Greta Matassa

Greta Matassa is a powerhouse jazz vocalist who's been lighting up the Pacific Northwest music scene for decades. Known for her dazzling improvisational skills and genre-blurring versatility, she’s earned a reputation as a “singer’s singer” with a knack for reinventing classics and delivering fresh interpretations. Based in Seattle, Matassa has become a regional icon, collaborating with top-tier musicians and gracing stages from intimate clubs to major festivals. Her smooth, dynamic voice effortlessly navigates jazz standards, bluesy ballads, and Latin-infused grooves, showcased in albums like *The Smiling Hour* and *All This And Heaven Too: Live At Bake’s Place*.

A dedicated educator, Matassa also mentors emerging artists while maintaining a prolific recording career, including holiday gems like *And to All a Good Night* and vibrant live performances captured in releases such as *Got A Song That I Sing*. Her work has garnered multiple awards and nods from critics, cementing her status as one of the West Coast’s most respected jazz treasures. Whether she’s swinging through uptempo bop or pouring emotion into a torch song, Matassa’s artistry feels both timeless and refreshingly alive.

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