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When: Friday, February 28th | 7:00 - 9:00 PMWhere: Night Cap Listening Lounge
Cost: Free
Matt Landon, a gifted guitarist, educator, and songwriter from Burlington, Iowa, is renowned for his expertise in jazz guitar. He has performed alongside jazz greats like John Patitucci, Joey DeFrancesco, and Chris Potter. After earning his Bachelor’s in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University in 2012, Matt gained recognition in international guitar competitions, including third place in the 2013 Montreux Jazz Festival and second place in the Wilson Center Jazz Guitar Competitions in 2017 and 2018. Matt also holds a Master’s in Jazz Studies from the University of Northern Colorado, where he was a teaching assistant. Over the past five years, he has been a faculty member at Western Michigan University, teaching jazz guitar, theory, improvisation, and coaching ensembles. Beyond jazz, he is an avid singer-songwriter, performing across various popular music genres.
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211 N 3rd St., Burlington, IA, United States, Iowa 52601
