Matt Garrison

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Following in his father Jimmy Garrison's footsteps, Matt Garrison has also established himself as a bassist of note.

His distinctive techniques and his signiture Fodera bass help make him an easily identifiable figure in the world of modern electric bass virtuosos. Although he may not share the fame of players such as Victor Wooten or Marcus Miller, he is still one of the most influential players in modern times.

He has worked with notable names such as Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Joe Zawinul, and Joni Mitchell.

He received a full-ride scholarship and graduated from the Berklee College of Music.

[edit] Discography

Pat Metheny-Stone Free (1993), Bob Moses-Time Stood Still (1994), Nando Lauria-Points of View (1994), Steve Coleman-The Tao of Mad Phat (1995), Joe Zawinul-My People (1996), Steve Coleman-Def Trance Beat (1997), John McLaughlin-The Heart of Things (1997), Rocco Zifarelli-Lyndon (1998), Harry Sokal-Full Circle (1998), Andy Milne-Forward to Get Back (1998), Jim Beard-Advocate (1999), John McLaughlin-The Heart of Things - "Live in Paris" (2000), Matthew Garrison-Matthew Garrison (2001), Dennis Chambers-Outbreak (2002), Herbie Hancock-Future 2 Future Live (2002), Matthew Garrison-Matt Garrison Live (2004), [Matthew Garrison]-Shapeshifter(2004), [Wallace Roney]-Prototype (2004), Me'Shell NdegeOcello- Spirit Music Jamia (2004), Gary Husband-Force Majeure (2005), Wallace Roney-Mystical (2005), John McLaughlin-Industrial Zen (2006)