Top Upright Bass Players for hire
These professional double bass players are ready to lay down tracks in any style or tone
Tom is a Japan based freelance musician, originally from Manchester U.K. He has toured extensively over several continents, performing with numerous bands and theatrical shows playing a spectacular range of musical styles.
Bassist and composer Andrea Veneziani performs extensively within the improvised music scene, across a broad spectrum of genres. His instrumental tone, sensitivity and imagination, and melodic approach to a supposedly clumsy instrument brought him to perform and record with many established musicians.
Bass player (electric and upright), and session musician looking for remote sessions. Love working with artists to bring their music to life ! Hit me up :)
Solid technique, groove feel, melodic sense for accompaniment and musical idea are my features.
I'm a professional bassist. Playing on double bass (jazz and classical), bass guitar, moroccan guembri and bass ukulele. I'm at home in every musical genres.
Are you a singer/songwriter or composer/producer looking for Walking Basslines, R&B, Funk, or Bowed Bass tracks from an acoustic bass? (AKA upright bass, standup bass, double bass, contrabass, doghouse bass, bull fiddle...)
I have played upright bass for 12 years and electric bass for 5 years. I plan to bring these experiences to your song/album or gig. I have played mostly jazz, pop, r&b, and rock, but can bring my expertise to any situation. I am based in Boston, but will travel if the circumstances permit.
Does your track need some melodic upright or electric bass? Does your americana/jazz song need some producing? Get in touch and let's see what we can do!
Netflix Series sessionist. Tours in Europe, Mexico, and Latin America. Specialized in Jazz, World, Rock, and Pop music. You will ALWAYS receive two bass tracks for your song (One simple and one complex). D.I line + external mic available. Fretless, Baby (Latin upright), Ukelele bass, Upright, and Synthbass at disposition.
TOP UK SESSION BASSIST + CHROMATIC HARMONICA PLAYER. Andy's played on many celebrated + award winning albums. He's worked with jazz legends, famous singer songwriters + arabic musicians. He's produced albums for singer songwriters + his album 'Bee For Bass'. A very lyrical player who enjoys bouncing off the words as well as digging into a groove.
Afro-Brazilian, Latin, Folk grooves with distictive vintage double-bass sound for your project!
Portuguese Double Bassist and composer based in NYC and Lisbon; more than 15 years of professional experience in bands: Jazz, Indie, Experimental. I want to bring your song to the highest level, putting my feel and knowledge into your musical vision. I have a grounded bass sound, I can improvise, read and bow since I'm classical trained as well.
Double bass player, he plays w/ Vinicio Capossela, the best Italian folksinger actually and has recorded with him for Universal Music with Marc Ribot, Alessandro Stefana, Jim White (P.J. Harvey). His goal is to bring contemporary techniques for double bass into popular music while respecting the composition, his style and what the music requires.
Doublebass and E-bass player
As a graduate with honours from Leeds College of Music I have since performed throughout the world on both Electric and Double bass. Recent highlights include playing for multi platinum UK RnB star Gabrielle and supporting the great Chick Corea whilst playing for EARL at Cheltenham Jazz Festival.
Whether it's reaching the finals on America's Got Talent Season 7 or it's flying to Saudi Arabia to play the world's largest harp -- it don't mean A THING if you don't have that BASS line.
Classically trained Punkrocker. If you want that warm sound of upright bass on your Acoustic/Indie song, EP or album, or need a solid electric bass on you Rock/Pop song. Send me a message.
Conservatory trained professional studio bassist proficient in Americana, Folk, Rock, Soul, Hip-Hop, Jazz, Classical and More!
Solid, melodic upright bass tracks that will make YOUR song sound great. Credits include: New York Voices, The Manhattan Transfer, Take 6 live with Orchestra. I was the bass player for Roger Cicero (multi platinum german jazz singer, gone too soon).
I'm a Electric Bass and Double-Bass player, working since 23 years as live player and studio sessions. I played on more than 50 productions as player, arranger and composer. I worked with Bobby Durham, Jimmy Cobb, Benny Golson, Archie Shepp, Albert "Tootie" Heat, Mickey Roker, Paul Jeffrey, Hal Singer, Jesse Davis, Eliot Zigmund, Joe De Francesco
Hello! I'm an electric and upright bass player with over two decades of professional experience as a performer, band leader, session player, musical director, and music educator. I've also been a full-time university bass professor for over 8 years as well as toured and recorded all over the world.
