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Mátyás Pribojszki


"Matyas is an impressive virtuoso harmonica player and has an original style.
He also has a very nice singing voice, and his band kicks the ass of many US bands!"

 /Rick Estrin - USA/

„This Hungarian vocalist, harmonica player, Matyas Pribojszki’s latest release is very strong. He records under the guise of Jumping Matt & His Combo (feat. Custom Big Band). Great original songwriting and powerful arrangements make „Dressed Up” a real treat! This is an irresistibly album.”                                                                                                                                       /David Mac - Blues Junction Productions, USA/

“ Jumping Matt & his Combo, under that name we will probably hear more of Mátyás Pribojszki (performing under his stage name “Jumping Matt”). With 'Dressed Up', his (debut) album with the Custom Big Band, he deserves all the credit. That Pribojszki knows the Custom Big Band much longer, they let that be heard in swinging escapades and energetic jumping boogies… “                                                                                                                                                                                                  /Eric Schuurmans – Rootstime.be/

Mátyás Pribojszki presents:

"JUMPING MATT AND HIS COMBO"


Internationally acclaimed harmonica player, singer Jumping Matt and his Combo has a new album "Dressed Up" scheduled for release on September 20th, 2018. 11 originals and a Big Joe Turner cover are on the menu, featuring a large horn section aka Custom Big Band. Matt`s playing is stunning, the horns are fantastic and the band is as tight as skinny jeans.

The name is already right on the money since Jumping Matt is well known of his high energy performances. He is not a rookie in this business by any means. He travels the world playing his happy-go-lucky blues and boogie and the audience loves his positive attitude. Needless to say, Matt has performed with legendary musicians such as Tom Jones, Charlie Musselwhite, Lee Oskar, Bill Wyman, Bob Margolin just to name a few.

During his career he has solely focused on stepping over boundaries and getting rid off stereotypes regarding the harmonica and its role in music.

The past 15 years he has released five albums as Matyas Pribojszki Band (his legal name), toured across Europe and the United States. The nick name "Jumping Matt" got stuck on him over the years for his signature jumps on stage and it perfectly describes the band`s style as well. This is the first band album under the new stage name.

There are 12 numbers on this record, all originals except "Switchin` in the Kitchen" originally performed by Big Joe Turner. The band has been rocking this song live but this is their debut with horns added. The Custom Big Band and Matt have a long history of collaborating in different projects and you can absolutely tell this is not their first jam together. Attila Almasi is responsible for horn arrangements. Throughout the album Matt and his harmonica remain in the center whether in a classic acoustic form or plugged into an amp, full electric style.

Overall this is a very joyful, smoking piece of work, as professional as it can get. You may call it "West Coast Jump" with contemporary blues elements, boogie-woogie, swing, rock n roll and hints of soul and funk added into the mix, making it unique and fresh. Jumping Matt flash!"  /words by Little G. Weevil/

"Mátyás Pribojszki is one of the finest young harp players to emerge from Eastern Europe. He plays both traditional and contemporary blues harmonica styles with a practised assurance which belies his years and his tone, phrasing and timing are right on the money.
This is a man to watch!" – was a short but apposite intro about Mátyás by Steve Baker, the prestigous British harmonica artist.

STORY

"Jumping Matt" (aka Mátyás Pribojszki) is a 48-year-old man in command of a full range of creative talents – he appreciates all the legendary blues harp masters who inspired him, but next to being faithful to traditional roots, he builds his own contemporary style which will probably open a new chapter in harmonica playing – and not only in the blues genre alone.

