Matt Villinger Duo

Tuesday July 31, 2018 • 6 p.m. • Chaz on the Plaza • See website

6 p.m.

Matt Villinger was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri.  From there he received his Undergraduate and Masters in Jazz performance from Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville.  He has got to work with greats, such as Reggie Thomas, Peter Martin, Glenn Zaleski, Peter Schlamb and others.  Villinger currently resides in Kansas City leading his own groups as well as playing in Electric Tinks and other sideman projects.  He is one of the most in demand piano players in Kansas City.  In 2013 Villinger recorded his first album as a leader called All Night which featured Peter Schlamb and Hermon Mehari.  He is currently writing new music that will be featured on his new trio album coming out later this year. 

He will perform at Chaz on the Plaza on July 31 at 6 p.m.