Performance Calendar

with Josiah DeNooyer Trio

with Fred Knapp Trio

Matthew Fries & Pamela York – piano duo concert

Pamela and I were in school together and used to play together all the time, while we were both studying with the great Donald Brown. We’re recreating that fun with a concert on two big Steinways at Western Michigan University.

with Jenna Mammina at Sounds of the Zoo Festival

Jenna Mammina – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums

CMIX Launch Event: Western Jazz Collective

The Western Jazz Collective (Faculty Ensemble at Western Michigan University) presents a set of original modern jazz to celebrate the launch of WMU’s new Center for Contemporary Music, Improvisation, and eXperimentation. CMIX serves as a hub for the creation and presentation of contemporary music in various genres within the College of Fine Arts and beyond. 

Also on the program: Nodes, which features WMU jazz faculty and electronic music composer Christopher Biggs, will present a mini-set of jazz with live electronics processing. This is going to be really cool!

Matthew Fries Trio

Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums

Chicago with Emily Braden

Emily is just amazing and I am always SUPER-stoked to perform with her. 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.

Duo with John Webber

with Fred Knapp Trio

Matthew Fries Trio at the Bop Stop

We’re looking forward to returning to Cleveland to play at this fantastic club. Originals and jazz trio arrangements on tap!

Matthew Fries – piano
Carlo De Rosa – bass
Keith Hall – drums