Bassists

Benjamin Brown (Musiker)b. 1952 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Tom Abbsb. 1972 · United States American multi-instrumentalist and filmmaker. Jazz Ahmed Abdul-Malik1927–1993 · United States American bassist (1927–1993). Jazz Johann Joseph Abert1832–1915 German composer, conductor, double-bassist (1832-1915). Classical Alex Abisheganaden1926–2023 · Singapore Singapore's first homegrown classical guitarist who dedicated his life popularising the guitar as a musical instrument (1926–2023). Joshua Abramsb. 1973 · United States American composer and multi-instrumentalist. Jazz Gerald Adams1925–2018 · United States New Orleans jazz musician. Jazz John Addison1766–1844 British composer and double-bass player. Jamey Aebersoldb. 1939 · United States American musician. Jazz Philippe Aertsb. 1964 · Belgium Jazz double bassist. Jazz Björn Alke1938–2000 · Sweden Swedish composer (1938–2000). Jazz Moses Allen1907–1983 · United States Musician (1907–1983). Vernon Alley1915–2004 · United States American jazz bassist (1915–2004). Jazz Ben Allisonb. 1966 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Maarten Altenab. 1943 · Netherlands Dutch composer and contrabassist (born 1943). Jazz Bjørn Alterhaugb. 1945 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Hayes Alvis1907–1972 · United States Musician (1907-1972). Jazz André Amellér1912–1990 · France French composer (1912-1990). Classical Andreas Amundsenb. 1980 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Erik Amundsen1937–2015 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Arild Andersenb. 1945 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Thomas Winther Andersenb. 1969 · Norway Bass player. Jazz Jay Andersonb. 1955 · United States American jazz double-bassist and studio musician. Reid Andersonb. 1970 · United States American musician; bassist, composer. Jazz Eric Andréb. 1983 · United States American comedian and actor. Giuseppe Andreoli1757–1832 Milanese contrabassist. Bjørnar Andresen1945–2004 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician (1945–2004). Jazz Chuck Andrus1928–1997 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Tatsu Aokib. 1957 · Japan, United States Japanese-American musician. Tony Archer1938–2025 · United Kingdom British musician. Vicente Archerb. 1950 · United States Jazz musician. Jazz Marian Arkwright1863–1922 British composer. Andrew Arnautovb. 1967 Ukrainian and US musician. Roger Arntzenb. 1976 · Norway Norwegian jazz bassist. Jazz Arseniumb. 1983 · Moldova Moldovan singer. Pop & rock Rodion Asarchin1931–2007 · Russia Musician (1931–2007). Dorothy Ashby1932–1986 · United States American jazz harpist (1932-1986). Jazz Edvard Askelandb. 1954 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician and general manager of Oslo Jazzfestival. Jazz Tine Asmundsenb. 1963 · Norway Jazz double bassist. Jazz Lisle Atkinson1940–2019 · United States American musician (1940–2019). Jazz Jim Aton1925–2008 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Gregg Augustb. 1975 · United States American bassist, composer, arranger, and bandleader. Jean-Jacques Avenel1948–2014 · France French bassist (1948-2014). Jazz Omer Avitalb. 1971 · Israel Israeli musician. Jazz Nathaniel Ayersb. 1985 · United States American musician. Giorgio Azzolini1928–2024 · Italy Italienischer Jazzmusiker. Harry Babasin1921–1988 · United States American musician (1921-1988). Jazz Roy Babbingtonb. 1940 · United Kingdom British bassist. JazzPop & rock Elek Bacsik1926–1993 · Hungary, United States, Italy, France Hungarian-American jazz guitarist and violinist; cousin of guitarist Django Reinhardt (1926-1993). Jazz Don Bagley1927–2012 · United States American jazz bassist (1927–2012). Jazz Abie Baker1913–1993 American session musician, arranger and bandleader. Robert Balzarb. 1962 · Czechia Czech contrabassist. Jazz Buddy Banks1927–2005 · Canada American jazz bassist (1927–2005). Jazz Mladen Baraković1950–2021 · Croatia Kroatischer Jazzmusiker. Jazz İlhan Baran1934–2016 · Türkiye Turkish composer (1934–2016). Edwin Barker · United States American double bass player. Dave Baronb. 1988 · United States American jazz bassist. Max Barrett1909–1961 · United Kingdom Histologist. Alan Bartramb. 1977 · United States American bluegrass musician. Bob Bates1923–1981 · United States American jazz bassist (1923–1981). Jazz Chris Bates · United States American jazz bassist. Michael Batesb. 2000 · Canada US double-bassist. Jazz Norman Bates1927–2004 · United States American musician (1927–2004). Jazz Phil Batesb. 1931 · United Kingdom English jazz double bassist. Matthias Bauerb. 1959 · Germany German bassist, born 1959 in Sonneberg. Germaine Bazzleb. 1932 · United States New Orleans jazz musician. Jazz Rick Beatob. 1962 · United States American YouTuber, guitarist, record producer. Jacek Bednarek1944–1990 · Poland Polish bassist (1944-1990). Jazz Garry Gary Beersb. 1957 · Australia Australian musician. Pop & rock Jean-Pascal Beintusb. 1966 · France French composer. Aaron Bell1922–2003 · United States American musician (1922-2003). Jazz Michel Benitab. 1954 · France French musician. Jazz Joe Benjamin1919–1974 · United States American musician (1919–1974). Jazz Max Bennett1928–2018 · United States American Jazz bassist (1928–2018). Jazz Frode Bergb. 1971 · Norway Jazz bass guitarist and double bass player. Jazz Chuck Berghoferb. 1937 · United States American musician. Jazz Dan Berglundb. 1963 · Sweden Swedish double-bass player and jazz musician. Jazz Elsa Bergmanb. 1990 · Sweden Schwedische Jazz- und Improvisationsmusikerin (Kontrabass). Jazz Dennis Berry1921–1994 · United Kingdom British musician (1921-1994). Steve Berryb. 1957 · United Kingdom British jazz bassist and cello player. Jazz Keter Betts1928–2005 · United States American jazz musician (1928-2005). Jazz Marc-Michel Le Bévillonb. 1956 · Morocco Moroccan composer. Carlos Bicab. 1958 · Portugal Portuguese jazz bassist, composer and bandleader. Jazz Charles Biddle1926–2003 · Canada, United States Canadian musician (1926-2003). Jazz Ivan Bierhanzlb. 