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SUMMARY:Jazz in Persip Park with the Matt Steckler Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Matthew Steckler\, aka Matty Stecks\, performs and composes in several musical settings internationally. Primarily a saxophonist/woodwind specialist\, he also performs on vocals\, keyboards\, percussion and electronic media\, bringing a dynamic\, holistic approach to the live musical experience. As an artist\, Matthew has appeared at prominent festivals and concert series\, including: The Blue Note and Lincoln Center (NYC)\, the Kennedy Center (DC)\, Winnipeg Art Gallery\, Operetta Teatrul (Bucharest)\, House of Blues & Jazz (Shanghai)\, and the Tri-C\, Key Maine\, New Haven\, Discover and Flint Jazz Festivals. He has received commissions from Chamber Music America\, Meet the Composer\, American Music Center and American Composers Forum; has recordings on Ropeadope\, Cuneiform and Innova labels; and has made Best CD lists in Downbeat and Jazz Times. Over the course of his career\, Matthew has also performed alongside Lonnie Plaxico\, Gary Smulyan\, Lee Konitz\, Anthony Braxton\, Roswell Rudd\, George Russell\, Joe Lovano\, Wynton Marsalis\, Bobby Sanabria\, Gunther Schuller\, Tony Lewis\, Alex Blake\, Jon Hendricks\, and many others. Matthew has written for concert music\, theatre\, film and game audio settings\, and continues his own foundational work in electroacoustics and multimedia that began with his 2013 research-based\, extended work Eco Beat Heresy. Matthew holds a Ph.D. in Composition (NYU) and M.M. in Jazz Performance (New England Conservatory)\, and a B.A. in Music (Wesleyan University). \nMatt Steckler Quartet: \nMatt Steckler – saxophone \nLuke Franco – guitar \nTarik Shah – bass \nGeorge Schuller – drums \n  \nFollow along with @downtownpittsfield on Facebook for updates including cancellations due to weather.
URL:https://downtownpittsfield.com/event/jazz-in-persip-park-with-the-matt-steckler-quartet-2/
LOCATION:Persip Park\, 175 North Street\, Pittsfield\, MA\, 01201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Music
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