Thursday, April 12, 2007

Matthew Baistow, Tenor Banjo & Guitar


Matthew has played guitar and banjo professionally in Australia and Ireland since 1995 in a diverse range of styles: rock, jazz, folk, world, Irish & classical. He has a Bachelor of Music honors n Composition from Newcastle University and his studies included Ethnomusicalogical research- Banjo Compostion and Performance.

Matthew received a scholarship to study honors at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. He has a keen interst in Irish, Eastern European & Gypsy Swing Jazz music. His favorite all time composition is Bela Bartok's solo violin sonata for string quartets numbers 2&4

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