MATT CARMICHAEL

Matt Carmichael, a talented tenor saxophonist hailing from the burgeoning Scottish jazz scene, has made his mark with his debut album on Edition Records. With a captivating blend of lyrical jazz and lilting folk melodies, ‘Marram’ showcases Matt’s immense musical talent alongside award-winning fiddle player Charlie Stewart, as well as his long-time collaborators Fergus McCreadie, Ali Watson, and Tom Potter. This lively and energetic album solidifies Matt’s position as one of Scotland’s leading young performers. Having won the prestigious Peter Whittingham Development award in 2019 and being a finalist in the BBC’s young jazz musician competition in 2020, Matt has already established himself as a dynamic improviser and performer. His talent has been recognized by being long-listed for the Scottish Album of the Year award in 2021. Recently, Matt had the honor of performing with Germany’s esteemed WDR Big Band, led by guest conductor Bob Mintzer, who arranged music from Matt’s read more...