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2022
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Sat08Jan2022
MF Trio
7:30pmGR Noir
Grand Rapids, MIA new home for wine and jazz in Grand Rapids. Make a reservation and come listen! Limited seating.
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Sun16Jan2022
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Fri28Jan2022
Nathan Borton CD Release Show
7:30-9:30GRNoir Wine and Jazz
Grand Rapids, MICelebrating the release of Nathan Borton’s new CD “Each Step”
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Fri11Feb2022
Fred Knapp Group
Ramsdell Regional Center for the Arts
Ludington, MIFred Knapp – drums
Matthew Fries – piano
Michael Dease – trombone
Randy Napolean – guitar -
Sun13Feb2022
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Thu24Feb2022Sun27Feb2022
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scotts
London, UK
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
John “Scrapper” Sneider – trumpet
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri11Mar2022
with Emily Braden
7:30 & 9:30pmWinters Jazz Club
Chicago, IL
Emily Braden – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
John Sims – bass
Gregory Artry – drumsEmily is just amazing and I am SUPER-stoked for this gig. She will blow you away with the power and soulfulness of her voice. If you’re in the Chicago area please don’t miss this.
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Thu17Mar2022
with Keith Hall Trio
5-7:30WL Social House
Kalamazoo, MIMatthew Fries – electric piano
John Hébert – bass
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Fri18Mar2022
with Michael Reed Trio
7:30pmGR Noir
Grand Rapids, MIA new home for wine and jazz in Grand Rapids. Make a reservation and come listen! Limited seating.
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Thu31Mar2022
with Steve Wilson Quartet
7:30pmJazz in the Crawlspace
Crawlspace Theatre
315 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI
Join us in the Crawlspace Theater for a jazz-club style night of music with alto saxophonist Steve Wilson.Steve Wilson – sax
Matthew Fries – piano
John Hébert – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Sun10Apr2022
with Andrew Rathbun Quartet
Cliff Bells
Detroit, MI
Cool speakeasy-style spot for live music in downtown Detroit. Andrew Rathbun – sax
Matthew Fries – piano
John Hébert – bass
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Sat16Apr2022
MF Trio at GR Noir
7:30pmGR Noir
Grand Rapids, MIA new home for wine and jazz in Grand Rapids. Make a reservation and come listen! Limited seating.
Matthew Fries – piano
Rob Hartman – bass
Fred Knapp – drums -
Sun17Apr2022
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Wed20Apr2022
with Janis Siegel
7pmBlue Llama
Ann Arbor, MI
Janis Siegel – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
John Hébert – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Thu21Apr2022
with Janis Siegel
7:30pmJazz in the Crawlspace
Crawlspace Theatre
315 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI
Jazz in the Crawlspace series returns for a jazz-club style night of music with vocalist Janis Siegel.JANIS SIEGEL – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
John Hébert – bass
Keith Hall – drumsThis concert WILL sell out so get your tickets early. Limited seating.
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Fri29Apr2022
with Curtis Stigers
Jimmy's Jazz and Blues Club
Portsmouth, NH
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sun01May2022
with Curtis Stigers supporting Van Morrison
7pmAlpharetta, GA
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed04May2022
with Curtis Stigers
Musical Instrument Museum
Phoenix, AZCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon09May2022
TRI-FI at Gilmore Piano Festival
noonGilmore International Piano Festival
Kool Family Community Center
Battle Creek, MI
Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Wed11May2022
TRI-FI at Gilmore Piano Festival
noonGilmore International Piano Festival
Civic Theatre
Kalamazoo, MI
Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drumsLive AND streaming online
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Wed18May2022Wed25May2022
with Curtis Stigers
5/18 Jazz TX - San Antonio
5/19 Parker Jazz Club - Austin
5/20-21 Dakota - Minneapolis, MN
5/23 Boise, ID
5/24-25 Jazz Alley - Seattle, WACurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sun29May2022
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Tue21Jun2022Sat25Jun2022
Keith Hall Summer Drum Intensive
Western Michigan University
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Wed13Jul2022Sun17Jul2022
with Curtis Stigers
7/13-14 - Ballycotton, Ireland
7/16 - Edinburgh Jazz Festival, Scotland
7/17 - Bürgerplatz, Leonberg, DECurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon25Jul2022
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Sun31Jul2022
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Mon01Aug2022Sat06Aug2022
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Sun14Aug2022
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Thu18Aug2022Thu08Sep2022
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)Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sat10Sep2022Sun11Sep2022
with Andrew Rathbun, Keith Hall and Carlo De Rosa
Cliff Bell's
Detroit, MIAndrew Rathbun – sax
Keith Hall – drums
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass -
Fri16Sep2022
Matthew Fries Trio
7:30pmGR Noir
Grand Rapids, MIA new home for wine and jazz in Grand Rapids. Make a reservation and come listen! Limited seating.
