Max Matzen
Noted
for his sharp and persuasive playing (Jack Bowers,
Jazznow.com), Max Matzen is steadily emerging as one of
Americas prominent trumpet artists. Mr. Matzen has performed
literally all around the globe, spanning seven different
countries, collaborating with internationally renowned
artists. He is equally proficient in both jazz and classical
genres, and is an active recitalist and recording artist.
Matzen has tallied performances on some of
the world’s most prestigious stages and festivals. He has
performed with the Eastman Wind Ensemble at Carnegie Hall, and
has also performed at the famed North Sea, Vienne, and Montreaux
jazz festivals. He has performed and assisted in master classes
administered at the International Association of Jazz Educators
(IAJE) conferences in Toronto, New York City, and New Orleans.
Mr. Matzen has tallied multiple performances at the annual
Midwest Clinic in Chicago, most recently with the Eastman Wind
Ensemble under the direction of Dr. Mark Scatterday in December
of 2009.
Matzen has made numerous appearances with
various orchestras and performing artists throughout the United
States, Europe and Japan. As a member of the Emerald Brass
Quintet, he was a featured performer in the Frankenwald Brass
Festival in Hof, Germany in July, 2009. Notable jazz artists he
has performed with include Terence Blanchard, Benny Green, Slide
Hampton, Antonio Hart, The Heath Brothers, Conrad Herwig, Pat
Martino, Bob Mintzer, James Moody, Eddie Palmieri, Maria
Schneider, Ira Sullivan, and the legendary Clark Terry.
In March of 2011, Matzen concluded the
Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music, where
he studied trumpet with esteemed brass pedagogue James Thompson.
He currently holds a Master of Music in trumpet performance and
literature from the Eastman School of Music, and a Bachelor of
Music in jazz studies from the University of North Florida.
In the fall of 2010, Dr. Matzen joined the
music faculty at Texas Tech University where he is currently
assistant professor of applied trumpet.