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

Electric/Upright Bassist - Ethan Yeshaya

Do you need bass in your song that will add warmth, danceablity, soul, and a signature sound? You came to the right place! Whatever genre you play, I can add that final element to your music that will make it sound expensive! Luckily hiring me won't be ;)

Bass, Production, Mix, Master - Frank Slater

Creative Producer/Engineer with years of experience, a degree in Music and a Master's in Music Production from Berklee College of Music, certification from Avid and Sonnox, and I love to make music.

Tasty Bass - Kyle Whalum
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Certified Booty Mover. The soul of a song is there, all I do is help uncover it. Bassist for Kelly Clarkson.

Bassist & Producer - Allee Futterer
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unpretentious touring bass player + producer

The jack of ALL bass abilities - Urban Underground

I am the jack of all bass guitar related abilities with the side ability to produce and engineer. There was a period of time when I was REGULARLY rubbing shoulders with a few 'major label' artists and personnel. I have learned A LOT from those experiences. So please allow me to help you and you help me. Hey a TEAM..

Session and Live Bassist - Nick Wright

I'm one of the top 6-string bass players in Oregon, and one of the few who also produces music.

Session Bass (Funk/Pop/Rock) - Sergey Ryabokon
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I'm a professional bass player. I have a lot of experience playing and recording bass lines in bands of different styles. Contact me and I will make a groovy and juicy bass according to your desires.

Producer, Mixer, Session Muso - Digby Lovatt

I'm a producer, mixer, and session musician. I've toured the world playing bass, guitar, keys and as a musical director, and have several million total streams for music I have worked on as a producer/writer/engineer. Some notable artists I have worked for include: Kelis, James Vickery, Blanco White, Plested, and many others.

Enternational Session Bassist! - Dwayne Smitty Smith
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Grammy Winning, Gold Record Bass Tracking. "A Solid Foundation Is Everything" Hear my work on this Neo/HipHop track...

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.

Music Production and Mixing - Simon Bernal

3 years of teacher assistant of music classes with theoretical emphasis (ear training, harmony, Musical Appreciation) and production emphasis (Analysis of Record Productions, Advanced Mixing and Mastering) at the University of Los Andes. Co-founder of the musical project ZAFIRO since 2022.

Singer, Songwriter  - Katja Oseloff
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IKAOSI (ikaosi) is Katja Oseloff, an alt-pop-soul singer and songwriter from Berlin, Germany. She can accompany herself on piano and bass guitar. Her first song was released in 2018 and she has just finished her first pop album in German/English, which she has been writing since January 2022. In 2020 she was a candidate on The Voice of Germany.

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.

Pro Bassist, Mixing, Mastering - Jake DeJarnett Studio Bassist
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I am a session bassist out of Nashville Tn with 14 years of experience, with my own high end recording studio capable of providing a solid bass line to your tracks. I use top of the line gear like Neve, SSL, Kemper, Avalon, and more for tracking and high end basses to achieve great tone. I send a mix ready version, a DI track, and an amped track.

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

established recording bassist - Rob Mullarkey

Jacob Collier's bassist but I'm well known for my work with Zero7, Jordan Rakei, Jose James, Natalie Williams, John Newman and plenty more. As well as being an accomplished bassist with a background in jazz and soul, I have mixed and produced many albums and try to bring this musical awareness to my bass playing.

Electric Bass & Upright Bass - Mark Hunter
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Professional bassist located in Seattle, WA. Having studied a wide variety of music, I am always eager to show my versatility in the studio and on the road. I specialize in pop, folk, funk, jazz, blues, R&B/Soul and avant garde. I take pride in my musicality and will deliver high quality tracks for your songs.

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 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...

Guitarist , Song Writer,  - farahsultan

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

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.

Session Bassist [Berklee] - David Katilius
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My name is David Katilius, and I am a bass player from Greenville, South Carolina. I received my Bachelor of Music degree with Magna Cum Laude distinction from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and am currently playing out with many different bands in the Greenville and surrounding areas of the Upstate including Earsight and The Lift.

Session Bassist - Mark Rynkun
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Session Bassist available to record remotely. I specialize in playing Rock, Metal, Jazz, Country, Pop, R&B and more. Send over your song and I can track bass, edit and send it over in no time.

Session Guitarist/Bassist - Chand K Nova
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I'm an experienced, award winning, signed multi instrumentalist. I make guitar driven instrumental music and I am now looking to work with people all over the world and add what I can bring to your songs. I can play almost any genre and have every type of guitar set up you can think of and a very impressive home studio.

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 .

Pop/Rock Bassist & Producer - Jennifer Morgan
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My name is Jen, I'm a composer, Producer, Guitarist and Bassist and I want to provide you with strong, exciting and nuanced music, whether it's a fresh bass line, some ambient rhythm guitar or a full production for your song!

Songwriter, studio artist - Merry Cherry Bomb

“Merry Cherry Bomb, the one-person project driven by multi-instrumentalist and singer Allie Gardner, is ready to make waves with her new series of EPs. Known for her unique blend of bedroom pop, baroque pop, and a touch of Motown, Merry Cherry Bomb’s music captures listeners with its dreamy, 70s-inspired instrumentals and powerful vocals.

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.

Session bassist - Harry Vernon

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

Acoustic & Electric Bassist - Chris Donohue
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My musical colleagues 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, ABC, USA, SyFy, Amazon Prime, NFL, EPIX, JWT New York, License Lab, Bigger Story Music.

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.

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.

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’

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.

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.

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.

Full-time Producer and Player - Peter Higgins
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Full-time producer and guitarist 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, instrument track, a hole song recreation, or a pro-level mix, I deliver fast, musical, and industry-ready results.

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!

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.

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

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.

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!

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.

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...

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.

Double bass player - Thiago dos Santos
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Upright and eletric bassist

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" as well as NFL Network's "Gameday View".

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.

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.

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

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.

Bass / Vox / Clarinet - Jeni Magana
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I play bass and sing and specialize in the area where folk and bluegrass meet indie rock. I can record high quality tracks remotely. Let's make some music!

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!

Write, produce, and mix!  - Neil Garrard
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Pro guitarist with credits including Drake, Future, Nick Minaj etc I create cinematic, emotional guitar tracks that elevate any song, score, or brand. Let’s make something unforgettable.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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.

Upright and Electric Bass - Myles Weeks
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I craft baselines with great care and attention to detail, all while maintaining big picture phrasing and musical momentum. I currently tour and record with the James Hunter Six. I'm now including BOTH upright AND electric bass for any song that you might want to have both options for; all for my standard 1 song fee. :)

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