Matt Eakle is an American flute player and author who has been the flutist for the David Grisman Quintet since 1989.[1] He plays jazz, blues, and classical flute.
Matt Eakle | |
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| Origin | Richmond, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, blues, classical |
| Instruments | Flute |
Career edit
He has performed with Jerry Garcia,[2] Stéphane Grappelli, Vassar Clements, Bonnie Raitt, Linda Ronstadt, Tony Rice, as well as with various symphony orchestras around the world.[3] He has recorded at least three solo projects outside of the David Grisman Quintet: 1998's Flute Jazz, 2002's The Headwaters Project, and 2009's Hardly Work.
Eakle has authored at least two books on flute technique.[4]
Personal life edit
Eakle grew up in Richmond, California, and resided in San Anselmo, California, for many years.[citation needed] He later moved to Bellingham, Washington, where he regularly performs at local venues.[5]
References edit
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2011-05-27). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
- ^ Trager, Oliver (1997-12-04). The American Book of the Dead. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-0-684-81402-5.
- ^ "The Matt Eakle Band (flute groove) | North Coast Journal | Humboldt County". 2012-07-21. Archived from the original on 2012-07-21. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ^ "Jazz Flute Exercise Book - Matt Eakle | Jazz Flutist, Classical Flautist, Flute Player | Bellingham, WA". Matt Eakle | Jazz Flutist, Teacher & Author | Bellingham, WA. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
- ^ "Bar Cicotti: Jazz Night". Downtown Bellingham. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
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