Matt Carmichael 5tet - JAZZSET 2025

The Scottish saxophonist **Matt Carmichael**, a young revelation on the European jazz scene, loves to play and compose music where jazz intertwines with Scottish folk and singer-songwriter traditions. He is influenced by artists like Duke Ellington, The Gloaming, Adrianne Lenker, Bon Iver, Keith Jarrett, Ben Webster, Brad Mehldau, and John Coltrane.

Carmichael arrives in Puglia to perform on Saturday 22nd at 9 PM at Club 1799 in Acquaviva delle Fonti, with the national premiere of his new album “Dancing with Embers.” Acclaimed by **BBC Music Magazine** as “a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene,” Carmichael continues to grow and expand his global reputation with his deeply emotional mix of jazz and folk music. With his band, he has developed a special chemistry and a unique sound based on collective improvisation. They regularly perform internationally in venues like Bimhuis, Fasching, Celtic Connections, Ronnie Scott’s, and Love Supreme, while Matt collaborates as a soloist and arranger with the Grammy-winning **WDR Big Band** and the **Scottish National Jazz Orchestra**.

Following the critically acclaimed debut album “Where Will the River Flow” (which garnered over 8 million streams), Carmichael signed with the renowned label Edition Records for his second album, “Marram,” with which he won the “Best Album” award at the Scottish Jazz Awards. His latest and third album, “Dancing with Embers,” is a collection of exciting instrumental tracks where melody takes center stage.

Matthew Carmichael on sax, Alistair Watson on bass, Thomas Gibbs on piano, Charlie Stewart on violin, Corrie Dick on drums.

Organized by the Café 1799 Association and curated by Giuseppe Netti, Jazzset is realized with the support and collaboration of the Region of Puglia, Puglia Culture, the Municipality of Acquaviva delle Fonti, Italia Jazz Club, and Puglia Sounds.
Web: www.club1799.it