One of New York City’s most versatile and highly sought after bassist, Marty Jaffe has performed with musical icons Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Sullivan Fortner, Karrin Allyson, and Helen Sung, among others. When not in NYC, Marty tours extensively throughout the US and world with numerous artists, including pianists Isaiah Thompson, Ben Rosenblum, David Meder, and Marcus Roberts. 

Marty was born into a family of extraordinary musicians, including his father, renowned pianist and educator Andy Jaffe. He grew up in Conway Massachusetts and moved to New York City in 2012 to attend Columbia and Juilliard, where he studied under musical giants Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Drummond, and Frank Kimbrough. His accolades include being named a 2012 Presidential Scholar in the Arts and winning the International Society of Bassists’ jazz competition in 2013. 

Marty is active as a bandleader and has presented his original music at the Kennedy Center, The New World Center for the Arts, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. He currently co-leads an innovative trio with longtime collaborators Miro Sprague (piano) and Jason Ennis (7-string brazilian classical guitar). Their debut album, Tone Forest, released in August 2024, features original compositions by each member that blend influences from jazz, world music, classical music, free improvisation and more.