The Fog – New Video Posted!
My new trio album Lost Time is coming out on September 23rd, 2022 and I just posted a live video from the session. Hope you enjoy this peek into the studio.
Lost Time
My new trio album of original trio music is coming September 23rd. Pre-order you copy on vinyl.
Upcoming Performances
- Thu 18 Aug–Thu 8 Sep
with Curtis Stigers
8/18 Hamburg, DE
8/19 Worms, DE
8/21-24 Ronnie Scotts, London, UK
8/26 Rye Jazz & Blues Festival UK
8/28 Aalborg, DK
8/30 Copenhagen, DK
9/2 Braunschweig, DE
9/4 Everswinkel, DE
9/6 City Winery Loft, NYC (duo show)
9/8 Philadelphia, PA (supporting Van Morrison) - Fri 16 Sep 7:30pm
Matthew Fries Trio
GR Noir
Grand Rapids, MI - Sat 24 Sep 7:30 & 9:30pm
with Emily Braden
Winters Jazz Club
Chicago, IL
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