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Mat Jodrell

Trumpeter Mat Jodrell is one of the most exciting voices in Jazz today. He has recently returned to Australia after having lived in New York City for the past eight years, performing around the city and teaching at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music.

During his time in the States, Mat was a regular member of many ensembles, all of whom he has recorded with. They include Miguel Zenon’s ‘Identities’ Ensemble, Ryan Truesdell’s Gil Evans Project (both Grammy nominated in 2016), Lucas Pino’s No Net Nonet, the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Miho Hazama’s M-Unit, Kenny Werner’s ‘No Beginning, No End’, Pedro Giraudo’s Expansions Ensemble, Jon Batiste Band, the Birdland Big Band, the Bill Mobley big band, the Dan Jamieson big band and many others.

Since re-locating to the US Mat has had the opportunity to perform with the likes of Benny Golson, Ron Carter, Herbie Hancock, Branford Marsalis, Buster Williams, Hubert Laws, Maria Schneider Orchestra, the Mingus Big Band, James Spaulding, Carl Allen, Terri-Lyn Carrington, Bill Watrous, Gary Bartz, Terence Blanchard, Darcy James Argue, Josh Roseman to name but a few. Between 2008 and 2012 Mat has performed regularly on Broadway with the shows ‘Hair’ and ‘After Midnight’ and continues to work with legendary singer Paul Anka with whom he has toured throughout Europe, Russia, Asia, South America and the Middle East.

He has performed in many of the world’s most famous jazz clubs in New York City including the Vanguard, Blue Note, Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, Birdland, Smoke, Smalls, Zinc and the Iridium, as well as touring to many of the largest festivals including the Newport Jazz Festival, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the Detroit Jazz Festival and many others.

Mat completed his Masters of Music and Artist Diploma from the Juilliard School of Music, and was on faculty from 2011-2015. He continues to tour the world as leader, sideman and guest soloist. Recent tours have included a three week residency at the Dizzy’s Jazz Club in Doha, Qatar and guest soloist with the West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra.

As part of the Juilliard Artist Diploma ensemble, Matthew recorded an album of original music with trombonist Wycliffe Gordon, performed a concert with the legendary Ron Carter, recorded live on WBGO twice, and traveled to Brazil, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Australia and throughout the US.

Since 2015 Mat has taught at the newly formed James Morrison Academy of Music located in Mount Gambier, South Australia. He lectures in Improvisation, Big Band, Small Ensemble, Arranging and Principal Study.

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Stolen Horn

Source: All About Jazz

ALL POINTS BULLETIN! Australian musician Matthew Jodrell has had his instruments mugged off the NYC subway.

An Inderbinen Wood flugel, a Bach 72 trumpet with brushed lacquer, a Reunion Blues triple leather case, mutes and mouthpieces.

If you see them please email him at [email protected] or call the police - check pawn brokers near you if you have a chance. Thank you

Matt is an Amazing player! Don't let him be with out a horn for too long! ...

“The first time I heard Mat Jodrell play as a very young man, I was struck by two things; his seemingly effortless and unconstrained crossing between styles and his stark originality. Here was a young player that could authentically re-create the ethos of early traditional jazz while still sounding fresh, in the next breath he would tip his hat to post-modern cool and was completely at home with fusion of any sort. Far from making for a clever but directionless wanderer, this all somehow had a cohesion that I can only attribute to Mat’s innate musicality and passion for all that he plays.”

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Primary Instrument

Trumpet

Location

New York City

Willing to teach

Advanced only

Credentials/Background

Taught at the Conservatorium of Music in WA (WAAPA) from 2002 to 2008 as a private instructor for Trumpet and Piano, and also group Improvisation class of 20-30 students. This was at an undergraduate level.

Also taught Trumpet, Piano and Jazz Theory classes privately to students of all ages.

Rates: $60 per hour, $30 per half-hour

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Oaatchapai

Earshift Music
2021

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Love is a Temporary...

Self Produced
2020

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Echoes of Harlem

Nicholas Records
2018

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That's a Computer

Outside in Music
2018

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Steve Newcomb...

Self Produced
2013

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Antiquity

From: That's a Computer
By Mat Jodrell

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