Solomon Gottfried
NYC Bass Innovator
Double bassist Solomon Gottfried blends original compositions and adventurous chamber-style improvisation in New York's jazz vanguard.
About
Solomon Gottfried is a native New Yorker who began playing double bass at age 12. He trained at Interlochen Arts Academy, Manhattan School of Music Pre-College, and the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music. He performs widely as a bandleader and sideman, and is co-founder and artistic director of New York City jazz club “Close Up”.
Music Style
His sound emphasizes texture, space, and improvisation rooted in the jazz tradition, often in small ensemble or chamber formats exploring emotional nuance.
Background
- Hometown
- New York, NY, USA
- Education
- The New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music
- Instruments
- bass
- Active
- 2010s-present
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If you like Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau — you'll love this artist
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Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner
Solomon Gottfried Trio
Close Up
bass • Headliner