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Matthews joined the Legendary Count Basie Orchestra in 1996 under the direction of former Basie band lead trombonist Grover Mitchell, to fill the coveted chair of the late legendary guitarist and composer Freddie Green, who performed with the Orchestra for 50 years before his passing.
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May 27, 2010 · Kansas City native Will Matthews is the guitarist for the world famous Count Basie Orchestra, joining the group in 1996 under the direction of trombonist Grover Mitchell to fill the coveted chair of the late legendary guitarist and composer, Freddie Green who was with the band for over fifty years. Matthews has traveled and toured all over the ...
Jun 28, 2012 · Original composition by Will Matthews, current Guitarist for the Count Basie Orchestra from his latest CD featuring B-3 Organist Mel Rhyne fom the original W...
Feb 19, 2024 · Will Matthews, a Kansas City musician and educator, received his third Grammy Award this month with the Count Basie Orchestra. After graduating from Lincoln High School, Matthews dedicated...
Will Matthews plays solo guitar version of Billy Strayhorn's Lush Life. Will Matthews. 302 subscribers. Videos.
Feb 23, 2021 · Will Matthews: Keepin’ Freddie’s Legacy Alive with The Basie Orchestra. Published. 3 years ago. on. February 23, 2021. By. Wayne Goins. Welcome to Jazz Guitar Today! New contributor and jazz guitarist Wayne Goins interviews guitarist and composer, Will Matthews.
Kansas City USA -- -- ASR RECORDS announces that Will Matthews has officially joined its Roster of Artists and Producers. Matthews, who is the guitarist for the world-famous Count Basie Orchestra, contacted 'ASR RECORDS Co-founder, Alaadeen on May 7 inquiring about joining the label.
Will Matthews. 36 subscribers. Subscribe. 1. 234 views 8 years ago. B-3 Organ Project featuring Bobby Floyd - Organ, Will Matthews - Guitar and Clayton Cameron-Drums, live @ The Paco Guitar...
Will Matthews holds down one of the most revered guitar chairs in jazz, the chair that timekeeper supreme, Freddie Green, occupied for nearly 50 years in the Basie band. "I did not get into four-to-the-bar rhythm playing until around 1983 or 1984.
