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Matt Niedbalski is back with his monthly Jazz Night featuring a rotating lineup of featured artists and favorite collaborators. Enjoy music from the farthest throes of the jazz genre, from the classics you already love to originals you’ll fall in love with.
Lineup
Steve Kirsty, saxophone
Born in Schenectady, NY, and residing in Jersey City, NJ, Steven comes from a family of musicians and music teachers. He has performed throughout America, Spain, and Israel with numerous blues and jazz artists. He is also a piano tuner and technician. His playing is featured on albums including Charles Cornell’s “Time Tales” and “Your Choice,” Nic Cacioppo’s “Time in Motion” and “Beginning to End,” and Vin Mott’s “Rogue Hunter” and “Country Blues.”
Jason Emmond, bass
Jason Emmond is an upright and electric bass player and composer residing in upstate New York. After growing up in New Hampshire and earning his bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, he moved to Kansas City to play jazz. He recently relocated to Albany, NY, where he continues his music career.
Jason plays with musicians from New York City, Kansas City, upstate New York, and beyond. He often performs with artist Eddie Moore and his band, We the People, who have backed notable artists such as Andre Hayward, Chantae Cann, and Andrew Bailie.
Matt Niedbalski, drums
Matt Niedbalski is a musician and composer based in Upstate NY. His primary instrument is drums, and he mostly plays improvised music. His projects include GNP, a co-lead trio with pianist Tyler Giroux and bassist Dylan Perrillo; Charles Cornell; the Giroux Brothers; Dylan Perrillo Orchestra; and the Vin Mott Blues Band. Matt formed a trio with saxophonist Adam Siegel and bassist Jason Emmond that is often booked as the “Matt Niedbalski Trio.” He has hosted a monthly concert series at the Park Theater in Glens Falls, NY, since 2022 and is featured on over a dozen recordings. In addition to performing and composing, Matt mixes and masters recordings.