MrMatthew McMahon

Pianist and composer Matt McMahon has been a part of the jazz scene in Australia since completing his studies, a BA(hons) and an ADJS, in 1994. He leads the Matt McMahon Trio and is a co-leader of the Band of Five Names with which he has recorded several albums. Matt is also the musical director for Vince Jones and a frequent collaborator with such artists as Phil Slater, Katie Noonan, Sandy Evans, Simon Barker, Steve Hunter, Dave Panichi and many others. He has appeared with a variety of groups and at major music festivals both in Australia (Jazznow and Wangaratta Jazz Festival) and overseas.

His recent albums include Paths and Streams and Ellipsis, both recorded for the Kimnara label.