Matt Strand

Matt was born in 1978 in Carmichael (Sacramento), CA. A 1996 graduate of Bella Vista High School, Matt played in all school bands including concert, jazz, pep, and marching. Originally a sax player, Matt needed to branch out and in HS learned bass and piano. After HS, Matt attended Sierra Collegeand was active in the Jazz ensemble as well as many side projects. Matt moved to Grand Forks, ND in January of 1999 to pursue a career in aviation. While attending UND, Matt was active in the UND Jazz Ensemble on both sax and piano and played bass in the hockey band. Matt has been active in many local GF bands such as Drambuee, Fatlip/Groove Union, Project 24, Sketches in Blue, The Dick King Classic Swing Orchestra, Northland Jazz Project, collaborations with Jazz on Tap, and his latest project, Still Fighting It. Matt also plays in and conducts musicals for the Crimson Creek Collegiate Players.