1958 · Czechia Czech musician. Pop & rockContemporary Massimo Biolcatib. 1972 · Sweden Swedish musician. Shannon Birchall · Australia Australian musician. Bill Black1926–1965 · United States Played the slapped bass on Elvis Presley’s first recordings. Rockabilly Robert Black1956–2023 · United States American bassist (1956–2023). Alex Blakeb. 1951 · United States American musician. Jazz Tom Blancarteb. 1979 US-amerikanischer Jazz- und Improvisationsmusiker. Jimmy Blanton1918–1942 · United States Turned the double bass into a melodic voice in Duke Ellington’s orchestra. Jazz Svein Olav Blindheimb. 1954 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Sandy Block1917–1985 · United States American musician. Shanir Ezra Blumenkranzb. 1975 · United States Jazz musician. Jesper Bodilsenb. 1970 Danish jazz musician. Jazz Sébastien Boisseaub. 1974 · France French bassist. Jazz Silvia Bolognesib. 1974 · Italy Italian double-bass jazz player. Jazz Jimmy Bond1933–2012 · United States American jazz bassist (1933–2012). Jazz Walter Booker1933–2006 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Jazz Juni Booth1948–2021 · United States American musician (1948–2021). Jazz Antonín Borovička1895–1968 Czech composer (1895-1968). Leon Boschb. 1961 British musician. Giovanni Bottesini1821–1889 · Italy “Paganini of the double bass”; his concertos, duos and fantasies are core repertoire. Conducted the 1871 premiere of Verdi’s “Aida”. Classical Jean Bouchéty1920–2006 · France French bassist, composer, and conductor (1920-2006). Pierre Boussaguetb. 1962 · France French bassist. Jazz David Bowdenb. 2000 · United Kingdom British jazz musician. Jazz Phil Bowlerb. 1948 · United States American musician. Nelson Boyd1928–1985 · United States American musician (1928–1985). Jazz Ronnie Boykins1935–1980 · United States American musician (1935–1980). Jazz Wellman Braud1891–1966 · United States American musician (1891–1966). Jazz Simon Brehm1921–1967 · Sweden Swedish double-bass player. Jazz Ellen Brekkenb. 1985 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Lloyd Brevett1931–2012 · Jamaica Musician (1931-2012). Pete Briggsb. 1904 · United States American musician. Jazz Kristor Brødsgaardb. 1979 Danish double bassist; jazz musician. Jazz Cameron Brownb. 1945 · United States American musician. Jazz David Brownb. 1956 · Australia Australian musician. Dean Brown1955–2024 · United States American jazz fusion guitarist and session musician (1955–2024). Jazz Paul Brown1934–2016 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Ray Brown1926–2002 · United States One of the most influential jazz bassists, among others in the Oscar Peterson Trio. Jazz Sidney Brown1906–1981 · United States American musician. Jazz Steve Brown1890–1965 · United States Jazz musician best known for his work on string bass (1890-1965). Jazz Jack Bruce1943–2014 · United Kingdom British musician (1943–2014). Blues Klaus Brüngelb. 1949 · Germany German composer and bass player. Jazz Tommy Bryant1930–1982 · United States American musician (1930-1982). Jazz Gavin Bryarsb. 1943 · United Kingdom English composer and double bassist. Classical Walter Buchanan1915–1988 · United States American musician. Joe Buck · United States American musician. Barry Buckley1938–2006 · Australia Australian musician. Monty Budwig1929–1992 · United States American double bassist (1926–1992). Jazz Belden Bullockb. 1957 · United States American jazz musician. Giorgio Buratti1935–2022 · Italy Italian jazz double bass player (1935–2022). Vinnie Burke1921–2002 · United States American musician. Jazz Dwayne Burno1970–2013 · United States American bassist. Jazz Jon Burrb. 1953 · United States American musician. Jazz Lennie Bush1927–2004 · United Kingdom British musician (1927–2004). Jazz Roger Bushb. 1940 Musical artist. Herb Bushlerb. 1939 · United States American musician. Jazz Bob Bushnell1915–2016 · United States Musician. Shaul Bustanb. 1983 · Israel Israeli composer, conductor and musician. Jon Buttonb. 1971 · United States Musician. Jimmy Butts1917–1998 · United States American musician (1917–1998). Jazz Jan Byrczek1936–2019 · United States, Poland Polish musician (1936-2019). Jazz Demian Cabaudb. 1977 · Argentina Argentinean jazz musician. Bucky Calabrese1927–1995 American upright bassist. Bruce Caleb. 1939 · Australia Australian musician. Eddie Calhoun1921–1994 · United States American musician (1921-1994). Jazz Red Callender1916–1992 · United States American string bass and tuba player, member of The Wrecking Crew (1916-1992). Jazz Ray Campi1934–2021 · United States American rock musician (1934–2021). Folk & bluegrassRockabilly Gerald Cannonb. 1958 · United States American musician. Jazz Pietro Capodiecib. 1933 · Italy Italian musician and violin maker. Patrice Caratinib. 1946 · France French bassist. Jazz Simon Carringtonb. 1942 · United Kingdom British musician. Povl Erik Carstensenb. 1960 Danish comeian, actor and musician. Bob Carter1922–1993 · United States American bassist (1922–1993). Jazz Kent Carter1939–2026 · United States American musician. Jazz Rashaan Carterb. 1986 · United States American jazz bassist. Ron Carterb. 1937 · United States One of the most recorded jazz bassists; among others in Miles Davis’s second quintet. Jazz Furio Di Castrib. 1955 · Italy Italian jazz musician; double bassist. Jazz Buddy Catlett1933–2014 · United States American jazz multi-instrumentalist (1933-2014). Jazz Malcolm Cecil1937–2021 · United Kingdom English musician and record producer (1937-2021). Jean-Paul Celeab. 1951 · France French double bassist. Jazz František Černý1861–1940 Czech music educator, composer and contrabassist (1861–1940). Franco Cerri1926–2021 · Italy Italian musician (1926–2021). Jazz Paul Chambers1935–1969 · United States Defining bassist of hard bop, among others in the Miles Davis Quintet. Jazz Floyd Chance1925–2005 · United States American musician. Kim Changhyun · South Korea South Korean jazz bassist. Jazz Conor Chaplin · United Kingdom Britischer Jazz-Bassist. Jazz Gene Cherico1935–1994 · United States American musician (1935-1994). Jazz Ron Chesterman1943–2007 · United Kingdom British bassist (1939–2007). Folk & bluegrass Bruno Chevillonb. 