August 7, 14, 21 & 28 AT 5:30 PM

Matt Newton Piano Trio

Matt Newton - Piano
Michael Davidson - Vibraphone (Aug 7)
Devon Henderson - Bass (Aug 7, 14 & 28)
Jonathan Chapman - Bass (Aug 21)
Ethan Ardelli - Drums (Aug 14, 21 & 28)

Matt Newton is a Toronto based pianist, composer and educator. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto Jazz Program (2004) and has attended the Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music (2006) where he studied with world renowned trumpeter/composer Dave Douglas, and Deron Johnson, Miles Davis’ last pianist.

Matt has performed with such respected musicians as Kevin Turcotte, Jim Vivian, Pat Collins, Kevin Brow, Rob Mosher, Rob Frayne, Petr Cancura, Sienna Dahlen, Mike Milligan, and Norman Marshall Villeneuve, and Dave Young.

Matt’s critically acclaimed debut CD Push is featured in Paul J. Youngman’s list of Favorite Jazz CD’s of 2009.