Matt Von Roderick Bridges Romance & Reinvention On "I’m Old Fashioned"

Written By: Big C

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Jazz has always lived in the tension between memory and motion. On his new single, Matt Von Roderick steps into that space with quiet confidence. His rendition of the jazz standard I’m Old Fashioned arrives as a romantic, cinematic meditation, one that honors the song’s timeless elegance while subtly reshaping its contours. With Valentine’s Day approaching, the release invites listeners to slow down and sit with what still holds meaning. Rather than preserving the standard in amber, Von Roderick allows the warm trumpet lines to intertwine with intimate vocals, while loops, multiphonics, and spoken-word textures give the performance a layered depth. The result feels suspended between eras—classic in sentiment, contemporary in execution. As Von Roderick notes:

'I’m Old Fashioned' has an undeniable romance to it, which makes it feel like the perfect release with Valentine’s Day approaching. While the song leans into the classic jazz side of what I do, anyone who knows my music knows I’m not exactly old-fashioned in spirit. So in this rendition, I also weave in my loops, trumpet/vocal multiphonics, and spoken word – elements that reflect my progressive, exploratory side and allow this song to live simultaneously in the past and the present. This song resonates on so many levels. In a world that’s moving faster than ever, I think it’s important to hold onto what truly matters – the things that are real, human, and lasting. The lyrics say it perfectly: "This year’s fancies are passing fancies… but sighing sighs, holding hands – these my heart understands." That sentiment feels especially meaningful right now.

The single also arrives alongside news of an upcoming late-summer residency at The Drake on Sunset, an intimate new West Hollywood supper club inspired by New York’s storied jazz rooms. For Von Roderick, the space represents a home for dialogue between artist and audience. Rooted in classic jazz tradition yet open to experimentation, the residency mirrors the ethos behind "I’m Old Fashioned" of reverence without rigidity, innovation without excess. With recent performances alongside Jon Batiste and Dick Van Dyke, and a career that continues to blur the lines between jazz lineage and forward-thinking expression, Matt Von Roderick remains focused on connection above all else. Stream the single and connect on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

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