introducing "Through the Eyes " played by jazz composer and pianist Matt Harris
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Uploaded by shela2 on Sep 30, 2009
Matt Harris graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelor's degree and from the Eastman School of Music with a Master's Degree in Jazz Composition. Matt moved to Los Angeles after touring with jazz greats Maynard Ferguson and Buddy Rich. In addition to his devotion to jazz education, Matt's versatility as a writer, arranger and performer keep him very busy in the L.A. studio scene. His music can be heard on numerous jingles, film scores, CDs and live productions.
Matt has two CDs of original music, two published piano books, and more than 150 pieces of music published by Kendor Music, Walrus Music, Heritage JazzWorks and UNC Jazz Press. Matt has been commissioned to write music for bands from Australia, New Zealand and Japan, and many high schools and colleges throughout the country.
Matt's first solo piano CD titled "From the Heart" will soon be available with an accompanying book that includes lead sheets as well as fully notated piano scores. Matt's first big band CD recorded by the Kluver's big band from Aahrus Denmark featuring many of Matt's original tunes and arrangements will be available by the end of the summer.
Matt is currently Director of Jazz Studies at California State University Northridge, directing the award winning Jazz "A" Band and teaching jazz arranging, improvisation, combos, jazz harmony, class piano, and private piano instruction. Matt often performs as a guest soloist and clinician at various Universities and High Schools. He has recently performed and conducted bands in New Zealand, Denmark and China. Matt's favorite pastime is swimming and bike riding with his wife Kim and his two daughters Madelyn and Emily.
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Where have I been? I just learned of you. Your music is amazing. Thank you Scott Wojahn for telling me about this musical treasure. I should have known "Birds of a feather flock together".
jefferyaneu 2 years ago
Matt, We love your composition here as we have always loved your playing. Where can we buy this!!! Proud to know & work with you. Andy & Ann Jillian
ManagerGuy1 2 years ago
This is an amazing composition. I listen to many original compositions on YT, but this was worth remembering. Thanks for sharing.
abhikmazumder 2 years ago
Sensitive music sensitively played -accompanied by hypnotic video effects! Quite an audio-visual treat - thanks.
paulprocopolis 2 years ago
Nice jazz piano.Thanks.
kociobialas 2 years ago 2
Thanks Shela!
That's very good!!!
5*****
Pajarillo57 2 years ago 2
Shela this so wonderful music and lovely video! 5***** I love it very. thanks for upload. hug. maria
mountain824 2 years ago
Amazing video and excellent music !
5*****
Tadek59 2 years ago