Matt Mayhall

Gretsch Artist Since: 2017

Country: US

Band or Affiliations: Aimee Mann, Jimmie Herrod, Independent

Current Kit Setup:
Broadkaster Anniversary Sparkle
14x20 BD, 8x12 RT, 14x14 FT, 16x16 FT, 6.5 x 14 SD

USA Custom Satin Classic Maple
14x16 BD, 14x14 FT, 8x12 RT, 5x14 Chrome Over Brass SD

Influences:
Billy Higgins, Paul Motian, Jack Dejohnette, Joey Baron

We asked...Why Gretsch?:
"Switching to Gretsch got me excited about the drums all over again. The sound and feel just give me what I’m looking for. I don’t have to fight with the drums. They inspire me; I feel free to stretch and go for new things."

Advice to aspiring musicians?:
"Be honest with yourself! "

Bio:
Drummer, composer, and bandleader Matt Mayhall resides in the Pacific Northwest after nearly 20 years as a freelance musician in Los Angeles. He has been characterized by Modern Drummer Magazine as an artist “who rolls his diverse skills into one untidy, rumbling package.” In his career he has worked with an eclectic range of world-renowned performers in jazz, improvised music, singer-songwriter, folk, indie rock, indie pop, American roots music and performance art.

As bandleader, he has released three albums and one live EP - Corduroy (2024), Picture Day (2021), Fanatics (2020), and Tropes (2016) - all highlighting his collaborative relationships with guitarist Jeff Parker, saxophonist Chris Speed, bassists Paul Bryan and Tim Lefebvre, and keyboardists Jeff Babko and Adam Benjamin.

He has performed and/or recorded with Bennie Maupin, Ron Carter, Brad Shepik, David Binney, Todd Sickafoose, Eyvind Kang, Devin Hoff, Anthony Wilson, Ralph Alessi, George Colligan, Dan Rosenboom, and Eric Revis.