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2014
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Wed01Jan2014
with Kat Gang
8pmLinda's Jazz Nights
An Beal Bocht
Riverdale, NY
Kat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu02Jan2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu09Jan2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYC
I’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon13Jan2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Aaron Kimmel
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed15Jan2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu16Jan2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Charles Ruggiero
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Fri17Jan2014
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY
718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It’s a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Sun19Jan2014
with Steve Laspina & Bob Kindred
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon20Jan2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Rodney Green
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed22Jan2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Eric Halvorson – drums -
Thu23Jan2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Akira Tana
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon27Jan2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed29Jan2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Sat01Feb2014
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Mon03Feb2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Vinnie Sperrazza
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed05Feb2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu06Feb2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Strasser
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon10Feb2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Akira Tana
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon17Feb2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Akira Tana
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed19Feb2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu20Feb2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sun23Feb2014
with Steve Laspina & Warren Vach
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon24Feb2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Farnsworth
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed26Feb2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu27Feb2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Strasser
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon03Mar2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Tue04Mar2014
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Wed05Mar2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu06Mar2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Gene Jackson
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sat08Mar2014
718 Electric Trio
12:30amThe Blue Note
131 W. 3rd St
New York, NY 10012
212-475-8592Join us for Blue Note as we perform as part of their Late Night Groove Series!TIX: $10 advance / $15 day of show
718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It’s a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.
Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Sun09Mar2014
TRI-FI in PA
5-9pmDeer Head Inn
5 Main Street
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
(570) 424-2000
Yes, this is the spot that folks rave about being such a great-sounding room. TRI-FI should sound great in here, don’t you think? Come find out!You only need $7 to get in the door…
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Mon10Mar2014
TRI-FI in NYC
7:30pm-10pmSmall's Jazz Club
W10th St
NYC
Join us as we present a bunch of music from our new CD.Matthew Fries – piano
Keith Hall – drums
Phil Palombi – bassWe hope you’ll come see us in person, but in case you’re geographically challenged and just can’t make it to the show you can watch us live online through Smalls website!
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Tue11Mar2014
TRI-FI in Philadelphia, PA
7-10pmChris' Jazz Cafe
1421 Sansom St
Philadelphia, PA 19110
(215) 568-3131Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Wed12Mar2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu13Mar2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sat15Mar2014
with Steve Laspina & Joel Frahm
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon17Mar2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Tue18Mar2014
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Wed19Mar2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu20Mar2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon24Mar2014
TRIO with Sam Weber & Jay Sawyer
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed26Mar2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu27Mar2014
TRIO with Phil Palombi & Vinson Valega
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Fri28Mar2014
TRIO with Cliff Schmitt & Paul Wells
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon31Mar2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed02Apr2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Sat05Apr2014
with Curtis Stigers & Boise Philharmonic
Morrison Center
Boise, ID
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drumsPlus a whole freakin’ orchestra! Wooo!!
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Mon07Apr2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Rodney Green
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed09Apr2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu10Apr2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon14Apr2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Aaron Kimmel
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed16Apr2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu17Apr2014
with Ralph Lalama & Nicole Pasternak
9-10:45pmSomethin' Jazz Club
212 E52nd St
NYC
Ralph Lalama – tenor sax
Nicole Pasternak – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Rusty Holloway – bass
Clifford Barbaro – drums -
Sun20Apr2014
with Steve Laspina & Paul Carlon
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon21Apr2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed23Apr2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri25Apr2014Sat26Apr2014
with Curtis Stigers & Rochester Philharmonic
Kodak Hall at Eastman Theater
Rochester, NYCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drumsPlus a whole freakin’ orchestra! Wooo!!
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Mon28Apr2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed30Apr2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Sun04May2014
with Curtis Stigers
City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival
Derry, Northern IrelandCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
John Sneider – trumpet
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Mon05May2014
with Curtis Stigers
Cheltenham Jazz Festival
Cheltenham, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
John Sneider – trumpet
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Wed07May2014
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Thu08May2014
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Fri09May2014
TRI-FI in Denmark
Jazz Cup
Copenhagen, Denmark -
Sat10May2014
TRI-FI in Denmark
Dexter
Odense, Denmark -
Mon12May2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed14May2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri16May2014Sat17May2014
with Curtis Stigers & The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra
Orpheum Theater
Vancouver, BCCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drumsPlus a whole freakin’ orchestra! Wooo!!
Jeff Tyzik – Conductor
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra -
Mon19May2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Aaron Kimmel
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed21May2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu22May2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sun25May2014
with Steve Laspina & Bob Kindred
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon26May2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Matt Wilson
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Thu29May2014
718 Electric Trio
6-8pmSilvana
300 W 116th St
Harlem, NY
(646) 692-4935Join us for some fun in Harlem, NYC.718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It’s a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.
Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Fri30May2014Sat31May2014
Duo with Phil Palombi
9:45pm-2amKnickerbocker Bar & Grill
33 University Place
NYC
Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bassCall for dinner reservations: 212 228 8490
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Mon09Jun2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Quincy Davis
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed11Jun2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu12Jun2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Quincy Davis
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon16Jun2014
with Curtis Stigers
Howard Theater
Washington, DCCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Bob Sneider – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Tue17Jun2014
with Curtis Stigers
Blue Note Jazz Festival
Highline Ballroom
NYCCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Bob Sneider – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed18Jun2014
with Curtis Stigers
Regatta Bar
Boston, MA
617.395.7757Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Bob Sneider – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sat21Jun2014
with Curtis Stigers
The Corran
Laugharne, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon23Jun2014Sat28Jun2014
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scotts
London, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon30Jun2014
with Curtis Stigers
New Morning
Paris, FranceCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sat05Jul2014
with Curtis Stigers
Hop Farm Music Festival
Kent, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sun06Jul2014
with Curtis Stigers
Love Supreme Festival
Glynde, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed09Jul2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu10Jul2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Strasser
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sun13Jul2014
718 Electric Trio
5pmBronx Backyard Sundays
Mr. McGooJoin us on Sunday July 13th for a giant afternoon party in da Bronx! The festivities start at 2pm with three bands on the lineup. We -
Mon14Jul2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Lieven Venken
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed16Jul2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri18Jul2014
with Curtis Stigers
Albertsons Boise Open
Hillcrest Country Club
Boise, IDCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sun20Jul2014
with Steve Laspina & Bob Kindred
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon21Jul2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Ignacio Berroa
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed23Jul2014
with Lisa Gary
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NY
Lisa Gary – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Greg Ryan – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu24Jul2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Strasser
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed30Jul2014
with Vinson Valega Group
7-9pm55 Bar
55 Christopher St.
NYC
Chris Bacas – tenor/soprano sax
Matthew Fries – Fender Rhodes
Gary Wang – bass
Vinson Valega – drumsWe’ll be playing a bunch of Vins’ original music. Fun vibe, fun music, fun times.
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Thu31Jul2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Strasser
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sun03Aug2014
718 Electric Trio
9pm (one set)Rockwood Music Hall - Stage 2
196 Allen St
New York, NY718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It’s a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Tue05Aug2014Wed06Aug2014
with Curtis Stigers
Jazz Alley
Seattle, WACurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri08Aug2014
Matthew Fries TRIO
McCall Jazz Festival
McCall, IDMatthew Fries – electric piano + fx
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sat09Aug2014
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Mon11Aug2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Farnsworth
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed13Aug2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Fri22Aug2014
TRIO with Cliff Schmitt & Paul Wells
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed27Aug2014
with Jim Mola
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYJim Mola – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Eric Halvorson – drums -
Fri29Aug2014Mon01Sep2014
with Curtis Stigers
The Vail Jazz Party
Vail, COCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
Bob Sneider – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed03Sep2014
with Steve Laspina
10pmSmalls
183 W 10th St
New York, NY 10014
Playing Steve Laspina’s music.Joel Frahm – tenor
Matthew Fries – piano
Steve Laspina – bass
Jon Di Fiore – drums -
Mon08Sep2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed10Sep2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu11Sep2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Charles Ruggiero
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sun14Sep2014
with Steve Laspina & Bob Kindred
12:30-3:30pmYummy French food and jazz. What goes better with jazz than ratatouille?
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Mon15Sep2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Strasser
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sat20Sep2014Fri26Sep2014
with Curtis Stigers
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Mon22Sep2014
with Curtis Stigers
Berlin, Germany
Heimathafen Neuk -
Wed24Sep2014
with Curtis Stigers
Hamburg, Germany
Mojo Club -
Thu25Sep2014
with Curtis Stigers
Herford, Germany
Forum Museum Marta -
Fri26Sep2014
with Curtis Stigers
Verden, Germany
Verdener Jazz & Blues Tage -
Mon29Sep2014
TRI-FI in Chicago, IL
The Jazz Showcase
806 S. Plymouth Ct.
CHICAGO, IL 60605
(312) 360 0234Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Wed01Oct2014
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Thu02Oct2014
TRI-FI in South Bend, IN
7:30pm concertMerrimans' Playhouse
1211 Mishawaka Ave.
South Bend, IN 46615Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Fri03Oct2014Sat04Oct2014
TRI-FI in Detroit, MI
9pmCliff Bells
2030 Park Ave.,
Detroit, MI 48266Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Sun05Oct2014
TRI-FI in Cleveland, OH
7pmNight Town
12387 Cedar Road
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-795-0550Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Mon06Oct2014
with John Farnsworth
7:00 & 9:00pmSmoke Jazz Club
2751 Broadway
New York, NY 10025
212.864.6662
John Farnsworth – tenor sax
James Burton – trombone
Matthew Fries – piano
Gregory Ryan – bass
Joe Strasser – drumsJam session to follow our sets, so please come on out!
