Matt Von Roderick
Matt Von Roderick (born Matthew Benjamin Roderick Shulman, October 7, 1974) is an American rapper.
Matt was born into a musical family in the small town of Lyndonville, Vermont. Matt's father, Alvin Shulman, is a violinist and first generation American born in New York City, of Russian and Polish descent. Matt's mother, born Elizabeth von Stackelberg in Munich, Germany, is of German, Irish and British descent. She emigrated to America after World War II, and was a piano teacher. Matt is Jewish, and has cited his Bar Mitzvah as being a formative experience.[1]
In 2007, Matt released his first commercial album, So It Goes,[2] under the name Matt Shulman, through the independent label Jaggo records. With the album came comparisons to "a postmillennial Pee-Wee Herman"[3] from The New York Times, which also cited him as among the significant "New Voices from Jazz's Emerging Generation."[4] Matt is noted for his progressive development of multiphonics,[5] in which he "uses his voice as a muted horn in solo and solo with the muted horn..." (All About Jazz).[6]
In 2009, Matt changed his professional name to Matt Von Roderick[7] and moved from New York City to Los Angeles where he is developing the new sound for his second album, a mixture of his jazz roots with modern rock and electronic textures and production. 7 years later, in 2016, there is no news about that album. It has yet to be released.
In 2010 Matt debuted new music and a stage show at the King King club in Hollywood directed by Tony nominee Kristin Hanggi, of which The Huffington Post declared: "Matt Von Roderick Makes Jazz Dangerous Again".[8] Matt's residencies in Los Angeles have played on a futuristic speakeasy theme, and include stints with nightlife impresario Ivan Kane,[9] and André Balazs' The Standard Hotel. TheComet.com has stated of Matt's live show: "Matt Von Roderick's Lush Life Brings Hollywood Glamor Back To Life."[10]
In 2012 Matt released a "pop mix" and video of his single 'Let The Trumpet Talk', to favorable coverage by both CBSnews.com[11] and BroadwayWorld.com.[12]
Recent performances include a benefit for the St. Jude Children's Hospital at the Fonda Theater with actress Jaime Pressly,[13] and an appearance with Jack Black and Kyle Gass' comedic group Tenacious D as promotion for their 2012 release, "jazz".[14] Matt has also performed with best-selling author/speaker Marianne Williamson as part of her Sister Giant event.[15] Matt was selected to perform a solo trumpet rendition of the song 'Stardust'[16] as part of the opening ceremony at the 2013 Grammy Foundation's Play It Forward event in Beverly Hills.[17]
On Feb 26th, 2013, Matt launched a new "official mix" of 'Let The Trumpet Talk', described as "darker and more dangerous".[18]
References
- ^ http://www.mattvonroderick.com
- ^ "So It Goes: Matt Shulman: Music". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ New, The (2007-07-20). "Jazz". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ Watrous, Peter (1997-10-27). "JAZZ REVIEW - JAZZ REVIEW - New Voices From Jazz's Emerging Generation - Review". NYTimes.com. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ "Matt Shulman: Trumpet And Voice". Allaboutjazz.com. 2007-11-18. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ "Matt Shulman: The Next Big Thing". Allaboutjazz.com. 2007-06-28. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ "Matt Von Roderick to preview new album during LA showcase". Independent Music Awards. 1999-02-22. Retrieved 2010-05-30.
- ^ Conniff, Tamara (2010-07-30). "Matt Von Roderick Makes Jazz Dangerous Again". Huffington Post.
- ^ http://thecomet.com/posts/matt_von_roderick_brings_speakeasy_jazz_fantasia_to_cafe_was
- ^ http://thecomet.com/posts/matt_von_rodericks_lush_life_brings_hollywood_glamor_back_to_life
- ^ CBS News http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504784_162-57374927-10391705/weekend-starts-early-with-let-the-trumpet-talk/.
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- ^ http://www.facebook.com/events/388558871221446/permalink/390946890982644/
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=abKI8z4TOSs
- ^ https://twitter.com/LA_Now
- ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8nUfpPYs80
- ^ http://wl.flavorus.com/sabantheatre/playitforward
- ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6OiXc820Zg