1959 · France French bassist. Jazz Dan Chmielinskib. 1993 · United States American jazz bassist, synthesist and composer. Emile Christian1895–1973 · United States American musician (1895–1973). Jazz Lyn Christie1928–2020 · Australia Australian musician (1928–2020). Jazz Santos Cifuentes1870–1932 · Colombia Colombian composer (1870-1932). Cyrus St. Clair1890–1955 · United States American jazz tubist and double bassist. Buddy Clark1929–1999 · United States American musician; double-bassist. Jazz Charles Clark1945–1969 · United States American jazz bassist and cellist (1945–1969). Jazz Stanley Clarkeb. 1951 · United States American bassist, film composer and founding member of Return to Forever. JazzPop & rock Les Claypoolb. 1963 · United States American musician. Pop & rock John Claytonb. 1952 · United States American jazz and classical double bassist, arranger and bigband leader. Jazz Jeff Clyne1937–2009 · United Kingdom British bassist (1937–2009). Jazz Avishai Cohenb. 1970 · Israel Israeli bassist, singer and composer between jazz and Middle Eastern music. JazzWorld music Greg Cohenb. 1953 · United States American musician. Jazz June Cole1903–1960 · United States American musician. Jazz Ira Colemanb. 1956 · United States, Sweden American musician. Jazz Javier Colinab. 1960 · Spain Spanish composer. Jazz Scott Colleyb. 1963 · United States American jazz bassist and composer. Jazz Graham Collier1937–2011 · United Kingdom English jazz bassist, bandleader and composer (1937–2011). Jazz Jacob Collierb. 1994 · United Kingdom British musician (born 1994). JazzPop & rock Joe Comfort1917–1988 · United States American jazz bassist (1917–1988). Lindsay L. Cooper1940–2001 · United Kingdom Scottish bassist (1940–2001). Jazz Morty Corb1917–1996 · United States American musician. Jazz Curtis Counce1926–1963 · United States American musician (1926–1963). Jazz Anthony Coxb. 1954 · United States American jazz bass player. Jazz Bob Cranshaw1932–2016 · United States American musician (1932–2016). Jazz Ernest "Big" Crawford1897–1956 · United States American blues double bassist (1897-1956). Gary Crosbyb. 1955 · United Kingdom British musician. Jazz Israel Crosby1919–1962 · United States American musician (1919-1962). Jazz Ron Crotty1929–2015 · United States American guitarist. Bill Crowb. 1927 · United States American bassist. Jazz Eugene Cruft1887–1976 · United Kingdom British musician. Víctor Cruz1908–1998 · Cuba Cuban composer, bassist and singer (1908-1998). Peter Cudekb. 1979 · Slovakia Slovakian jazz bassist. Sal Cuevas1955–2017 · United States American musician (1955-2017). Alby Cullaz1941–1998 · France French bassist (1941–1998). Jazz Bob Cunningham1934–2017 · United States American jazz bassist (1934-2017). Jazz Daedelusb. 1977 · United States American musician. Contemporary Bill Daily1927–2018 · United States American actor and writer (1927-2018). Joseph Dall’Abaco1710–1805 Belgian violoncellist, composer. Sonny Dallas1931–2007 · United States American musician (1931–2007). Jazz Lars Danielssonb. 1958 · Sweden Swedish jazz musician. Jazz Palle Danielsson1946–2024 · Sweden Swedish jazz musician; double bassist and composer (1946–2024). Jazz Rick Danko1943–1999 · Canada Canadian singer, songwriter, and musician (1943–1999). Pop & rock Alec Dankworthb. 1960 · United Kingdom English jazz bassist and composer. Jazz Bryn Daviesb. 1976 · United States American musician. Art Davis1934–2007 · United States American double-bassist. Jazz Kate Davisb. 1991 · United States American singer, bassist. Jazz Kenny Davisb. 1961 · United States American musician. Jazz Richard Davis1930–2023 · United States American double-bassist (1930-2023). Jazz Steve Davis1929–1987 · United States Jazz bassist. Jazz Patricia Dayb. 1953 Danish musician. Rockabilly Jon Deakb. 1943 · United States American composer and musician. Chuck Deardorf1954–2022 · United States American musician (1954–2022). Jazz Adrian Dearnellb. 1972 · France Financial journalist, CEO EuroBusiness Media. Spanky DeBrest1937–1973 · United States American musician (1937-1973). Jazz Santi Debrianob. 1955 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz George DeLanceyb. 1988 · United States American jazz bassist. Louis Nelson Delisle1885–1949 · United States American musician (1885-1949). Jazz Freddie Deronde1938–2012 · Belgium Belgian bassist (1938–2012). Jazz Bruno Destrezb. 1959 · France French musician. Doles Dickens1916–1972 · United States American musician (1916–1972). Hazel Dickens1935–2011 · United States Activist, singer (1935–2011). Folk & bluegrass Fredrik Luhr Dietrichsonb. 1988 · Norway Jazz double-bassist. JazzFolk & bluegrass Pierre-Louis Dietsch1808–1865 · France French composer and conductor (1808–1865). Classical Brandi Disterheftb. 1980 · Canada Canadian musician. Jazz Lucille Dixon1923–2004 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Jazz Willie Dixon1915–1992 · United States Shaped Chicago blues as bassist, songwriter and producer. Blues Wayne Dockery1941–2018 · United States American musician (1941–2018). Jazz Chris Minh Dokyb. 1969 Vietnamese-Danish jazz bassist. Jazz Chuck Domanico1944–2002 · United States American musician (1944–2002). Jazz Michel Donatob. 1942 · Canada Canadian double bassist, pianist and university teacher. Jazz Phil Donkinb. 1980 · United Kingdom British Jazz bassist. Jazz Georgi Dontschewb. 1967 · Bulgaria Bulgarian musician. Jazz Leon Lee Dorseyb. 1958 · United States American musician. Dezron Douglasb. 1981 · United States American composer and bassist. Mike Downes · Canada Canadian musician. Andrew Downingb. 1973 · Canada Canadian jazz musician. Kamila Drabekb. 