Matt Wigler

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Born: March 19, 1994 Primary Instrument: Piano

Matt Wigler is a jazz pianist, organist, singer, and composer from Baltimore, Maryland. Born in 1994, he began playing piano at age 5, and even then revealed his talent for improvisation. At age 8, Matt met a musician at a camp who introduced him to jazz and blues, and that is when he discovered his passion. This gifted, young artist has maturity, skill and versatility well beyond his years.

Matt has performed at notable venues in the Washington DC area including the Kennedy Center, Strathmore Music Center and Blues Alley. He has also played at festivals throughout the US and Canada, including the Monterey Bay Blues Festival (CA), Beaches International Jazz Festival (Toronto), Telluride Jazz Festival (CO), DC Jazz Festival (DC), and Artscape (MD).

In 2010, Matt was selected as an Artist in Residence at Strathmore, a renowned music center in the Washington DC area. The Matt Wigler Trio was nominated in 2010 for best jazz group by the Washington DC Music Association (WAMA).

Matt’s two CDs, Thirteen and Epiphony, have received outstanding reviews. “Matt Wigler's music is far beyond his youthful years, very sophisticated, and complex, yet extremely accessible. Look for a very bright future for Mr. Wigler.” (Bob Putignano, President, New York Jazz & Blues Society, WFDU host). His recent CD Other Mammals features an organ trio with Matt on the Hammond B3. Matt’s CDs are available at CD Baby and iTunes.

Last Updated: April 5, 2012

“Simply sensational.” Bob Collins, jazz producer WRHU

“Matt’s music is far beyond his youthful years, very sophisticated, and complex, yet extremely accessible. Look for a very bright future for Mr. Wigler.” Bob Putignano, President, New York Jazz and Blues Society and WFDU host

“Matt has a maturity of phrasing and a depth of ideas well beyond his age. There is an old soul in there; one that is a really great piano player.” Scott Ambush, Spyro Gyra bassist and bassist on both of Matt's CDs

“Exceptional CD…not only the quality of music but the CD as a package shows Matt’s talent and versatility.” Charles Boyer, Publisher, Jazz Blues Florida

As a Leader

Epiphony
Vista Records
2009
Tracks: Swaggin; Epiphony; High Five Boogie; Lateral Climb; Blues at 6:19; Says Who; Nothing's Fair But the Weather; Boogie Au Privave; Mac and Cheese; Since I Fell for You.
Personnel: Matt Wigler,piano, Hammond B3, vocals; Scott Ambush, bass; Dan Leonard, guitar; Mike Aubin, drums, percussion; Bruce Swaim, tenor sax; Deanna Bogart, tenor sax, vocals; Steve Wigler, trumpet As a Leader

Thirteen
Vista Records
2007
Tracks: Track Ten; Blues Don't Bother Me; Summertime; Time to Change; Tension Boogie; The Chicken; Georgia; Back at the Chicken Shack; How Long Blues; Thrash Boogie.
Personnel: Matt Wigler: piano, organ; Scott Ambush: bass; Mike Aubin: drums; Deanna Bogart: tenor sax; Steve Wigler: trumpet.

As A Side Musician

Eleventh Hour
Deanna Bogart
Vista Records
2009
Tracks: Track; Track.
Personnel: Deanna Bogart: piano, vocals; Scott Ambush: bass; Dan Leonard: guitar; Mike Aubin: drums; Matt Wigler: Hammond B3 organ

As A Side Musician

Rick Dempsey's Home Run Holiday
Rick Dempsey and the Deanna Bogart Band
Vista Records
2009
Tracks: Track; Track.
Personnel: Rick Dempsey: vocals; Deanna Bogart: piano, vocals; Scott Ambush: bass; Dan Leonard: guitar; Mike Aubin: drums; Matt Wigler: Hammond B3 organ

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Steinway piano; Casio Privea; Hammond C3 organ; Nord C1 organ

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