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

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

Upright, Elec, Bass, Vocals - Elio Giordano

Google Elio Giordano Nashville and you will see me performing with The Mavericks, Ronnie Dunn, Tanya Tucker and many others. I have recorded with Symphonies in London, played many late-night shows like the Tonight Show, and have recorded with many major music artists. For over 20 years I have worked as a sought-after Nashville musician.

House Music Producer, Dj - Modjadeep.SA

Modjadeep.SA is the musical manifestation of three brothers whose identities remain shrouded in mystery. They are born anew each morning with the sunrise and disappear with its setting, symbolizing a timeless connection to the cycles of nature.

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...

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.

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 .

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.

Guitarist , Song Writer,  - farahsultan

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

Bass guitarist - Gary Lunn
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40 year session bassist, current bassist for Dolly Parton, my style is somewhat R&B/Motown with an intense, long-standing love for the sounds of 80's fretless tracks. The work I do will always be in the pocket and Nashville-session-player-worthy clean and tight.

Session bassist - Harry Vernon

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

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/musical prod - Weteado
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I'll record the powerful and rhythmic bass lines you need

Session Bass Guitarist  - Thomas O'Malley

Professional Bass Guitarist | Metal, Rock & Heavy Styles | Fast Turnaround

Acoustic & Electric Bassist - Chris Donohue
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My clients include Emmylou Harris, Tom Jones, Joan Baez, Elvis Costello, Indigo Girls, Robert Plant, Collective Soul, Maren Morris, Pete Seeger, Lauren Daigle, Lyle Lovett, Steve Martin, Rita Wilson, Rufus Wainwright, Kristin Chenoweth, Dave Matthews, Matt North, ABC, USA, SyFy, Amazon Prime, NFL, EPIX, JWT New York, Bigger Story Music.

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’

Upright & Electric Bass - 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.

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-time Producer and Player - Peter Higgins
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🎶 Full-time producer, guitarist, and composer with a deep passion for sound design and a versatile background spanning reggae, jazz, neo-soul, rock, funk, pop, and hip-hop. Whether you need a custom composition, lyrics, instrument tracking, a full song recreation, or a pro-level mix, I deliver fast, musical, and industry-ready results.

Guitarist/ Arranger/ Producer - 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!

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!

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.

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.

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 and Electric Bassist  - Jozsef Horvath Barcza
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I'm a professional jazz and classical bass player, musician. Member of the Modern Art Orchestra (played with Peter Erskine, Rebeka Bekken, Kurt Elling and others) and the Budapest Scoring Orchestra (recorded with Danny Elfman and works for Lucasfilm, Netflix, disney and more). I‘m a Double Bass teacher at Liszt Ferenc Acsdemy of Music.

Music Producer / Sound Design - Richard Cherenkov / ThaLoops
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Richard Cherenkov as a music producer and composer has made UK Top 40, UK Download Top 40, Billboard Charts, whereas the samples and loops he designed appeared in world’s top-selling albums including Timbaland’s Shock Value, Bruno Mars' 24K Magic, The E.N.D. by the Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna’s Loud, to name a few.

Double bass player - Thiago dos Santos
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Upright and eletric bassist

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.

Wavy Jazz Hip Hop R&B producer - Dan Borgogno
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Hip Hop Jazz R&B Music Producer | Vibes provider / Multi-Instrumentalist (Bass player/Keyboardist) Transform Your Vision into a classic Record with 13+ Years of Experience in the Music Industry

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Arrangements/mixing/production - Lord
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Greetings! I'm Lord, a seasoned songwriter hailing from the enchanting landscapes of Italy. My musical creations have resonated across Europe and the globe, earning airplay recognition. If you're seeking to elevate your sound with captivating alternative/pop guitars, pulsating basslines, or intricate arrangements, look no further!

Producer, guitarist, scoring,  - Andy Scott
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Andy is the owner of Phonograph Productions; a music production company based in Sydney Australia, Andy is a multi award winning screen composer, film and tv composition music production and also offers guitar sessions at a competitive rate.

Guitars  Bass  Audio Editor - FG Music Productions
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Home studio with 10 years on business, headed by Felipe Sanches e Guilherme Hernandes, guitarrist and bassist respectively with over 20 years of experience. We make soundtracks, backing tracks, instrumental recording (bass and guitar) and provide production and mixing-in-the-box services.

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.

Session Guitarist - Jack Gillen
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I’m a jazz trained session guitarist who has 10 years experience working with artists in different styles. I focus on delivering guitar parts that service the song above anything else, striving to not only find the right part, but always play with nuance and enhance the vibe, feel and emotion of the music.

