Day Care Dojo

“Day Care Dojo” is the second single from 'Sauce Buffet', the debut solo album by Matt Jalbert, best known as the guitarist for progressive jam band TAUK. With this release, Jalbert steps confidently into the spotlight, channeling a hypnotic blend of psychedelic textures, deep-pocket funk, and jazz-inflected guitar work. Driven by a pulsating groove, “Day Care Dojo” evokes the exploratory energy of acts like Glass Beams, Khruangbin, and Polyrhythmics, while putting Jalbert’s own distinctive guitar voice front and center. It's a mood-forward instrumental that invites listeners on a cerebral, groove-laced trip—ideal for playlists centered around modern instrumental funk, prog-jazz explorations, and mind-expanding psychedelic soundscapes.

Known for his intricate fretwork and improvisational instincts with TAUK, Jalbert uses “Day Care Dojo” to showcase a more cinematic, genre-fluid side—effortlessly bridging modern jazz-funk with psychedelic rock. The single previews a bold new chapter for the Denver-based guitarist with Jalbert touring alongside TAUK throughout the year, while teasing more solo material that reflects his evolution as a composer and sonic architect.