Matt Holborn: For Stuff

Join London-based jazz violinist Matt Holborn for a night of swing and straight-ahead jazz as he presents his new album, “For Stuff”. The album is a musical tribute to the unsung grandfather of jazz violin, Stuff Smith—a true pioneer whose unmistakable swing and inventive approach have left a lasting impact on jazz violin. With “For Stuff”, Matt set out to write music that swings and treats the violin in the same spirit as Stuff did, allowing the instrument to speak naturally and authentically inside the realms of jazz.

The live band features a stellar lineup of London’s finest: Fraser Urquhart on piano, Joe Dessauer on drums, and Simon Read on bass. Expect an evening of fresh compositions, swinging jazz standards, and nods to Stuff’s own work, all delivered with collective spirit and energy.

“It’s almost possible to envisage these pieces as previously unknown Stuff Smith takes…”
– Anthony Barnett (Stuff Smiths Biographer, Jazz Violin Scholar)