“Matt DeChamplain plays with amazing dexterity and superb taste while covering the history of jazz piano from ragtime and stride to modern.” -Hartford Jazz Society

Matt’s music is rooted in a profound love for the early jazz masters.What  makes him unique is his application of early jazz piano devices created by Ragtime, Blues and Stride musicians. His love of classic jazz piano inspires him to pursue a thorough musicianship that fuses traditional elements with modern jazz concepts.

“I believe in using the entire piano as a single instrument capable of expressing every possible musical idea.”  -Oscar Peterson

Inspired by: Art Tatum | Fats Waller  | Chick Corea | McCoy Tyner | Phineas Newborn  | Oscar Peterson | Brad Mehldau | Benny Green