# Matt Huntington

Musician, specializing in woodwinds (saxophones, flutes, clarinets)

Composer, Arranger, and Educator

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## About

Within only a few short years of moving to northern Westchester, Matt Huntington has become a highly sought-after musician in the Westchester/Putnam/Dutchess area of NY. Specializing jazz peformance, Matt plays Soprano, Alto, Tenor, and Baritone saxophones. A versatile doubler, Matt frequently plays in pit bands for musicals on clarinet (Eb, Bb, and bass) and flute (concert, alto, and piccolo). Matt has played with such legends as Gary Smulyan, Eric Alexander, Paquito D’Rivera, Robin Eubanks, Roy Hargrove, Jimmy Heath, Steve Wilson, and many many more.

Matt was born in Philadelphia, where he studied with local greats Lynn Riley, Charles Bowen, Lovett Hines, and Charles Evans. He attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, where he studied with Ed Xiques, David Castiglione, Jim Osborn, and Brian Mann. After graduating, he lived in Brooklyn and Queens, NY, studying with Gary Smulyan, Eddie Salkin, George Garzone, and many others. In 2013, Matt received his Masters in Music from SUNY Purchase, after two years spent studying with greats like Jon Faddis, Eric Alexander, and John Abercrombie. He currently lives in Lake Peekskill, NY

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## Live Recordings

Below are some live recordings. These were taken at various venues throughout the NY area.

September 13, 2017

## Yes or No

Alto Sax: Al McCabe
Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Nadav Zelniker

September 13, 2017

## In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Nadav Zelniker

September 13, 2017

## Firm Roots

Alto Sax: Al McCabe
Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Nadav Zelniker

September 13, 2017

## The Preacher

Alto Sax: Al McCabe
Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Nadav Zelniker

January 14, 2017

## A Drive in the Hudson Valley

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

September 13, 2017

## Beatrice

Alto Sax: Al McCabe
Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Nadav Zelniker

January 14, 2017

## Trepidation

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

January 14, 2017

## Like Someone In Love

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 16, 2016

## Auld Lang Syne

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Marshall Toppo
Drums: Nadav Zelniker

December 3, 2016

## The Swingin'est Statesman Around

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 3, 2016

## Lotus Blossom

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 7, 2016

## East of the Sun

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 7, 2016

## Down the Block

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 7, 2016

## Invitation

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 7, 2016

## Black Nile

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 7, 2016

## Rhythm-a-Ning

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

December 7, 2016

## Wish

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

10 November, 2016

## Bear Mountain Bridge

Piano: Lonnie Leibowitz
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

10 November, 2016

## Tenor Madness

Piano: Lonnie Leibowitz
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

10 November, 2016

## Polkadots and Moonbeams

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

10 November, 2016

## Falling in Love with Love

Piano: Tom Kohl
Bass: Mark Hagan
Drums: Mark Dodge

## Standards Demo

If you're looking for classic jazz, say for a sophisticated event like a wedding, fundraiser, or corporate event, check out this demo. If you own a restaurant, bar, or cafe and are looking for some light background music, this is also perfect:

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