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• Artist: Matt Steckler
• Album: Persiflage
• Label: Innova
• Year of Release: 2005
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• Reviewed by: patchen on 2006-04-26

Happy and groovy solo disc from the former member of Dead Cat Bounce. Long lines dominate, though Steckler isn't afraid to blow harder and shorter (no pun intended). And while his flute work reminds one of all flute work in a jazz setting-fey, new age, and never better than Flora Purim-he and the band have fun, and it is infectious. Steckler has surrounded himself with great players, notably bassist Lonnie Plaxico and drummer Pheeroan Aklaff. They particularly shine on "Hitting the Windshield." Steckler has assembled musicians who have played and recorded with the likes of Bill Frisell, Charlie Hunter, Dave Holland, and Cassandra Wilson. Their chops would make anyone feel confident to play in front of them, but Steckler needs no bailing out on any of these tracks. He especially shows he play with the big boys on the free workout "March Nor'easter." This is both fun and impressive.

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