Matthew Fries

Matthew Fries is an Assistant Professor of Jazz Piano and Jazz Studies at Western Michigan University's Irving S. Gilmore School of Music. His professional background includes extensive performance experience with notable jazz artists and ensembles.

Teaching focuses on jazz piano performance, improvisation techniques, and composition/arranging. His performance career spans collaborative projects including the TRI-FI trio and work with vocalist Curtis Stigers.

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