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Matt Skellenger
"Subspace Transmission is dedicated to our bandmate, mentor, and friend Ron Miles. It will be released on March 8, 2023. One year after Ron's passing. This 12-track album features 2 of Ron's compositions, and his incredible playing is also featured on 2 tracks. The artwork for the album was done by Ron's son Honor Miles.
Ron Miles, We Love and Thank You." - Matt
This one-of-a-kind group from Denver performs the original music of Matt Skellenger. The group’s instrumentation is a unique mixture of acoustic instruments that are centuries old(Tabla, Ghatam, Cajon, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Conch Shell), with modern electric instruments and effects(Electric Bass, Pedal Steel Guitar, Effects Pedals). The music blends jazz, world, funk, rock, and fusion influences to create a sound unlike anything you have heard.
Born and raised in Denver, CO., Matt has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado for 30 years. Matt earned a B.A. in Music from Metro State University in 2002 where he studied with the great Ron Miles. Ron was an original member of the Skellenger group from 2006-2014, and he is featured on the group's first 3 albums. Matt has also studied with world renowned bassist and educator Victor Wooten. In addition to leading his own group, Skellenger performs solo and in the Grown Ass Man Band. He has also been a music teacher at Swallow Hill since 2008.
Matt Skellenger Group
Matt Skellenger – Electric Bass
Adam Bartczak – Trombone, Conch Shell
Dave Miller – Drums, Ghatam
Matt Reid – Trumpet, Cornet, Flugelhorn, Effects
Andy Skellenger— Cajon, Tabla, Udu
Glenn Taylor – Pedal Steel Guitar
Gear
Warwick 5 String FNA Jazzman Corvette Electric Bass
MarkBass 1x12 Combo Amp
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“Matt’s style is easily among the best bass playing in Colorado. He employs a technique similar to a pianist, using both left and right hands to play notes on the fret board; a challenging approach to the bass guitar that offers a unique sound” - Derek Miles Marquee Magazine
“Skellenger has honed his own unique and inspired style of playing over the years… Skellenger’s mastery of his instrument is consistently amazing” - Tim Dwenger Listen Up Denver
Charlie Hunter
guitarZakir Hussain
tablasRon Miles
cornetReturn to Forever
band / ensemble / orchestraVictor Wooten
bassMichael Manring
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Music
Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson