1. Matthew James "Matt" Savage was born on May 12,1992 and is an American autistic savant musician.
11 Facts About Matt Savage
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Matt Savage was a precocious infant who walked early and learned to read by the age of 18 months.
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Matt Savage was diagnosed with pervasive developmental disorder, a form of autism, at age three.
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Matt Savage did not like any noises or music during his early childhood.
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At age six, Matt Savage taught himself to read piano music.
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Matt Savage studied classical piano for less than a year before discovering jazz, which became his main focus.
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Matt Savage began studying at the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, in the fall of 1999.
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Matt Savage has released twelve albums as a solo performer, as leader of the Matt Savage Trio and as leader of various sized ensembles.
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Matt Savage has received many awards, including being signed in 2003 to Bosendorfer pianos.
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Matt Savage was the only child to be so recognized in the company's 188-year history.
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Matt Savage has toured the world, performing for heads of state and others, and appearing on numerous television and radio programs such as Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, The Today Show, and All Things Considered.