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Evening in the Atrium

with Matt kendrick Trio
 

Thursday, August 21, 2025 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

We also welcome Cle Thompson, jazz vocalist, as a featured artist alongside Matt Kendrick. 
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About

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 leader in North Carolina’s jazz scene.

 

Critics from around the country have applauded Kendrick’s CDs, which have appeared on national radio charts. His CDs—four on his own label, Suitcase Music—feature over forty original works.  

 

Kendrick also scores music for films. His credits include The Dark Power, Weather or Not, and The Darien Gap, which won second place at the Sundance Film Festival.

 

Devoted to music education, Matt Kendrick was on the faculty at Wake Forest University for 25 years. He’s also the Musical Director of Carolina Music Ways, a non-profit group that performs in K-12 schools. Dedicated to giving back to his community, Kendrick is co-artistic director for Music Carolina an arts presenting non-profit.

CONTACT

500 W 5th St

Winston-Salem, NC 27101

(336) 701-6701

email: smeyer@grubbproperties.com 

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