About
Matt Jardim is a guitarist with extensive experience and exceptional versatility. Matt has studied with Ted Dunbar, Kevin Eubanks, Eddie Berg, Dr. Ana Marie Rosado and earned a B.A. in Jazz performance from Rutgers University. He subsequently earned an M.A. in music education and after a long and storied career recently retired as a music educator with 32 years teaching in public schools. Matt's outstanding guitar ensembles from Elizabeth and Mountain Lakes High Schools garnered much praise and teen arts awards. As a performer, Matt continues to play with various bands such as Epic Soul, Yacht Rock Gold Experience, Random Acts of Soul and with his jazz trio or as a fingerstyle soloist.
Most Recent Album Release-2021
Rapid Ascent has everything from rock to fusion, straight ahead jazz to beautiful ballads. This record features contributions from some talented musicians including Dave Watson, Freddie Hendrix, Joao Goncalves, Phil King, Joe Romano, Joe Cunningham, Joe Donaway, Ryan Price and most prominently from pianist Richard Banks.
Debut Album Release-2020
Matt's previous album release includes a collection of previously released singles with some additional new tracks. Contributions from drummers Anthony Amodeo and Phil King as well as Richard Banks' piano and production skills are featured in this recording.