Saxophonist Matt Garrison was born May 20th 1979 (in case you want to send him a birthday card), in Poughkeepsie, New York. He started playing the alto saxophone at the age of 9 and quickly took a liking to it. At 11, while in middle school, he was asked to fill in on the tenor saxophone and his interest in music solidified.

While attending Arlington High School, jazz became an important part of his musical life along with other various classical ensembles. In 1997, he began his musical studies at the Purchase Conservatory of Music. While he was there, he was fortunate enough to study with jazz greats such as Javon Jackson, Jon Faddis, Todd Coolman, Ralph Lalama and Doug Munro. This experience prepared him well, and since graduating, he has had the opportunity to play with Ray Vega, Pete Malinverni, Dennis Irwin, Sam Yahel, and James Weidman.

Along with the Dave Kain Group, he is involved in several other projects including The David White Quintet, a reggae group called Reegal Beegal, and various other freelance groups. He is also an active educator in the Westchester area and teaches a wide array of instruments and people.