Matt Wilde

Manchester-born pianist, producer and composer Matt Wilde discovered jazz through an unconventional journey. Starting out as a self-taught beatmaker, growing up Matt made tracks for friends in the grime scene before falling in love with jazz through the sample-heavy works of Madlib, J Dilla and Pete Rock. This led Matt to dig into improvisation and harmony, crafting a sound that bridges jazz, hip hop and electronic music, and sharing his process with both live and online audiences.

Guided by values of accessibility and creativity, Matt has become a key voice in the UK’s boundary-pushing jazz and beats scene, with his debut album ‘Hello World’, two EPs, and singles being championed by BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 6, Jazz FM, Worldwide FM and more.

In 2024, Matt performed at Brick Lane Jazz Festival and celebrated his debut album with headline shows at Band on the Wall in Manchester and The Lower Third in London. 2025 sees the release of his second album and further collaborations with artists in the jazz scene.

A proud Mancunian with Polish roots, Matt’s values-driven approach reflects his passion for community and empowering others through the arts. Matt founded the UK’s first youth-led charity and is a trustee of Manchester music charity Brighter Sound.