Christmas Time is Here!

Now digitally spinning. Just picked up jazz organist Brian Ho’s latest album, “Bridges” that features Paul Bollenback and Byron Landham. What a fantastic recording with great playing and arrangements that allow Brian to shine with the longtime sidemen of Joey DeFrancesco. #CompactDisc

My dad is great at keeping an eye out for records when he goes to thrift stores. He found this one, sealed, and I can’t find any info on it. Do you think it’s a phony baloney AI record?!?! If not, does anyone know who this is before I open the seal?

Happy Holidays!

I’m thinking about making a series of YouTube videos talking about my vinyl record collection. Would anyone be interesting in something like that?

Now spinning. Found this at Goodwill for $1 with a poster inside! The cover is really worn, but the album plays perfectly. I didn’t realize how many Guess Who songs I recognized. What a great band! #VinylRecord

I’m officially at the “progressive lenses on my glasses” phase of life. #feelingold

It was great seeing my friend Jake Herzog at the monthly Atlanta Accordion Club meeting! Did you know that Atlanta has an accordion club? Accordion players of all ages and skill levels get together to have good food and play for each other, and we all have a great time!

What do you do when you’re playing an outdoor gig in December and your fingers are cold? You play things nice and mellow (no burning tempos!)!

Outdoor gig today (hope my fingers can move!). Phenix City, Alabama. 🎄🌲🎅

I just updated my gig calendar (including all the UGA baseball games that I’ll be working) on www.matthewkaminski.com. Check it out!

Just watched Tommy for the first time after loving the original album music for so long. What a weird, trippy adventure! I definitely like the original music better, but it was interesting nonetheless! Do you like the movie?

Hallmark is either a half a decade behind or is trying to keep the memory of Homer alive!

I’ve never had this much trouble finding new students before. I love teaching and it’s always been my way to supplement my performing career. Perhaps it’s time to start thinking of a new daytime job? Honestly, I don’t know if I’m qualified for anything else! 🤣

After my Sony CD player broke (I keep getting “disc error” messages), I was fortunate to find this RCA 5 disc changer at Goodwill for $10! So I tested it with this Jeffrey Foskett CD and it works great. Do you know who Jeff sang with?

Give the gift of music this holiday season for your loved ones or yourself! You can find my contact info at www.matthewkaminski.com to sign up!

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who has heard me play the organ, accordion, and piano this year! I truly appreciate it!

Now spinning. If I were to recommend one cowboy/Western record, this would be it! The “Living Stereo” series from RCA Victor always have exceptional sound quality and this one is absolutely stellar! #VinylRecord

What a beautiful photo by @ebaum_photography at The Hot Club Jazz Fellowship’s “Tribute to Edith Piaf” show at @eopresents! Such a wonderful moment to capture! @cachimbobajo @dancoy @alvardmmezzo

It’s getting more rare that I find good records at thrift stores. I scored several yesterday though! They were $2.50 each and the Lester Young one is a 2 record set. Which one would you play first?

Now Spinning. A nice compilation of unreleased material after they had disbanded. I wonder what direction their music would have gone in if they would have continued with a different drummer. Perhaps it would have been similar to The Who? #VinylRecord

Now digitally spinning. My friend, Marla Feeney, has released a CD and it’s fantastic! The musicianship is first class and the songs are so well arranged and presented. You can find it on various streaming platforms. #CompactDisc

I want to thank everyone who came out to our “Tribute to Edith Piaf” show on Friday at @eopresents. It really means a lot to me to see people supporting the arts and live music!

Yesterday was magical!

Now spinning. Thanks Mark for the gift! Certainly a version of this song that I’ve never heard!!!

Another sneak peak of The Hot Club Jazz Fellowship and our tribute to Edith Piaf. The concert is this Friday, Nov. 14th at the Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth!

We’re back! MONDO HAMMONDO returns to @tradervicsatl tonight from 7pm - 10pm! Get out of the cold and warm up to the exotic sounds, taking you to a tropical paradise!

It has been proclaimed that this concert is mandatory for all high school and college students who take French class. 😉 Where else are you going to hear French singing in the Atlanta area?!?! eddieowenpresents.freshtix.com/events/hotcl...

Here’s a sneak peak for our Tribute Concert to Edith Piaf — an unforgettable evening celebrating the timeless voice and spirit of La Môme. November 14 at 8 PM at The Red Clay Music Foundry. @eopresents

Practicing for our “Tribute to Edith Piaf” on Nov. 14th at the Red Clay Music Foundry. Can you name this tune?

Some gigs have better views than others.

Basketball isn’t an organist’s sport anymore, is it? I think it’s far more prevalent in hockey and baseball.

The books are all done for our “Tribute to Edith Piaf” concert in Duluth, Ga at @eopresents (Nov. 14th)! I hope to see you there!

Did you hear the big news today? . . . . The Arizona Wildcats men’s basketball team just beat Florida! Bear down Arizona!

Now Spinning. I love when jazz organists put out traditional blues albums or guest on someone else’s blues album. The pairing of Jimmy Witherspoon and Richard Groove Holmes is so good! #VinylRecord

A little taste of what you’re going to hear at @eopresents in Duluth, GA on Friday, Nov. 14th. @alvardmmezzo and I play the classic Edith Piaf standard, “Sous Le Ciel De Paris”.

Now Spinning. The scariest song ever composed! I play it once a year. 😳😱😈 #VinylRecord

As I’m learning the music that Edith Piaf was known for (for my Nov. 14th concert at @eopresents), I’m looking for more ways to research her life. Have you seen this movie and is it pretty accurate? Thanks!

I still have weekday openings for piano students (as well as organ and accordion). Go to www.matthewkaminski.com for my contact info. Thanks!

Coming back in 2026! #FoleyField

Good luck to my fellow MLB organist, @DieterRuehle in the World Series! He’s one of the best in the business! 👊

Now digitally spinning. RIP Ace. 🚀

Now Spinning. What a great find at “Unique Thriftique” in Lilburn! I’m gearing up for our “Tribute to Edith Piaf” show at @eopresents in Duluth on Nov. 14th!

Taken from the CoverBandCentral page, but rings true for me. #RealMusician

Who wants to Salsa and Polka this weekend?!?!

Listening to old school KISS is going to be a little different now. RIP Ace!

Are you or someone you know interested in organ lessons? I teach a variety of styles with “jazz organ” and “baseball organ” being my specialties. From beginners to advanced, I can help you get to where you want and have fun! More info at www.matthewkaminski.com

Here’s a great documentary on Polka music and the different styles/countries that put their own spin on it. youtu.be/MC3Ztal5gzc?...

Okay, this is really hard to say, but since the Dodgers are the only team left in the Playoffs that employ an organist (the great Dieter!), I’m going to have to root for them (I mean him!). Sorry!

Welcome “Caesar” to the family! Thank you to Matthew at @musicgoroundatlanta for helping me with my trade-in (yes, I occasionally trade in my “children” 🤣). It sounds and plays great for a vintage instrument! #accordion