Matt has had the fortunate experience of working with several jazz legends including, Nikki Haris, Jon Faddis and the Chicago Jazz Ensemble, Eddie Gomez, Jimmy Heath, Cedar Walton, and Vocalist, Dee Dee Bridgewater.

In the local scene, Matt has been very active as a bandleader and a sideman. His own band, The Matt Young Group, can be found playing all over the Chicagoland area at corporate events, private parties, wedding receptions and local clubs.