Nuance Music Group Roster of Artists

Imagine organic funky rhythms, hip jazzy chord changes, enticing memorable melodies, and fresh production. Matt Marshak manages to blend so much into his own brand of smooth jazz. Gone are clichés and the typical. Enter new energy, passion, and a commitment to redefining smooth jazz, chill, and contemporary instrumental music.

Matt's sophomore album "This Time Around" became a worldwide hit in 2004. Receiving airplay on CD101.9 in NYC was the lively track "New Kid." The tune was an old school tribute to players such as Larry Carlton, Robben Ford, George Benson. Matt was named "Best New Artist" by Program Director Charley Connolly and has also been featured on the popular radio show "The Groove Boutique," hosted by Rafe Gomez.

Following in 2006 was Matt's radio debut record "Groovosphere." The lively track Summerfunk gained Matt attention in R/R pieces by Carol Archer, and airplay across the country. The third single Wind Chill Factor became Matt's biggest radio hit being added in NYC by WQCD 101.9, and spins on KIFM, WGRV, Music Choice. The world appeal also became evident as Matt was invited to play some of Europe's finest jazz festivals: Bratislava Jazz Days in Slovakia, and The Prague Jazz Festival in The Czech Republic. Matt was also picked up by the prestigious NY booking agency Mighty Music Corporation. Matt and Mighty Music president Steve Butler put Matt and group on a non stop tour in 2007 with stops at the Art Good's Big Bear Jazz Festival, WGRV Cruise to the Bahamas, KIFM Lights out in San Diego, Modesto, KJZS afterwork show in RENO, WQCD 101.9's wine festival, Iowa, Palm Springs KJJZ, WJZZ 30th Anniversary show in Atlanta, WLOQ's anniversary show in Orlando, WXJZ's anniversary show in Gainesville, WEIB's afterwork party in Mass, among other stops.

Matt's determination and talent have caught the eye of many promoters across the globe. He has opened for artists such as Spyro Gyra, Stanley Jordan, Peter White, Richard Elliot, Jeff Golub, Brian Auger, Marcia Ball, Mose Allison, among other legends. Matt has used these opportunities to tap into an established music loving audience. He has also worked independently with great dedication on building his own unique following-one that is quite diverse by smooth jazz standards.

ARTIST ROSTER

Matt Marshak

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