Matthew Edward Wilson (born September 27, 1964) is an American jazz drummer.
Early life and education
Wilson was born in Knoxville, Illinois. He studied percussion at Wichita State University.
Career
Wilson moved to New York City in 1992, and has worked with Lee Konitz, Cecil McBee, and Dewey Redman. When asked who influenced him as a performer and educator, Matt responds: "There’s not one person I could point to because there’s a lot of them."
Discography
As leader
As Wave Follows Wave (Palmetto, 1996) Going Once, Going Twice (Palmetto, 1998) Smile (Palmetto, 1999) Arts and Crafts (Palmetto, 2001) Humidity (Palmetto, 2003) Wake Up! (Palmetto, 2005) The Scenic Route (Palmetto, 2006) That's Gonna Leave a Mark (Palmetto, 2009) An Attitude for Gratitude (Palmetto, 2011) Gathering Call (Palmetto, 2013) Honey and Salt (Palmetto, 2017). Matt Wilson recorded this album with Ron Miles. Hug! (Palmetto, 2020)
As sideman
With Dena DeRose
I Can See Clearly Now (Sharp Nine, 2000) We Won't Forget You (HighNote, 2014) United (HighNote, 2016)
With Either/Orchestra
The Calculus of Pleasure (Accurate, 1992) The Brunt (Accurate, 1994) Across the Omniverse (Accurate, 1996)
With Fred Hess
The Long and Short of It (Tapestry, 2004) Crossed Paths (Tapestry, 2005) How 'Bout Now (Tapestry, 2006) In the Grotto (Alison, 2007) Single Moment (Alison, 2008) Hold On (Dazzle 2009)
With Bill Mays
Out in PA (No Blooze Music, 1999) Summer Sketches (Palmetto, 2001) Going Home (Palmetto, 2003) Live at Jazz Standard (Palmetto, 2005) Live at COTA (No Blooze Music, 2019)
With Ted Nash
Sidewalk Meeting (Arabesque, 2001) La Espada De La Noche (Palmetto, 2005) In the Loop (Palmetto, 2006) The Mancini Project (Palmetto, 2008) Live at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (Plastic Sax, 2018)
With Mario Pavone
Remembering Thomas (Knitting Factory, 1999) Totem Blues (Knitting Factory, 2000) Mythos (Playscape, 2002) Boom (Playscape, 2004) Trio Arc (Playscape, 2008)
With Denny Zeitlin
Slick Rock (Maxjazz, 2004) In Concert (Sunnyside, 2009) Stairway to the Stars (Sunnyside, 2014) Wishing On the Moon (Sunnyside, 2018) Live at Mezzrow (Sunnyside, 2020)