Album · June 2, 2025Live At Dirty Dog
Michelle Lordi and Matthew Parrish
Listen now ↗Jazz bassist · Composer · Arranger · EducatorMatthew
Matthew
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Matthew Parrish is a jazz bassist, composer, arranger, and educator. On stage, in the studio, and in conversation with the next generation.
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Featured performance · August 2026Matthew Parrish
Matthew Parrish
with Trash Gadget.
“Rodeo,” composed by Matthew Parrish, with Matthew on bass. Live at Chris’ Jazz Café in Philadelphia with Orrin Evans and Trash Gadget.
Orrin Evans · piano
Matthew Parrish · bass
Byron Landham · drums
Caleb Wheeler Curtis · stritch
Duane Eubanks · trumpet
Bill McHenry · tenor saxophone
Live at Chris’ Jazz CaféRodeoComposition by Matthew Parrish · Featuring his bass solo
Philadelphia · August 2026
Watch the performance on YouTube ↗Video from the official Chris’ Jazz Café channel.
Featured recording · Official album audioOn record with
Houston Person · Reminiscing at Rudy’sPut Your HeadOn record with
Houston Person.
“Put Your Head on My Shoulder,” from Reminiscing at Rudy’s (2022), featuring Matthew Parrish on double bass.
Russell Malone had a big influence on my playing, and this recording means a great deal to me. Sharing the music with Russell on guitar and Lewis Nash on drums was something truly special.
Houston Person · tenor saxophone
Larry Fuller · piano
Russell Malone · guitar
Matthew Parrish · double bass
Lewis Nash · drums
on My Shoulder
Matthew Parrish · Double bass
Listen to the official album audio ↗Houston Person’s official artist channel · HighNote Records
Performance video · Philadelphia · 2024
Roots.
Luke Carlos O’Reilly Quartet featuring Sean Jones, with Matthew Parrish on bass.
Luke Carlos O’Reilly · keys
Sean Jones · trumpet
Matthew Parrish · bass
Nazir Ebo · drums
Live performanceRootsPhiladelphia · October 24, 2024
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Booking inquiries ↗Upcoming performances.
Upcoming performances
Princeton concert times are local to Princeton, New Jersey. Cruise times are listed separately below.
Jazz Small Groups I and Faculty Group
Matthew Parrish · faculty bassRichardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall · Princeton, NJ
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Matthew Parrish · faculty bassRichardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall · Princeton, NJ
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Rufus Wainwright — Wanted: Judy Garland
Matthew Parrish · bass with Princeton Playhouse SinfoniaMatthews Theatre, McCarter · Princeton, NJ
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Matthew Parrish · bass with Princeton Playhouse SinfoniaMatthews Theatre, McCarter · Princeton, NJ
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Jazz Small Groups A and Z
Matthew Parrish · director, Group ATaplin Auditorium, Fine Hall · Princeton, NJ
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Matthew Parrish · director, Group ATaplin Auditorium, Fine Hall · Princeton, NJ
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Aboard The Jazz Cruise 2027
January 2027
In Concert: Houston Person
Houston Person, Eddie Allen, Lafayette Harris, Jr., Matthew Parrish, Vincent EctorSky Lounge · Deck 11
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Gene Dobbs Bradford
Houston Person, Eddie Allen, Lafayette Harris, Jr., Matthew Parrish, Vincent EctorSky Lounge · Deck 11
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Gene Dobbs Bradford
In Concert: All Stars #4
Eric Marienthal, Benny Benack III, John Allred, Taylor Eigsti, Matthew Parrish, Carl AllenSky Lounge · Deck 11
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Lee Mergner
Eric Marienthal, Benny Benack III, John Allred, Taylor Eigsti, Matthew Parrish, Carl AllenSky Lounge · Deck 11
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Lee Mergner
In Concert: Houston Person’s Dance Party
Houston Person, Lafayette Harris, Matthew Parrish, Eddie Allen, Vincent EctorSky Lounge · Deck 11
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Mario Vines
Houston Person, Lafayette Harris, Matthew Parrish, Eddie Allen, Vincent EctorSky Lounge · Deck 11
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Mario Vines
In Concert: Houston Person
Houston Person, Eddie Allen, Lafayette Harris, Jr., Matthew Parrish, Vincent EctorCosmopolitan Restaurant · Deck 4
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Emmet Cohen
Houston Person, Eddie Allen, Lafayette Harris, Jr., Matthew Parrish, Vincent EctorCosmopolitan Restaurant · Deck 4
The Jazz Cruise 2027
Introduction: Emmet Cohen
Featured tour / Paris & Northern Ireland / 2026Michelle Lordi
Michelle Lordi
& Matthew Parrish.