Matt is out touring and performing, from one country to another and proving, festival after festival, that he is not only a true harmonica talent, but a singer, a songwriter and an amazing showman as well. He brings people to listen to his music, and to dance to his highly energetic live performances. He always manages to grabb the attention of the audience, night after night in a varied showcase of entertainment that doesn't rely on any rules and regulations. Matt has already toured more than 30 countries in Europe with his bands and and jammed together on the festivals' stages with such great blues icons as Sir Tom Jones (USA), Charlie Musselwhite (USA), Bob Margolin (USA), Duke Robillard (USA), Alex Schultz (USA), Howard Tate (USA), Guitar Shorty (USA), Otis Grand (UK), Carlos Del Junco (CAN), Herbie Goins (USA), Paul Lamb (UK), Andy J. Forest (USA), Tino Gonzales (USA) and from the new European generation e.g. Little G Weevil (H/USA), Enrico Crivellaro (I), B.B. & the Blues Shacks (D), Ian Siegal (UK), Mike Sponza (I), Ripoff Raskolnikov (A), "Sir" Oliver Mally (A), Raphael Wressnig (A) and many others.

He started playing the harmonica at the age of 15, when he listened to a rare recording of the late Sonny Boy Williamson. In 1994 he founded his first band, the Blues Fools. The band’s reputation quickly grew, and the band became the most well-known Hungarian blues band on the European blues scene. During the 10 successful years together with his Blues Fools Mátyás recorded three albums with them.

In January 2004 Mátyás invited some new, mostly jazz-influenced professional musicians to form the Mátyás Pribojszki Band. His purpose with this main project is to achieve progressive music goals with a multi-genre band in which each member has great experience. They first album, titled „Flavours” (released in January 2005) contains entirely original contemporary compositions testify to the varied and accomplished art of Mátyás' quartet, together with their perception and mastery of other genres. For this album Mátyás specially invited three of his contemporary guitarist friends such as Ian Siegal (UK), Little G. (H), and Mike Sponza (I).
In 2006 Mátyás and his mesmerizing high quartet has just come back from a very inspiring tour in Belgium, with re-arranged songs, and lots of new impressions, back in Budapest, still inspired, they have decided to record a live dvd „Live in Budapest”a very dynamic club gig on the city’s popular A38 concert ship.
In 2008 May the Mátyás Pribojszki Band have made they new , and one of the best, contemporary blues recording, titled „How many more?”, and this brand-new, high class cd is the first golden record of the band!

In March 2009. Mátyás and his Austria’s blues brother Ripoff Raskolnikov released their brand-new acoustic album, titled „Room for two”.
In August 2010. the Mátyás Pribojszki Band have made a brand-new, 100% live cd, titled „Boogie on the Ship”. This is a very dynamic,real and fun blues album with full of great improvizations, and solos.

The other hand Matyas Pribojszki was a member of the jury and invited artist at the World Harmonica Festival in Trossingen, Germany 2009, and also at the Baltic-Nordic Harmonica Festival in Parnu, Estonia, 2011.

In 2013. Matt and his band have worked on they brand-new cd, and some new video too…The latest album „Treat”  has came out on 19th September 2013.

The 2014. was a very successful year for Matt. He has been playing all around Europe (Hungary, Austria, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium, Slovakia, France...) and his dream came true, because he did a great one month  tour in the USA with Little G. Weevil from Atlanta to Louisiana, through Memphis to Texas, and Kansas...

The 5th Matyas Pribojszki Band – “My stories” cd has been released in summer 2016. With some real American blues icons as special guests like Charlie Musselwhite, Bob Margolin, and some younger blues ambassadors like Kid Andersen (USA), Andy J. Forest (USA), Raphael Wressnig (A), Little G. Weevil (USA/H), Bill Barrett (USA), Ryan Donohue (USA), Ripoff Raskolnikov (A) and Zoltán Nemes (H).

The cd includes 12 songs, 11 new originals of Mátyás Pribojszki, and one cover of Wee Willie Wayne. Songs about women, disappointments, delights, losses, traveling, experiences throughout the range of emotions… So all about the Life. Real stories…


"Jumping Matt and his Combo" are


Jumping Matt (Matyas Pribojszki) - harmonica, vocal,                                                                                                                     Dimitri Radukov-piano, keyboard                                                                                                                                                     Daniel Molnár-drums,                                                                                                                                                             László Csizmadia-bass.

