A classically trained pianist and composer, Matt Johnson is known for his contemporary instrumental recordings. The founder of the Dolce & Nuit production and publishing company, Johnson first garnered attention with his 1986 debut, A Quiet Moment. Along with his work as a teacher, musical director, and composer, he has continued to release themed instrumental albums, including 1995's End of a Day, 2014's The New Silent Night, and 2019's Every Time I Feel the Spirit.
Born in 1961 in Sherman, Texas, Johnson started taking piano lessons at age six and grew up playing in church....