Matt Eakle

Matt Eakle
OriginRichmond, California, U.S.
GenresJazz, blues, classical
InstrumentsFlute

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.

Career

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

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

  1. ^ Larkin, Colin (2011-05-27). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0-85712-595-8.
  2. ^ Trager, Oliver (1997-12-04). The American Book of the Dead. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-0-684-81402-5.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "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.
  5. ^ "Bar Cicotti: Jazz Night". Downtown Bellingham. Retrieved 2022-06-25.
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