Evening in the Atrium with Matt Kendrick Trio
Thu, Aug 21
|500 W 5th Building
We’re thrilled to welcome Matt Kendrick, one of North Carolina’s most beloved jazz musicians, to our next Evening in the Atrium. From his home base in Winston-Salem, Matt plays almost nightly with the acclaimed Matt Kendrick Trio and other ensembles.
Time & Location
Aug 21, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
500 W 5th Building, 500 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC 27101, USA
Guests
About the event
Matt Kendrick and his groups entertain audiences locally, regionally and around the southeast at a range of venues, including private events, festivals and clubs.
When not leading his own groups, Kendrick has played with the greatest, including jazz legends Marian McPartland, JoAnne Brackeen and Archie Shepp. When not playing, he’s composing; he’s one of the few musicians to have won the NC Jazz Composers Fellowship twice.
Kendrick’s performances and compositions reflect his musical journey. After attending the NC School of the Arts in his hometown of Winston-Salem, he moved to New York City. His musical career took off as he played in a number of avant-garde groups. When the chance arose to study with renowned jazz educator Jerry Coker, Kendrick returned south to Tennessee, where he honed his technique and performed with the Knoxville Symphony Orchestra. In 1981, Kendrick headed home to Winston-Salem and emerged as a…