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Stanley Clarke
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Stanley Clarke (June 30, 1951) is an American jazz musician and composer known for his innovative and influential work on double bass and e… read moreStanley Clarke (June 30, 1951) is an American jazz musician and composer known for his innovative and influential work on double bass and electric bass as well as for his numerous film and television scores. He is best known for his work… read moreStanley Clarke (June 30, 1951) is an American jazz musician and composer known for his innovative and influential work on double bass and electric bass as well as for his numerous film and television scores. He is best known for his work with the fusion band Return to Forever, and his role as a b… read more
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Brian Bromberg
105,483 listeners
Brian Bromberg is a very versatile acoustic and electric bassist who expresses himself in various musical styles including traditional hard be-bop jazz, funk and fusion. View wikiBrian Bromberg is a very versatile acoustic and electric bassist who expresses himself in various musical styles including traditional hard be-bop jazz, funk and fusion. View wiki
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Victor Wooten
179,214 listeners
Victor Wooten redefines the word musician. Regaled as the most influential bassist since Jaco Pastorius, Victor is known for his solo recor… read moreVictor Wooten redefines the word musician. Regaled as the most influential bassist since Jaco Pastorius, Victor is known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones… read moreVictor Wooten redefines the word musician. Regaled as the most influential bassist since Jaco Pastorius, Victor is known for his solo recordings and tours, and as a member of the Grammy-winning supergroup, Béla Fleck & The Flecktones. He is an innovator on the bass guitar, as well as a talent… read more
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Lee Ritenour
262,490 listeners
Ritenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nic… read moreRitenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed "Captain Fingers", he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guita… read moreRitenour was born January 11, 1952 in Los Angeles, California. He played his first session when he was 16 with the Mamas and the Papas. Nicknamed "Captain Fingers", he (along with Larry Carlton) was a sought-after session guitarist by the mid-1970s. He is noted for playing his red Gibso… read more
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George Duke
321,820 listeners
George Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also maj… read moreGeorge Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with … read moreGeorge Duke (b. 12 Jan 1946 in San Rafael, CA, USA - d. 5 Aug 2013 in Los Angeles, CA), was a pianist and synthesizer pioneer, who also majored in the trombone. Early influences: Les McCann and cousin Charles Burrell. First gig was with the house band at the Half Note club and with vocal band Thi… read more
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John Scofield
384,434 listeners
John Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is a jazz guitarist and composer, who played and eventually collaborated with Miles Davis. A bebop master, Scofield is simultaneously well acquainted with R&B and blues styl… read moreJohn Scofield (born December 26, 1951 in Dayton, Ohio, USA) is a jazz guitarist and composer, who played and eventually collaborated with Miles Davis. A bebop master, Scofield is simultaneously well acquainted with R&B and blues styles which he mixes seamlessly with his jazz playing. He recor… read more
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Joe Sample
165,048 listeners
Joseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player, and composer. He was one of the foun… read moreJoseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player, and composer. He was one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remain… read moreJoseph Leslie Sample (February 1, 1939 – September 12, 2014) was an American pianist, keyboard player, and composer. He was one of the founding members of the Jazz Crusaders, the band which became simply The Crusaders in 1971, and remained a part of the group until its final album in 1991 (not in… read more
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Christian McBride
148,800 listeners
Christian McBride (born May 31, 1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an acclaimed jazz bassist renowned for his virtuosity and versatility.… read moreChristian McBride (born May 31, 1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an acclaimed jazz bassist renowned for his virtuosity and versatility. His profound musical talent and extensive collaborations have solidified his reputation as one of… read moreChristian McBride (born May 31, 1972, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is an acclaimed jazz bassist renowned for his virtuosity and versatility. His profound musical talent and extensive collaborations have solidified his reputation as one of the finest bassists of his generation. McBride's fathe… read more
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Jaco Pastorius
487,581 listeners
John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (1951–1987) was a U.S. jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as… read moreJohn Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (1951–1987) was a U.S. jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as an electric bass player, as well as his command of varied musical styles including jazz, jazz fus… read moreJohn Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III (1951–1987) was a U.S. jazz musician and composer widely acknowledged for his skills as an electric bass player, as well as his command of varied musical styles including jazz, jazz fusion, funk, and jazz-funk. His playing style was noteworthy f… read more
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The Stanley Clarke Band
20,675 listeners
Fittingly, jazz great Stanley Clarke’s latest album is titled simply The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke’s there, with bass in hand, but the ma… read moreFittingly, jazz great Stanley Clarke’s latest album is titled simply The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke’s there, with bass in hand, but the material comes as much from his bandmates. The album was, in Clarke’s words, “more of a band album,”… read moreFittingly, jazz great Stanley Clarke’s latest album is titled simply The Stanley Clarke Band. Clarke’s there, with bass in hand, but the material comes as much from his bandmates. The album was, in Clarke’s words, “more of a band album,” one that he hopes brings “some kind of band cohesion with t… read more