Matt Perrine

Matt Perrine is a versatile and accomplished multi-instrumentalist, composer, and arranger hailing from the vibrant musical city of New Orleans. With a career spanning the globe, he has graced renowned stages and venues worldwide, from The Sydney Opera House and BBC Studios to Jazz at Lincoln Center and The Bottom Line, as well as iconic clubs like Ronnie Scott's and Snug Harbor.

Matt's musical journey has been punctuated by performances with a diverse array of musical luminaries. He has been seen around the world collaborating with notable artists and groups, including Ray Anderson's Pocket Brass Band, The Tin Men, Bonerama, Jon Cleary, The United States Navy Band, Erika Stucky, Susan Cowsill, and the all-star ensemble known as the Midnite Disturbers.

His extensive recording credits include collaborations with an impressive roster of artists and bands, encompassing genres ranging from blues to rock and beyond. Notable musicians he has worked with include Eric Clapton, Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson, Dr. John, Ani DiFranco, Florence and the Machine, Alex McMurray, Jerry Douglas, Maryanne Faithful, Bruce Hornsby, Better Than Ezra, Bonerama, Leigh Harris, OK Go, and Stanton Moore.

Matt Perrine's talents extend to composition and arranging, where he has created works for a wide range of performers and groups. His compositions and arrangements have graced the repertoire of ensembles as varied as The Boston Pops, Kevin Clark's BOSE Big Band, The Pfister Sisters, The New Orleans Nightcrawlers, Bonerama, and Tony Award-winner Michael Cerveris.

His compositions have received acclaim and recognition beyond the stage, including features on HBO's critically acclaimed series "TREME," as well as syndicated NPR series "The Reading Life." His music even serves as the program theme for Comic Relief 4, demonstrating the breadth of his creative contributions.

Matt Perrine holds the esteemed position of musical director and orchestrator for "Nine Lives - the Musical," showcasing his exceptional musical leadership. In addition to his broad-reaching musical endeavors, he is an active presence in the local New Orleans music scene. He can be found performing with various bands and artists, including The Tin Men, Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show, The Midnite Disturbers, Debbie Davis, The Klezmer All-Stars, John Gros, Alex McMurray, Bonerama, Aurora Nealand & the Royal Roses, the Panorama Jazz Band, and the Last Waltz tribute featuring Warren Haynes and Don Was.