Matt Savage and Friends Perform Tonight at Regattabar

Jazz composer, pianist and recording artist Matt Savage will return to the Regattabar in Cambridge, MA for a special concert tonight, June 18th at 7:30 PM. Friends joining Matt on stage include Boston-area bassist and jazz great Bruce Gertz along with drummer Richie Barshay (who has toured with Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea). Other special guests include Mark Zaleski (alto and soprano sax), Erena Terakubo (alto sax), Javier Rosario (guitar) and Song Yi Jeon (vocals). Tickets are $16 ($12 student tickets are available through June 4).

Three of the musicians performing with Savage Bruce Gertz, Richie Barshay and Mark Zaleski are also featured on Matt Savage's upcoming album, "A Bigger Celebration," which will be released in September 2013. Regattabar attendees will get a preview of many of the original songs on the new album, including the fast-paced and harmonically intense title track. The Regattabar concert will also feature a selection of songs from Matt's previous studio album, "Welcome Home," and classic jazz standards.

The Regattabar is located in the Charles Hotel at 1 Bennett Street in Cambridge. For tickets, please visit their website at www.regattabarjazz.com or call 617-395-7757.

For more information on Matt Savage, please visit www.savagerecords.com and visit YouTube for current performance highlights: https://www.youtube.com/mattsavagejazz/.