Top Session Bassists for hire

I approach the electric bass from two polar opposites - one of finding the perfect part for a given song, and the other destroying the bass role completely and trying different approaches with pedals, effects, sonic textures, and melody.

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.

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.

Professional producer and bassist making your ideas sound professional by adding funky/soulful bass-lines or shaping your productions from electronic music to jazz. I toured Latin-America with Franc Moody as their bassist and received upfront support for my productions from BBC radio, Jamz Supernova, Joe Hertz and more.

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.

Best basslines for your songs. Professional sessionist with best instruments to make your music sound even better than you can imagine.

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

Session Bass Player for Vandercris, Andrei Tomuta, and others. Over 14 years' worth of experience both live and in the studio. I bring the joy and love of music into my craft and I always put the music above everything else.

Musicality is a key, and I'm a specialist in laying down a deep-pocket, groovy, melodic and solid bass lines you need for a song. I'm here to complete your search for a bassline. I've been professional bassplayer and graduated sound engineer for years, so you can trust me.:)

UK-based session musician with studio credits including Mahalia, Olivia Dean, Elli Ingram, Jordan Max, Aquilo. Live credits include Tom Walker, Gabrielle Aplin, Ward Thomas, Alex Clare. I also compose and perform as part of Goodfoot, a funk & soul project.

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!

All the instrumentation you'll ever need!

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 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.

Need electric bass or electronic music production? In addition to being a solid bass player, I ran a project studio for six years, and have released Americana, Blues, Folk, Jazz CDs. My other passion is electro-experimental music.

Professional bassist with over 15 years of experience. I specialize in bringing songs to life with live bass that supports the music.

Professional, reliable, creative bassist. I play what's best for the song and I've been told I have good feel. I think it's important for the bass to play a foundational and supportive role and it's very important to me to play with good time. I want to do what's right for your song so I'm very open to suggestions and feedback. Get in touch!

SOLID BASS AND BEAUTIFUL CELLO LINES. I've been touring and recording for different artists for the past 10 years. I studied at a jazz-oriented college of music and focused my learning on Latin genres from Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Uruguay, and Peru. 

Looking for some diversity? Session bassist with Tegan and Sara; sessions with Sylvia Massey, Alex Hope (Alanis Morisette), and Howard Redekopp (Mother Mother, New Pornographers). 15+ years of touring and session experience, multi-instrumentalist and production.

I am the bass player of Angra, Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth) and several other projects, besides my own instrumental solo music. I have been awarded as the bet bass player in Brazil for two decades in every website and magazine. I specialize in heavy music but I also love fusion and groove. I really like playing the fretless bass, too.

Jero Santillán. Músico bajista, compositor, sesionista y arreglador. Realizó sus estudios en la EMC de Buenos Aires, Escuela de Música Contemporánea BA. Ha tocado y grabado con importantes músicos de la escena nacional e internacional. Home studio en Argentina, trabajos de grabación de bajos, todos los estilos. https://linktr.ee/jerosantillan

I can compose music in the style of rock, grunge, metal, punk, pop-rock, alternative rock. I can record guitars, bass drums, strings, synths, choirs and mix and master everything to create a great space for your vocals.

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.

From Gorillaz to Birdy to Noisettes, I have played with the best and bring the best with over 15 years experience in the studio and on the biggest stages in the world. From the chart topping bassline on "Don't Upset the Rhythm(go baby go)" to countless live shows with Damon Albarn and solo releases, i got what you need for most any song!I

Grammy nominated session bassist and producer with over 20 years of industry experience. Worked with the likes of Chris Brown, T.I., Whitney Houston, Jill Scott, Donnie McClurkin, William McDowell, BET, TV, and Film.

Versatile & accomplished bassist, entirely dedicated to helping you shape your music and take it to the next level.

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.

Bass tracks and horn arrangements, from Argentina to the rest of the world

Indonesian multi-genre bass player with 15+ years experience,providing fretted, fretless and upright bass. Have played/recorded with numerous worldwide musicians like Grammy winner Oran Etkin(USA),Toninho Horta(Brazil),Sadao Watanabe(Japan),and many others,also international venues all over the world like Umbria,Vienna,Javajazz just to name a few

I'll put everything into creating a groovy, custom bassline for your track. I've been recording online for over 10 years and consider it the highest honor to be asked to play bass on someone's music. It's really important and I always give my all to each and every track.

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.

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.

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.

Hi, My name is Fredrik Jonsson and I am a session bassplayer from Stockholm, Sweden. I've been playing for over 35 years and I´ve been tracking bass on top-selling albums for over 20 years including artists like James Ingram, Omar Hakim, Jojje Wadenius (Luther Vandross, Steely Dan, Blood, Sweat & Tears), Lisa Nilsson and Tommy Körberg.

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.

Versatile bass player ready to deliver what your song and/or production needs.

I'm an italian bass and cello player. I have studied and gained a lot of experience with music of every genre Classical, rock, pop, funk, hard rock, disco,... A human bass player is always better then a sample. You can contact me right away, I can't wait to turn your ideas into sound.

