Matt Jorgensen

Show Notes

Matt Jorgensen joins Scott for an episode discussing topics ranging through his long career as a drummer and composer. From local high school student learning drums to successful musician writing, producing, and performing in various well known commercial jingles.

 

Matt talked about meeting his wife in New York and convincing her to come out to Seattle just in time for the Rockabilly Ball in Ballard. He also talked about building Origin Records through connections with local musicians.

 

Matt and Scott talked about Matt's current recording projects, and what it's like to record with the restrictions imposed by COVID.

 

Note: We had an unplanned break in the middle of the interview due to a host issue.

 

People:

• Origin Records
• John Bishop, Ballard Jazz Festival
• Tom Marriott, Seattle Jazz Fellowship

 

Places:

• The Tractor Tavern, Seattle

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