Baby Grand Jazz – Matt DeChamplain Quintet

“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

Working extensively in a diverse range of musical settings, Matt DeChamplain accompanies jazz vocalists and appears with post-bop ensembles while also specializing in stride piano (both solo piano and within an ensemble context), playing in a variety of New Orleans/traditional jazz settings both nationally and internationally. 2023 and 2024 saw the release of three recorded collaborations: Reunion (Summit Records) with saxophonist Greg Abate and bassist Paul Del Nero (#37 on JazzWeek Charts); Reverence: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson and Stephane Grappelli (co-led by Matt and virtuoso violinist Jason Anick featuring guitarist Matt Munisteri and bassist Eduardo Belo); and a guest appearance on bassist Avery Sharpe’s forthcoming album on JKNM Records. A trio album and solo piano album under Matt’s own name are also in the works set to be released next year. Additionally, Matt holds a faculty position at The Jackie McLean Institute of Jazz at The Hartt School (University of Hartford). This program will highlight his original compositions and arrangements.

Get a preview of his sound (and Matt Dwonszyk too!) HERE