Matt Carmichael

Matt Carmichael is a saxophonist and composer that BBC Music Magazine heralds as “a distinctive new voice in a crowded scene”. Matt continues to grow from strength to strength with his powerfully emotive blend of melodic Jazz and Folk music.

His live band have been playing together since their teens, forming a unique chemistry and sound with collective improvisation at the heart of each performance. He has performed throughout Europe at Bimhuis, Celtic Connections, Ronnie Scott’s, Love Supreme, Womex as well as being a guest soloist with the Grammy Award winning WDR Big Band in Germany.

Matt’s debut album Where Will The River Flow was critically acclaimed, amassing over 5 Million streams and he was subsequently signed to the renowned Jazz label Edition Records who released his second album Marram in October 2022.

Some of the musicians Matt has collaborated with include Fergus McCreadie, Rob Luft, Bob Mintzer, WDR Big Band, corto.alto, Charlie Stewart, Brìghde Chaimbeul, Kathleen MacInness, Liv Andrea Hauge, Innes White, Juliette Lemoine, Kim Carnie and Rachel Sermanni.

His upcoming third album Dancing With Embers will be released in early 2025.