Music Audio & video
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 (2016)
In the video below I'm playing congas for the super-talented Leslie Odom Jr performing this gorgeous arrangement of "Autumn Leaves" for Tony Bennett. Enjoy!
FORGET ME NOT (2017)
Our Tribute to trumpet great Lew Soloff from Blood Sweat and Tears fame to be released later this year by Justin Time Records so please stay tuned.
The sound clip below is my arrangement of "If I were A Richman" specifically for Lew Soloff.
The video below is from an excerpt of Matt Herskowitz's title track "Forget Me Not". We performed this as a trio, but our studio version has Lew Soloff doing some seriously genius things!
Othello (2009)
The work is set to a highly textured commissioned score by composer David Rozenblatt. If it must be categorized, you could call it jazz, but it contains all the peculiar variety and rich strangeness of music in a dream. This music feels inseparable from the hard-edged, super-stylish sets and lighting by Michael Korsch and the brilliant, glittering, barely-there costuming by Christine Darch. Visually and aurally, this is a world complete.
Dirty Wire (2012)
Dirty Wire composed for Complexions Contemporary Ballet and choreographed by the famed Dwight Rhoden.
Three Point Turn (2012)
Originally composed for Prima Ballerina Diana Vishneva, Desmond Richardson and members of The Mariinsky Ballet (f.k.a. The Kirov Ballet) premiering at New York City Center, The Orange County Performing Arts Center and the Stanislavsky Musical Theater in Moscow. Three Point Turn is part of the highly acclaimed Dance spectacle “Beauty In Motion” for which the ballet won three Golden Mask Awards including "Best Female Performer in Ballet or Modern Dance".
Bach XXI (2015)
BACH XXI is a pure musical hybrid. Pianist/arranger Matt Herskowitz reimagines eight works of the master in contemporary settings, incorporating rhythms, grooves ,and harmonic voicings from jazz, Latin, Arab, Jewish, and contemporary classical styles into the original scores. Featuring internationally acclaimed classical violinist Philippe Quint and anchored by Matt's famed trio, BACH XXI invites you to rediscover all the genius of Bach in a unique modern voice. Features a special guest appearance by renowned virtuoso Lara St. John on the Double Violin Concerto.
Jerusalem Trilogy (2010)
Pianist/composer Matt Herskowitz, merges music from Jerusalem with jazz means adding heady gorgeous improvisation on top of traditional liturgy.
The video below is our trio performing Matt Herskowitz's "Polonaise Libanaise" at Spokane Bach Festival. Enjoy!
Barry Manilow – In The Swing Of Christmas (2009)
Grammy nominated Gold CD from the greatest showman of our time. In The Swing Of Christmas is a special album of holiday favorites, old and new featuring the Matt Herskowitz Trio.
Barry Manilow: Live in London (2012)
Released in 2012, the concert album Live in London features legendary singer and songwriter Barry Manilow performing at the 02 Arena in 2011. Backed by the illustrious Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra, Manilow runs through a bevy of his most popular songs, including "Can't Smile Without You," "Bring on Tomorrow," "Mandy," and "Copacabana." Also included are his takes on such covers as Rupert Holmes' "Studio Musician," a medley of standards including "Daybreak," "Somewhere in the Night," and his "Looks Like We Made It," as well as many of his other hits. This is a solid and well-produced live album that should appeal to many longtime Manilow fans.
Barry Manilow: Live From Paris Las Vegas (2014)
Manilow live from his legendary run at the Paris Las Vegas. Now is your chance to see the critically acclaimed show that had over 150 performances.
Featuring Daybreak, Can't Smile Without You, Even Now, Copacabana (At The Copa), I Write The Songs & more.
In a show that has been described as superb and gorgeous, Barry Manilow casts his catalog of hits in a whole new light in his critically acclaimed, hit-packed spectacle. The show brings the energy, sincerity, and melody of Manilow at his best to a sensational yet personal crescendo.
Barry Manilow – Happy Holiday! (DVD) (2008)
Barry Manilow returns to 'A&E Live By Request' for his first ever holiday-themed television special. Join Barry and his special guests - Jose Feliciano and Cyndi Lauper - as he takes telephone requests from home viewers for their favorite Christmas songs, including 'Jingle Bells,' 'White Christmas,' 'Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer,' 'It's Just Another New Year's Eve,' and more. Originally broadcast from New York City on a snowy December night in 2003, this show is one of the highest rated 'A&E Live By Request' performances and will be sure to get you in the Holiday spirit!