Upcoming Events
I do my best to keep this calendar updated with all the current happenings. You can also join my mailing list to receive an occasional announcement about new recordings, performances and other music-related news. Hope to see you at a show!
View the performance archive for a list of past events.
8th
with Paul Keller Quintet
Ann Arbor, MI
Paul Keller – bass
Sarah D’Angelo – voice
Scott Cowan – trumpet
Matthew Fries – piano
Keith Hall – drums
13th
with Andrew Rathbun Quartet
Grand Rapids, MI
Andrew Rathbun – tenor sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums
18th
Duo with John Webber
Grand Rapids
23rd
24th
with Curtis Stigers
Idaho Shakespeare Festival – Boise, Idaho
Triple Door – Seattle, WA
28th
Western Jazz Collective CD Release – “Dark Journey”
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
The Western Jazz Collective performs selections for their new release “Dark Journey.” In 2021, the WJC recorded a new book of music by Andrew Rathbun composed exclusively for the group.
WJC is the jazz faculty ensemble at Western Michigan University
Andrew Rathbun – sax
Scott Cowan – trumpet
Greg Jasperse – voice
Matt Landon – guitar
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums
23rd
MF Trio at Merriman’s Playhouse
South Bend, IN
We’re returning to our favorite listening room in the Midwest for a night of jazz piano trio music. Look for set of my originals plus some arrangements of jazz standards and tunes by some of my heroes.
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums