Matt Huntington: Musician, Composer, Arranger, Educator

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.

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:

Matt Huntington

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Live Recordings

Yes or No

Firm Roots

In The Wee Small Hours of the Morning

The Preacher

A Drive in the Hudson Valley

Beatrice

Trepidation

Like Someone In Love

Auld Lang Syne

The Swingin'est Statesman Around

Lotus Blossom

East of the Sun

Down the Block

Invitation

Black Nile

Rhythm-a-Ning

Wish

Bear Mountain Bridge

Tenor Madness

Polkadots and Moonbeams

Falling in Love with Love

Standards Demo