Matt Eakle
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. CareerHe 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 lifeEakle 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
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