Matt Wilson

**Matt Wilson** is a celebrated jazz drummer, composer, and educator known for his infectious energy and genre-blurring creativity. With a career spanning over three decades, he’s become a beloved figure in the jazz world, leading projects like the Matt Wilson Quartet and the Christmas Tree-O while collaborating with icons like John Scofield and Wynton Marsalis. His recent releases—like the playful *Hug!*, the socially conscious *Good Trouble*, and the family-friendly *WeBop: A Family Jazz Party*—showcase his knack for blending improvisational jazz with humor, heart, and a dash of mischief. Whether he’s paying tribute to civil rights heroes or crafting tunes that make kids (and adults) dance, Wilson’s music radiates joy and curiosity, proving jazz can be both profound and downright fun.