Old Friends Beckoned, New Sounds Reckoned Tickets

Old Friends Beckoned, New Sounds Reckoned is a collaborative jazz ensemble driven by composer and saxophonist Matt Steckler. The group blends ensemble-driven originals with blues-inflected improvisation, delivering a sound described as jazz with a spirit of shared sacrifice and deep collaboration. The current lineup features Matt Steckler (saxophones/flute), Yayoi Ikawa (piano), Lonnie Plaxico (bass), and Tony Lewis (drums), with Tarik Shah substituting for Plaxico on select performances. Their 2024 album, Old Friends Beckoned / New Sounds Reckoned, released on SkyDeck Music, captures this intimate, collective approach to making music. Expect dynamic group interplay, thoughtful compositions, and a live experience that rewards attentive listening and spontaneous conversation between players.

Learn more about tour dates, recordings, and the artists behind the project as they bring their collaborative jazz to venues and clubs across the country. We’ve got you covered for secure, straightforward ticketing to ensure you don’t miss a note.

Biography: Matt Steckler leads Old Friends Beckoned, New Sounds Reckoned, a project praised for its shared, ensemble-driven writing and blues-inflected improvisation. Steckler’s work has earned acclaim across the jazz press, including a DownBeat 4-star review for Lucky By Association and recognition from JazzTimes for Chance Episodes. Washington Post has highlighted Steckler’s writing on Persiflage, underscoring his place in contemporary jazz circles.

Discography Highlights: 2024 – Old Friends Beckoned / New Sounds Reckoned (SkyDeck Music); 2021 – Night Cravings; 2020 – Long Time Ago Rumble; 2020 – Lucky & Live in STL; 2011 – Chance Episodes; 2006 – Persiflage; 2004 – Home Speaks to the Wandering; 2001 – Legends of the Nar; 1998 – Lucky By Association. Notable singles from 2024 include Mission Creep and Prince Eleventy.

Upcoming Tour & Venues: The ensemble plans a 2025 tour with multiple appearances starting January 11, 2025 at Caffe Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY for the album release, followed by July–October 2025 dates across NY, CT, MA, CA, and beyond. Check Steckler’s official site for a complete, date-by-date listing. We’ll keep updating this page as new dates are announced.

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