Matt Pivec | Album Release Party "Open Sky"

6:30p Show | Doors at 5p

Matt Pivec – alto and soprano sax

John Raymond – trumpet and flugelhorn

Sandy Williams – guitar

Steve Allee – piano

Jesse Wittman – bass

Kenny Phelps – drums

Indianapolis-based musician Matt Pivec maintains an active, multifaceted career as a performer, educator, and composer.

As a saxophonist, Matt is currently a member of the Steve Allee Big Band and the Sean Imboden Large Ensemble. He has also worked with Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, The Temptations, Ana Gasteyer, Bob Brookmeyer, Maria Schneider, Melvin Rhyne, the Buselli-Wallarab Jazz Orchestra, The Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra, the Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, the Rochester Philharmonic Pops Orchestra, and the national touring companies of Hairspray, 42nd Street, and The Producers. As a band leader and soloist, Matt has performed at jazz festivals and venues throughout the United States. He has three albums to his credit, Live at Snider Hall, Psalm Songs and Time and Direction.

Tonight's performance will feature a sextet of renowned musicians performing original compositions from Open Sky's debut album.