Reggae Specialist - Music, Mix - Brandon "Wise Owl" Niznik
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I am a reggae instrumentalist and engineer for hire. I've spent 20 years specializing in roots Jamaican styles of ska, rocksteady, reggae, dub, and lovers rock. I'm available to you for all elements of production: session bass, guitar, keyboards, mixing, mastering, dub mixing, drum editing and production.

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 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.

Upright Bass - 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...

Session Bassist and Composer - Mike Brown
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I specialize in creative double bass parts and have contributed and played music for many projects ranging from hip hop to Ken Burns' Vietnam and Mayo Clinic.

I produce Indie pop music - Niza
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I'm a producer, bass player, songwriter and singer Living in Buenos Aires, Argentina. I love producing indie pop, soul and electronic records and I would love to produce your music :)

Strings Recording and Arrenger - Núria Conangla
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Session Musician: Cellist, Bassist, Pianist / Arranger

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.

Pro Session Bassist - Jeff Plant
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Fretless and fretted expertise - Played with Wynonna Judd, Norah Jones, Oz Noy, Mark Lettieri, Andy Timmons, Nachito Herrera, Kirk Whalum, Monte Montgomery, The Dallas Symphony, and much more! With years of experience both in sessions as well as touring across the globe, Jeff is ready to add groove and spark to your project.

Session Bassist - Jukka Haavisto
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Session bassist with special skills on fretless bass. Working as an artist and with Heiskanen Bayatz Baharat, Helsinki Headnod Convention, Bossapoika and many more.

Professional Latin Bassist - Adán Blandin
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Bassist specialized in Baby Bass and a multi-instrumentalist focused on LATIN and SALSA music. With 15 years of experience, I offer creative and effective solutions for any musical project. I'm professional, reliable, and passionate. I work on projects of any size and location. Together, we can make amazing music!

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.

Indie / Hip-Hop Producer  - JSTRO
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Hi! I'm a producer, songwriter, bassist and guitarist based out of Brooklyn with 10+ years of experience. Recently, my work has been featured on Apple TV+'s show "Shrinking", the NFL Network's "Gameday View", and the 2025 feature film "It Ends".

Session guitarist/pedal addict - Cowboy Dinosaur
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My name is Blake and I am the primary musician behind Cowboy Dinosaur, an indie/alt-rock band out of Portland, OR. I have a pro-level studio where I record all of my band's songs, and in my spare time I love playing guitar for other bands. I also started the effect pedal company Blakemore Effects, so I love creating noises with pedals.

Bassist - Upright & Electric - Gary Wicks
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From Quincy Jones to Fitz & The Tantrums; Manhattan Transfer to Matthew Morrison, I’ve been fortunate to work with and learn from legendary artists, musicians and producers as a first call bassist in Los Angeles. I love collaborating and bringing my unique skills to the project! Hit the contact button and lets bring your music to life!

Lap Steel, Guitar, mandolin - Max Cremona
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Lap steel, Guitar, mandolin, Producer - I provide quality guitars to your music even with the possibility of recording

Drummer,Producer and Mix Eng. - Victor Martins
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Need a versatile drummer with that awesome drum sound that feels real and fits perfectly to your song needs? Look no further. Try it and prove it yourself!

Produce,Mix,Guitar,Bass,Vocals - John E. Mendell
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Hey y'all! My name is John & I've been playing/recording in the South Jersey/Philadelphia area for the past 12 years. I've had the privilege to work with many musicians/artists/bands big & small both live & in the studio. I LOVE engineering and producing music to turn what you hear in your head into reality!

Session Guitarist and bassist - Nicola Facco
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Guitarist and Bassist, in my life i have studied and played many different musical genres and styles (Pop, Rock, Funk, R&B, Soul, Blues, Jazz, Bossa Nova). I define myself as a music enthusiast who has managed to make a job out of it.

VoxGuitar,bass,keys,Production - B.D. Gillihan
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Multi-genre/instrument studio musician,songwriter, full Prodution service. Nominated for 4 Songtown Townie Awards

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.

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 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.

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.

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

Vocal, Bass, Acoustic, Produce - Billy Buchanan
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Dove Award Nominee. Grammy Voting Member. Need a versatile Vocalist (soul, funk, rock, pop, CCM, Gospel), Bassist (all styles), Acoustic Player (solid rhythm player), or Studio Editor (comping vocals, even out levels, etc)? Billy Buchanan is your guy! 20+ years of experience. All styles. Client focused. Song comes first. Efficient and fast!

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.

Music Producer, Session Guitar - Connor Sweeney
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Experienced Session Guitarist/Bassist of Over 15 Years and Audio Engineer of 10 Years Ready to Elevate Your Music. I have written songs with millions of plays as well as recorded and produced bands from across the world, From Russia to France to Austraila, USA & more. Lets Create and Innovate Your Music To a Professional Standard Together.

Overdubs, Remote Mixing, Edits - TheTapMusic
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