“Trumpeter Matt Holman is a creative and thoughtful improviser with a world-class sound. I expect big things from him in the years to come.” - Fred Hersch, pianist/composer
“Matt Holman is a trumpeter and composer with a fresh, lyrical voice. Like his music, Matt is warm, caring, and quietly passionate.” - Pat Harbison, trumpeter/educator
“…In our modern world there seem to be more and more creative improvising trumpet players making beautiful recordings for the world. It is impossible for anyone to be fully aware of every great player and recording. If I made this list next month it would be different. Also, at the present time some players who greatly impress me have yet to record as leaders to my knowledge (Amir al Saffar, and Matt Holman, to name two).” - from Trumpetology by Pat Harbison
Current projects
Matt Holman’s Diversion Ensemble
Matt’s newest band performing original compositions and improvisations featuring: Matt Holman (trumpet), Jim Gailloreto (saxophones) Rob Clearfield (rhodes/nord/piano), Matt Ulery (bass), and Jon Deitemyer (drums).
Booker Little Project
Featuring the music of this underrated trumpet and compositional visionary, the ensemble attempts to reinterpret the classics from the albums Little recorded with Eric Dolphy, Max Roach, and others.
Human Motion
Human Motion, formed in the spring of 2005, is a Chicago-based jazz quintet dedicated to playing improvised music, focusing particularly on the original compositions of its members. Led by bassist/composer Jeff Greene, the quintet features trumpeter Matt Holman, saxophonist Doug Stone, pianist Jordan Baskin, and percussionist Jon Deitemyer. With widely varying influences from Charles Mingus and John Coltrane to Bjork and the Roots, each individual brings his life experiences and love of music to every performance to create a cohesive and inspired unit. Human Motion draws from tradition while looking toward the future. Their debut album, “Human Motion”, was released in September of 2005. It features ten original compositions and is available now on CD Baby!, iTunes, and in select Chicago-land Tower Records. They are currently on tour in the midwest in support of “Human Motion” at such legendary jazz clubs as The Blue Wisp, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge, The Jazz Factory, The Firefly, and The Artist’s Quarter, as well as Millennium Music Conference 10 and the Midpoint Music Festival. For more information on Human Motion including upcoming shows and events, please visit www.jeffgreenemusic.com.
Discography
Human Motion, formed in the spring of 2005, is a Chicago-based jazz quintet dedicated to playing improvised music, focusing particularly on the original compositions of its members. Led by bassist/composer Jeff Greene, the quintet features trumpeter Matt Holman, alto saxophonist Taku Akiyama, pianist Jordan Baskin, and percussionist Jon Deitemyer.
The debut album from Cameron Mizell. A mental blend of a classic funk horn section and the unmistakable imagination of Cameron Mizell’s guitar. 8 tracks of backbeat funk spit out by a sax-based, trumpet-fronted horn section thickly spiked atop a creative and tasty rhythm section; 4 tracks of controlled, exceptional and untreated jazz guitar trio - one CD.
18 tracks of the best music in Indiana’s best music town - encompassing the huge variety of Bloomington’s scene! Compiled and released by Preservation Records, this environmental benefit CD helps Bloomington’s local chapter of the National Audubon Society - the Sassafras Audubon Society - as well as helping spread quality local music to people that crave innovative and original music.
The Matt Holman Sextet performs Matt tune “Bruising” on this compilation.
Favorite instrumentals performed by the Casas Orchestra (Tucson, AZ)
Featuring a full orchestral arrangement by Matt Holman.