1995 Polnische Jazzmusikerin (Kontrabass, Komposition). Domenico Dragonetti1763–1846 · Italy, United Kingdom Venetian virtuoso who made his career in London; a friend of Beethoven. The Dragonetti bow is a forerunner of the German bow. Classical Charlie Drayton1919–1953 · United States American musician. Mark Dresserb. 1952 · United States American musician. Jazz Richard Drexler Musical artist. Kermit Driscollb. 1956 · United States American musician. Jazz Gerald Drucker1925–2010 · United Kingdom British musician (1925–2010). Ray Drummond1946–2025 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Benjamin Dubocb. 1969 · France French composer. Jazz Paul Dubois1924–2016 · Belgium Belgian jazz musician (1924–2016). Jazz Gaston Dufresne1898–1998 · France French musician (1898-1998). Trevor Dunnb. 1968 · United States American bassist. JazzPop & rockContemporary Hubert Dupontb. 1959 · France French jazz musician. Jazz Dominic Duval1945–2016 · United States American free jazz musician; double-bassist. Jazz George Duvivier1920–1985 · United States American musician (1920–1985). Jazz Jurek Dybałb. 1977 · Poland Polish musician. Roman Dyląg1938–2023 · Poland Polish bassist (1938–2023). Jazz Ashley Dzerigianb. 1983 · United States American musician. Pop & rock Nathan Eastb. 1955 · United States American jazz, R&B and rock bassist, guitarist and singer (born 1955). JazzBluesPop & rock Kyle Eastwoodb. 1968 · United States American jazz bassist and composer. Jazz Cleveland Eaton1939–2020 · United States American musician. Jazz Norman Edge1934–2018 · United States American jazz musician who played the double bass. John Edwardsb. 1964 · United Kingdom British jazz bassist and improviser. Jazz Árni Egilssonb. 1939 · Iceland Icelandic composer. Jazz János Egrib. 1966 · Hungary Hungarian musician. Manfred Eicherb. 1943 · Germany German record producer and double-bassist. Jazz Johannes Eickb. 1964 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Mathias Eickb. 1979 · Norway Norwegian musician (born 1979). JazzPop & rock Mats Eilertsenb. 1975 · Norway Norwegian musician and composer. Jazz Petter Eldhb. 1983 · Sweden Swedish bassist. Jazz Audun Ellingsenb. 1979 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Lisle Ellisb. 1951 · Canada Composer. Jazz Paul Ellisonb. 1941 · United States Professor. Kenneth Elloway1916–1980 · Canada, United Kingdom British musician. Eric Von Essen1954–1997 · United States American jazz musician (1954-1997). Jazz Essiet Okon Essietb. 1959 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Ehud Ettunb. 1987 · Israel Israeli composer. Julian Euell1929–2019 · United States American musician (1929-2019). Jazz Adam Ben Ezrab. 1982 · Israel Israeli musician. Jack Fallon1915–2006 · United Kingdom British musician. Charles Fambrough1950–2011 · United States American jazz bassist, composer and producer (1950–2011). Jazz Addison Farmer1928–1963 · United States American musician (1928-1963). Jazz John Farrell1968–2010 · United States American Poet & Publisher. Ernie Farrow1928–1969 · United States American musician (1928–1969). Jazz Malachi Favors1927–2004 · United States American bassist (1927-2004). Jazz Enrico Faziob. 1956 · Italy Italian composer. Jazz Clemens van der Feenb. 1980 · Netherlands Dutch composer. Jazz Simon Fell1959–2020 · United Kingdom Bassist and composer (1959-2020). Wolfgang Fernow1952–2022 · Germany German double bassist and composer. Frank Fields1914–2005 · United States American musician (1914-2005). Jazz Jean-Luc Fillonb. 2000 · France French musician. Jazz David Finckb. 1958 · United States American musician. Jazz Oddmund Finnsethb. 1957 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Shug Fisher1907–1984 · United States American entertainer (1907–1984). Folk & bluegrass Arnold Fishkin1919–1999 · United States American musician (1919–1999). Jazz Trygve Waldemar Fiskeb. 1987 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Ingebrigt Håker Flatenb. 1971 · Norway Norwegian jazz bassist. JazzPop & rock Michael Flemingb. 1935 · United States American jazz bassist. David Fletcher1971–2009 · United Kingdom British musician. Joachim Florentb. 1979 · Belgium Belgian jazz musician, physicist. Herbie Flowers1938–2024 · United Kingdom English musician (1938–2024). Pop & rock Svein Folkvordb. 1967 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Tibor Fonayb. 1987 · Hungary (1987-) jazz musician. Jazz Joe Fondab. 1954 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Michael Formanekb. 1958 · United States American jazz bassist. Pops Foster1892–1969 · United States American musician (1892–1969). Jazz Tom Fowler1951–2024 · United States American bassist (1951–2024). JazzPop & rockBluesContemporary Riccardo Del Frab. 1956 · Italy, France Italian composer. Jazz Léon Francioli1946–2016 · Switzerland Swiss bassist (1946-2016). Jazz Michael Francisb. 1979 · United Kingdom British conductor. Mário Francob. 1965 · Portugal Portuguese musician and dancer. Alexander Frangenheimb. 1959 · Germany German musician. Henry Franklinb. 1940 · United States American musician. Tillman Franks1920–2006 · United States American bassist, songwriter, country music artist manager (1920-2006). David Friesenb. 1942 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Markus Fritschb. 1963 · Germany German bassist, composer, author, and lecturer. Janusz Frychelb. 1967 · Poland Polish musician and bass guitarist. BluesPop & rockFolk & bluegrass Kiyoto Fujiwarab. 1953 · Japan Japanese jazz bassist (1953-). Jazz Ernie Furtado1923–1995 · United States American jazz musician; double bassist (1923-1995). Jazz Bogusław Furtokb. 1967 Polnischer Kontrabassist, Komponist und Musikpädagoge. Miloslav Gajdoš1948–2026 Czech double bass player and teacher (1948–2026). Larry Gales1936–1995 · United States American musician (1936–1995). Jazz Yuriy Galkin · Russia Russian musician. Diana Gannett · United States American academic. Renaud Garcia-Fonsb. 1962 · France French upright-bassist and composer. Jazz Ed Garland1895–1980 · United States American jazz musician (1895–1980). Jazz Kåre Garnesb. 