Edgar Meyer is a virtuoso double bass player and composer whose work has comfortably traversed the boundaries of classical, bluegrass, jazz, and Americana music. Born on November 24, 1960, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Meyer's unique approach to the double bass has won him international acclaim and a distinctly diverse fan base. A product of both Southern Illinois University and Indiana University, Meyer's academic pedigree is matched by his formidable performance skills, which have led to collaborations with some of the biggest names across multiple genres of music, including Yo-Yo Ma, Bela Fleck, Chris Thile, and Mark O'Connor.

Throughout his prolific career, Edgar Meyer has been recognized with several honors, including a MacArthur "Genius" Grant in 2002, testament to his creativity and innovative spirit. His discography includes a mix of solo releases, collaborations, and ensemble contributions. One of his noteworthy projects, "Bach Trios," saw him working with Yo-Yo Ma and Chris Thile, blending baroque precision with modern sensibilities. A more recent collaboration, "Not Our First Goat Rodeo," is a follow-up to the successful genre-blending ensemble album "The Goat Rodeo Sessions," and showcases Meyer's versatility and comfort in both composition and ensemble interplay. Whether performing concertos or engaging in intricate chamber music dialogues, Edgar Meyer's exceptional talent and contributions to expanding the double bass repertoire have solidified his status as a giant of modern instrumental music.

Genres

Contrabass

Progressive Bluegrass

Related Artists

Yo-Yo Ma

Chris Thile

Joshua Bell

Jerry Douglas

Wynton Marsalis

Béla Fleck

Stuart Duncan

Sam Bush

Mike Marshall

Mark O'Connor

Itzhak Perlman

Plácido Domingo

Latest Release

But Who's Gonna Play the Melody?

Christian McBride•

Edgar Meyer

Album - 15 Tracks - Released March 22, 2024