The incredible saxophonist and woodwind specialist Matthew Steckler is set to perform at the infamous Caffè Lena this upcoming September 9th from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM. The artist will be joined by two fellow jazz enthusiasts at the venue, presenting to the audience an evening of original compositions reflecting the intimacy and introspection in jazz titled ‘Old Friends Beckoned, New Sounds Reckoned.’
Steckler, also known as Matty Stecks, has long been recognized for his seminal work with the projects Dead Cat Bounce, Persiflage & Musical Tramps, and has further been featured at festivals and major concert series in North America and Europe. Although he is mainly recognized for his skills on the saxophone, Stecks’ diverse interests in vocal performance, keyboards, percussion, and electronic media brings a holistic approach to live musical experience.
Stecks will be joined by pianist and composer Yayoi Ikawa who has also been featured in festivals and concerts in select locations around the world. She sees her interaction with jazz as a social activity and strives to collaborate with peers and pass it on to future generations. Lonnie Plaxico, a musician best known for his masterful integration of different forms – combining the rigorous technique of classical, the improvisation of jazz, and the rawness of funk into one exhilarating musical experience – will also be joining the performance. This trio is not a new team-up, however, as the artists have traveled to venues for over a year sharing ‘Old Friends Beckoned, New Sounds Reckoned’ with fellow jazz lovers.
This live performance will be one in a long series of dates that Stecks plans to perform stretching all the way into December. The artist will stop at multiple places throughout New York in addition to Caffè Lena including Woodstock, Scotia, and Saratoga.
Upcoming Live Shows
Sat. July 22 2023: w/ Vermont Jazz Center Big Band, Retreat Farm Brattleboro VT 6:30p
Th. July 27 2023: w/ The Prescription, Merchants Park Bennington VT Thursday Night Live! 5p
Fri. July 28 2023: w/ Bombajazzeando at Music by the River, Woodstock NY 6p
Sun. July 30 2023: w/ Heard, Freedom Park Scotia NY 7p
Sat. Aug. 5 2023: w/ Noah Baerman & Friends, Buttonwood Tree Middletown CT 8p
Sat. Aug. 12 2023: w/ Heard, Sankofa Black Arts Festival, Hudson NY 7:15p
Sun. Aug. 13 2023: w/ Satyrdagg, Nanola, Malta NY 3p
Th. Aug. 17 2023: w/ Satyrdagg, Providence RI 5:30p
Sat. Aug. 19 2023: private wedding w/ Silver Arrow Band
Fri. Aug. 25 2023: w/ Rick Rosoff group at 9 Maple Saratoga NY
Sat. Aug. 26 2023: w/ Freddi Shehadi & Friends, Little City Cider Co. (Vermont Arts Exchange Music Series) Bennington VT 7p
Fri. Sept. 1 2023: Music of the Knights, Southern VT Arts Center 8p
Sat. Sept. 2 2023: Planet Kniffen at Keene NH Music Festival, time TBA
Sat. Sept. 9 2023: Old Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned (Lonnie Plaxico, Yayoi Ikawa, Matt Steckler) at Caffe Lena, Saratoga NY, 8p
Fri. Sept. 15 2023: w/ Bombajazzeando, Nova Arts Keene NH 7p
Sun. Sept. 17 2023: Old Friends Beckoned/New Sounds Reckoned (Lonnie Plaxico, Yayoi Ikawa, Matt Steckler) at Jazz Vespers, St. Peter’s Church NYC 5p
Sat. Sept. 30 2023: w/ Bombajazzeando at Garlic & Arts Fest, N. Quabbin MA 3:30p
Sat. Oct. 7 2023: w/ Dave Cuite at Salem Art Works, Salem NY, TBA
Sun. Oct. 8 2023: w/ Bombajazzeando at Rockingham Ballroom, Newmarket NH, TBA
Sat. Nov. 4 2023: w/ Julian Gerstin Sextet, Milford CT, TBA
Fri. Nov. 17 2023: w/ Rick Rosoff at 9 Maple, Saratoga NY 8-midnight
Sat. Dec. 2 2023: w/ Bombajazzeando at Buttonwood Tree Middletown CT
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