2018 – Page 34 – The Music Syndicate

Year: 2018

Matt Finders

Artist Profile: Matt Finders Matt Finders is a bassist, composer/arranger and educator living in Livermore, CA. He spent 17 years as a member of the Tonight Show with Jay Leno Band (on trombone). During that period, Matt started his Jazz

Artist, Keyboard, Piano

Matt Harris

Artist Profile: Matt Harris Matt Harris graduated with a BM from the University of Miami and a MM from the Eastman School of Music. He moved to Los Angeles after touring, writing, and recording with jazz legends, Maynard Ferguson and

Artist, Piano

Matthew Fries

Artist Profile: Matthew Fries Matthew Fries (pronounced FREECE) has been playing piano all his life. Born in central Pennsylvania, Matthew grew up in a musical home. His mother was a classical singer. His father was a professor of piano at

Artist, Guitar

Matthew Von Doran

Artist Profile: Matthew Von Doran Played in the warm up house bands for The Nanny and Seinfeld and has also worked with Wayne Brady as well as smooth jazz keyboardist Scott Wilkie. He leads his own group, The Matthew Von

Artist, Bass

Max Bennett

Artist Profile: Max Bennett Max Bennett & Private Reserve Fans and followers of contemporary jazz need no introduction to Max Bennett. An internationally known bassist and composer, his experience spans from concert touring, recording and producing, to composing music for

Artist, Sax

Med Flory

Artist Profile: Med Flory As the founder of Supersax, Med Flory has always been an accomplished and exciting musician. Supersax was formed Med Flory and Buddy Clark that played Charlie Parker’s solos in unison, reached unexpectedly wide audience: made

Artist, Vocalist

Melanie Taylor

Artist Profile: Melanie Taylor Melanie Taylor was born in New Orleans on New Year’s Day to a classical pianist mother and a family of artists. Melanie Taylor’s rich, eclectic musical heritage has helped guide and define her own artistry ever

Artist, Vocalist

Melissa Mackay

Artist Profile: Melissa Mackay MELISSA MACKAY Has recorded with Amy Grant, Vince Gill, Don Henley, Randy Newman. Founding alto in Med Flory’s “The L.A. Voices” featured with Supersax. Films: Sixth Sense, What Women Want, The Patriot, Family Man, Meet the

Artist, Bass

Melvin Davis

Artist Profile: Melvin Davis “When I’m on the 4-string, I know what to do,” says Melvin Davis with a smile. “It’s the norm. But when I get my 7-string into my hands, it’s almost spiritual. It’s a huge vehicle with

Artist, Guitar

Michael Hakes

Artist Profile: Michael Hakes In 1988 Michael Hakes met one of his idols, Buzzy Feiten. He began studying with Buzzy in the spring of ’88. After two lessons with him, Michael got a call from Brenda Russell’s management. They said