Rob Hartman – bass
Fred Knapp – drums -
Sat24Sep2022
with Emily Braden
7:30 & 9:30pmWinters Jazz Club
Chicago, ILEmily is just amazing and I am SUPER-stoked for this gig. She will blow you away with the power and soulfulness of her voice. If you’re in the Chicago area please don’t miss this.Plus… it’s my birthday, so…
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Fri30Sep2022
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Sun09Oct2022
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Wed12Oct2022
Matthew Fries Trio
7pmSteinway Jazz Cafe
Steinway Piano Gallery
Detroit, MI
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Fred Knapp – drums -
Thu13Oct2022
Matthew Fries Trio
7:30pmJazz in the Crawlspace
Crawlspace Comedy Theatre
315 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drumsLimited seating! Get your tickets now.
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Fri14Oct2022
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Tue18Oct2022
Matthew Fries Trio
8:00 and 9:30pmChris’ Jazz Cafe
Philadelphia, PAJohn Hébert – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Wed19Oct2022
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Fri21Oct2022
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Thu27Oct2022
with Johnaye Kendrick
7:30pmJazz in the Crawlspace
Crawlspace Comedy Theater
315 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Grammy® nominated vocalist Johnaye Kendrick playing in our jazz club style listening room in downtown Kalamazoo.Johnaye Kendrick – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Thu03Nov2022
with Tony Romano
7:30pmDalton Center Lecture Hall
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MIPerforming with WMU guest artist Tony Romano
Tony Romano – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass -
Fri04Nov2022
with Tony Romano Quartet
7:30-9:30pmGRNoir Wine & Jazz
Grand Rapids, MITony Romano – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Ethan Bouwsma – drums -
Tue08Nov2022
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Wed09Nov2022
Matthew Fries Trio
7:30pmEpiphany Center for the Arts
201 S Ashland Ave
Chicago, ILClark Sommers – bass
Keith Hall – drumsWe’ll be performing for an in-person audience AND the event will be streamed online. I hope you’ll join us one way or another!
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Thu17Nov2022
with Dana Hall
7:30pmJazz in the Crawlspace
Crawlspace Comedy Theater
315 W Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
Jazz in the Crawlspace is excited to present drummer, percussionist, composer, bandleader, ethnomusicologist, and educator Dana Hall in our downtown Kalamazoo listening room.Dana Hall – drums
Andrew Rathbun – saxophone
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass -
Sun20Nov2022
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Sun27Nov2022
with Curtis Stigers
7pmSpace
Evanston, ILCurtis Stigers – vocals/guitar/sax
Matthew Fries – pianoJoin us for this special duo show: “Songs From My Kitchen” Live
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Thu01Dec2022
with WMU Guest Artist Chris Potter
7:30pmDalton Center
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Chris Potter will be a guest artist here at WMU – performing with student groups and the faculty jazz ensemble (that’s me!). This should be a special concert! -
Fri02Dec2022
with Andrew Rathbun
1-3:30pmBells Eccentric Cafe
Kalamazoo, MIWe’re kicking off Eccentric Day at Bells.Andrew Rathbun – sax
Keith Hall – drums
Matt Landon – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass -
Tue13Dec2022
Jazz Tuesdays at Moriarty's
7pmMoriarty's Pub
802 E Michigan Ave
Lansing, MISitting in with the stellar house band for a set and a jam session.
Randy Napolean – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano
Rodney Whitaker – bass
Michael Reed – drums -
Sun18Dec2022
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Wed21Dec2022
Matthew Fries Trio
7pmMerriman’s Playhouse
South Bend, INMatthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Fri23Dec2022
with Evan Hyde
7:30pmGR Noir
Grand Rapids, MIA new home for wine and jazz in Grand Rapids. Make a reservation and come listen! Limited seating.
Evan Hyde – drums
Sam Weber – bass
Matthew Fries – piano