Credits include Cee Lo Green, Elliot Root, Lahos. Nashville grown writer/performer, now living and working in Berlin. Specialising in creating timeless music.

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.

Versatile session musician wanting to help achieve musical goals. Love simple but groovy lines.

Studies in "Escuela de Musica Contemporanea" Argentina (Berklee international Network) between 2009 and 2012.

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

Internationally recognised bassist. 13 years playing bass in Mercury-nominated band Metronomy, songwriting and additional vocals on Solange Knowles US #1 album 'A Seat At The Table', vocals and production for Damon Albarn's Africa Express and remixes for the likes of Janelle Monae and Laura Marling.

Seasoned electric bassist with extremely broad experience in different genres of music with a pull towards metal music and rougher bass tones. Decent DSLR camera in possession for potential video recordings! Also a composer, audio engineer, arranger and a multi-instrumentalist (also vocalist) to add to the scope of musical grasp for your benefit!

Multi-gold selling Heavy Metal & Rock bassist. I have recorded more than 150 songs with Elvenking (which entered charts in Germany and Finland), Moonlight Haze and others; I regularly tour Europe, America and Japan. I know very well the difference between playing and playing HEAVY. Former Berklee student and London Trinity College graduate.

All the way from Buenos Aires to your recording studio, my main priority is to make it groove!

I'm a Grammy Award Winner (MTV Unplugged) who recorded more than 30 studio and live albums, a huge bunch of singles and toured with several artists, including Julieta Venegas's band (2004/2013) around Europe, USA and all Americas Continent. Warwick & Fender clinician (Argentina 1995/1998). Since 2006 I'm CEO on CASA POP!!! recording studios.

Hi! My name is Fede Salgado, I´m an Argentine Upright and Electric Bassist located in Barcelona. I've been a freelance musician for over 15 years playing and recording in different parts of the world, Spain, France, Portugal, Japan, Argentina, Colombia and many others.

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.

Brazilian bassist, experience of 30 years alongside artists such as Tom Zé, Ney Matogrosso and Arnaldo Antunes. Specialized in Pop/Rock, Brazilian Samba and Bossa Nova, Jazz and Avant-Garde. Creative and functional, ready to reinforce the foundations of your music.

I want to make your record sing, be it with the help of my bass lines or my precise mix and producing.

Hey! I'm a bassist currently residing in LA after having done my undergrad at Berklee College of Music. As a songwriter or producer, you have a message you want to get out to the world; as a bassist, I want to do my best to support that message and vision! Here to have a good time, and hope to work with you soon!

I am a multidisciplinary artist and musician who blends genres to create a unique musical sound that is enjoyed by a wider audience of music enthusiasts.

Low Frequency Love Unlimited! Bass player and producer with extensive touring credits including Gotye, Hamilton and Tortured Soul. Equally comfortable plucking a P-bass, picking a Hofner, thumping an upright or dialing a synth bass tone. Berklee graduated but New York City educated.

Joe Dickey is an electric & upright bassist living in Nashville. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with a music performance degree in jazz studies. Dickey has performed and recorded with artists including Jo Dee Messina, Kacey Musgraves, Jana Kramer, Mason Ramsey, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Sons of Bill among others.

Bassist and slide guitarist for several award winning/nominated Americana and Blues albums. Co-Writer and musical director for the album On My Way (Katie Henry) #6 in Billboard Blues Charts. I can't wait to play on yours! Performed/Recorded with Sharon Jones, Ruth Brown, Giles Robson, Bruce Katz, Sting, Lauryn Hill, Wyclef Jean.

I bring the bass and I Be The Bass. I enjoy playing with the intention to compel the listener to feel inspired and excited about the vibration and life that they feel in the music. I love collaborating with other creatives to create a dynamic product that is impactful. My goal is to deliver a quality representation of the artist's work and design.

Quick, professional, accurate, with groove attitude and passion for the touch.

Two time BCCMA award winning bass player for hire!

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.

I love going the distance to find the perfect bass part and tone for a project. Whether it be 4, 5, 6-string, upright, fretless, or synth bass - with vibes ranging from old-school to outer space - let's bring your project to life!

My name is Cristian Delabela, professional Bassist from Valencia (SPAIN). Freelance for everyone who need a bass in her projects. Looking forward to hear about your project love to hear it! :) My instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristian_de_labela/ Welcome Sensei!

Hi. I'm Pablo. I'm a session bassist, and I want to help you make an amazing album or song. I have delivered high quality online bass tracks to local and foreign clients. Together, we can bring your music to life. Let's do something awesome! Contact Me

From feature film soundtracks to Latin Grammy-nominated artists, I've written songs, played bass, and sang for artists throughout different areas of the industry. I specialize in Pop, R&B/Hip Hop, and Rock with a Bachelors from Berklee College of Music, and write and record professional-level songs (pre-mix), bass lines, & vocals. Remote/in person.