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Matthew Fries Trio

08/06/2024 9:00 PM
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Matthew Fries Trio

Pianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano, recording ten albumsfeaturing his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful andhopeful", “introspective", "full of joy and wonderment", and "awash with tonal colors." But itis his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an in-demand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great AmericanJazz Piano Competition, he has toured worldwide, appears on scores of recordings, and hiswork has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years”(The New York Times), and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times).
Matthew is also a dedicated educator and he continues to teach lessons, masterclasses,and clinics throughout the US and abroad. Since 2017 he is a proud part of the WesternMichigan University faculty as Professor of Jazz Piano where he teaches private lessons,coaches jazz combos, and teaches classes in jazz theory, improvisation, composition and arranging.

Matthew Fries - piano
Carlo De Rosa - bass
Steven Tyler Perry - drums

Set times 7:30pm & 9:00pm
Dinner & Show ~ $70 includes 3-course dinner.
VIP Dinner & Show ~ $90 includes dinner above and upgrade to stage-front seating.
General Admission ~ $15
(Beverages not included)

Dinner & Show fees include server gratuities.

Streaming on our YouTube channel: Chris' Jazz Cafe - YouTube

Pianist/composer MATTHEW FRIES is a joyful voice on the piano, recording ten albumsfeaturing his original compositions. His music has been described as "playful andhopeful", “introspective", "full of joy and wonderment", and "awash with tonal colors." But itis his deeply swinging piano style and collaborative spirit that have also made him an in-demand sideman for both instrumentalists and vocalists. Winner of the Great AmericanJazz Piano Competition, he has toured worldwide, appears on scores of recordings, and hiswork has been described as “the best jazz accompaniment I’ve seen in a cabaret in years”(The New York Times), and “the crispest rhythm section imaginable” (The London Times).
Matthew is also a dedicated educator and he continues to teach lessons, masterclasses,and clinics throughout the US and abroad. Since 2017 he is a proud part of the WesternMichigan University faculty as Professor of Jazz Piano where he teaches private lessons,coaches jazz combos, and teaches classes in jazz theory, improvisation, composition and arranging.

Seating Info
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Premier Tables:
The best seats in the house positioned directly in front of the performance stage (marked dark blue on the seating map).

Standard Tables:
Clear and unobstructed views of stage (marked purple on the seating map). A few tables have a partially obstructed view (marked light blue on the seating map).

Cocktail & Bar Area:
Seating at high-top tables and at the bar area available on a first come, first seated basis (marked green on the seating map). Tables may be shared for sold out shows. Two TV monitors with live video feed of the performance are conveniently located above the bar and cocktail areas.

  • All ticket prices are per person.
  • Dinner menu available in all sections.
  • Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
  • Every ticket gets a seat in area purchased and tables are reserved based on the date when you made your reservation.
  • We will do our best to ensure that your entire group sits together, please let us know in the order notes if there are multiple ticket orders in your group.
  • For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
  • Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
  • No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
  • There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.

Festival Seating:
Festival seating is our general admission ticket. The entire venue or a portion of the venue may be designated for festival admission. These tickets will guarantee you a seat for the show and you are free to sit anywhere in the venue based on a "first come, first seated" basis. This should also allow for larger groups to sit together.

  • All ticket prices are per person.
  • Dinner menu available in all sections.
  • Your ticket is also your dining reservation.
  • For any special needs or accommodation requests, please call us at 215-568-3131.
  • Tickets are the same price whether purchased in person, over the phone or online.
  • No refunds, professional cameras or outside food and drink.
  • There is a limited amount of seating available for performances, if the show is sold out online, contact us at 215-568-3131 for seating availability.