Top Session Bassists for hire

These curated pro electric bassists will lay down solid low-end grooves for your song in whatever style, tone, or genre you need

Producer, Mixer, Session Muso - Digby Lovatt

I'm a producer, mixer, and session musician. I've toured the world playing bass, guitar, keys and as a musical director, and have several million total streams for music I have worked on as a producer/writer/engineer. Some notable artists I have worked for include: Kelis, James Vickery, Blanco White, Plested, and many others.

Session Bassist - B.B. Kates

Fender and GHS Strings artist B.B. specializes in catchy metal, pop, punk, alternative, and indie bass lines. Can match bass tones and bass player styles.

Guitar, Bass, Keys, Songwriter - Anthony Kameka

I would be honoured to collaborate with you and build a music partnership! 500+ concerts over last 10 years. Multi instrumentalist (guitar, bass, keyboard) and songwriter/producer. I deeply love all kinds of music from The Beatles, Frank Ocean, The Strokes, Kanye West, Kaytranada, Mac Demarco

Bassist/Synthist/Guitar - Davey Pierce
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I am the touring bassist/synth player/multi instrumentalist for the band of Montreal.

Session Bassist - Chike Okaro
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Hello!! I am a bassist with several years of experience on Upright and Electric Bass. I have degrees in Music Performance from Baylor University and TCU so I have knowledge of theory and can read music. My ability to learn music is quick and I can provide synth bass sounds as well as vocals if needed!

remote session bassist - Nicole Row

Panic! At The Disco bassist, Los Angeles session musician, and original artist. I offer electric + upright + synth bass, and lead and background vocals.

Session Bassist / Producer - Dave Francis
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You can hear me on Luke Combs #1 Country Hit, "Hurricane"

Session Bass player - Randy Hope-Taylor
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I have worked as a professional bass player for 30yrs touring and recording with various artists; Jeff Beck, Incognito, Jamiroquai, a-ha, Fender, Yamaha, Maceo Parker, Roland Gift (Fine Young Cannibals), Basia, Sarah Jane Morris, Malta (Japanese Artist), Mica Paris, Maysa Leak and various others.

Session bassist - Harry Vernon

A creative and tasteful bass player with an ear for what the song needs.

Session Guitarist/Bassist - Chand K Nova
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I'm an experienced, award winning, signed multi instrumentalist. I make guitar driven instrumental music and I am now looking to work with people all over the world and add what I can bring to your songs. I can play almost any genre and have every type of guitar set up you can think of and a very impressive home studio.

Bass Player - Clare Kenny

Very experienced professional Bass Player recorded/ toured extensively with Sinead O'Connor , Edwyn Collins, Indigo Girls . Shakespears Sister, Aztec Camera etc I Love groovy and melodic bass lines. Creative and fast worker, very responsive to the needs of the track and artist .

Guitarist , Song Writer,  - farahsultan

What you think about writing with music, is it not a good idea?

Session bassist - Lucas Smith

I am mostly a bass player but also earn a living playing rhythm guitar and singing. I have extensive background in jazz bass and vocals but can provide tracks for any genre of music.

Bass Player - Shana B The Bassist

Shana B pushes boundaries and mesmerizes the crowd to show the world that thick woman of color can achieve anything with determination, faith, consistency, and hard work.

Session Bass player/producer - Parker McAllister

Versatile. Jazz/classically trained on both bass/piano. Professional working musician/prod./songwriter born/bread Brooklyn,NY on Upright/electric bass. Music producer with credits on Spotify/iTunes etc. Multiple world tours/albums/performanced with Sweet Honey in the Rock,OC,Maurice Brown,Rah Digga,Hypnotic Brass Ensemble etc...

Session Bassist, Sitar, Guitar - Manuel Churión "ChurroGreen"

I have been playing bass for some 20 years, mainly rock, funk, soul and dub, have toured 20 and more countries as well and have recorded bass, keys and guitar in some releases in pop, ska, rock and funk albums. Palmeras Kaníbales, Judy Buendía, Laura Guevara to name some. I can midi arrange and I can play some sitar and guitar

Pro Session Bassist - Chris Donohue
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I've recorded and/or performed with Emmylou Harris, Tom Jones, Elvis Costello, Indigo Girls, Robert Plant, Shawn Colvin, Pete Seeger, Iris Dement, Steve Earle, Rita Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Kristin Chenoweth, and many others. My corporate clients include ABC, USA, SyFy, Amazon Prime, NFL, EPIX, JWT New York, License Lab, and BIgger Story Music.

