Matt Wilson

An ebullient jazz drummer with a wry, somewhat zany sense of humor, Matt Wilson is recognized for his adventurous approach to post-bop. A vital presence on the New York scene since the early '90s, he has worked with such forward-thinking luminaries as Dewey Redman, Lee Konitz, and Charlie Haden, among many others. He is also a member of the Sifter trio with Mary Halvorson and Kirk Knuffke, as well as Trio M with Myra Melford and Mark Dresser. On his own, Wilson has released an eclectic array of small-group albums that showcase his love for both straight-ahead and avant-garde traditions, including 2001's Arts & Crafts, 2014's Gathering Call, and 2017's Carl Sandburg-inspired Honey & Salt. Following his 2020 piano-less trio date, Hug!, Wilson paid homage to the late congressman and civil rights activist John Lewis with 2024's Good Trouble.