I play trombone.

performer/composer/pedagogue 

new orleans

joined the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra in 2011. joined the Vermont Symphony Orchestra in 2008 and was soloist in 2022. previously held a position with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra. performed with numerous orchestras, big bands, and chamber ensembles in Birdland, The Stone, Tipitina’s, Petronas Towers, the Orpheum Theatre, and the Forbidden City. made Carnegie Hall debut turning pages in recital. was in the first horn section to play with the band CAKE. recorded with Bela Fleck. recorded for Tyler Perry. recorded for Verve records. once shook Sparky Lyle’s hand. command performance for Solange Knowles. opened for the Gypsy Kings. opened for Jim Gaffigan. soloist with the Syracuse Symphony Orchestra while dressed as Santa Claus. premiered pieces by a few Pulitzer finalists, the fastest guitarist in the world, and some real jabronis. does a mediocre JJ impression. regularly brags about playing with The Who, James Moody, Derek Smalls, Andy Williams, Yo Yo Ma, Randy Newman, and Placido Domingo. as a composer, writes and arranges many pieces for solo recitals and for Versipel New Music. Eagle Scout. caught a foul ball at mlb game. Michael Jordan’s former roommate. saw Jimmy Carter’s bible study. smoked a cigarette with Fred Rzewski. teaches privately online and is on faculty at the Boston University at Tanglewood Institute, Loyola University New Orleans, the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts, the University of New Orleans, and at Tulane University. primary teachers are Jeannie Little, Matthew Vaughn, Per Brevig, Steve Norrell, and Scott Hartman. as seen on Wrestlemania 30. lost a job playing wind machine. temple. manhattan. new haven.

“Fucking great.” -Pete Townshend

“Wright’s warm lyricism flowed. It even took on an almost vocal quality.” - Rutland Herald

“The most famous trombonist in the history of Pad Thai takeout.”  —”Wild” Bill Wood

“That’s the strangest thing I’ve ever heard.” —Ingram Marshall

“He takes the smallest thing and makes it sound like a million bucks.”  -Martin Bresnick

“A Matt Wright recital should not be missed.” —Chris Cerrone

”Interesting.” -Matthew Berry

“I love you, man.” —Ted Hearne

“You don’t suck anymore.” -Brian Brown

“I can’t imagine how much better the soloist could have been if he had his pants!” -Anonymous Audience Member

“Bad on multiple levels.” - IM Eric Rosen

“It wasn’t Jeremy, but I still loved it.” - Jeremy’s mom