Bassist • Producer • Composer - Stephan Crump
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Memphis-bred, Grammy-nominated, Echo Award-winning bassist with 30 years of professional experience and a passion for recording. I care deeply about shaping the song and finding ways to elevate the music, with a goal of complete communication, from booty, to heart, to mind.

Guitar Rock/Pop/Contemporary - Neil Taylor
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I have been a session guitarist for the past 30 years and have played guitars for Tears For Fears on ’Songs From The Big Chair’ & ‘Sowing The Seeds Of Love’; Tina Turner ’Steamy Windows’; Morrissey ’The Last Of The Famous International Playboys’ & was in Robbie Williams band for 10 years playing guitars on ‘Sing While Your Winning’ & Escapology’

Bassist: acoustic ("upright") and electric - Jacque Harper
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I'm a bassist with jazz, legit and pop experience. I want to help singer/songwriters by recording solid bass parts for their songs, and film/commercial producers with real bass on their tracks.

Upright & Electric Bass tracks - Alex Rocha
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Alex Rocha is a session upright and electric bass player based in Rio de Janeiro. He got a Latin Grammy Award for his contribution on singer Emílio Santiago's live CD "Só Danço Samba ao vivo" , winner on 2012. Alex can play in many styles like Bossa Nova, Latin, Jazz, Smooth Jazz, Samba, R'n'B, Rock, Funk, and many more.

Full service Producer - Rusty Wright
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World touring, ultra-experienced musician/producer specializing in lead guitar, drum, bass, and rhythm tracks. Very strong vocalist capable of lead vocals or harmony backing tracks. 40 + years experience in Blues, Rock, Country, Southern Rock & Metal. I've made Billboard top ten & my album was chosen one of the Top 5 guitar albums of 2015.

Reggae Session Guitarist  - Robert "Dubwise" Browne
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Hi I'm two times Grammy winning, 6 times nominated guitarist Robert "Dubwise" Browne, lead guitarist for Shaggy. I've also toured and /or recorded with Sting, Jimmy Cliff, Tessanne Chin, Morgan Heritage, Lauryn Hill, Ziggy Marley, Toots Hibbert, Diana King and a host of other artists. I've produced my own albums as well as for labels in Japan.

Upright, Electric & Fretless - Craig Akin
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I put all my energy into your music to ensure you are happy with the results. I love what I do even after 5,000 gigs and 100+ album credits. For the sake of your career, my career, and good music in general I hold myself to very high standards and guarantee we will work well together no matter what kind of project you are working on.

Session Guitarist and Producer - Adam Meisterhans
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I am an experienced producer and guitarist/multi-instrumentalist who has worked with artists including Tyler Childers, Jill Andrews, Midland, Joshua Hedley, Lillie Mae, Patrick Sweany, Pujol, and Kelsey Waldon. In addition to my work as a session player and sideman, I’m also a founding member of the band Rozwell Kid. Let's make some music!

Bass / Vox / Clarinet - Jeni Magana
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I play bass and sing and specialize in the area where folk and bluegrass meet indie rock. I can record high quality tracks remotely. Let's make some music!

Tracks/Mixing/Producer - FG Music Productions
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Home studio with 5 years on business, headed by Felipe Sanches e Guilherme Hernandes, guitarrist and bassist respectively with over 15 years of experience. We make soundtracks, backing tracks, instrumental recording (bass and guitar) and provide production and mixing-in-the-box services.

Contemporary Session Guitarist - Alex Bishop
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London based session guitarist, bassist and producer as featured in Total Guitar, Guitar World, Classic Rock, Prog and Kerrang Magazine. Specialising in Rock and Pop I am a guitarist with over 15 years of music making experience.

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Producer | Engineer | Musician - Tyler Cox
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Producer, engineer, mixer, drummer, guitarist, bassist. I can holler pretty well too if you dig that.

