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
- December 9, 2023
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Blue Ox Big Band
Saturday, December 9, 2023 – 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
kj's Hideaway, Lower Level, 408 St Peter St, St Paul, MN 55102, USA MAP
We'll be playing a nice selection of originals and also lots of holiday favorites!
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- December 17, 2023
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Fuzzy Math
Sunday, December 17, 2023 – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
White Squirrel Bar, 974 7th St W, St Paul, MN 55102, USA MAP
Andrew Schwandt - sax
Mark Vandermyde - piano
Haralds Bondaris - drums
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- December 23, 2023
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Joel Shapira Quartet
Saturday, December 23, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Smack Shack 3801 Minnesota Dr, Bloomington, MN 55435, United States MAP
Joel Shapira: guitar
Brad Holden: sax
TBD: drumsA night of jazz standards!
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- December 30, 2023
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Joel Shapira Trio
Saturday, December 30, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, United States MAP
Joel Shapira: guitar
TBD: pianoJazz standards played in the Williamsburg Room at the Lexington! Come for great food, drinks and jazz!
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- December 31, 2023
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Belle Amour
Sunday, December 31, 2023 – 10:00 pm to 1:00 am
Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States MAP
Katie Craft - vocals
Jason Craft - piano
Scott Chabot - drumsPlaying intermission and post-show music in the Orchestra Hall atrium to celebrate the New Year!
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- January 6, 2024
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Fuzzy Math
Saturday, January 6, 2024 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
MetroNOME Brewery 289 Fifth St E, Saint Paul, MN 55101, United States MAP
Andrew Schwandt - sax
Mark Vandermyde - piano
Haralds Bondaris - drums
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- January 12, 2024
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Mike Wolter trio
Friday, January 12, 2024 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, United States MAP
Mike Wolter - guitar
Other musicians - TBD
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- February 2, 2024
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Joel Shapira Trio
Friday, February 2, 2024 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, United States MAP
Joel Shapira: guitar
TBD: pianoJazz standards played in the Williamsburg Room at the Lexington! Come for great food, drinks and jazz!
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