Matt Ferrante and Modern Times is a tight knit group of musicians that work and practice together (not a bunch of strangers thrown together for your one very special event). Their musicians are outstanding performance and recording veterans. You can be confident that your event entertainment will be polished, professional, and fun.
The Modern Times singers and instrumentalists are...
Professionally educated, extensive real-world experience
Sought-after live performers
Professional music educators and private teachers
Highly respected and admired by peers
Commercial recording artists (TV, radio, film)
Composers, arrangers
Performed in concert with or for: Natalie Cole, Dionne Warwick, Pat Metheny, Little Anthony, The Yellow Jackets, Joshua Redman, Jonathan Butler, Joan Rivers, Pittsburgh Mayor Tom Murphy, Teresa Heinz Kerry and Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge;
The band and individual members of Modern Times have repeatedly won awards from the readers of In Pittsburgh magazine acknowledging their distinctive musical talents;
Released a CD of original contemporary jazz material entitled "The Persistence of Melody" on the Corona record label;
Members of the group have performed with The Temptations, The Four Tops, The Drifters, John Davidson, Al Martino, Lawrence Welk, The Count Basie Band, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, Billy Price and The Balcony Big Band. In addition, we also work often as studio musicians and music educators.
