New Orleans locals are familiar with sousaphonist Matt Perrine playing any style in any situation. His virtuosity brings forth the inevitable “I’ve never heard a tuba played like that” comment; then you take it for granted until you hear another tuba player. Less noticeable, but apparent to his bandmates, are Perrine’s arranging and composing chops. [...]
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A Heavy Load
June 1, 2007 – 12:01 am
LOUISIANA MUSIC FACTORY—The small stage of the Louisiana Music Factory is packed to the edge with musicians. Matt Perrine leads an aggregation of musicians from almost every walk of New Orleans’ musical life to promote the release of his first record, Sunflower City. He hoists his sousaphone on to his shoulder with surprising grace considering [...]