1954 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Tony Garnierb. 1956 · United States American musician. Jimmy Garrison1934–1976 · United States American double bassist (1934-1976). Jazz Leonard Gaskin1920–2009 · United States American jazz bassist (1920–2009). Jazz Vic Gaskin1934–2012 · United States American bassist (1934-2012). Jazz Michel Gaudry1928–2019 · France French jazz musician (1928–2019). Jazz John Geggieb. 1960 · Canada Canadian musician. Jazz Ivan Gélugneb. 1976 · France Französischer klassischer und Jazzmusiker (Kontrabass). Jazz James Genusb. 1966 · United States American musician. Jazz Mich Gerberb. 1957 · Switzerland Swiss musician and composer. Pop & rockJazz Max Gerlb. 1995 · United States American musician. Squire Gersh1913–1983 · United States American jazz musician (1913-1983). Bruce Gertzb. 1952 · United States American musician and university teacher. Jazz Terje Geweltb. 1960 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Hein van de Geynb. 1956 · South Africa Dutch jazz bassist. Jazz Tata Giacobetti1922–1988 · Italy Italian singer (1922–1988). Eddie Gibbs1908–1994 · United States American musician (1908–1994). Steve Gilmoreb. 1943 · United States American musician. Jazz Théo Girardb. 1978 · France Französischer Jazz- und Improvisationsmusiker (Kontrabass, Komposition). Jazz Bára Gísladóttirb. 1989 · Iceland Icelandic musician and composer. Fabian Gislerb. 1977 · Switzerland Swiss composer. Ole Amund Gjersvikb. 1963 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Dawid Semjonowitsch Goloschtschokinb. 1944 · Russia Soviet and Russian musician and composer. Jazz Yuri Goloubevb. 1972 · Russia Russian musician. Jazz Eddie Gomezb. 1944 · United States Puerto Rican bassist. JazzPop & rock Luis Gómez-Imbertb. 2000 · Venezuela Venezuelan musician. Andy Gonzalez1951–2020 · United States American musician (1951–2020). Jazz Coleridge Goode1914–2015 · United Kingdom, Jamaica British musician (1914-2015). Jazz Harry Goodman1906–1997 · United States American jazz musician (double bass and tuba) and music publisher. Andrei Gorbatenkob. 1977 · Russia Russian musician. Sebastian Gramssb. 1966 · Germany German composer. Jazz Sean Grandillob. 1992 · United States American actor. Marshall Grant1928–2011 · United States American musician (1928-2011). Folk & bluegrass Tom Grayb. 1941 · United States American bluegrass musician, double bass player. Folk & bluegrass Barry Greenb. 1945 · United States American double-bassist. Dave Greenb. 1942 · United Kingdom British bassist. Jazz Tuff Green1911–1966 · United States American jazz musician. Bohumil Gregor1926–2005 · Czechia Czech conductor (1926-2005). Larry Grenadierb. 1966 · United States American bassist. Jazz Odd Magne Gridseth1959–2025 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Fernando Grillo1945–2013 · Italy Italian musician. Henry Grimes1935–2020 · United States American musician (1935–2020). Jazz Joel Gripb. 1982 Schwedischer Improvisations- und Jazzmusiker (Kontrabass) und Produzent. Jazz Beb Guérin1941–1980 · France French bassist (1941–1980). Jazz Tata Güines1930–2008 · Cuba Cuban musician (1930–2008). Joseph Augustin Gürrlich1761–1817 German organist and composer. Finn Guttormsenb. 1968 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Ketil Gutvikb. 1972 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Athol Guyb. 1940 · Australia Australian musician and politician. Folk music (traditional) Barry Guyb. 1947 · United Kingdom British composer and jazz musician (born 1947). Jazz Charlie Haden1937–2014 · United States Bassist with a warm, singing tone; played with Ornette Coleman and led the Liberation Music Orchestra. Jazz Bob Haggart1914–1998 · United States American double bass player, composer, and arranger (1914–1998). Jazz Al Hall1915–1988 · United States American musician (1915–1988). Jazz Darryl Hallb. 1963 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Al Ham1925–2001 · United States American jazz musician (1925–2001). Cees Hamelinkb. 1940 · Netherlands Dutch university professor. Masanaga Haradab. 1935 · Japan Japanischer Jazzmusiker. Brent Hardingb. 1967 · United States American musician. Charlie Harris · United States American musician. Mark Harrisb. 1975 · Australia Jazz musician. Aslak Hartbergb. 1975 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Ali Haurand1943–2018 · Germany German jazz double bassist, bandleader and jazz festival manager (1943–2018). Jazz Teppo Hauta-aho1941–2021 · Finland Finnish musician (1941–2021). Aristazabal Hawkes · Canada Canadian musician. Marshall Hawkinsb. 1939 · United States American musician. Takeharu Hayakawab. 1954 · Japan Japanese bass player (1954-). Nick Haywoodb. 1961 · Australia Australian musician. Jazz Percy Heath1923–2005 · United States American musician (1923–2005). Jazz Spike Heatley1933–2021 · United Kingdom British musician (1933–2021). Jazz Bjørn Marius Heggeb. 1987 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Rozemarie Heggen · Netherlands Niederländische Musikerin (Kontrabass, Komposition). Jazz Ludvig Hegner1851–1923 Danish composer. Jiří Helekalb. 1947 · Czechia Czech singer. Mark Heliasb. 1950 · United States American musician. Jazz Nina de Heneyb. 1962 · Sweden Swedish jazz musician. Jazz Peter Herbertb. 1960 · Austria Austrian musician. Jazz Tom Herbert Musician. JazzContemporary Caris Hermesb. 1991 · Germany German jazz double bassist and composer. Jazz František Hertl1906–1973 Czech double bassist and composer (1906–1973). Jacques B. Hess1926–2011 · France French translator (1926-2011). Jazz Ernest Hill1900–1964 · United States American musician. Jazz Bones Hillman1958–2020 · New Zealand New Zealand musician. Milton Hinton1910–2000 · United States American musician and photographer (1910-2000). Jazz Claude Hobday1872–1954 · United Kingdom British musician (1872-1954). Derrick Hodgeb. 1979 · United States American musician. Jazz Jasper Høibyb. 1977 Danish musician. Jazz Sigurd Holeb. 1981 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. JazzFolk music (traditional) Dave Hollandb. 