Marty Jaffe is an exciting new voice on the double bass. He is known for his deep sense of groove, lyricism, rich sound, and sensitivity. As a bassist, composer, and improviser, his musical roots are in the jazz tradition. However, he also has deep background in classical and Brazilian music. His versatility has helped him become one of New York City’s most in demand bassists. He has shared the stage with musical icons Wynton Marsalis, Marcus Roberts, Ingrid Jensen, Karrin Allyson, Harold Mabern, Sullivan Fortner, Sergio Mendes, and Steve Wilson. He has also performed in interdisciplinary productions directed by choreographers Bill T. Jones and Debbie Allen through the national YoungArts foundation. When not in NYC, Marty tours throughout the US and the world with numerous groups, especially with renowned vocalist Karrin Allyson and pianist Ben Rosenblum.

Originally from Conway, Massachusetts, Marty moved to New York in 2012 to enroll at Columbia and Juilliard, where he studied under the tutelage of musical giants Ron Carter, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Drummond, Frank Kimbrough and many others. His accolades include being named a 2012 Presidential Scholar in the Arts and winning the International Society of Bassists’ jazz competition in 2013.

Marty’s original compositions and arrangements have been performed throughout the world, including at such venues as the Kennedy Center, The New World Center for the Arts, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. In addition, he has given numerous interactive performances for young people and taught students across the globe. Marty has also recorded widely and can be heard on albums by Jen Allen, Miro Sprague, Ben Rosenblum, Chris Pattishall, Andy Jaffe, Kristin Berardi, and Jonathan Ragonese.

Marty currently 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, free improvisation and more.