About Mat
Mathew Birmingham grew up in New Jersey and began taking classical guitar lessons at the age of twelve. By fifteen he was giving classical concerts in a solo and duo setting throughout New Jersey. At sixteen he attended a Dave Brubeck concert that opened up the world of jazz to him, and he has pursued that genre ever since. He received his B.A in Jazz Studies from the University of Vermont where he...
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You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To
This is a recording of a classic Cole Porter tune played by the Mat Birmingham Quartet in the University of Vermont’s Recital Hall. The Band: Mat Birmingham (guitar), Mike Membrino (piano), Max Harwood (drums), Connor Rountree (bass) You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To by...
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The Real Guitarist
This is a recording of a Steve Kuhn samba played by the Mat Birmingham Quartet in the University of Vermont’s Recital Hall. The band: Mat Birmingham (guitar), Mike Membrino (piano), Max Harwood (drums), Connor Rountree (bass). The Real Guitarist by...
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Advanced Jazz Guitar Instructional Videos
This is a collection of some of the best advanced instructional videos that I’ve been able to find. I will add to the list as I find more. This stuff is by no means easy, but if you put in the time you...
Read MoreStella By Starlight
This is my arrangement of the classic standard composed by Victor Young. Stella By Starlight by...
Read MoreQuote Du Jour – Duke Ellington
Put it this way: Jazz is a good barometer of freedom… In its beginnings, the...
Read MoreQuote Du Jour – Miles Davis
I don’t care if a dude is purple with green breath as long as he can swing....
Read MoreHouse of Jade Arrangement for 2 horns
I have always loved this tune and recently decided to write this arrangement of...
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