Matt Johnson (keyboardist)
Matt Johnson is a keyboardist who plays for the acid jazz band Jamiroquai.
Matt was aged one and a half when he started playing the piano at his family home. ‘My dad was a musician so there was always music playing in the house, but I remember being taught by a scary old piano teacher, who must have been over 90 years old’. His influences range from Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis through to Squarepusher.
Before playing in Jamiroquai he was a hugely respected writer and performer in bands "Sunray", with whom Kym Mazelle recorded a cover of "Perhaps", and Nu Hope. He has also written and produced artists with artists such as Alexia, who had a minor hit with "Ring".
His route into Jamiroquai was via an audition in 2001. He was recommended by Simon Katz, a previous guitarist, and Derrick gave him the call. The audition was a success and Matt is now a well established writer and member of the Jamiroquai family.
Asked what he is most looking forward to this year, his reply is simple and to the point – "Relentless Parties".
Johnson has recently become chief song writing partner and producer along with fellow band mate, guitarist Rob Harris, for the highly anticipated teenage singer/songwriter Julian Perretta (Sony BMG) towards his debut album. A date for release is thought to be 2009.
Matt Johnson has a nephew called Gus Knight, who is also a very good keyboardist.
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