This one-of-a-kind group from Denver usually performs the original music of Matt Skellenger, but this performance will be a set of music composed by Ron Miles with special guest Greg Tanner Harris on Vibraphone and Piano.
Born and raised in Denver, CO., Matt has been composing, performing, recording, and teaching in Colorado for 30 years. Matt earned a B.A. in Music from Metro State University in 2002 where he studied with the great Ron Miles. Ron was an original member of the Skellenger group from 2006-2014, and he is featured on the group’s first 3 albums. Earlier this year, Subspace Transmission was released. It is the 7th album released by Matt Skellenger, and it is dedicated to Ron Miles. This 12-track album features 2 of Ron’s compositions, and his incredible playing is also featured on 2 tracks.
Matt has also studied with world-renowned bassist and educator Victor Wooten. In addition to leading his own group, Skellenger performs solo and in the Grown Ass Man Band. He has also been a music teacher at Swallow Hill since 2008.
Please join us for an evening celebrating Ron Miles and his incredible music.
Matt Skellenger – Electric Bass
Adam Bartczak – Trombone, Conch Shell
Greg Tanner Harris – Vibraphone, Piano
Dave Miller – Drums, Ghatam
Matt Reid – Trumpet, Cornet, Effects
Andy Skellenger– Cajon, Tabla, Udu
Glenn Taylor – Pedal Steel Guitar
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The Songwriting of Ron Miles: Matt Skellenger with Greg Tanner Harris
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