Double Bass, Bass guitar, Jazz - Dave Manington
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In demand as a creative Double Bass session player and touring musician. Fluent in all styles and flexible when it comes to working from complex charted arrangements or creating original parts by ear. I've played on many albums, appeared in theatre productions, on television and toured worldwide.

Upright and Electric Bassist - John Gray
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A seasoned professional who has seen and it all as a working musician in NYC for 15 years, from working with Tony-nominated Broadway singers, to recording with Grammy-winning engineers. I can play just about anything you're looking for, and be the easiest guy you've ever worked with.

Session Guitar & Bass - Jack Croft
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Hi, I'm a professional session guitarist and bassist. I've worked with members of IDLES and Hawkwind, and I have a degree in Professional Musicianship and Songwriting. My original music has been featured in Clash Magazine, DIY Magazine and has had UK airplay on BBC Radio 1 and BBC Radio 6 by legendary DJs Steve Lamacq and Tom Robinson.

Pop/Alt Pop Producer/Writer - GETH
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Professional songwriter and producer who has amassed over 50 million streams and has worked with the likes of Vance Joy, Cian Ducrot, Billen Ted, Ryan Mack, Dylan and many more incredible artists.

Vocalist-Bassist-Producer - Jef Leeson
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Hi there. I'm a producer, engineer, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist & voice actor. I'd love to apply my +30 years of experience to your project. Having produced dozens of albums (about as many EPs & singles), performed on even more & possessing a +3 octave vocal range, there must be something I can do for you.

Flutist and music producer - Martin Cappi
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I am a session musician with experience across multiple instruments. I have worked with renowned artists and producers on live and studio recordings. My skills as a multi-instrumentalist allow me to adapt to different styles and genres of music. Contact me to take your musical project to the next level.

Composer, Guitarist, Producer - Will Tuckwell
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I am a guitarist, keyboardist, composer and music producer. I have played guitar and keyboards on touring theatre shows such as Nativity! The Musical and The Simon and Garfunkel Story. I have also written and produced original music for over 10 years. I want to help with your project.

Pro bassist all styles - Sascha Jacobsen
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2022 Latin Grammy nominated composer, orchestrator, arranger, orchestrator, and bassist, upright and electric. I Have performed with Kronos Quartet, Rita Moreno, Hugh Jackman, Martin Short, Mandy Patinkin & Patti LuPone, Marc Shaiman, Bonnie Raitt, Randy Newman, Josh Groban, Kristin Chenoweth, Andrew Lippa, Eddie Duran, and many others.

Upright and Electric Bassist  - Jozsef Horvath Barcza
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I'm a professional classical trained, and improvising bass player musician from Hungary I’ve been doing lots of acoustic and electric bass work both live and in studio with a wide range of artists and bands.

Guitarist, Composer, Producer - Kongo
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I am a musician from Hong Kong with an international band consisting of world-class players from Australia and USA. I have worked as a professional guitarist for over 15 years and have studio production experience. I set up my own compact studio, with analog gear to record my own albums, as well as for other projects.

Upright and Electric Bass - Aaron Holthus Music
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Aaron Holthus is a professional bassist with 10+ years of experience performing and recording with diverse artists including the Grammy nominated One O'clock Lab Band. Holthus is at home both on the upright and electric bass, following in the footsteps of his legendary mentor, John Patitucci. Holthus works out of his home studio in Brooklyn, NY.

Master, Mix, Trumpet and Bass - Anthony Shackell
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High-quality, remote digital mastering, mixing, trumpet, and electric bass work for clients located anywhere in the world! Specializing in Reggae, Jazz, Soul, Indie, and Singer-Songwriter genres.

Indie Session Guitar and Bass - Jason McDonald
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I am a composer, producer, and engineer with a passion for creating innovative, thought-provoking music. I love an adventurous approach and have built up a diverse catalog of releases and collaborations, spanning everything from progressive rock and synth pop to traditional church music.

Upright/Electric Bass Player  - Madalena Graça
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A bass that fits your needs! Whether it's a punchy bass line, walking bass or melodic bowed lines you have come to the right place.

