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Martin Jaffe
Soloist

Martin Jaffe is an exciting new voice on the double bass. He is known for his deep sense of groove and his rich and lyrical sound. His musical roots are in jazz, but his background includes both classical and Brazilian music. He is one of New York City’s most in-demand young bassists and has frequently shared the stage with such musical icons as Marcus Roberts, Harold Mabern, Sergio Mendes, and Wynton Marsalis. 

Originally from Conway, Massachusetts, Mr. Jaffe moved to New York in 2012 to enroll at Columbia University and the Juilliard School where he studied with bassists Ron Carter and Ray Drummond, among others. In 2012 he was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and in 2013 won the International Society of Bassists’ annual jazz competition. His compositions and arrangements have been widely performed including at the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. He has recorded with such artists as Jen Allen, Miro Sprague, Ben Rosenblum, and Chris Pattishall. Mr. Jaffe co-leads an innovative trio with guitarist Jason Ennis and pianist Miro Sprague, which features original compositions by each member drawing on influences from Brazilian music, classical chamber music, and free improvisation.

Martin Jaffe
Soloist

Martin Jaffe is an exciting new voice on the double bass. He is known for his deep sense of groove and his rich and lyrical sound. His musical roots are in jazz, but his background includes both classical and Brazilian music. He is one of New York City’s most in-demand young bassists and has frequently shared the stage with such musical icons as Marcus Roberts, Harold Mabern, Sergio Mendes, and Wynton Marsalis. 

Originally from Conway, Massachusetts, Mr. Jaffe moved to New York in 2012 to enroll at Columbia University and the Juilliard School where he studied with bassists Ron Carter and Ray Drummond, among others. In 2012 he was named a Presidential Scholar in the Arts and in 2013 won the International Society of Bassists’ annual jazz competition. His compositions and arrangements have been widely performed including at the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. He has recorded with such artists as Jen Allen, Miro Sprague, Ben Rosenblum, and Chris Pattishall. Mr. Jaffe co-leads an innovative trio with guitarist Jason Ennis and pianist Miro Sprague, which features original compositions by each member drawing on influences from Brazilian music, classical chamber music, and free improvisation.