Matt Bauder is a saxophonist and composer who has studied with Ed Sarath, Anthony Braxton, Ron Kuivila and Alvin Lucier.  He has been an active member of the new music scenes in Ann Arbor, Chicago and New York, where he has performed with, among others, Braxton,  Andrew D'Angelo, Jeff Parker, Chad Taylor, Jim Baker, Ken Vandermark and Phil Minton. He appears on recordings with Jason Ajemian (Locust Music), Warn Defever (Perforate My Heart), Neil Michael Hagerty (Drag City), His Name is Alive (4AD/Time Stereo), Saturday Looks Good to Me (Polyvinyl) and Bill Brovald (Tzadik).

Canada Day Octet (2012)
Eisenstadt expands his highly-acclaimed Canada Day to an octet
"... seriously innovative... highly recommended." - eMusic
"My favorite disc of the month." - Downtown Music Gallery

Memorize the Sky (2007)
The first full-length recording from the improvising collective of the same name
"...an allusive, relentlessly surprisng disc..." - The Wire
"...crystalline drones and patient, chamberlike interplay offer a subtle alternative to turbulent free jazz." - Time Out New York

2 + 2 Compositions (2005)
Two remarkable composers and the opportunity to hear them side by side
"...an extraordinary document, and worth hunting down." - Paris Transatlantic

Weary Already of the Way (2003)
Examines cross-currents in improvisation, composition and electronic studio manipulation
"Top Ten 2004" - Marc Chenard, Coda (Canada)
"...moments of great beauty. A fascinating start and a player to watch." - JazzTimes

New Jazz and Improvisation (2003)
"...a refreshing and essential listen for anyone interested in a sound that could only come from one city." - All About Jazz

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