Biography

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"one of the best things I've heard this year" - Helen Mayhew, Jazz FM

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Matthew is a London-based soprano/alto saxophonist and composer. In addition to leading his own quintet, he has performed with Neon Orchestra, Dom Ingham Sextet, James Brady's "Voyagers", and also appears regularly with the London Jazz Orchestra. Matthew is also keenly involved in education, and has taught on jazz courses including NYJC, Mehr Clef, NYJOS, Ronnie Scott's "Big Band in a Day", and Jazz Rehearsals London, in addition to his role as Jazz and Saxophone teacher at Highgate school.

 

Between 2013-15, Matthew studied at the prestigious Royal Academy of Music in London, where he graduated with a distinction in Jazz Performance. Here he was fortunate to study with many of the UKs most well respected jazz musicians, including: Julian Siegel, Iain Ballamy, Gareth Lockrane, Martin Speake, Nikki Iles, and Jim Hart. He also has a keen interest in composition and arranging, which he has developed under the tutorship of Pete Churchill. During his time at the Academy, Matthew had the opportunity to perform with John Taylor, Dave Holland, and John Hollenbeck. 

 

In 2019, the Matt Sulzmann quintet was selected to perform in a special series of concerts ("Shape of Jazz to Come") at the Vortex jazz club, directed by legendary bassist Dave Holland. Other performance highlights have included: Ronnie Scotts (London Jazz Festival 2023), Royal Albert Hall, The Vortex, 606 Club, Pizza Express Soho, The Purcell Room, QEH, and King's Place. 

 

Matthew is grateful for the support of the Countess of Munster Musical Trust, The John Hosier Foundation, and Help Musicians UK, without which his studies would not have been possible.

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"Matthew Sulzmann, who contributed a couple of well-formed, almost urbane solos" - Sebastian Scotney, London Jazz News

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"confident and assured soprano" - Jazzwise Magazine

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