Episode 22: MATT STANFIELD

Matt Stanfield has been in the Nashville music scene as a pianist, programmer, arranger and producer since the 90’s. He is know for his creative and inspiring parts, but is also known to be a calming and stabilizing force in any room that he enters.  Matt has worked for Fleurie, Norah Jones, Michael W. Smith, Kelly Clarkson, Kasey Musgraves, Sam Hunt, Thomas Rhett, Jake Owens, Brett Eldridge, Josh Groban, Russel Dickerson, Matt Redman, Jason Crabb, Old Dominion, Ben Rector, MercyMe, Newsboys, Mandisa, Chris Tomlin, Leigh Nash, Kari Jobe, Ruelle, Sam Tinnesz, Hope Darst, Mack Brock, Phil Wickham, Hillsong, Jenn Johnson, Corey Asbury, Stu G, Amanda Cook, Jars of Clay, Tiffany, Jill Phillips, Bethel Music, Natalie Grant, Britt Nichole, Charlie Peacock, Lady Gaga, Coke, Google, Pepsi, NASCAR, Vox Magazine, and Duke University.  Jacob and Matt talk about his early days on the piano, situational awareness musically and interpersonally, people that play like their personality, and the great piece of advice that Tony Lucido gave to him. Check out all of Matt’s album credits at AllMusic.com Follow Matt on instagram @mattstanmusic Follow us on Instagram @thesidemanchronicles Follow Jacob on Instagram @jacoblowerymusic Don’t forget to rate, review and subscribe