Chicago based bassist/composer and bandleader, Matt Ulery, has developed an instantly recognizable sound. Known for his sweeping lyricism, unconventional phrase structures, expressionistic emotionalism, Ulery’s music, from small, diverse chamber ensembles to full orchestras, is informed by the entire spectrum of jazz, classical, rock, pop, and folk– specifically American, South American, Balkan, and other European folk styles. He has been performing for 25 years on upright, electric, and brass basses.

For over two decades, Ulery has been the leader of his own groups and frequent collaborator. Ulery has produced and released 13 albums of all original music under his name.  Ulery holds music degrees from Depaul and Roosevelt University and is in high demand as a bassist in Chicago.  As a composer, Ulery has collaborated with diverse ensembles such as Eighth Blackbird, Miami String Quartet, New Millennium Orchestra of Chicago, Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra, Chamber Music Festival of Lexington, Axiom Brass, Wild Belle, Guimaraes (Portugal) Jazz Festival, Projeto Arcomusical, and the Carmine Caruso International Jazz Trumpet Solo Competition. 

Russ Johnson - trumpet

Chad McCullogh - trumpet

Geof Bradfield - reeds

Alex Beltran - reeds

Hunter Diamond - Reeds

Chris Shuttleworth - trombone

Paul Bedal - piano

Matt Ulery - bass, compositions

Jon Deitemeyer - drums