bio Max Otto Matzen, Trumpet Noted for his sharp and persuasive playing (Jack Bowers, Jazznow.com), Max Matzen is steadily emerging as one of Americas prominent trumpet artists. Mr. Matzen has performed literally all around the globe, spanning seven different countries, collaborating with internationally renowned artists. He is equally proficient in both jazz and classical genres, and is an active recitalist and recording artist.Matzen has tallied performances on some of the worlds most prestigious stages and festivals. He has performed with the Eastman Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall, and has also performed at the famed North Sea, Vienne, and Montreaux jazz festivals. He has performed and assisted in master classes administered at the International Association of Jazz Educators (IAJE) conferences in Toronto, New York City, and New Orleans. Mr. Matzen has tallied multiple performances at the annual Midwest Clinic in Chicago, most recently with the Eastman Wind Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Mark Scatterday in December of 2009. Matzen has made numerous appearances with various orchestras and performing artists throughout the United States, Europe and Japan. As a member of the Emerald Brass Quintet, he was a featured performer in the Frankenwald Brass Festival in Hof, Germany in July, 2009. Notable jazz artists he has performed with include Terence Blanchard, Benny Green, Slide Hampton, Antonio Hart, The Heath Brothers, Conrad Herwig, Pat Martino, Bob Mintzer, James Moody, Eddie Palmieri, Maria Schneider, Ira Sullivan, and the legendary Clark Terry.In March of 2011, Matzen concluded the Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music, where he studied trumpet with esteemed brass pedagogue James Thompson. He currently holds a Master of Music in trumpet performance and literature from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies from the University of North Florida.In the fall of 2010, Dr. Matzen joined the music faculty at Texas Tech University where he is currently assistant professor of applied trumpet. [August, 2011]
sounds Sounds
Eastman Wind Ensemble at the Midwest Clinic. Dr. Mark Scatterday, Conductor. A. Gabrielli - Aria della Battaglia December 2009
The clips below are from my days as a student at the University of North Florida. Please enjoy!
- Always and Forever (Metheny).mp3
- Pretty Girl ( by Friedman).mp3
- Child is Born - By Thad Jones.mp3
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Trumpet/Brass Related Sites
Texas Tech UniversityTTU School of MusicTTU Trumpet Studio Eastman School of MusicUniversity of North FloridaUNF Music Department Douglas Anderson School of the ArtsFirst Coast Community Music School
Trumpet Herald Trumpet Master International Trumpet GuildEmerald Brass Quintet Yamaha Artist Services Stomvi U.S.A.Baroque Trumpet Shop GR Mouthpieces
