Curtis Lundy Trio

Curtis Lundy Trio

Leading Hard Bop Bassist

Grammy-nominated bassist Curtis Lundy leads with lyrical, conversational bass lines anchoring modern jazz standards and originals.

hard bopjazzmainstream jazz

About

Curtis Lundy is a Grammy-nominated bassist, composer, and arranger best known for his work with legendary vocalist Betty Carter. A native of Miami, he studied at the University of Miami and moved to New York in the late 1970s, where he established himself as one of the most prolific and in-demand bassists on the modern jazz scene. His robust, lyrical approach to the acoustic bass and his ability to 'lead from the front' have made him a respected figure in mainstream hard bop.

Music Style

Lundy is a disciple of mainstream, straight-ahead hard bop, known for his robust, lyrical 'lead from the front' approach to the acoustic bass. His fluid voicings and exceptional dexterity allow listeners to explore songs with equal measures of challenge and enjoyment.

Background

Hometown
Miami, Florida
Education
University of Miami
Instruments
bass
Active
1970s-present

Similar Artists

If you like Betty Carter, Bobby Watson, and John Hicks — you'll love Curtis Lundy Trio

Betty Carter
Lundy's longtime association and work as part of her band
95%
Bobby Watson
Co-leader of the band Horizon; University of Miami classmate
90%
John Hicks
Frequent collaborator and rhythm section partner
90%
Kenny Washington
Rhythm section partner in Betty Carter's band
85%

Notable Collaborations

Betty CarterBobby WatsonJohnny GriffinDizzy GillespieJohn HicksKenny WashingtonCarmen LundySteve NelsonPharoah Sanders
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Upcoming Events

Curtis Lundy Trio's next NYC show is Tuesday, September 8 at Winnie's Jazz Club.