Jazz arranging · Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
MattHarris
dates unavailable arranger · composer · orchestrator
Harris's arranging style combines traditional big band approaches with modern harmonies and grooves, featuring clear section…
- Predominant era
- Contemporary & Hybrid Jazz
- Lifespan
- dates unavailable
- Signature
- iridescent color
Bio · 33 words
Matt Harris is a trombonist, composer, and arranger working in contemporary jazz contexts. He has established himself through work with various ensembles and educational institutions, contributing arrangements that balance tradition and contemporary approaches.
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Musical style
Sound DNA
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Iridescent
Instrumental color leads the design.
Compact
Ideas arrive in tightly packed frames.
Expansive
Wide spans define the orchestral frame.
Layered
Several musical planes coexist.
Propulsive
Rhythm actively drives the architecture.
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Orchestration
Technique deck
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Music first
Scores & orchestras
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Professional Ensemble Work
Professional Ensemble Work
Harris's arrangements for professional big bands demonstrate his gifts for contemporary large ensemble writing.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
Educational Contributions
Educational Contributions
Harris's work in educational settings demonstrates his commitment to developing young musicians while maintaining artistic standards.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
Contemporary Big Band Scene
Contemporary Big Band Scene
Harris's contributions to contemporary big band performance demonstrate the tradition's continued vitality.
Listen forNotice how color shapes the orchestral profile.
Find listening example on YouTubeProfile derived from the arranger’s documented style and recording notes; exact instrumentation is not asserted.
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Start here
Three essential albums
One line each—enough context to choose the next listen.
- 01 — Professional Ensemble WorkMatt Harris Harris's arrangements for professional big bands demonstrate his gifts for contemporary large ensemble writing.
- 02 — Educational ContributionsMatt Harris Harris's work in educational settings demonstrates his commitment to developing young musicians while maintaining artistic standards.
- 03 — Contemporary Big Band SceneMatt Harris Harris's contributions to contemporary big band performance demonstrate the tradition's continued vitality.