Real name: Mathieu Jean Darriau

Effective period / Period of releases: 1995 - 1999

American saxophonist, clarinetist, ethnic-woodwind specialist and composer, born February 21, 1960, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Bloomington, Indiana.

Raised in Bloomington, Indiana. Attended the New England Conservatory of Music's Third Stream program in Boston. Moved from Boston to New York in 1991. Joined The Klezmatics in 1995.

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.