Powerful pianists can often be impressive, but I’m more impressed if a pianist never has to mash the pedal to capture my ears. Toronto’s Matt Newton is one of those pianists who thrive on the subtleties offered by the instrument, and does so to enrich the music, not to show off… Matt Newton knows how to use well-conceived harmonies to evoke complex moods that make a lasting impression.
S. Victor Aaron – Something Else!