Matt Parker is a tenor and soprano saxophone player, born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. After seeing trumpeter Maynard Ferguson in concert, he fell in love with jazz and was mentored by the legendary South Florida saxophonist Jimmy Cavallo. Parker played professionally as a teenager in New Orleans before moving to New York to study with Jane Ira Bloom, Barry Harris, and Junior Mance. Later, Parker would go on to play in Maynard's band Big Bop Nouveau for two years and is on the album "MF Horn VI: Live At Ronnie's" (2006).

Parker's career has been wildly eclectic, showcasing his tireless explorative spirit and chameleon-like style. He has paid tribute to both avant-garde players and straight-ahead stalwarts on his albums "Worlds Put Together" (2014) and "Present Time" (2016), and has collaborated with a wide range of musicians, including Reggie Watkins, Ariana Grande, Orrin Evans, Hess is More, and the Mingus Big Band. He is also a member of the viral ensemble Postmodern Jukebox and has made appearances (both musical and on-screen) in the hit action film "John Wick." The Dorrance Dance company features Parker in "45th and 8th" premiering nationally (2022–23). He is also a featured performer with comedian and renowned entertainer Murray Hill and Bridget Everett ("Somebody, Somewhere"). Parker's experience with the Cape Town Youth Choir, where he learned the importance of blending and the beauty of collaboration, has had a profound impact on his music.

Charles Mingus' previously unrecorded "Song To Keki" makes its first appearance on Parker's album, which the Ottawa Citizen called "a warmly swinging showcase for his breathy, Ben Webster-esque flow." DownBeat Magazine praised Parker's "own tireless explorative spirit," while JAZZIZ Magazine described Parker as someone who "welcomes listeners with warmth and wit." The Village Voice praised him as a "Tenor and soprano sax whiz."

Parker is also a prolific composer and musical director. He has written music for various ensembles, including big bands, small groups, and studio orchestras for film. He has composed for the immersive theater show "MidSummer – A Shakespearience" (Variety Life Productions), the original audio drama series "Brother, Mine" (Hand Forged Fiction 2020), and the immersive sound walk experience "Kierkbride" (Hand Forged Fiction 2022).

In addition to his work as a saxophonist, composer, and musical director, Matt Parker is also a passionate educator. He teaches saxophone, composition, and improvisation at several universities and music schools, inspiring young musicians to develop their own unique voices.