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
- October 7, 2023
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Matt Peterson's Playtime Trio
Saturday, October 7, 2023 – 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
kj's Hideaway 408 St Peter St, Saint Paul, MN 55102, United States MAP
Bryan Nichols: piano
Pete James Johnson: drumsWe'll be playing all children's music rearranged for a jazz piano trio!
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- October 13, 2023
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Patrick Adkins Quartet
Friday, October 13, 2023 – 9:30 pm to 12:30 am
Volstead's Emporium 711 W Lake St, Minneapolis, MN 55408, United States MAP
Bryan Murray - saxophone
Patrick Adkins - piano
Phil Hey - drumsPlaying standards, originals and other selections with a group of the Twin Cities top players!
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- October 15, 2023
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Fuzzy Math
Sunday, October 15, 2023 – 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
kj's Hideaway 408 St Peter St, Saint Paul, MN 55102, United States MAP
Andrew Schwandt - saxophone
Mark Vandermyde - piano
Haralds Bondaris - drumsOriginals, 80s/90s covers and more in this eclectic jazz group!
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- October 27, 2023
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Joel Shapira Trio
Friday, October 27, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Lexington 1096 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55105, United States MAP
Joel Shapira: guitar
TBD: drumsJazz standards played in the Williamsburg Room at the Lexington! Come for great food, drinks and jazz!
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- October 28, 2023
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Mountain King
Saturday, October 28, 2023 – 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Jazz Central Studios 407 Central Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414, United States MAP
Brian Courage - bass
Graydon Peterson - bassUpright bass trio plays standards, originals and more!
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- October 29, 2023
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Jason Weisman Trio
Sunday, October 29, 2023 – 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Hell's Kitchen Inc., 80 S 9th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402, USA MAP
Jason Weisman - sax
Dale Alexander - pianoCome enjoy brunch with some great jazz!
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- November 1, 2023
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Twin Cities Hot Club
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 – 8:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Fraternal Order of Eagles #34, 2507 E 25th St, Minneapolis, MN 55406, USA 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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- November 3, 2023
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Ted Godbout Trio
Friday, November 3, 2023 – 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Lexington, 1096 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN 55105, USA MAP
Ted Godbout - piano
Abinnet Berhanu - drumsJazz standards in the Williamsburg Room at the Lexington!
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- November 30, 2023
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Fuzzy Math
Thursday, November 30, 2023 – 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm
331 Club, 331 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, USA MAP
Andrew Schwandt - saxophone
Mark Vandermyde - piano
Haralds Bondaris - drumsOriginals and 80s/90s jazz rearrangements played by this fun group!
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- 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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