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Matthew Fries

NEW CD

Tri-Fi:
Postcards

About Me

Pianist, Matthew Fries, was the winner of the Great American Piano Competition. Pianist and former Jazz Messenger, James Williams, called Fries “a bright young star in the galaxy of pianists who will lead us into the 21st century.” As a sideman, Matthew has been described as "the best jazz accompaniment I've seen in a cabaret in years" (The New York Times) and "a distinct asset" (Variety Magazine). He tours and performs regularly with singers Curtis Stigers and has performed with Stacey Kent , DeeDee Bridgewater, Vincent Herring, Claudio Roditi, Steve Wilson, Peter Bernstein, Charlie Persip, Walter Perkins, Billy Hart, Jay Leonhart and many others.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 1/19/2007
Band Website: matthewfries.com
Band Members: I work a lot around NYC with many different groups, but have done some recent recordings with my trio:

TRI-FI

Matthew Fries - piano
Phil Palombi - bass
Keith Hall - drums

The three of us tour as the supporting trio for Curtis Stigers and have begun performing and recording on our own. Visit tri-fi.com for more information about recordings and shows.


Influences:
Sounds Like:

“The trio are as smooth and sleek as you could ask, but when grit and grease and a little R&B are required, the musicians are never at a loss.”
- The London Times

"There is an almost tangible sense of solidarity among these three, and the perpetual forward thrust of the music—ever swinging, ever groovy—conveys this shared purpose and their flawless intercommunication."
- All About Jazz


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