The Wengerd|VanVoorst Duo hit tonight definitely did not go as planned! After some back-and-forth over what hour slot we were to take, we had finally settled on the 7:00-8:00 pm timeslot, accommodating one of the participating artists, a harpist of some kind. Not long after I got home, I ... Continue Reading
You may have noticed (if you’ve actually been to the matthewwengerd.net in the last few weeks) that the header image on this site rotates between five images. If you’re monitor is wide enough, you may also note that every picture is music-related, a fact lost on those with ... Continue Reading
Having worked for non-profits for quite some time, I find that the latest post from Seth really strikes at the core of what it takes to survive as a non-profit: If you’re only willing to bid $19 to buy a $20 bill at this auction, you’re not doing charity, you’re bargain h ... Continue Reading
Wynton Marsalis doesn’t shy away from controversial stances. The mild display of haughtiness here is only a glimpse of the types of things that make Marsalis a polarizing figure. In fact, this is almost charming: via adrian. Continue Reading
A point-on post from I was doing alright worth reposting here: A few months ago I was introduced to the director of jazz studies at one of the local Atlanta universities. For the sake of anonymity, let’s call him Joshua. The person making the introduction told Joshua that I have a w ... Continue Reading
Mayfaire is coming! Produced by the Polk Museum of Art, Mayfaire is a gathering of local, regional and national artists and craftspeople to share their wares. Like last year, I’ll be playing Mayfaire – one of my favorite gigs and it’s just blocks from my apartment! ... Continue Reading
I am finally done. This weekend, a Master of Music in Jazz Performance was conferred upon me by the President of the University of South Florida. It all sounds much more grand than it actually is and, for a moment, it all felt pretty grand as well. What, with the 500+ Graduate Students r ... Continue Reading
