Matt Skellenger Group

About This Event

Musical Style: Original Jazz/Fusion/World This one-of-a-kind group from Denver performs the original music of Matt Skellenger. The music blends jazz, world, funk, rock, and fusion influences to create a sound unlike anything you have heard. This group debuted at Dazzle on 9th and Lincoln 20 years ago. Since that first show, the group has released 7 albums of original music. Dazzle has hosted all 7 release parties, and the group has performed at Dazzle every year for 20 years. The group is celebrating 20 years of music in 2026! Born and raised in Denver, CO., Matt has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado for 33 years. Matt earned a B.A. in Music from Metro State University in 2002 where he studied with the great Ron Miles. Ron was an original member of the Skellenger group from 2006-2014, and he is featured on the group's first 3 albums. Matt has also studied with world renowned bassist and educator Victor Wooten. In addition to leading his own sextet, Skellenger performs in solo, duo, and trio formats and in the Grown A$$ Man Band. He has also been a music teacher at Swallow Hill since 2008. This performance will feature some old favorites from the catalog in addition to some new music! Matt Skellenger - Electric Bass Adam Bartczak - Trombone, Conch Shell Dave Miller - Drums Matt Reid - Trumpet, Cornet, Effects Glenn Taylor - Pedal Steel Guitar