About this Event
Experience the Matt Savage Quartet live–virtuosic jazz from acclaimed pianist Matt Savage’s The Whole Package and beyond at The Mad Monkfish
Matt Savage Quartet
Personnel:
Matt Savage- piano & keyboard
Mark Zaleski- alto saxophone & soprano saxophone
Greg Loughman- acoustic bass
Zak King- drums
This February 2026 concert marks the Quartet’s second performance at The Mad Monkfish. The group will play various tunes from The Whole Package!, as well as standards and jazzy pop covers that are being considered for future projects.
NOTE:
Immerse yourself in the cozy atmosphere of the Jazz Baroness Room at The Mad Monkfish, where you can sip your favorite drink, savor sushi or Thai cuisine, and enjoy the mesmerizing sounds of a remarkable jazz ensemble. Whether you're a seasoned jazz aficionado or simply seeking a delightful night out, this event promises to be a treat for your senses. To keep this vibrant jazz scene alive, we require a minimum spend of $25 per person, since all ticket proceeds go directly to the musicians. If a guest spends less than $25, the difference will be added to the check—this small gesture helps us keep the restaurant running and the music flowing. We’re grateful for your support—it’s what keeps the spirit of live jazz alive here at The Mad Monkfish.
Our full bar and food menus are available to complement the musical experience, so indulge in our renowned cuisine while supporting live jazz at The Mad Monkfish. Together, we can keep the music playing!
BIO:
Matt Savage, age 33, has had a remarkable 20+ year professional career as a jazz musician, bandleader and composer with ensembles of different size. Since his time as a child prodigy, he has played with some of the biggest names in jazz, including Chick Corea, the Ellington All Stars, Chaka Khan, Wynton Marsalis, Bobby Watson, Clark Terry, Jimmy Heath, Jason Moran, Arturo O’Farrill, John Pizzarelli, Joshua Redman, Terri Lyne Carrington, Jon Faddis, Jerry Bergonzi and Donny McCaslin among others. He’s also opened for rock legends Neil Young and Stephen Stills, and has performed with Steve Earle, Jackson Browne, Shawn Colvin and Al Stewart. Along the way, he’s recorded fifteen albums and EPs as a leader. He is a Bösendorfer piano artist, and currently teaches on the faculty of the Longy School of Music and Bunker Hill Community College.
Matt’s latest release is the Matt Savage Quartet’s album, The Whole Package! This album, released on June 16th, 2023, is his first acoustic “straight-ahead” jazz CD since 2016.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Mad Monkfish, 524 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge, United States
USD 12.51
