Matt Peterson

upright & electric bass

952-913-5072 / mrmattpeterson@gmail.com
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

December 9, 2023
  • Blue Ox Big Band

    Saturday, December 9, 20238:00 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!

December 17, 2023
  • Fuzzy Math

    Sunday, December 17, 20231:00 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

December 23, 2023
  • Joel Shapira Quartet

    Saturday, December 23, 20237:00 pm to 10:00 pm

    Smack Shack 3801 Minnesota Dr, Bloomington, MN 55435, United States   MAP

    Joel Shapira: guitar
    Brad Holden: sax
    TBD: drums

    A night of jazz standards!

December 30, 2023
  • Joel Shapira Trio

    Saturday, December 30, 20237:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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

    Joel Shapira: guitar
    TBD: piano

    Jazz standards played in the Williamsburg Room at the Lexington! Come for great food, drinks and jazz!

December 31, 2023
  • Belle Amour

    Sunday, December 31, 202310:00 pm to 1:00 am

    Orchestra Hall 1111 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN 55403, United States   MAP

    Katie Craft - vocals
    Jason Craft - piano
    Scott Chabot - drums

    Playing intermission and post-show music in the Orchestra Hall atrium to celebrate the New Year!

January 6, 2024
  • Fuzzy Math

    Saturday, January 6, 20247:00 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

January 12, 2024
  • Mike Wolter trio

    Friday, January 12, 20247:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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

    Mike Wolter - guitar
    Other musicians - TBD

February 2, 2024
  • Joel Shapira Trio

    Friday, February 2, 20247:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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

    Joel Shapira: guitar
    TBD: piano

    Jazz standards played in the Williamsburg Room at the Lexington! Come for great food, drinks and jazz!

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