Matt Wilson (jazz drummer)


Matthew Edward Wilson is an American jazz drummer.

Early life and education

Wilson was born in Knoxville, Illinois. He studied percussion at Wichita State University.

Career

Wilson moved to New York City in 1992, and has worked with Lee Konitz, Cecil McBee, and Dewey Redman. 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."

Discography

As leader

As Wave Follows Wave Going Once, Going Twice Smile Arts and Crafts Humidity Wake Up! The Scenic Route That's Gonna Leave a Mark An Attitude for Gratitude Gathering Call Honey and Salt. Matt Wilson recorded this album with Ron Miles.
  • ''Hug!''

As sideman

With Dena DeRoseI Can See Clearly Now We Won't Forget You United
With Either/OrchestraThe Calculus of Pleasure The Brunt Across the Omniverse
With Fred HessThe Long and Short of It Crossed Paths How 'Bout Now In the Grotto Single Moment Hold On
With Bill MaysOut in PA Summer Sketches Going Home Live at Jazz Standard Live at COTA
With Ted NashSidewalk Meeting La Espada De La Noche In the Loop The Mancini Project Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola
With Mario PavoneRemembering Thomas Totem Blues Mythos Boom Trio Arc
With Denny ZeitlinSlick Rock In Concert Stairway to the Stars Wishing On the Moon Live at Mezzrow
With others