1946 · United Kingdom English bassist and bandleader, among others with Miles Davis. Jazz Major Holley1924–1990 · United States American jazz upright bassist (1924–1990). Jazz Corcoran Holtb. 1982 · United States Jazz musician. Jazz Jaromír Honzákb. 1959 · Czechia Czech music educator, composer, jazz musician and contrabassist. Jazz Fred Hopkins1947–1999 · United States American musician (1947-1999). Jazz Lindsey Hornerb. 1960 · United States American musician. Jazz Clint Houston1946–2000 · United States American musician (1946–2000). Josef Hrabě1816–1870 Czech university teacher (1816-1870). Hub1959–2021 · United States American musician. Veit Hübnerb. 1968 · Germany German double bass player and composer. Jazz Jim Hughartb. 1936 · United States American musician. JazzPop & rock Luděk Hulan1929–1979 Czech composer, jazz musician, contrabassist and singer (1929-1979). Jazz Jerome Hunterb. 1942 American jazz double-bassist. Robert Hurstb. 1964 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Trevor Hutchinson · Ireland Irish musician. Stig Hvalrygb. 1960 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Rinat Ibragimov1960–2020 · Russia Russian contrabassist (1960-2020). Paola Iezzib. 1974 · Italy Italian singer-songwriter, disc jockey and record producer. Pop & rock Grachan Moncur II1915–1996 · United States American jazz musician (1915–1996). Jazz Yoshio Ikedab. 1942 Japanese jazz double-bassist. Dieter Ilgb. 1961 · Germany German bassist. JazzPop & rock Diego Imbertb. 1966 · France French jazz musician. Jazz Peter Ind1928–2021 · United Kingdom British jazz musician, painter and nonfiction writer (1928–2021). Jazz Nobuyoshi Inob. 1950 · Japan Japanese composer and musician. Jazz Dana Internationalb. 1969 · Israel Israeli singer. Pop & rock Dennis Irwin1951–2008 · United States American jazz musician (1951–2008). Jazz Jeff Irwinb. 1977 · United States American musician. Ike Isaacs1923–1981 · United States American jazz bassist (1923–1981). Jazz Chuck Israelsb. 1936 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Anne Mette Iversenb. 1972 Danish bassist. Jazz Carl Morten Iversen1948–2023 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician; bass player. Jazz David Izenzon1932–1979 · United States American musician (1932–1979). Jazz Mark Izu1954–2025 · United States American musician. Jazz Ali Jackson1931–1987 · United States Jazz bassist (1931-1987). Alvin Jacksonb. 1921 · United States American jazz bassist. Chip Jacksonb. 1950 · United States American musician. JazzPop & rock Chubby Jackson1918–2003 · United States American musician (1918–2003). Jazz Jean-Marc Jafetb. 1956 · France French recording artist, bassist and composer. Jazz Wilhelm Jahn1835–1900 Austrian musician, conductor and singer of Sudeten German origin (1835–1900). James Jamerson1939–1983 · United States American bassist (1936–1983). Blues Elmer James1910–1954 · United States American musician. Jazz Stafford Jamesb. 1946 · United States American musician (born 1946). Jazz Henryk Jarecki1846–1918 Polish conductor, composer and music educator (1846-1918). Classical Paweł Jarzębskib. 1948 · Poland Polish bassist. Jazz Thore Jederby1913–1984 · Sweden Swedish musician and composer (1913–1984). Michał Jelonekb. 1971 · Poland Polish musician and composer. Chris Jenningsb. 1978 · Canada Canadian musician in Paris France. Jazz Jean-François Jenny-Clark1944–1998 · France French jazz musician; double bass player (1944-1998). JazzTango Daryl Johnsb. 1995 · United States American jazz bassist. Harald Johnsen1970–2011 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician (1970-2011). Jazz Bill Johnson1872–1972 · United States American double bassist (1872–1972). Jazz Jeff Johnsonb. 1954 · United States Bass player. Jazz Louis Johnson1955–2015 · United States American bass guitarist, songwriter (1955–2015). Pop & rock Marc Johnsonb. 1953 · United States American jazz bass player, composer and band leader. Jazz Nedra Johnsonb. 1966 · United States American musician. Reggie Johnson1940–2020 · United States American musician (1940-2020). Jazz Brad Jonesb. 1963 · United States American jazz bassist. JazzContemporary Eddie Jones1929–1997 · United States American musician (1929–1997). Jazz Leonard Jones1943–2024 · United States Double bass player. Jazz Sam Jones1924–1981 · United States American double bassist and cellist (1924-1981). Jazz John Jorgensonb. 1956 · United States American musician. Jazz Anders Jorminb. 1957 · Sweden Swedish double-bassist. Jazz Papa John Joseph1877–1965 · United States American musician. Jazz Hank Williams Jr.b. 1949 · United States American singer-songwriter and musician (born 1949). BluesFolk & bluegrassPop & rock Roy Huskey, Jr.1956–1997 · United States American country musician. Folk & bluegrass Eric Judyb. 1974 · United States American musician. Olaf Kamfjordb. 1962 · Norway Norwegian jazz bassist. Jazz Hideto Kanai1931–2011 Japanese jazz musician. Gary Karrb. 1941 · United States Brought the double bass to the great stages as a solo instrument; founded the International Society of Bassists in 1967. Classical Konrad Kaspersen1948–2023 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Dill Katz1946–2025 · United Kingdom British bassist and music educator. Jazz Keala Kaumeheiwab. 1966 · United States American jazz bassist. Hayes Kavanagh1940–2023 1940-2023 jazz double-bassist. Osamu Kawakamib. 1952 · Japan Japanese jazz bassist (1952-). Jazz Norman Keenan1916–1980 · United States American musician (1916-1980). Thomas Raymond Kelly1927–2004 · United States American musician (1927-2004). Jazz Tom Kennedyb. 1960 · United States American musician. Jazz Stéphane Kereckib. 1970 · France French bassist. Jazz Mark Kermodeb. 1963 · United Kingdom English film critic. Kent Kesslerb. 1957 · United States American musician. Jazz Eddie Khanb. 