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Wed08Oct2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu09Oct2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Jay Sawyer
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sun12Oct2014
718 Electric Trio
5pmBronx Backyard Sundays
Mr. McGooJoin us for a giant Sunday afternoon party in da Bronx! The festivities start at 2pm with three bands on the lineup. We -
Mon13Oct2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Thu16Oct2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Mon20Oct2014
TRIO with Ed Howard & Rodney Green
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Fri24Oct2014Mon27Oct2014
with Curtis Stigers
Denmark & London
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri24Oct2014
with Curtis Stigers
Skive, Denmark
Skive Theater -
Sat25Oct2014
with Curtis Stigers
Greve, Denmark
Portalen -
Sun26Oct2014
with Curtis Stigers
Aarhus, Denmark
Musikhuset Aarhus -
Mon27Oct2014
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Wed29Oct2014
with Hilary Kole
7-11pmCafe Noctambulo
178 2nd Ave (btw 11th & 12th Sts)
NY NY 10003
212 995 0900
Hilary Kole – vocals
Matthew Fries – piano
Paul Gill – bassCafe Noctambulo is a cafe in the back of Pangea Restaurant.
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Thu30Oct2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Gene Jackson
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sat01Nov2014
718 Electric Trio
3pmRockwood Music Hall
196 Allen St, NYC
(212) 477-4155718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It’s a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Mon03Nov2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Fri07Nov2014Sat15Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Germany & Austria
Curtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri07Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Dresden, Germany
Boulevardtheater Dresden -
Sat08Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Halle, Germany
Georg-Friedrich-H -
Sun09Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Helmbrechts, Germany
B -
Mon10Nov2014
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Tue11Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Mainz, Germany
Frankfurter Hof -
Wed12Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Bochum, Germany
Christuskirche -
Fri14Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Linz, Austria
Posthof -
Sat15Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Vienna, Austria
Porgy & Bess -
Wed19Nov2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Eric Halvorson – drums -
Thu20Nov2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Fri21Nov2014
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It’s a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Mon24Nov2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Gene Jackson
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Thu27Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Santander, Spain
Auditorio FundaciCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri28Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Lisbon, Portugal
Centro Cultural De BelCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Sat29Nov2014
with Curtis Stigers
Monte Carlo, Monaco
Monte Carlo Jazz FestivalCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Wed03Dec2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu04Dec2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Charles Ruggiero
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Fri05Dec2014
TRI-FI in PA
7-11pmDeer Head Inn
5 Main Street
Delaware Water Gap, PA 18327
(570) 424-2000Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Special guest: Billy Drummond – drumsYes, this is the spot that folks rave about being such a great-sounding room. TRI-FI should sound great in here, don’t you think? Come find out!
You only need $7 to get in the door…
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Sun07Dec2014
TRI-FI in NYC
4:30-7:00pmSmall's Jazz Club
W10th St
NYCLate afternoon show!!Matthew Fries – piano
Keith Hall – drums
Phil Palombi – bassWe hope you’ll come see us in person, but in case you’re geographically challenged and just can’t make it to the show you can watch us live online through Smalls website!
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Mon08Dec2014
TRI-FI in Scranton, PA
WVIA Homegrown Music Concert Series
The Sordoni High Definition Theater
WVIA Public Media Studios
100 WVIA Way
Pittston, PAWe’ll be featured as part of WVIA’s Homegrown Music Concert Series – an in-studio concert that is open to the public. Come be part of the audience and participate in the live program in the Sordoni High Definition Theater. Seats for the region’s only High Definition Theater Studio are free on a first come, first served basis.
Contact WVIA to reserve your seat or tune in to hear the concert broadcast live on WVIA radio.
Matthew Fries – piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Keith Hall – drums -
Wed10Dec2014
with Kat Gang
8:30-11:30pmThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums -
Thu11Dec2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sat13Dec2014Sun14Dec2014
with Curtis Stigers
Ronnie Scotts
London, UKCurtis Stigers – vocals/sax
Matthew Fries – piano
James Scholfield – guitar
Cliff Schmitt – bass
Paul Wells – drums -
Fri26Dec2014
TRIO with Cliff Schmitt & Eric Halvorson
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Sat27Dec2014
718 Electric Trio
9pm-12amAn Beal Bocht
Bronx, NY718 is an electric trio project I’ve been working on with Phil Palombi and Eric Halvorson. I’ll be playing my Vintage Vibe electric piano with various effects. It’s a fun project that takes me out of my acoustic piano safety zone. Come join the fun.Matthew Fries – Vintage Vibe electric piano + fx
Phil Palombi – electric bass + fx
Eric Halvorson – drums + cymbals -
Mon29Dec2014
TRIO with Gregory Ryan & Joe Strasser
6-10pmHillstone
E54th & 3rd Ave
NYCI’ve been playing on the Steinway B tucked in the corner of the lively bar in this steak-n-ribs joint with some fantastic musicians 2-3 times a week since 2002! No cover charge and the food is delicious. Come for the music. Stay for the spinach and artichoke dip! -
Wed31Dec2014
New Years Eve with Kat Gang
9pm-1amThe Rose Club
Plaza Hotel
New York, NYKat Gang – vocals
Matthew Fries – electric piano
Phil Palombi – bass
Tim Bulkley – drums
