Dave Matsen - Saxophonist, composer, arranger

Dave Matsen grew up in Les Paul's hometown of Waukesha, Wisconsin where he studied guitar at age 9 and switched to saxophone two years later. Early influences such as "Chicago", "BS&T", "The Brecker Brothers", "Weather Report" and 20th Century classical music would be instrumental in shaping his musical direction.

While a music student at UW-Milwaukee, Dave joined his first professional band where he started developing his composing and multi-instrumental skills; doubling on flute and keyboards. Shortly after that, he studied jazz theory and composition at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music. His fiery sax playing and creative composing/arranging skills have been featured in countless local and touring bands. Presently living in the Chicago area, he has toured throughout the U.S., Caribbean and India.

Professional performing highlights include: "Random Walk" where he composed John & Ann [real audio file], Daryl Stuermer of Phil Collins/Genesis, Grammy award winning Douglas Spotted Eagle and Peter Buffett. His sax playing has been featured on national TV commercials for Miller Beer and Nutrasweet as well as on the television series, Monsters.

Dave is presently living in Chicago and working as a freelance artist. As a founding member of Grooveology he says, "I'm very excited about this group. To be able to write and perform with this wonderful combination of talent is a dream come true. Now where are my car keys...?".