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

June 25, 2025
  • Twin Cities Hot Club

    Wednesday, June 25, 20258:00 pm to 11:00 pm

    Eagles Club #34 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, United States   MAP

    Gary Schulte - violin
    Robert Bell - guitar
    Stan Poinkin - guitar

    This will be a night of swing dancing! Come at 7pm for a group lesson! We will start playing at 8pm.

June 26, 2025
  • American Reverie

    Thursday, June 26, 20257:00 pm to 8:30 pm

    Downtown Park 16 Ninth Ave N, Hopkins, MN 55343, United States   MAP

    Playing as part of the Hopkins Sunset Series! Bring a chair and friends! If there is rain the concert will be moved to the Depot in Hopkins.

    American Reverie plays Americana influenced jazz music.

    https://www.hopkinsartscenter.com/263/The-Sunset-Series-Outdoor-Concerts

    Zacc Harris - guitar
    Lars-Erik Larson - drums

July 12, 2025
  • Tyler Lutsek Trio

    Saturday, July 12, 20254:30 pm to 6:30 pm

    Berlin 204 N First St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States   MAP

    Tyler Lutsek - piano
    Alex Charland - sax

    Playing a mix of jazz standards and more!

July 19, 2025
  • Ian Duerr Trio

    Saturday, July 19, 20259:30 pm to 12:30 am

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

    Ian Duerr - guitar
    TBD - drums

July 24, 2025
  • Fuzzy Math

    Thursday, July 24, 20256:00 pm to 8:00 pm

    The White Squirrel Bar 974 Seventh St W, Saint Paul, MN 55102, United States   MAP

    Andrew Schwandt - sax
    Mark Vandermyde - keys
    Haralds Bondaris - drums

    Playing originals and also 80s/90s covers in a jazz style!

July 31, 2025
  • Joan Hutton Trio

    Thursday, July 31, 20257:30 pm to 9:30 pm

    MetroNOME Brewery 289 Fifth St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101, United States   MAP

    Joan Hutton - sax
    Tyler Lutsek - piano

August 1, 2025
  • Mike Wolter Trio

    Friday, August 1, 20254:30 pm to 6:30 pm

    Berlin 204 N First St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States   MAP

    Mike Wolter: guitar
    Pete Hennig: drums

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