
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
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Twin Cities Hot Club
Wednesday, June 25, 2025 – 8:00 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 - guitarThis will be a night of swing dancing! Come at 7pm for a group lesson! We will start playing at 8pm.
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- June 26, 2025
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American Reverie
Thursday, June 26, 2025 – 7:00 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
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- July 12, 2025
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Tyler Lutsek Trio
Saturday, July 12, 2025 – 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Berlin 204 N First St, Minneapolis, MN 55401, United States MAP
Tyler Lutsek - piano
Alex Charland - saxPlaying a mix of jazz standards and more!
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- July 19, 2025
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Ian Duerr Trio
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:30 pm to 12:30 am
Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, United States MAP
Ian Duerr - guitar
TBD - drums
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- July 24, 2025
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Fuzzy Math
Thursday, July 24, 2025 – 6:00 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 - drumsPlaying originals and also 80s/90s covers in a jazz style!
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- July 31, 2025
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Joan Hutton Trio
Thursday, July 31, 2025 – 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
MetroNOME Brewery 289 Fifth St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101, United States MAP
Joan Hutton - sax
Tyler Lutsek - piano
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- August 1, 2025
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Mike Wolter Trio
Friday, August 1, 2025 – 4:30 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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