Besides his musician career, as a most amazing world-class jazz/blues harmonica performer, Mátyás is the official endorser of the Hohner harmonicas http://www.playhohner.com/artists/matyas-pribojszki 
On the other hand, he has dozens of young harmonica students in Hungary and Mátyás also the author of a Hungarian harmonica school-book for beginners, titled “Harp School”: „Herfli Suli” – www.herflisuli.hu 

”Mátyás Pribojszki is definitely a brilliant instrumentalist; his tasteful play can by all means compete with the best harmonica players of the blues planet. But the most interesting fact is probably that he is clearly on his way to a very personal and expressive style of his own that will help to redefine the role of his modest instrument in the close future. Thanks Matt, for your warm music.
Besides: the band sounds just great!” – quoted by the great master, Jean-Jacques Milteau.

Some festival references:

  • Jammin' the DC, Blues and Barbecue Festival (USA)
  • Moulin Blues Festival (The Netherlands)
  • Gronau Jazz & Blues Festival (Germany)
  • Blues and Jazz Rallye (Luxemburg)
  • Vache de Blues (Belgium)
  • Blues Open (The Netherlands)
  • Rauma Blues Festival (Finnland)
  • World Harmonica Festival (Germany)
  • Peer Blues Festival (Belgium)
  • Pordenone Blues Festival (Italy)
  • Blues a Roses Festival (Spain)
  • Lugos Blues Festival (Romania)
  • Blues On The Bay Festival (Ireland)
  • (Ge)Varenwinkel Festival (Belgium)
  • Harmonica Sur Cher (France)
  • Puisto Blues Festival (Finnland)
  • Budapest Blues Festival (Hungary)
  • Castlebar Blues Festival (Ireland)
  • Blues Sur Cher (France)
  • Blues for Timisoara (Romania)
  • Trossingen Blues Fabrik (Germany)
  • Sziget Festival (Hungary)
  • Breda Jazz Festival (The Netherlands)
  • Lamantin Jazz Festival (Hungary)
  • Vienna Blues Spring (Austria)
  • Blues Jamboree, Nove Zámky, (Slovakia)
  • Blues and Jazz Festival, Pancevo, (Serbia)
  • Blues Festival, Most (Czeh)
  • Octoberblues Festival (Norway)
  • BluesAlive, Sumperk (Czeh Republic)

 



Grunting Pigs Duo


-acoustic blues duo-

The „GRUNTING PIGS” is the real-deal, breath-taking acoustic blues duo project of multi-award winning blues harmonica wizard, singer, composer  Mátyás Pribojszki (Jumping Matt), and his long time friend and amazing guitar player Ferenc Szász. The mission of the Grunting Pigs is keeping the Blues Music alive. They have a unique, tasteful sound, and always lots of fun on stage!

The latest album „Having a paryt” by the acoustic blues duo „GRUNTING PIGS” will be released on June 4, 2020.! The new cd includes some classics and lesser-known blues pieces, as well as his own compositions. They evoke in a unique amosphere the excellent pieces of the blues, the greats of the soul – Jimmy Reed, Sam Cooke, Smiley Lewis, Arthur Crudup, Washboard Sam. The special feature of the new album is that it also features international guests: Bill Barrett (USA), „Lazy” Brad Lewis (USA), and „Sir” Oliver Mally (A). The mission of the formation is to keep the live music, especially the blues music alive, popular, all in cheerful, positive mood. The new cd features absolutely party-like tracks, takes listeners back to the music world of the 50’s, 60’s and hopefully will be fun for those who have known the blues genre less so far… „Having a party”!

„Matyas Pribojszki (Jumping Matt) brings old school authentic bluesman aggression, chops and viruosity to this fiery new album of blues classics! From the inspired sound of Little Walter to Little Stevie Wonder, his harmonica playing will incite a riotous party to all listeners. Backed by blues guitar monster Ferenc Szasz this album is a good time, take no prisoners assaul on doldrums everywhere. It simply is impossible not to tap your feet! Don’t believe me? Check it out for yourself! You’ll be glad you did!”                                     (Harry Gale, Route 44 Studio, USA)

The Grunting Pigs duo are touring a lot all around Europe, in Austria, Germany, Belgium, The Netherelands…  they are playing in small clubs and big venues, festivals too.

