalk Meeting (Arabesque, 2001)
  • La Espada De La Noche (Palmetto, 2005)
  • In the Loop (Palmetto, 2006)
  • The Mancini Project (Palmetto, 2008)
  • Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (Plastic Sax, 2018)

With Mario Pavone

  • Remembering Thomas (Knitting Factory, 1999)
  • Totem Blues (Knitting Factory, 2000)
  • Mythos (Playscape, 2002)
  • Boom (Playscape, 2004)
  • Trio Arc (Playscape, 2008)

With Denny Zeitlin

  • Slick Rock (Maxjazz, 2004)
  • In Concert (Sunnyside, 2009)
  • Stairway to the Stars (Sunnyside, 2014)
  • Wishing On the Moon (Sunnyside, 2018)
  • Live at Mezzrow (Sunnyside, 2020)

With others

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