You've never heard bass quite like this before. With the professional accreditation and experience to show for it, your track will have that deep sound you're looking for. An MFA graduate in Bass Performance from California Institute for the Arts and USC and a decade's worth of professional experience on bass guitar and upright bass.
I'm a Juilliard-trained jazz bass player with experience and interest in many genres. My 10+ years of experience as a professional on the NYC jazz scene has taught me to handle pretty much any music that's thrown my way, and to bring my own voice and creativity to any project. I aim to serve the music, however simple or complex.
I'm a versatile bass player, composer and arranger. I love all kind of creative and artistic music (From jazz to trap, from folk to funk and rock) . Playing jazz excites me just as much as writing simple but interesting music. I also enjoy looking for the perfect bass lines, chord progressions, sounds or any sort of ideas for any project.
Hi! I play Electric & Acoustic Basses, and also guitar, keyboards, percussion and some flute. I also arrange for small, medium and big ensemble. I write instrumental and vocal music and i produce music.
Solid timing, excellent sense of pitch. Over a decade of experience, live and studio. My basslines will fit your songs, just like you'd expect!
Ahead of the beat? Behind the beat? On the beat? Simple and groovy? Melodic and technical?... I will give the song exactly what it needs. From Miles Davis to Iron Maiden and everything in between... except slap... I don't slap...
Classical, popular, improvising, experimental double bass player.
Jazz double bass player with African and middle east sound
Double bass player! Bass Lines, pizz, arco, arragements, composing, you name it!
Professional musician with 16+ years of performing and recording double bass and bass guitar, sound designing, composing and mixing audio.
I am a professional double bass player and Mixing engeneer with 20 years of experience. Collaborated with such artists as Solo Tango Orquesta, Silencio Tango Orquesta, Ariel Ardit, Chino Laborde and others
Well rounded and experienced Upright and Electric Bassist with a stylistically versatile and engaging approach. Veteran of a dozen Broadway tours and off-Broadway shows. Co-creator of "You All Everybody", a tribute band to the television show LOST that sings about polar bears.
I'm a composer/arranger bassist and multi-instrumentalist born and raised in LA studying composition and double bass at USC. I've performed and recorded with artists such as David Binney, Louis Cole, Justin Brown, Steve Lehman, and Ambrose Akinmusire. I play violin, viola, double bass, electric bass and am proficient in Logic for remote recording.
I am a passionate life-long creator of music. I was raised in South Carolina as the only son of one of the oldest family owned record stores in the USA. I have performed live as bassist with artists as diverse as bluegrass legend Peter Rowan and pop-rock platinum star Edwin McCain. I have toured nationally and overseas.
Hi I'm Andy and I could well be the bass guy your looking for! I've got the time, the tone and the lines that your tunes need. Add the sound of an international recording/touring Double/Electric Bassist of 20 years to your mix.
I am an active, professional jazz double bassist who holds a masters degree in jazz performance from McGill University offering to record double bass and/or electric bass for your project.
Hey all! My name is Bobby Kendall. I'm a multi-instrumentalist session musician, freelance performer, studio engineer and producer from Troy, NY.
M.Mus. Orchestral Double bass Guildhall School of Music London, UK. Performed with many major musicals in London's West End. Orchestral, Jazz (double bass) and Pop (bass guitar) recording sessions for film, television and commercials for BBC Films, Miramax, BBC Television and Radio at Abbey Road Studios, Sphere Studios and Angel Studios, London
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I am a Nashville-based bass player that has played on several platinum albums and singles as well as Grammy and Emmy winning songs. You might have heard me on a country song like Girl Crush or Pontoon by Little Big Town or on a singer-songwriter song by Matt Nathanson or Juliana Hatfield. I love my job, and I hope that it is evident in my playing.
Seasoned session bassist who's recording credits include Jack White, Alicia Keys, Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Parmalee, Avery Anna, Ronnie Milsap, Rayland Baxter, Tenille Arts, The Nashville Symphony, Rodney Crowell, Andrew Combs, Erin Rae, Chester Thompson, Kelsey Waldon, Caroline Spence, and Tom Hiddleston(yes Loki) and others.
2021 Grammy Nominated Bassist for the Tedeschi Trucks Band, David Bowie “Blackstar”, Empire of the Sun, Wayne Krantz, Donny McCaslin, Mark Guiliana, One of the best at what I do.
