John Patitucci

John Patitucci is a jazz double bass and electric bass player, specializing in post-bop, jazz fusion and Brazilian jazz. He began playing the electric bass at age ten, composing and performing at age 12, as well as the acoustic bass at 15, and the piano one-year later. He studied classical bass at San Francisco State University and Long Beach State University and has since released twelve albums, to critical acclaim. In addition to his solo work, Patitucci has played on albums by B.B. King, Bonnie Raitt, Chick Corea, Joanne Brackeen, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock,
Michael Brecker, George Benson, Dizzy Gillespie, Was Not Was, Roby Duke, Dave Grusin,
Natalie Cole, Bon Jovi, Queen Latifah, Sting, and Carly Simon.