Matern
(Matt) Otten started playing guitar at the age of 10, took lessons
in classical guitar for seven years, during which he already became
interested in jazz, started listening to the great jazz pioneers,
and began to study the art of improvisation. In the years that followed,
he continued to teach himself, hooked up with musicians and soon
started to be recognized as a serious player.
Some
years ago he met singer Maria
Harp and they ended up producing several albums together.
For the second album, Matt wrote the music, and the album was recorded
with a crew of internationally renowned guests, such as Niels-Henning
Orsted Pedersen, and Gary Willis. Their latest album together is
an intimate album of just guitars and voice. Matt has also taken
part in several other CD albums as a sideman, and has released his
own 'Secret Combination'.
Also
check out the WIKI,
with information about tone, recording set-up, learning jazz guitar
etc. Study examples and free TABS can be found under the 'more'
button above.