Top Session Bassists for hire

# 1 ON SOUNDBETTER BASS REVIEWS! Grammy winner. Deep pocket bass and keys. The bass part often determines the overall feel and vibe of a song, and a human performing that part adds something that a sample often can't quite get to. You owe it to yourself and your music to bring the very best.

Recording credits; Jack White, Alicia Keys, Willie Nelson, Miranda Lambert, Dierks Bentley, Jelly Roll, Bailey Zimmerman, George Birge, Ryan Hurd, Parmalee, Avery Anna, Kimberly Perry, Ronnie Milsap, Rayland Baxter, Tenille Arts, Rodney Crowell, Andrew Combs, Erin Rae, Chester Thompson, Kelsey Waldon, Caroline Spence, and others.

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.

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.

Bass Player for John Mayer, Lana Del Rey, Lizzy McAlpine, Alanis Morissette, Lukas Graham, Jason Mraz, and many others.

Credits include Passenger, Ed Sheeran, Declan ORourke, Dope Lemon. I am a bass player currently living in Nashville. I'm well versed in recording bass tracks for artists all over the world in my home studio. The internet is an amazing place for people to connect, and I will provide bass for your project.

I am a professional studio musician/film & tv music producer specializing in bass, guitars, keys, drum programming as well as mixing and mastering. I have worked on many critically-acclaimed records & look forward to playing on yours! My work has been featured on the Today Show, ESPN, BBC, CMC as well as radio stations around the globe.

Currently, the bassist and assistant MD for the Cirque Du Soleil residency show in Las Vegas (Mystere). Some of the artists Joseph has worked with include Earl Klugh, Stewart Copeland (The Police), Bob James, Lisa Kelly/Chloe Agnew (Celtic Woman), Bo Bice (American Idol), and many others.

Grammy nominated bassist in 2021 ! For many years, I have worked for and with hundreds of artists and producers in varying styles around the world. I love getting the right tone, the right part, and making the songs happen through your vision. Please contact me and let's talk !

Bassist for platinum-selling band Filter. Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, vocalist, and session player bringing real record experience to your song.

Bassist & Producer trusted by 90+ Clients - Feel, Atmosphere, Groove

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.

Pocket and Hook!! From Earned It by The Weeknd to I Want Love by Elton John to Felt Good On My Lips by Tim McGraw to Still Haven't Met You Yet by Michael Buble to Long Gone(Rock Version) by Chris Cornell to Whenever Wherever by Shakira, I go the extra mile to find bass hooks for your songs. Pocket and Hooks..Let's Go!

Your new favourite bass player!!.Played with Noel Gallagher, The Zutons, Ian Broudie and more. Remote bass tracks done for your pleasure, can provide great Amp tones and Di too, Specialising in rock, soul, funk, pop, have major songwriting credits and can work on songwriting alongside bass work too.

Session Bassist, Mastering Engineer, and Producer who has worked with many top artists including Bush, Atlas Genius, BRKN LOVE, Eagles Of Death Metal, The Calling, Puddle of Mudd, Pink and many others.

Alison Prestwood – Honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2025 as a member of the elite "Nashville Cats" group of all-time influential session players. She is a 4-time nominee for ACM Bass Player of the Year (Academy of Country Music Awards) - $250 per song. She is experienced in any style you could possibly throw her way.

Experienced, professional, and versatile. Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio available. 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.

Creating bass waves for over 35 years. Electric bass lines from subtle to extreme and everything in between! Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative. I am not a guitar player that is offering bass as well. There is a difference! I've played bass on many metal and hard rock albums, but I am equally passionate for playing to any quality projects.

For me, all I want is to serve your song the best I can and deliver the bottom end that it needs.

Don't trust ppl who say they can play any genre, with many instruments... I play bass, I play Rock.

15 years as bassist in Midlake. Credits include St. Vincent, John Grant, Sarah Jaffe, and Harp. Solo record Astropsychosis out on Bella Union.

