"Matthew Smith is a young budding jazz star who will surely follow in the footsteps of Snake Davis with his soul-jazz style...Definitely one to watch out for!"

David Porter: Hull Jazz Festival and J-Night
 
 
 
"Matthew's solo was an early highlight, it's always a pleasure to hear a great musician wail
Festival Review, Hull Daily Mail 
 
 
 
"The emotion of the blues shine right through with Matthew Smith providing a gutsy sax break
 Album Review, Blues On Stage Magazine
 

 

 

 

 

Latest  2012  News!
 Latest  Album  Release:
     

Festival Gig Confirmed

Eclectic4 - Acoustic have been confirmed to perform at this year's 20th Anniversary Hull Jazz Festival.

Wednesday 25th July, Goodfellowship Inn, Hull 

 

 

Exam Results

In the Spring ABRSM exams Matthew's  Grade 1 Theory pupils had a 100% pass rate! 

  • 60% gained DISTINCTION 
  • 40% gained high Merit passes.

 

  

 

New Commission

Matthew has been commissioned by the theatre company Other Lives Productions to produce the theme tune for their upcoming production, 'A Foreign Country'.

They will also be featuring the title track from his latest album, "Eclectic4 - Live, Stand Up" within the play.

 
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"Stand Up, Eclectic4 - Live"

Recorded live and released in 2010 through Lifesound Records