It's A Delight Matt Wilde

• 1 It's A Delight 03:08
• 2 When It Comes Together 03:08
• 3 Timekeepers 02:53
• 4 Expectations 02:11
• 5 Trying To Be Kind 03:12
• 6 Good Things Happen 02:49
• Total Runtime 17:21

Info for It's A Delight

Following the widespread success of his debut album ‘Hello World’ last year, which found support across BBC Radio 6, BBC Radio 2, Jazz FM and more, Manchester based-pianist and producer Matt Wilde returns with a new offering taken from his forthcoming ‘It’s A Delight’ EP. A celebration of Manchester’s fertile nu-jazz and soul scene, ‘When It Comes Together’ sees Matt connect with alt-soul wordsmith [ K S R ] for a Robert Glasper-esque, piano-led hip-hop beat with heartfelt lyrics exploring human connection. Released via DeepMatter Records, Matt comments:

“This track explores the magic of unity and collaboration. The soulful vocals and intricate production highlight the beauty of coming together to create something meaningful.”

Matt’s ‘It’s A Delight’ EP is a heartfelt exploration of everyday joys and human connection. The six-track EP captures the essence of wilful gladness and beauty found in ordinary moments, with Matt weaving a reflective, uplifting musical narrative through his melody-driven approach to improvisation and composition. Soothing, warm harmonic choices sit front and centre on meditative pieces like ‘Trying To Be Kind’ and ‘Timekeepers’, whilst electric moments of joyous collaboration occur on RH Factor-leaning cut ‘Good Things Happen’, featuring trumpet player Aaron Wood (Secret Night Gang, Olivia Dean).

On the EP, Matt shares: "It's a Delight is an exploration of the small joys that make life meaningful. The project was a collaborative effort that brought new perspectives and layers to the music. This EP celebrates the everyday moments that bring us together and the joy that grows when shared."

A fast-rising artist known for his lyrical, virtuosic and jazz-tinged approach to keys playing and production, Matt Wilde is a key part of the Manchester scene that’s played a huge role in the growing international success of UK jazz. Cutting his teeth producing for local grime artists including Prose and Bugzy Malone before going on to collaborate with Brownswood Records’ Secret Night Gang and HMD, he’s a multi-faceted artist with an in-demand creative approach. His music has received widespread support from tastemakers including Gilles Peterson, Huey Morgan and Deb Grant, and he's been spotlighted in publications including the Big Issue, all whilst growing his own social media channels and building a strong community across YouTube and Instagram.

Matt Wilde, piano (tracks 1-6)
Joe Luckin, drums (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Chris Rabbits, bass (tracks 1-6)
Roosevelt Sigsbert, vocals (track 2)
Alice Auer, vocals (track 4)
Aaron Wood, trumpet (track 6)

Matt Wilde
is a Manchester-born keyboard player and producer whose music blends jazz-inspired keys, rich harmonies and pocketed drums.

Rapidly becoming one of the artists to look out for amongst the resurgence of jazz and hip hop influenced music in the UK, his music has been supported by the likes of Gilles Peterson, Deb Grant, Tom Ravenscroft (BBC R6), Jamie Cullum (BBC R2), Jazz FM and more, as well as a host of Spotify and Apple Music editorial - with his catalogue receiving 700k monthly streams across the two platforms alone.

2023 saw the release of his extraordinary debut LP ‘Hello World’. Centred around his lyrical, virtuosic and jazz-leaning keys, the album is an audio-catalogue of personal experiences, thoughts and feelings, shared with honesty and curiosity for the human condition. The album’s rich melodies, crisp instrumentation and meditative grooves denote a tender illustration of the human experience, finding and celebrating the simple and beautiful moments of life.

2024 will see Matt bring his music to life with a stunning, new full-band performance. Welcoming fellow Manchester musicians into the fold, Matt has put together a quartet which possesses prodigious levels of talent, to perform a dynamic set featuring originals as well as explorative, improvised jams. This groove-packed live show debuts with headline dates at The Lower Third in London and Band on the Wall in Manchester in early Spring, with festivals to follow in the summer. Alongside live sets, Matt will continue to work his magic in the studio, working on new releases to drop later in the year and beyond.

“The Hello World LP is a magnificent listening experience from start to finish, proving once again jazz & beats are a perfect match, as well as his established position in the scene not only in the UK but in the whole world.” — Stereofox

“The production values of the album are impeccable, and all the performers are playing at the top of their game.” — UK Vibe

“Beautiful laid-back and understated vibe from start to finish” — Fuzzy Logic

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