Mathieu Désy

One of Montreal’s most in-demand double bassists, Mathieu Désy is renowned for his versatility, expressive playing, and strong musical contribution to every project he joins. Active across classical, jazz, and popular music, he has performed on more than fifty albums and is also sought after as a composer, arranger, and producer.

He holds a Doctorate in Double Bass Performance from the Université de Montréal and has developed an innovative approach known as polyphonic double bass, expanding the instrument’s harmonic and solo potential. Since 2020, he has served as Associate Professor at Bishop’s University, teaching classical, jazz, and popular music. As a composer for theatre, he received the 2022–2023 Duceppe Award for Original Music for Gaz Bar Blues.