Releases:

Grunting Pigs - Having a party (PMCD010/2020)

Grunting Pigs – Grunt away (PMCD007/2016)

Contacts:
Mátyás Pribojszki (Jumping Matt)
Tel.: +36 70 250 6146,
e-mail: pribojszkimatyas@gmail.com
web: www.pribojszki.hu

Booking (Belgium, and The Netherlands):
„BLUES „N” ROOTS” – Theo Looijmans
email: bluesnroots@outlook.com
Tel.: +31 (0) 612 479 313



Music


Grunting Pigs
Having a party
2020


Hook, Line and Sinker
Having a party
I don't go for that
Easy ridin' mama
My bitter seed
Mama don't like
It's not easy
Grunting walks
Sugar babe (it's all over now)
That's all right
Dog without a bone
Fat mama boogie
 

Jumping Matt & His Combo / Pribojszki Mátyás Band
My stories
2019


Memphis soul
Come on baby
Fat mama boogie
Can't make you stay
Soul stealin' mama
Bad weather blues again
My stories
Banging on your door
Traveling mood
Balaton boogie
Full time baby
Blues for my daddy
 
 

Jumping Matt and his Combo
Dressed Up
2018


Full time baby
Love is fake
Real good man
Wet lips
Can't make you stay
Swingin' all night long
Hard working man
Zydecola boogie
I heard the news
Balaton boogie
My little angel
Switchin' in the kitchen
 
 

Grunting Pigs
Grunt away
2016


Grunting Pigs boogie
Can't get no grinding
Aw shucks, hush your mouth
Need my baby
Hound dog
I'll play the blues for you
Tiger man
Ain't that fine
Bright lights, big city
Mystery train
Just your fool
Bring it on home
 
 

Pribojszki Mátyás Band
Treat
2013


Zydecola boogie
Real good man
Food junkie
Farmer John
Soul shadows
Love is fake
Three kisses of love
Goobie boogie
Treat
Gonna take you home
My little angel
She put a spell on me
 

Pribojszki Mátyás Band
Boogie On The Ship
2010


She Wants To Sell My Monkey
Walking Blues
Marie, Marie
Ain't Nobody's Business
Aw Shucks, Hush Your Mouth
Good Time Charlie
I've Had My Fun
Boogie On The Ship
Switchin' In The Kitchen
 
 
 

Ripoff Raskolnikov & Pribojszki Mátyás
Room for two
2009


Antidote
Authumn light
Get away from that woman
Far side of town
Running home to my baby
Good boy at heart
Hard working man
My lucky day
Leaving on the morrow
Budapest boogie
No easy rider
Land of the righteous
Sweet little rider
Sleepwalk
Love is fake
Poor lonesome pilgrim
Mr. Landlord
Customer blues
Last call
 

Pribojszki Mátyás Band
How many more
2008


How many more
Hard working man
I'll play the blues for you
Old fellows
Change in my weather
Glare of a sea-dog
Ain't that fine
Mystery train
The moonshiner
Dog without a bone
It's too late brother
Old rocking chair
 
 

Pribojszki Mátyás Band
Live In Budapest (Video DVD)
2007


Gibson Creek Shuffle
Mátyás Walks
Beauty Queen
TV Boogie
Pancake Baby
Danger Zone
Switchin' In The Kitchen
Heard The News
Red Top
That's All Right
Keny's Theme
Wet Lips
 
 

Pribojszki Mátyás Band
Flavours
2004


mátyás walks
she's 19
wet lips
danger zone
beauty queen
TV boogie
i heard the news
it's all the same
kenny's theme
get myself together
what you give
 
 

Blues Fools
All these, Oldies
2003


Just Your Fool
Bring It On Home
Can't Get No Grindin'
Ain't Nobudy's Business
Have Myself A Ball
Walking Blues
Te-Ni-Nee-Ni-Nu
Blues With The Feeling
The Harpdressed Man
Need My Baby
Bright Lights, Big City
Fun Deal
 

Blues Fools
On The Move
2000


Swingin' All Night Long
Fat Mama Boogie
Too Tight To Tame
Coffee Break
Foolin' Around
Dynamite
Soul Stealin' Mama
Bad Things About You
Sharp Dressed Boogie Boy
Educated Man
Shoot With Another Gone
High Class Baby
 