Argentine Artist, bassist, composer, music producer and singer from her first album " LAURA CORAZZINA ". Session bassist with many artists, world tour gigs ( Violetta Disney), (casi angeles, floricienta, Cris Morena productions) and many others argentine artists. Fender latinoamerica Artist.

I'm Pablo — a Buenos Aires-based multi-instrumentalist and producer with 30+ years of session work, 60+ verified reviews, and credits alongside Randy Brecker, Lenny White, Alvin Chea (Take Six) and the Quincy Jones Celebration Orchestra.

I write and record groovy, soulful basslines (and full arrangements) that elevate your track and make your mix come alive. With over 18 years touring & studio experience — recording 1,500+ tracks — I bring professionalism, vibe, and unmatched feel.

The right bass track will help to support your song and help drive all its moving pieces forward. I can bring you that track.

I will write interesting bass lines that compliment your songs - don't you hate it when bassists play just the root notes? Genres: metal, rock, pop. Slapping, tapping, weird time signatures, not a problem.

I've been a professional bass player for over 30 years working with bands, singer songwriters and producers. For me the bass is all about feel and locking in to that drum track. Even if the drums are programmed and dead on the beat, a bass track with human feel makes a massive difference to the piece of music.

Make your song powerful and original with a great bassline! Having more than 25 years of experience recording and touring, I can confidently say I am a versatile and experienced bassist. The recordings I deliver meet the highest standards of performance and sound quality, all while offering a fair price.

Bassist and orchestrator of Arch Echo. Nashville based mixing and mastering engineer specializing in heavy rock and metal production techniques. Composer for video games and television.

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.

Bassist | Songwriter | Producer | London Nearly two decades of professional playing across some of the biggest stages and studios in the world — and I bring that same experience to every session, wherever you are.

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.

Need bass? Look no further! Electric, fretless or upright. Bassist for The Four Brasil, The Voice Brasil, Frejat, Simone, Ivan Lins, Milton Nascimento, Marcos Valle, Ana Carolina, Maria Gadú, Paulinho Moska, Lobão, and many others. 30+ years of studio and stage experience put to good use when recording bass tracks for you.

Bass player, reggae producer, jamaican music lover, good vibes and good energy in your songs. Let´s make some music!

Working as a Bass Player for more than 10 years, I played all over Europe, China, Brasil and the U.S.A. I love my job and all of its subtleties, for instance, how a bass line can change the mood of a song. Demonstrator for the NAMM show 2019 / 2020.

World-class session bassist with over 30 years of professional experience, specializing in complex, high-level productions where musical judgment, precision, and feel matter. Often hired for demanding arrangements involving odd meters, tempo changes, and layered compositions, but I’m just as comfortable delivering tasteful, song-serving bass lines.

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!

Whether you're looking for a funky bassline, a grooving blues pocket, or driving rock melody, I'm your guy. I'm a 30+ year veteran of stage and studio in multiple genres and would love to hear your project, working with you to provide a bassline to bring it up to the level it deserves.

Professional bass player With unique sound and original approach.

Professional studio bassist for 20+ years. Credits include Go West, Sister Sledge, ABC, Paul Young, Kim Wilde

Hi! My name is Sam and thanks for checking out my profile! I've been a professional Bassist and Vocalist for the last 10 years working with a variety of artists and am now excited to bring my experience and skills to the world of Soundbetter Please check out my showreels and social media to see what I do and I hope to work with you soon!

Nashville based session bass player on many charting songs, major motion pictures, tv shows, commercials and video games.

Studio Quality Bass Recording

I've played on Multi-million selling records - Recorded with World-renowned Producers- 5 Star reviews - Toured the world many times - Credits include: David Gray, The Corrs, Hothouse Flowers and many more. Hello lovely people. I'm here to try and make your song sound as great as possible. I will put my heart and soul into every take..promise

Latin Grammy Award Winner and various nominees. Over 20 years of experience in recording, producing and mixing. I want to help you make awesome music.