Experienced, professional, and versatile. Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio. Super solid electric and upright bass lines. Lets make history together, and have fun with this beautiful way to live. Let the music, and your music run free.
Jason Mraz, Heart, Ceelo Green, Meghan Trainor, Boy George, Zedd, Jessie J, Khalid, Mike Posner, Nikka Costa, Sugar Ray, Ezra Ray Hart, Smash Mouth, ZZ Ward, The Voice Au and more.
From the Who to Sheryl Crow, I've been fortunate enough to work with and learn from many legendary artists, musicians and producers in my years as a professional bassist in Los Angeles. Using what wisdom I've gained, I'd love to help make your music the best it can be.
I've played bass over 1,000 independent recordings and can be seeing playing bass with Don Cheadle in the movie Miles Ahead.
3 Grammy winner, over 3000 songs recorded (Electric bass, doublebass and baby bass), 15 grammy nominations. I have my own studio based in MedellĂn - Colombia.
15 Years Experience in studio / live bass with top artists & producers all over the world!
Producer and session musician from Argentina, featured on more than 80 albums playing electric and double bass; and with +20 years of experience working live and in the studio.
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Your piece of music needs some low end to make it feel grounded and supported. Maybe that means a 70's funky bass hook, maybe a wall of synthetic fuzz or a bowed double bass. I specialize in popular bass playing and programming and can help you choose the right kind of lower frequency styling for your track or song.
I have played many basses for many artists and offer a fully professional recording service for electric and acoustic bass. Credits include: David Gray, Talk Talk, Fairground Attraction, Brian Eno, Michael Jackson, Peggy Seeger. I also collaborate with writing and production and mix in Protools.
Music Production is my career & passion. Solo CD's feature Delmar Brown (Sting, Miles, Jaco), Gerry Brown (Stevie Wonder, Stanley Clarke, Diana Ross) Elliott Randall (Steely Dan, Doobie Brothers), Jonathan Joseph (Metheny, Sanborn, Jeff Beck), to name a few-each song features a unique ensemble, with me as common denominator on keys/bass/production.
Professionalism and client satisfaction comes first. I can read music, improvise, and learn music by ear, so I'm happy to work with whatever you provide me with. As a mixing engineer, I work quickly and strive to fulfill the artists vision of the song.
ELECTRIC BASS AND DOUBLE BASS RECORDINGS
I am a professional session bass guitar & upright bass player. I have experience in creating bass lines to various styles of music. Check out my gig if you need an amazing bass riff/solo/part to your song.
Jordan Chavous is a Jersey based, freelance bass player. Since graduating from Eastern University in 2015, Jordan has gone on to perform around the country and be featured on various recording projects. Additionally, Jordan is the host and creator of the podcast, Convos with Jordan Chavous, not streaming on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
A long and varied career as a musician in NYC has had me traveling the world with many different artists, including Meshell Ndegeocello, Walter Becker (Steely Dan) Natalie Merchant, Screaming Headless Torsos, and many more. I have recorded on over 100 hundred commercially released records. I have also released 3 solo recordings and have produced 8 records to date.
American Idol House Band 2018-2021/Enrique Iglesias/Leonard Cohen/Shakira/Nikka Costa/Liz Pair/Billy Currington/Sara Bareilles/Scary Pockets.....
Multi-instrumentalist available for session work. Electric and upright bass, trumpet and flugelhorn, ambient guitar, textural synthesizer, and handpan. I can also provide live drum tracks. I have written, recorded, mixed, mastered and released 4 full albums of my own material. Quick turn arounds with high quality results.
NYC based Bass Player. I have years of experience playing live and in the studio. I specialize in World Music. Mostly Indian, Latin and Asian Music. I acquired my skills while playing with amazing international artists like RINI (India), Simona Smirnova (Lithuania), Gary Shaw(Taiwan), Shakithi (India) etc.
Grammy nominated Nashville session bassist Tim Denbo has played on countless recordings. He's played both live tracking sessions with the best players in the world in some of the best studios anywhere during the last 18 years in Nashville, Tennessee. Whether it's country, soul/r&b, rock, pop, Americana, or even polka Tim has covered it all!
20+ years of experience performing and recording with artists such as The Crusaders, Christopher Cross and David Benoit, for movie and tv soundtracks like Old School and Baywatch and six solo albums. I enjoy finding the perfect sound whether it is vintage or modern, and crafting supportive basslines that enhance the song.