1935 · United States American musician. Jazz John Kirby1908–1952 · United States American jazz bassist (1908–1952). JazzFolk & bluegrass Kiyoshi Kitagawa1958–2026 · Japan Japanese-American jazz double-bassist (1958–2026). Jazz Bjørn Kjellemyr1950–2025 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Petros Klampanisb. 1981 · Greece Greek musician, bassist, composer, producer, educator. Jazz Piotr Klimekb. 1973 · Poland Polish composer and music educator. Kenneth Dahl Knudsenb. 1984 Danish jazz musician and composer. Jazz Klaus Koch1936–2000 · Germany German bassist (1936–2000). Jazz František Kočvara1750–1791 Czech composer and violist. George Kollerb. 1958 · Canada Canadian musician. Kristin Korbb. 1969 · United States American musician. Jazz Teddy Kotick1928–1986 · United States American musician (1928–1986). Jazz Ivan Kotov1950–1985 Russian Double Bassist. Serge Koussevitzky1874–1951 · Russia, United States First a celebrated double bass soloist, later conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra; his Concerto, Op. 3, is standard repertoire. Classical Peter Kowald1944–2002 · Germany German free jazz double bassist and tubist (1944–2002). Jazz Paul Kowertb. 1986 · United States American musician. Ashley Kozak1930–2008 · United Kingdom British musician. Boris Kozlovb. 1967 · United States Russian-born Jazz bass guitarist. Jazz Eberhard Kranemannb. 1945 · Germany German composer and painter. Viktor Kraussb. 1969 · United States Bassist. Folk & bluegrass Eva Kruseb. 1978 · Germany German jazz bassist. Jazz Andreas Kurzb. 1979 · Germany Deutscher Jazzmusiker (Bass, Komposition). Jazz Sergei Alexandrowitsch Kussewizki1874–1951 · United States Russian and American conductor, composer, and double-bassist (1874–1951). Hélène Labarrièreb. 1963 · France French musician. Jazz Scott LaFaro1936–1961 · United States In the Bill Evans Trio he played the bass as an equal voice. Jazz Esko Laineb. 1961 · Finland Finnish musician. Greg Lake1947–2016 · United Kingdom English bassist, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer (1947–2016). ClassicalPop & rockFolk & bluegrass John Lambb. 1933 · United States American jazz musician. Robert Landfermannb. 1982 · Germany German jazz composer and double bassist. Jazz Andreas Langb. 1980 Danish musician. Jazz Saskia Laroob. 1959 · Netherlands Dutch jazz musician. Jazz Dominic Lashb. 1980 · United Kingdom British musician. Jazz Steve LaSpinab. 1954 · United States American musician, artist, educator. Jazz James Last1929–2015 · Germany German musician (1929-2015). Jazz Chris Laurenceb. 1949 · United Kingdom English jazz musician. Jazz Amy LaVereb. 1953 · United States American musician. Joëlle Léandreb. 1951 · France French double bassist, vocalist and composer. Jazz James Leary1946–2021 · United States Musician (1946–2021). Bill Lee1928–2023 · United States American musician and composer (1928–2023). Jazz Tim Lefebvreb. 1968 · United States Musical artist. Min Leibrook1903–1943 · United States Bassist, tubist (1903–1943). Jazz Jennifer Leithamb. 1953 · United States American musician. Calvin Lennigb. 1993 · Germany German jazz bassist. Jay Leonhartb. 1940 · United States American double bassist, singer, and songwriter. Jazz Ernest Lerwile1863–1944 · France Jack Lesberg1920–2005 · United States American jazz double-bassist (1920–2005). Jazz Didier Levalletb. 1944 · France French musician. Jazz Tony Levinb. 1946 · United States American rock bass player (born 1946). JazzPop & rock Benjamin Levyb. 1980 · United States American musician. John Levy1912–2012 · United States American musician (1912-2012). Jazz Henry Lewis1932–1996 · United States American conductor (1932-1996). Herbie Lewis1941–2007 · United States American musician (1941–2007). Jazz Jimmy Lewis1918–2000 · United States American bassist. JazzPop & rock Michael Lewis · United States American musician. Pop & rock Steuart Liebigb. 1956 · United States American musician. Jazz Chris Lightcapb. 1971 · United States American jazz instrumentalist. Jazz Liminhab. 1951 · Brazil Brazilian musician. Ed Lincoln1932–2012 · Brazil Brazilian musician (1932-2012). JazzPop & rock Julius Lindb. 1977 · Norway Jazz double-bassist. Jazz John Lindbergb. 1959 · United States American musician. Jazz Erik Lindström1922–2015 · Sweden Swedish bassist, conductor and composer. Jazz Jane Little1929–2016 · United States Double bass player from Atlanta (1929-2016). Simon Littleb. 1980 · Ireland, United Kingdom British musician. JazzPop & rock Wilbur Little1928–1987 · United States American musician (1928–1987). Jazz Freddie Logan1930–2003 · United Kingdom Musical artist. Israel López1918–2008 · Cuba Cuban double bassist and composer (1918–2008). Orlando López1933–2009 · Cuba Cuban musician (1933–2009). Al Lucas1916–1983 · Canada Canadian jazz musician. Jazz Byron Luiters · Australia Australian musician. Andrzej Łukasikb. 1955 · Poland Polish jazz musician. Aaron Lumleyb. 1981 · Canada Canadian jazz bassist. Jesper Lundgaardb. 1954 Danish musician. Jazz Frank Lutherb. 1944 · United States American jazz musician, double bass player. Jazz Marshall Lytle1933–2013 · United States American double-bassist. Pop & rock Olivier Magnenat1950–2011 · Switzerland Swiss bassist and music educator (1950-2011). Jazz Bob Magnussonb. 1947 · United States American musician. Jazz Ivor Malherbeb. 1962 · Switzerland Schweizer Jazzmusiker (Kontrabass) und Hörfunk-Moderator. Jorge Maronnab. 1948 · Argentina Argentine musician and humorist. Wendell Marshall1920–2002 · United States American jazz musician; double bassist (1920–2002). Jazz Joe Martinb. 1970 · United States American bassist. Jazz Thomas Martinb. 1940 · United States Contrabassist. Vernon Martin1932–2000 · United States American jazz double bassist. Jazz Baldo Martínezb. 1959 · Spain Spanish jazz musician; double bassist. Jazz Tarus Mateenb. 1967 · United States American musician. Jazz Ron Mathewson1944–2020 · United Kingdom British jazz musician, bass player (1944-2020). Jazz Per Mathisenb. 