Matt Peterson with his upright double bass

Hi, I'm Matt.

Matt Peterson grew up in Hopkins and fell in love with jazz under the direction of his high school band director Don Bates. He followed this passion and studied music at the University of Minnesota, Duluth, then moved back to the Twin Cities in 2004, quickly becoming an in-demand bassist. His solid melodic and rhythmic approach to playing the bass have made him an important fixture on the Twin Cities jazz scene. He regularly plays with Zacc Harris’ American Reverie, the Explosion Big Band and the Twin Cities Hot Club. When not playing with these groups, Peterson stays busy freelancing around the Twin Cities with many of the area’s top players. Peterson is also a music educator, teaching elementary K-5 aged students in the Edina Public Schools. 

Upcoming Shows

April 6, 2023
  • Scott Chabot Trio

    Thursday, April 6, 20236:00 pm to 7:30 pm

    Station 81 Drink & Eatery, 214 4th St E #110, St Paul, MN 55101, USA   MAP

    Jason Craft: piano / Scott Chabot: drums

April 8, 2023
  • Chris Graham Trio

    Saturday, April 8, 20237:30 pm to 10:00 pm

    Ngon Bistro 799 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN 55104, United States   MAP

    Chris Graham: guitar / Adam Harder Nussbaum: drums

April 12, 2023
  • Fuzzy Math

    Wednesday, April 12, 20235:00 pm to 7:00 pm

    kj's Hideaway, Lower Level, 408 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA   MAP

    Andrew Schwandt: saxophone / Mark Vandermyde: keys / Haralds Bondaris: drums

April 19, 2023
  • Fuzzy Math

    Wednesday, April 19, 20238:00 pm to 11:00 pm

    331 Club, 331 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA   MAP

    Andrew Schwandt: saxophone / Mark Vandermyde: keys / Haralds Bondaris: drums

April 21, 2023
  • Ted Godbout trio

    Friday, April 21, 20238:00 pm to 9:30 pm

    Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States   MAP

    Ted Godbout: piano / TBD: drums

April 28, 2023
  • Charmin, Shapira & friends

    Friday, April 28, 20237:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, United States   MAP

    Charmin Michelle: vocals / Joel Shapira: guitar / Larry McDonough: piano / Pete Hennig: drums

May 1, 2023
  • Fuzzy Math

    Monday, May 1, 20238:00 pm to 11:00 pm

    White Squirrel Bar, 974 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA   MAP

    with Andrew Schwandt: saxophone / Mark Vandermyde: keys / Haralds Bondaris: drums
    whitesquirrelbar.com

May 13, 2023
  • Matt Peterson Trio

    Saturday, May 13, 20239:30 pm to 12:30 am

    Volstead's Emporium, 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, USA   MAP

    Band members TBA

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