Matt Jorgensen
As a sideman he is frequently called on by an impressive list of musicians including Peter Bernstein, Eric Alexander, Bill Mays, Vincent Herring, George Colligan, Reggie Workman, Tim Ries, Chuck Leavell and others.
Matt is also a founder and co-Artistic Director of the Ballard Jazz Festival and has produced jazz concerts in association with Bumbershoot and others.
Jorgensen's new CD, Tattooed by Passion, is inspired by the paintings of his late father-in-law, the prominent abstract-impressionist artist Dale Chisman. Jorgensen has created a recording of all original works drawing influence directly from Chisman paintings, his home city of Denver, his life-long friends, and his constant reinvention as an artist. To properly reflect the power and expanse of Chisman's pieces, Jorgensen, along with his longtime collaborators - trumpeter Thomas Marriott and saxophonist Mark Taylor - expands his own palette from previous recordings, exploring broad new textures and musical landscapes aided by Corey Christiansen's earthy guitar work, bassist Dave Captein, and orchestrations for string quartet.
Album Reviews
- Transatlantic by Paul Rauch
- Transatlantic by Dan McClenaghan
- Grassroots by Dan McClenaghan
Interviews
Album Reviews
- Tattooed by Passion: Music Inspired by the Paintings of Dale Chisman by Dan McClenaghan
- Another Morning by Dan McClenaghan
Interviews
Album Reviews
- Hope by Dan McClenaghan
- Quiet Silence by Dave Nathan
- The Road Begins Here by Ben Ohmart
December 15, 2012
Celebrate the End of the World Next Friday at Tula's
October 25, 2011
Nov 3 - Matt Jorgensen East/West Quartet with Eric Alexander and Harold...
March 13, 2011
Drummer Matt Jorgensen Interviewed at All About Jazz
January 12, 2011
Matt Jorgensen in Denver for Dale Chisman Art Show
December 13, 2010
Announcing the Winners of the "Origin Records - 2-CD" Giveaway
November 16, 2010
The Jazz Session #217: Matt Jorgensen
November 06, 2010
Enter the Origin Records Matt Jorgensen/Chad McCullough 2-CD Giveaway
October 21, 2010
Video: The Making of Matt Jorgensen's "Tattooed by Passion"
August 18, 2010
November 25, 2009
Matt Jorgensen - Primal Script
September 16, 2009
Photos: Matt Jorgensen in the Studio
May 20, 2008
Photonality Jazz Series Publishes New Book "Inner Circle" with Matt...
February 21, 2008
Part 2: Matt Jorgensen +451 at the Portland Jazz Festival
February 19, 2008
Part 1: Matt Jorgensen +451 at Portland Jazz Festival
October 07, 2004
Seattle's Matt Jorgensen +451 On West Coast Tour
September 22, 2004
Seattle's Matt Jorgensen +451 Kick Off West Coast Tour October 13
April 02, 2004
Matt Jorgensen +451 in Eugene & Portland this Weekend
June 04, 2000
ORIGINARTS presents MATT JORGENSEN & FLATLAND at Seattle's Jazz Alley...
“Matt Jorgensen's 451 has succeeded in creating a hip, thoughtful, emotional and sincere jazz recording. A rare and promising combination for jazz in the 21st Century.” —EARSHOT JAZZ MAGAZINE
“This band is godliness!” —DICK CROCKETT, 88.7FM, SACRAMENTO, CA
“Their live performances are at times stunning — supertight and driving.” —EARSHOT JAZZ MAGAZINE
“Quiet Silence is one of the freshest, hippest, most lyrical and beautiful records I've heard all year.” —STEVE SILBERMAN, WIRED MAGAZINE
“No one playing in this format—with the exception of perhaps Vijay Iyer—has crafted a more distinctive jazz identity.” - ALL ABOUT JAZZ
Primary Instrument
Drums
Location
Seattle
Clinic/Workshop Information
In addition to performing, Matt Jorgensen is a principle at Origin Records (which includes additional imprints OA2 Records and Origin Classical), founder of the Ballard Jazz Festival and produces audio and video podcasts. He frequently is a guest speaker on Music Business and New Technology topics worldwide. Topics include: - Record Label deals and models - Building your audience - Online and Physical Distribution - Concert Production - Extensive Q&A
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Albums by Matt Jorgensen
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