Gary Harris & Matt Schiff blend many years of experience playing nearly every conceivable style of music into a polished, professional and versatile ensemble for weddings, receptions, corporate entertaining, private parties, and elegant celebrations of all kinds.

Their vast knowledge of musical styles ranges from Classical to Jazz, and the Popular Music of the 20th Century, including favorites of Bach, Handel, Hayden, Mozart, Mendelssohn, Gershwin, Cole Porter, Rogers & Hart, Duke Ellington, Errol Garner, the Dorsey Brothers, Glenn Miller, the Beatles, Stevie Wonder and Billy Joel.

Together, they have played at every jazz club, major hotel and resort in Oregon, at wineries, in all of the important, summer concert series, including several appearances at the famed Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz.

They frequently appear in such diverse groups as the hot, 10 pc, Soul and Funk Band, Soul Vaccination, Portland Saxophone Quartet, the Woody Hite Big Band, and with Portland-based blues star, Curtis Salgado, Ron Steen, and with famed Soul, Blues, Gospel and Jazz pianist, Janice Scroggins. They also continue playing numerous club gigs.

Gary and Matt have worked together for nearly three decades, so you can depend on them to select the perfect repertoire, insuring their performances will be beautifully and artistically integrated into the special atmosphere and setting of your event. Or, they will consult with your personally to accommodate your special requests.

Either as a Duo or augmented with a rhythm section, their music is appropriate for listening AND dancing. Whether you want to enhance the memories of a romantic wedding day, entertain your most important business associates, or have a festive party for your very best friends, the music of Gary Harris & Matt Schiff is sure to please your most discriminating and fun-loving guests.
Let them help you celebrate your next special occasion very soon!