 
 

Matthis
Best of Christmas
1999


White Christmas
Boldog karácsonyt!
Hajnali hóesés
Csendes éj
Jingle Bells
Gyertyafény dal
Csillagtánc
Kiskarácsony, nagykarácsony
 

Blues Fools
Fools in the Blues
1998


Bad Weather Blues
Fools In The Blues
Lookin' Through The Keyhole
Little Body Rock
Mattack!
Daddy Was A Boozer
I Don't Feel Well
My Baby Caught The Train
Shake Time
I Wanna Dance With You
 
 

Videos


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Jumping Matt & His Combo - Poppy Seed Liquor (official video)
 
Mátyás Pribojszki Band
Memphis Soul (official video)
 
 
Mátyás Pribojszki Band - Love is fake (official video 2015)
 
 
Mátyás Pribojszki Band
Real Good Man (Official video)
 
 
Grunting Pigs - Can't make you stay (official live video)
 
Jumping Matt & His Combo feat. Custom Big Band - Balaton Boogie (100% live)
 
 
 
Jumping Matt & His Combo feat. Custom Big Band - Full time baby
 
Mátyás Pribojszki Band
Boogie on the ship
 
 
Grunting Pigs - Mystery train 2015 live Budapest
 
 
Mátyás Pribojszki Band\'s song
„TV Boogie” from the „Live in Budapest” dvd
 
 
Mátyás Pribojszki Band\'s song
„Pancake Baby” from the „Live in Budapest” dvd
 
Grunting Pigs - Big Fat Mama
 
 
 
Grunting Pigs - Three kisses of love
 
Mátyás Pribojszki, Enrico Crivellaro, Raphael Wressnig
Finnországban a Puisto Blues Fesztiválon 2009.
 
 
The recording of Mátyás Pribojszki\'s and Ripoff Raskolnikov\'s
„Room for two” album, 2009.
 
 
Grunting Pigs - Just Your Fool
 
 
Jumping Matt & His Combo feat. Custom Big Band - Can't make you stay
 

Gigs


2024-03-21 19:00:00
Veszprém, Papjrkutya, "Csütörtöki beugró". Házigazda: Jumping Matt, Vendég: Gál Csaba Boogie
2024-03-22 19:00:00
Budapest, Virág Benedek Ház, Pribojszki Mátyás Szájharmonika Klub. Vendég: Radukov Dömötör, Kristó Zsófi, Dienes Csilla, Molnár Dániel
2024-03-23 19:00:00
Szigetmonostor, Régi-Módi Presszó, Grunting Pigs
2024-03-30 20:00:00
Maastricht (NL), "Roots Unlimited Concerts", Grunting Pigs
2024-03-31 15:00:00
Eindhoven (NL), Lazy Sunday Afternnon, Grunting Pigs
2024-04-06 20:00:00
Budapest, Analog Music Hall, Gary Moore Emlékest 2024. Tommy Katona, Vic Martin, Pete Rees, Graham Walker, Cliff Moore, Vámos Zsolt, Tommy Johansson, Somogyi Remig, Pribojszki Mátyás...
2024-04-11 20:30:00
Budapest, Muzikum Klub, Jumpingh Matt & His Combo feat. Pedro
2024-04-12 19:00:00
Budapest, Virág Benedek Ház, Pribojszki Mátyás Szájharmonika Klub. Vendég: Grunting Pigs, Zsoldos "Báró" Zoltán, Szantner László
2024-04-17 20:30:00
Wien (A), "Porgy Jazz & Music Club", 'Sir' Oliver Mally Group & Peter Schneider feat. Mátyás Pribojszki
2024-04-27 19:00:00
Békéscsaba, Csabagyöngye, Jumping Matt & His Combo és a Vasutas Zenekar közös koncertje

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Contact


Mátyás Pribojszki
E-mail: pribojszkimatyas@gmail.com
Phone: +36 70 250 6146
www.pribojszki.hu
www.jumpingmatt.com