Partners in life. In conversation through music.
Voice and bass. Shared stories and a musical connection that travels—from the jazz rooms of Paris to the intimate setting of Magy’s Farm.
Paris · July 2026
July 10 & 11 · Le Caveau du M
July 13 · 38Riv Jazz Club
Michelle Lordi Quartet at 38Riv
Northern Ireland · August 2026
Magy’s Farm · Dromara
Memories from Ireland ↗Bump Jazz Productions / Featured releases
On record.
Michelle Lordi and Matthew Parrish
Album · June 2, 2025
Single · October 24, 2025Kintsugi
Michelle Lordi and Matthew Parrish
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Single · August 8, 2025Lazy Afternoon
Michelle Lordi and Matthew Parrish
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Founding member / New album / Imani Records
TRASH GADGET!
Three musicians. Decades of connection.
Matthew Parrish is a founding member of Trash Gadget, alongside pianist Orrin Evans and drummer Byron Landham.
The album Trash Gadget! brings the trio together with special guest Caleb Wheeler Curtis on “Feed the Fire.” Released August 14, 2026 on Imani Records.
Performance. Teaching. Production.
The artist
Explore Matthew’s story and musical collaborations.
Matthew also works as a recording engineer through Bump Jazz Productions.
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Read the biography ↗Private bass lessons
Interested in studying with Matthew? Get in touch about private bass lessons. Tell him about your experience, musical goals, and availability.
Princeton University lecturer of music and jazz bass instructor.
Princeton profile ↗Behind the performance
Live streams, sound, and visuals through Bump Jazz Productions.
Meet Bump Jazz ↗Teaching / Faculty involvement
New Sounds at Old Nassau
Princeton Alumni Weekly’s feature on Princeton’s jazz program, with Matthew performing alongside Rudresh Mahanthappa and students.
By Eric Olson · March 27, 2026
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Teaching / Past ensemble work
Learning on the bandstand.
Jazz Small Groups X & A at Princeton. Matthew Parrish: director and bass, Small Group A.
Past concert poster · May 3 · Taplin Auditorium
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A life in the music.
Explore selected recordings with Houston Person, Michelle Lordi, Regina Carter, Miri Ben-Ari and more.
Selected discography.
Jazz, vocal collaborations and music for families.
Explore all recording credits ↗Miri Ben-Ari
Matthew on bass on Song of the Promised Land, with Wynton Marsalis on trumpet on tracks 1 and 3.
Explore the recordings ↗Behind the sound.
Recording, mixing, mastering and production across albums and performance films.
View production credits ↗Music & merchandise / Design preview
Trash Gadget · 2026 tour shirtsWear the rhythm.
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Cream crew neck and black V-neck concepts. Soft feel, bold type, and the places we played.
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View Kintsugi in Shop ↗
Kintsugi — a song written together by Michelle Lordi and Matthew Parrish. A design concept for their tours together.
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Let’s connect
Get in touch ↗Bring the music to life.
For performance bookings or private bass lesson inquiries, get in touch with Matthew.
Email directly: matthewparrishbass@gmail.com