Matt Corey Bio

Venturing outside of the traditional role of the the saxophone, Matt Corey horn tends to function as more of the vocalist in his seasoned group of funk veterans.  Belting out the melodies of recognizable pop tunes from the past 30 years and then turning them into vehicles for improvisation to showcase not only his formidable skill as an improvisor but also the very talented members of his band.  You can clearly hear the influence of pop and r&b saxophonists such as Tom Scott and David Sanborn but also the raw emotion and energy of more traditional jazz and avant garde saxophonist in the vein of John Coltrane.  The idea is not to be so silky smooth that it blends in with muzak that you would expect to hear in the office of your dentist but not so out there that it becomes unrelatable for a person not holding graduate level degree in jazz studies.  

The formula has seemed to resonate with audiences across the country as his six national college tours have earned him five awards as Solo Artist of the Year from the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities, one of the most recognized organizations for music booking in colleges in the United States.  Matt and his band have had the opportunity to perform in a support role for many high profile national artists including Common, B.O.B., Third Eye Blind, Mike Posner, Joe Walsh, Far East Movement, and even watermelon smashing comedian Gallagher.

The new project produced by Reelphat Media Group features music by Bruno Mars, George Michael, Huey Lewis, Michael McDonald, Kool & the Gang and originals.  The first single, a cover of the George Michael classic, Careless Whisper is available on most streaming and digital platforms now.