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Arnie Somogyi, Double Bass

‘surely one of the UK’s finest talents’ – London Jazz News

Arnie Somogyi is one of the UK’s most in-demand bass players and has played on over 60 albums, including five as a leader. He has recorded, performed and toured with many of the world’s leading jazz musicians including Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Henderson, Steve Grossman, Scott Hamilton, Mal Waldron, Seamus Blake, Sonny Fortune, Arturo Sandoval, Jorge Rossy, Joe Chambers, Rene Marie, James Moody, Joey Calderazzo, Art Farmer, Chris Botti and The Mingus Big Band as well as international stars Tom Jones, Charlie Watts, Amy Winehouse, Richard Ashcroft and Omar.

He has appeared frequently at world-renowned jazz club Ronnie Scott’s, both as a sideman, leader and member of The Ronnie Scott’s All-Stars.

His music has featured on radio, television and in the feature films ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ and ‘An Education’, and he has performed around the world in a wide variety of formats.

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Arnie Somogyi's releases

The Ellington Piano Project

Arnie Somogyi, Double Bass
RJZ1004
September 2025

Duke Ellington’s final public performance reimagined.

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