Recording credits include The Wallflowers, Richard Marx, Linda Perry ft. Bono, Butch Walker, Sara Bareilles, The Weepies and many more. I'll find the bassline that lifts up your song.

I'm an Electric Bass player currently living in Athens Greece. Fortunate to work with many talanted musicians, artists and producers through the years. I have the right skills and technique and I'm also highly adaptive regarding genre and style of music.

Bassist. Hoobastank 2009-present, Something Bot Metro, Giants of Rome. I aim to write and record low end hooks. Something memorable, catchy, supportive yet singular. ....plays well with others.

I'm here to provide expressive bass & production to make your music stand out! I have over 4000 songs under my belt including platinum records as session bassist & producer. Working with artists I admire like Martha Wash (It's Raining Men), Darlene Love, & David Broza, my passion is making the artist shine in the best light possible.

Rooted in Salvador, Bahia, I bring over a decade of groove and soul as a bassist and producer. With a Bachelor’s in Electric Bass Performance from the University of Campinas, I craft basslines that speak, breathe, and move your music. Let’s make your next track unforgettable!

I am NOT a guitarist, I am a Bass player. I am a professional bassist for over 35 years. I've played live and recorded for many bands of rock, hard rock, prog, heavy metal, pop, and Greek music. I'm currently the bassist of "Emerald Sun", "Sunday Hats", "Sails of Charon", "The Prisoners" (Iron Maiden Tribute) and "Code S" (cover band).

I love contributing to a song with every single note I play ! I provide a Bassline in 48 hours. My professional direction has always been to specialize in the recording of the electric Bass and this passion is reflected in my works. My recording studio is totally optimized for my work needs: high sound quality without wasting time.

I have been a member of Steve Earle and The Dukes, and the Chris Robinson Brotherhood, toured and recorded with Rufus Wainwright for a decade and recently played on the 2021 Latin Grammy winning Album "El Pozo Brilliante" by Vicentico. I Produce and Mix from my upstate home studio and GB's Juke Joint in Long Island City NY.

Bass and Cello player, Latin and Popular music specialist. Wide experience playing live and recording. Solid Bass player, featured in more than 250 songs published, playing Jazz, Rock, Pop, World Music, etc. Cello player with experience arranging for small chamber groups, with specialty on pop music.

My goal is to capture an artistic impression for your songs, nailing the bass lines but also playing some phrases that can bring color and soul to your music.

American Idol House Band 2018-2023/Miley Cyrus/Melissa Etheridge/Enrique Iglesias/Leonard Cohen/Shakira/Nikka Costa/Liz Pair/Billy Currington/Sara Bareilles/Scary Pockets.....

Professional Bassist | Remote Recording & Bass Arrangements | 5 albums and numerous singles to my name, TV appearances on a well-known Italian channel and a Sanremo Rock finals appearance in 2026.

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.

hello, my friend! i am based in nashville, tn. i like to make sound with anything i put my hands on. i am primarily offering my services as a session bass player, but i can also add other elements if you are interested. as a bass player, i think it is very important to sit back, hold down the low end, and strike at the appropriate times.

Need a pocket-first Nashville bassist who plays for the song? I record tasteful, release-ready electric bass tracks for Americana, country, soul, blues, and pop-rock with credits including Robben Ford, Jenny Lewis, ZAYN, and Mason Ramsey, and Mae Estes.

Hi! My name is Gabor Domjan I am a bass player/session artist from Hungary with more than 10 years of professional experience.

Groove Bass player

A Miami session musician available for recording/ arranging/ producing fretted, fretless bass, any type of guitar, slide guitar, baritone, synths, Rhodes & drums. Bassist for Electric Kif, Roosevelt Collier. Has toured Europe, South America, Africa, and the U.S., performing with national and international artists, Grammy winners and nominees.

Hi, I’m Patricio, a professional bass player and composer from Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over 15 years of experience recording all kinds of music. My passion lies in crafting basslines that not only serve the music but elevate it—whether through melodic fretless lines, groovy rhythms, or rich chordal textures.