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March Nor'easter 06:54
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Hitting the Windshield 09:46
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Persiflage 06:08
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Episodio pa' Osmany 05:57
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Ring on Delhi 06:39
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Turbulent Life Seekers 03:42
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Spitfire 04:27
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Mallard Call in the Cain Fields 04:33
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Unknown Rebel 03:24
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Country Rake Fight 04:54
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"Saxophonist Matt Steckler is best known as the leader of the Mingus-goes-punk sextet the Dead Cat Bounce. Persiflage, his solo debut, features a classy New York rhythm section (Michael Cain, Lonnie Plaxico, Pheeroan akLaff) and has a more orthodox sound than the DCB, but Steckler’s passionate delivery and splendidly warped sensibility make this still a pretty heady brew. His tunes often seem to be trying to weave together two grooves simultaneously, achieving a strange combination of forward momentum and self-contradiction: “Unknown Rebel,” for instance, starts as Dolphy arabesques then becomes a blues that never comfortably settles into major or minor, while “Country Rake Fight” has a witty self-consuming opening that blossoms into a monster one-chord jam. Cain’s lucid but slightly offbeat piano solos and the stellar rhythm section work provide an ideal setting for Steckler; trombonist Curtis Fowlkes pops up for a few excellent cameos, too. The results are one of the best small group jazz discs of the past year."

- Nate Dorward, Exclaim!

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released September 1, 2005

Matt Steckler - sax, flute
Curtis Fowlkes - trombone
Michael Cain - piano
Lonnie Plaxico - bass
Pheeroan Aklaff - drums

originally released on Innova Recordings

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Matty Stecks & Persiflage Niskayuna, New York

Matthew Steckler 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. His recordings on Ropeadope, Cuneiform and Innova labels have made Best CD lists in Downbeat and Jazz Times. ... more

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