Matteo Grassi

Matteo Grassi is an Italian musician who has been living in London for the eleven years. He mainly performs bass (although he can perform also other instruments such as Flute, Guitar, Drums & Percussion) for many of the artists populating the rich London music scene ranging from World music to Jazz and Funk. He’s occasionally shared the stage with: Neville Staple, Linda Lewis, Roy Ayers, Ben Volpierre Pierrot (Curiosity Killed the Cat), Roots Manuva, Nick Van Gelder and Kofi Kari Kari (Jamiroquai, Bonnie Hemm), TJ Johnson (The Wailers), Martha and the Vandellas, Oceana, Francesco Mendolia (Incognito), Alessio Barelli (Tony Momrelle), Luca Faraone (Craig David) and Eliza Doolittle, the list continues. He’s currently working on his second album under the name of Ma’Grass but also featuring on various other albums and studio sessions as bassist and producer. He has worked/currently works as musician for many different independent labels/producers ranging from pop,dance to Jazz, offering live and studio performances. Bass & Flute are his favorite instruments. He's also studied coding and programming, allowing him to have solid IT skills. His main influences pulse deep within the 70s Sound, ranging from Curtis Mayfield, Herbie Hancock, Gil Scott Heron, Prince, Stevie Wonder etc. landing to a more recent and modern sounding Funk and Jazz, Neo Soul, Acid Jazz etc. Soulive, Lettuce, Hiatus Kayote, Knower, Snarky Puppy. These are just some of the names.