Session player groove enabler - Brendan ODonoghue Bass & Cello
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I'm a degreed musician, specializing in upright and electric bass as well as cello. Also adept at synth programming and writing songs to lyrics. Whatever your needs are I'm here to help.

Songwriter - Thomas Fallon
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Songwriter, Singer, and Guitarist based in Dublin, Ireland.

Mixing engineer  - Dan Bernard Zeitune
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My favorite thing in the world is to mix. I wake up thinking about it, I daydream about it, doing it during the day and Dreaming about it at night. I’m fortunate enough to work with Major Israeli artists and can’t wait to work also with international artists!

Arranger, Guitarist, Bassist - Alberto Gatti
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Professional Arranger, Producer, Studio and Live Session Musician based in Treviso, Italy

Upright Bass and Mixing - Eivind Opsvik
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I've been playing upright bass professionally for over 30 years, in countless NYC bands in a variety of styles; jazz, experimental, electronic, indie...

Professional Double Bassist - Mihalis Kalkanis
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The double bass player Mihalis Kalkanis stands out among the representatives of the new generation of Greek jazz musicians. He comes from a musical family and participates in the most important forms of the genre. He is a particularly daring and creative musician and composer, successfully experimenting and offering us unpredictable music.

Upright and Electric Bassist - Aaron Harmonson
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Quick, one stop shop for your bass needs. I've appeared on recordings alongside Ken Stringfellow (R.E.M., The Posies), Vicki Peterson (Bangles), Matthew Caws (Nada Surf), Levon Henry (Meshell Ndegeocello, Allen Toussaint), and John Convertino (Calexico, Iron & Wine). I also bring my expertise as an engineer and producer to the tracks.

Bassist (fretted and fretless) - Alan Ponce
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Hello! I'm a professional bass player graduated from CAEMSA University with over 13 years of experience in live music and studio works. If you're interested in exploring how I can contribute to your project, I would be more than happy to discuss your goals, musical direction, and any specific ideas you have in mind!

Your (upright-) bass player - Hendrik Nehls
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Solid groove. Wooden upright bass sound. Playing lots of styles authentically. 15 years of experience.

Guitarist, writer and producer - Geoff Pearlman
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I can help you get your song to the next level, whether it's arranging, writing or just finding the songs personality in the production. I can add guitars, vocals, bass and textures to your recording, mix a finished track or build it from the foundation on up. I have recorded on top selling records and have credits with many artists and performers

Funk & Soul Session Guitarist - Henry Charles
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I'm a very passionate Funk & Soul Guitarist / Composer / Recording Artist with 20 years experience in recording / performing in a wide variety of projects, and have won two international song contests for my solo work. I'm really passionate about Funk, Disco, Neo Soul, Jazz, Blues, and Lofi music and would love to help with your next project! 🎸

Session Bassist  - Pete Orlanski
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Solid, groovy and real. I like to lay it down and offer a living, breathing pulse for your tracks. I absolutely love playing the bass, and your tracks will never sound more heard.

Session Guitarist, Arranger - Manuel Fuentes
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I'm a multidisciplinary guitarist and songwriter especialized in nylon guitar. I can do classical/flamenco arrangements into many styles like pop/rock, hip-hop, electronic, world music, chill... Years of experience in studio sessions and creating arrangements for many styles. Tell me about your project and I'll tell you what we can do!

Guitarist And Composer - J D'Bones
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I compose and record solos and licks for your songs.

Producer: guitar, bass, vocals - Johnnie Lee
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Need help producing your upcoming release? I'm happy to play guitar, bass, or piano on your project. I can also give general production feedback, depending on what genre you're looking to play. Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions! Thanks

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Remote Mixing & Production - Jannick Frampton
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California based Producer-Engineer

Professional Remote Mixing - Noiseattack Studio
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Delivering the massive sound that your music deserves. Serving and bringing out the unique sound of your music is my top priority.

Session Upright Bassist - Scott Mulvahill
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Top-shelf upright bassist and recording artist who's recorded on Grammy-nominated albums, and with artists like H.E.R., Joy Williams, Ricky Skaggs, Ben Rector, Marc Scibilia and many more.

R&B/Soul/pop band - Lyra
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We are an original band that are happy to do session work or even write a hook/song for you

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