BIOGRAPHY – MAT JODRELL

Mat Jodrell is one of the outstanding fresh new voices in Jazz today. Originally born in Perth, Western Australia, Mat is now based in New York City, completing his Masters degree at the prestigious Juilliard School. Before relocating to America, he was one of the most in-demand trumpet players in Australia. Mat was featured on numerous albums, released and toured his debut recording ‘Blues In The Night’, and toured extensively throughout the world.

Mat has received numerous accolades for his tender years, including the NFAA Clifford Brown/Stan Getz Fellowship (five finalists chosen worldwide), the Young Australian of the Year Awards, the James Morrison scholarship for most outstanding young Australian Jazz instrumentalist, and the Bob Wyllie scholarship for best graduating student.

He has performed with artists such as Benny Golson, Frank Foster, Branford Marsalis, Carl Allen, Carmen Lundy, Terri-Lyn Carrington, James Williams, Josh Roseman, Bill Watrous, Gary Bartz, Andy Milne, Terence Blanchard, Terell Stafford, Graeme Lyall, Don Burrows, and toured the world with James Morrison for many years with his ‘On The Edge’ project.