Matt Skellenger Group

Musical Style: Original Jazz/Fusion/World This one-of-a-kind group performs the original music of Matt Skellenger. The music blends, jazz, world, funk, rock and fusion influences to create a sound unlike anything you have heard before. Over a 21-year span, the group has released 7 albums of original music, and they have played at Dazzle every year since 2006. Born and raised in Denver, CO, Matt Skellenger has been composing, performing, recording and teaching in Colorado for 34 years. Matt earned a B. A. in Music from Metro State University in 2002, where he studied with the great Ron Miles. Ron was an original member of the Skellenger group from 2006-2014, and he is featured on the group's first 3 albums. Matt has also studied with world renowned bassist and educator Victor Wooten. It's Matt's Birthday Concert, and the group is turning 21! Let's celebrate. Matt Skellenger - Electric Bass Adam Bartczak - Trombone, Conch Shell Dave Miller - Drums Matt Reid - Trumpet, Cornet, Effects Glenn Taylor - Pedal Steel Guitar