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Re: Everett R. Matson - information!

Author: rkessel
Date: 2019-03-04 21:05

I recall going to Mr. Matsen’s house by the Jersey shore back in the 80’s or early 90’s. The first thing he did was hand me a Henri Chedeville mouthpiece and said something to the effect of let’s get this out of the way before we move forward with refinishing your mouthpieces. He suggested that it was a good mouthpiece but that others could be made to be just as good (or something to that effect). He had a nice table that he worked on and put some Eddie Daniels music on his stereo. He was very kind and generous and tried to put people at ease. I worked in the music publishing field at the time and asked him if he ever considered making a brand of mouthpiece with his name on it. He didn’t really want to undertake that kind of work. I also asked why he didn’t put his initials on the mouthpiece he worked on and he said it was because somebody in the industry gave him a hArd time about it(I have an idea of who that was but couldn’t say for sure).

He charged way too little for his work. I think it was something like $20 for one mouthpiece. He was a genius in terms of his work. I still play the vandoren that he refinished for me.

I also subbed for him once in an orchestra on in Asbury Park and other people in the orchestra mentioned his beautiful sound and playing. Great guy and I’m glad to hear he will be honored in writing. Happy to answer any additional questions.

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