Matt Larson

House Jazz Combo: Bass

Bassist Matt Larson showed a strong interest in music at an early age.  By the time he was 15, he was playing with his father’s jazz groups in the Salt Lake City area.  His musicianship has since earned him the reputation as one of Utah’s premier jazz bass players.  Matt has also worked extensively in numerous studios in Utah where he has recorded for national film and television scores.  He has also performed with many nationally recognized musicians including Joey Defrancesco, Eddie Daniels, Cyrus Chestnut, The Moody Blues, Peter Cetera, Frank Vignola, Kevin Mahogany, Bobby Shew, Maureen McGovern, and Keith Lockhart.  

Matt plays both upright bass and bass guitar and feels comfortable on both instruments, allowing him to play many styles of music.  He performs and records with a variety of music groups in the Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.  He received a degree in jazz composition in May 2000 and a Masters in Business Administration in May 2002 from the University of Utah.