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Matt Bragg

Matt Bragg (Bass player / Musician) 

Matt Bragg is a professional bass guitarist based in Los Angeles, California known for his work as a session and performing musician on many records and musical projects. He’s built a career playing electric bass and contributing to various styles of music, including blues, soul, and R&B.

 Musical Profile

  • Instrument: Electric bass guitar (and rhythm/versatile bass roles).

  • Location: Los Angeles, California, United States.

  • Career: Session and recording bassist on multiple major label and independent projects.

  • Style: Known for a deep groove and stylistic versatility across genres such as blues, soul, and roots.

  • Bands / Projects: He has played bass and set rhythm for acts like L.A. Big Daddys, a roots-influenced band, balancing solid bass lines with grooves that support band performances and recordings

Awards

City of Los Angeles Cerfificate of Recognition

Blues Living Legend Award.


Tags

"The L.A. Big Daddy’s project is keeping the Blues in real perspective. If real uncut Blues is what you’re looking for, you will find it here. The addition of Southern Legend Ernie Johnson takes it straight to the top.” 

 –  Zac Harmon

Quincy Jones
arranger
Chuck Rainey
bass, electric
Rocco Prestia
bass, electric
Anthony Jackson
saxophone, tenor

Photos

Music

Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Why I Sing The Blues...

Centroplex Records
2024

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Rock Your Blues Away

Centroplex Records
2017

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Natural Ingredients -...

CBS - Tappan Zee
1980

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Chevy Chase

Arista Records
1980

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Videos

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