MIX UP MIX UP

Mix Up Mix Up lights up the connection between roots-reggae and soul-jazz. The group is still performing occasionally at venues in eastern Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire (USA).

 

The group presents original compositions and creative re-workings of pop, jazz and reggae anthems by Bob Marley, Duke Ellington, Thelonius Monk, Marvin Gaye, George Gershwin, Chopin and more.  The pure joy communicated between band members combined with their love of and deep experience with these styles results in a unique stylistic mash-up that immediately delights audiences of all ages. Imagine the creative interplay between musicians along with soul-jazz improvisation embedded in the intoxicating riddims of Jamaican reggae in an acoustic/electric jazz setting! It's sophisticated and soulful, with both instrumental and vocal repertoire, that gives nourishment to the mind, body and soul. Unfortunately this band never released a recording however Matt was contracted to produce an album for trumpeter/band leader Kelly B and we recorded one of Matt's Mix Up Mix Up originals called "Half Chop."

 

Check Half Chop on the video here.