Edgar Meyer with George Meyer

Hailed by The New Yorker as "the most remarkable virtuoso in the relatively un-chronicled history of his instrument,” Edgar Meyer is the only bassist to be awarded both the prestigious Avery Fisher Prize and MacArthur Grant, solidifying his unparalleled talent in the field.

 A sought-after recording artist, Meyer was honored with his sixth and seventh GRAMMY® Awards in 2024 for As We Speak, the second acclaimed studio album released with long-time friend and collaborators, Béla Fleck, Zair Hussain, and Rakesh Chaurasia. 2024 also saw the release of But Who’s Gonna Play the Melody? with fellow bassist Christian McBride.

 In addition to his performing and recording career, Meyer is a celebrated composer, seamlessly displaying a range that encompasses classical, bluegrass, newgrass, and jazz. Most recently, he was one of five composers commissioned by American violinist Joshua Bell and the New York Philharmonic for his project The Elements, which had its world premiere in 2023.

Highlights of the 2026-27 season include his US tour with violinist Tessa Lark and cellist Joshua Roman, performing a newly commissioned trio alongside fresh takes on some of his most beloved chamber works; performances with the East Coast Chamber Orchestra; and the release his three concertos for bass recorded with The Knights, conducted by Eric Jacobsen and produced by Chris Thile. The album will also include his Concertino for Bass and 14 strings, recorded with the Scottish Ensemble led by Jonathan Morton.

Mr. Meyer is the subject of an ongoing documentary filmed and produced by Tessa Lark, Andrew Adair, and Michael Thurber.