Mat Mathews

Mat Mathews

Mat Mathews

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My Favourite Things [Instr.]
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Not So Sleepy
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Dutch Treat
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Woof
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Cold Winter Nights

Albums

  • The Many Sounds of Mat Mathews, Belting Brass and Accordion

    Jul 2018 • 12 songs

  • The Many Sounds of Mat Mathews, Sultry Strings and Accordion

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Mat Mathews

Biography

Throughout his career, Mat Mathews fought an uphill battle to get the accordion accepted in bop-oriented jazz. He learned to play music during the Nazi occupation, and after the war ended, Mathews was inspired to play jazz when he heard a radio broadcast of Joe Mooney. He worked locally in Holland including most notably with the Millers from 1947-50. After moving to New York in 1952, he put together a quartet that for a time featured (and introduced) the young Herbie Mann on flute and tenor. Mathews' other sidemen included Art Farmer, Julius Watkins, Joe Puma, Oscar Pettiford,...
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