Garrity, Matt
Steeplechase, 2026, CD
Instrument: Drums
Issue: 32.1
Jazz Ruler Type: Bebop
Performance: 4
Sound: 3
Score: 79
O’s Notes: Drummer, composer Matt Garrity is a well-regarded, side man who found his voice on the NYC jazz scene three decades ago. Suits and Scotches is his debut as a leader, in a quartet with Vito Dieterle (t-sax), Steve Einerson (p), and David Ambrosio (b). Garrity makes the title track his paradise with an explosive solo while allowing his companions to shine as well. Einerson tickles the ivory on “Old Folks “, and Dieterle blends nice sax work on “Search For Peace” balancing the effort, a combination of originals and standards.
Publicist: Vivo Musique
