Matt Savage in the News

Matt Savage in the News

Press Quotes

“…is Matt Savage really that good? Does he deserve the hype and hoopla? In a word, yes… he's an admirable jazz pianist, one whose age seems largely irrelevant…”

ALL ABOUT JAZZ.COM

“I was amazed at how talented he is. Amazing is the word I can tell you. I keep track of young talent in kids, and he’s the first one that I met that young that was THAT talented. He has such a musical mind that it isn’t music that he has to learn.”

DAVE BRUBECK

“…delightful and inspiring…”

CHICK COREA

“…the future of JAZZ”

SAX LEGEND JIMMY HEATH

“Matt combines all forms of harmony resolution, not just rhythmic or counterpoint, but he goes beyond to levels once visited by Bach concerto and Mozart.”

AFRO AMERICAN SYNDICATE

“A prodigy to watch”

JAZZTIMES

“Besides being an extremely gifted pianist and improviser, Matt has the musical instincts of a person many years older. To me this is the most incredible characteristic about Matt. Where did this come from? Wow! I can't wait to hear him perform when his feet can reach the pedals.”

BOBBY WATSON

“…jazz phenom Matt Savage unlocks a door to genius using 88 keys”

PEOPLE MAGAZINE

“...he’s a serious Jazz musician who’s bent on making his mark, and the opinion here is that we’ll be hearing much more from him... Meanwhile, Jazz enthusiasts are encouraged to hear and appreciate a nine–year–old to whom the word “phenomenal” is by no means misapplied.”

ALL ABOUT JAZZ.COM

“The Key Master.” “On his third CD, Matthew Savage sounds like a darn good adult jazz pianist. For a 9-year-old kid, he’s amazing.”

THE BOSTON GLOBE

“Whenever he plays...he blows people away.”

THE MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM

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