Matthews at New St. Louis Jazz Venue

WILL MATTHEWS has a performance on May 28, 2010 at Robbie’s House Of Jazz in the St. Louis, MO area with Reggie Thomas-Organ and Marty Morrison-Drums.

ABOUT THE VENUE

Robbie’s House Of Jazz is a new business located in the heart of Webster Groves, a suburb of St. Louis. The venue has its own official House Band and also features both, well-known and up coming jazz artists.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Matthews is currently touring with the world-famous Count Basie Orchestra. He initially joined the CBO under the direction of trombonist Grover Mitchell to fill the coveted chair of the late Freddie Green who was the guitarist in the group for over fifty years. Since joining the CBO, Matthews has played on numerous recordings and two “Grammy Winning” releases with the band. Matthews has performed with a who’s who of artists such as Joe Williams,Frank Foster, Benny Carter, Milt Jackson, George Benson, Kenny Burrell, Nancy Wilson, Patti Austin, Marlena Shaw, Tony Bennett, Dianne Reeves, Jimmy Cobb, Hank Jones and Nnenna Freelon; along with numerous TV broadcasts, etc.

WILL MATTHEWS | ROBBIE'S HOUSE OF JAZZ | MAY 28

Robbie’s House Of Jazz
20 Allen Avenue
Suite 150
Webster Groves, MO 63119
Ph: 314-968-5556
www.robbieshouseofjazz.com

The latest CD Release by Will Matthews is “Count On Swingin’” on the Artists Recording Collective label (ARC-2109) and features Bobby Watson: alto saxophone; Mel Rhyne: B3 organ; and, Kenny Phelps: drums. The Count Basie Orchestra guitarist and his ensemble start at 9:00pm. Cover $10.

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