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Matt Nowlin

Matt Nowlin is a jazz trumpeter and composer living in Chicago, Illinois. He received his degree in Jazz Studies from Indiana University. He has led, composed for, or performed with several groups, ranging from small group jazz and big band swing to hip hop and folk. His favorite musical personalities are Paul Simon, Neil Young, Miles Davis, Chet Baker, Ravel, Jimmie Lunceford, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. He may or may not name his first child, due in May, after Thelonious Monk.

Gear

1976 Bach Stradivarius 43

Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra: The Good News!

Read "The Good News!" reviewed by Alex Marianyi

by Alex Marianyi
July 27, 2011

In a world full of negative media, the Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra only wants to talk about The Good News!. The good news is that Chicago- based composer/conductor Nowlin does not hesitate when referencing the great big bands of the past; however, this attitude does not keep him or his soloists from exploring new territory as well. While some tracks feature stride piano introductions à la early Count Basie or saxophone ensemble playing much like the Glenn ...

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Recording

Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra Debut Vinyl Features New Writing, Vintage Hi-Fi

Source: Matt Nowlin
October 6, 2010

Matt Nowlin Jazz Orchestra's debut, The Good News! calls to mind Jimmie Lunceford and the arrangements of Sy Oliver, while bringing to the forefront a new voice in jazz writing. In the hands of composer Matt Nowlin, swing is a vibrant feeling rather than a bygone era. The complete album can be streamed at mattnowlinjazzorchestra.bandcamp.com. The recording of The Good News! is as remarkable as its performance. The sound of the record is based on early stereo recordings of the ...
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