Matt Darriau

Born 21 February 1960 in Colorado Springs, CO Saxophonist, clarinetist, ethnic-woodwind specialist and composer Matt Darriau has been playing Irish, Balkan, klezmer and jazz music with Frank London, Lisa Gutking and The Klezmatics for over 23 years. He leads his own Balkan rhythm quartet, Paradox Trio. He has made music for dance, theater, and film including a recent commission from Chamber Music America for his avant-swing band, Ballin' The Jack.