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Matuto is the new band of guitarist and singer Clay Ross, known as »U.S. Jazz Ambassador» and as band member of rising folk star April Verch, and master accordionist Rob Curto (Lila Downs, David Krakauer). They began exploring a shared musical vision and set about combining their individual repertoires into an extensive library of Pan-American influences. Focusing their talents, resources, and experience Ross and Curto set out to establish Matuto as a band.
Through the unorthodox blend of Brazilian Percussion and American Bluegrass, Matuto has created an organic, animated sound all its own.
»Weird and Wonderful… Unorthodox and Delightful« (Jazz Times Magazine)
»Irresistible… Imaginiative Improvising« (Los Angeles Times)
»A stunning cross-cultural statement.« (Limewire.com)
»Spanning continents with a down-home sensibility and an explorer's curiosity« (All About Jazz)