S3 E6: Matthew Greif

The tonebase Classical Guitar Podcast, with David Steinhardt

Join David for a conversation with chamber musician and soloist, Matthew Greif! Greif has a unique musical background, playing in his family band as a kid, and later transitioning to classical and jazz guitar. Matt spoke of his solo CDs and passion for improvisation, which led to duet recordings with composer Dusan Bogdanovic. He also spoke in detail on the audition process for joining the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Recent projects for LAGQ include commissions from the impressionist composer Allan Willcocks and jazz legend Pat Metheny. Matt talked about the collaborations and unique process of recording these monstrous works with Metheny/Willcocks as producers!

Intro Music: Couperin Les Sylvains (Scott Tennant)

Milano Fantasia No. 30

Allan Willcocks Suite Transcendent: V Danza Diabolica

-Los Angeles Guitar Quartet