1969 · Norway Jazz bassist. Jazz Waldemar Matuška1932–2009 · Czechia Czech actor and singer (1932–2009). Joe B. Mauldin1940–2015 · United States American musician (1940–2015). Pop & rock Earl May1927–2008 · United States American musician (1927-2008). Jazz Gene Mayl1928–2015 American jazz musician and singer (1928-2015). Manuel Mayrb. 1989 · Austria Bassist. Wojtek Mazolewskib. 1976 · Poland Polish musician, bassist. Jazz Cecil McBeeb. 1935 · United States American bassist. JazzContemporary Christian McBrideb. 1972 · United States American jazz bassist, composer, and arranger. Jazz Paul McCartneyb. 1942 · United Kingdom English musician and member of the Beatles (born 1942). Pop & rock Ron McClureb. 1941 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Jeremy McCoyb. 1963 Canadian-American double bassist (born 1963). Ken McIntyre1931–2001 · United States American jazz musician and composer (1931-2001). Jazz Andy McKeeb. 1953 · United States American bassist. Jazz Al McKibbon1919–2005 · United States American musician (1919–2005). Jazz Linda McKnight American musician. Ernest McLean1926–2012 · United States American jazz guitarist (1926-2012). JazzBlues François Méchalib. 1950 · France Französischer Musiker. Jazz Zubin Mehtab. 1936 · United States, India Indian conductor. Alex Meikb. 1966 · Austria Österreichischer Kontrabassist und Sänger. Sondre Meisfjordb. 1975 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Adam Pultz Melbyeb. 1981 Dänischer Jazz- und Improvisationsmusiker. Jazz Marcello Melis1939–1994 · Italy Italian composer and double-bassist. Jazz Mendi Mengjiqib. 1958 · Albania Albanian composer. Jymie Merritt1926–2020 · United States American bassist (1926–2020). Jazz Chuck Metcalf1931–2012 · United States Jazz musician (1931-2012). Jazz Björn Meyerb. 1965 · Sweden Swedish songwriter. Edgar Meyerb. 1960 · United States Moves between classical music and bluegrass, as soloist and composer. ClassicalFolk & bluegrass Adi Meyersonb. 1991 Israeli jazz bassist. Szilárd Mezeib. 1974 · Hungary Hungarian composer. Pierre Michelot1928–2005 · France French jazz double bassist (1928–2005). Jazz Alexander Miljkovićb. 1975 · Serbia Serbian musician. Big Miller1922–1992 · United States American blues singer (1922-1992). JazzBlues John Millerb. 1945 · United States American musician, born 1945. Johnny Miller1915–1988 · United States American musician, bassist. Marcus Millerb. 1959 · United States American musician, composer and producer. JazzBluesPop & rock Neal Minerb. 1970 · United States American double bassist and composer. Jazz Charles Mingus1922–1979 · United States Bassist, bandleader and one of the most important composers in jazz. Jazz Kevin Ellington Mingusb. 1976 · United States American film producer and musician. Jazz Roberto Mirandab. 2000 · United States American jazz bassist. Adolf Mišek1875–1955 Czech composer, contrabassist and choirmaster (1875-1955). Red Mitchell1927–1992 · United States American jazz double-bassist, composer, lyricist, and poet (1927-1992). Jazz Tyler Mitchellb. 1958 · United States American jazz bassist. Whitey Mitchell1932–2009 · United States American jazz bassist and TV writer/producer (1932–2009). Jazz Bogdan Mizerskib. 1955 · Poland Polish composer. Guro Skumsnes Moeb. 1983 · Norway Norwegian musician. JazzPop & rock Charnett Moffett1967–2022 · United States American jazz bassist (1967–2022). JazzBlues Joe Mondragon1920–1987 · United States Woody Herman's Band Member (1946) , In 50's :Gerry Mulligan , Shorty Rogers , Shelly Manne , Chet Baker , Russ Freeman ecc. Jazz Ryan Monrob. 1981 · Australia Australian musician. Monk Montgomery1921–1982 · United States American jazz bassist (1921–1982). Jazz Bob Moore1932–2021 · United States American musician. Folk & bluegrass Don Moore1932–2025 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Jazz Glen Mooreb. 1941 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Michael Mooreb. 1945 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Lasse Mørckb. 1989 Dänischer Jazzmusiker. Jazz Al Morgan1908–1974 · United States American musician (1908–1974). Jazz Massimo Moriconib. 1955 · Italy Italian musician. Bill Moringb. 1958 · United States Jazz bassist. Jazz Wilber Morris1937–2002 · United States Jazz musician, bassist (1937-2002). Jazz Peck Morrison1919–1988 · United States American musician (1919-1988). Jazz Chris Morrisseyb. 1980 · United States American musician. George Morrow1925–1992 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Mark Mortonb. 1962 · United States American double-bassist. Erik Moseholm1930–2012 Danish jazz composer (1930–2012). Jazz John Mosher1928–1998 · United States American musician. Miles Mosleyb. 1982 · United States American musician. Jazz Benny Moten1916–1977 · United States American musician (1916–1977). Jazz François Moutinb. 1961 · France French bassist. Jazz Claude Mouton1955–2021 · France French gypsy jazz musician. Jazz George Mraz1944–2021 Czech jazz bassist (1944–2021). Jazz Torsten Müllerb. 1957 · Germany German jazz musician; double bassist. Jazz Jan Müller-Wielandb. 1966 · Germany German composer and conductor. Classical Sarah Murciab. 1976 · France French bassist. Jazz Ozan Musluoğlub. 1977 · Türkiye Turkish musician (born 1977). Jazz Wilson Myers1906–1991 · United States American musician. Adrian Myhrb. 1984 Norwegian bass player. Jo Berger Myhreb. 1984 · Norway Norwegian jazz bassist. Jazz Helmut Nadolski1942–2026 · Poland Polish composer, double-bass player, poet, actor, performer, and multimedia artist. Jazz Yasushi Nakamurab. 1982 · Japan Japanese musician. Jazz Édouard Nanny1872–1942 · France French double bass player (1872–1942). Kenny Napperb. 1933 · United Kingdom English jazz double-bassist (born 1933). Jamil Nasser1932–2010 · United States American bassist (1932–2010). Jazz Luigi Negri1837–1891 Italian double bass virtuoso of the romantic era. Buell Neidlinger1936–2018 · United States American jazz musician; cellist and double bassist (1936–2018). Jazz Kim Nekromanb. 1953 Danish musician. Rockabilly Manke Nelis1919–1993 · Netherlands Dutch singer (1919–1993). Magnus Skavhaug Nergaardb. 1989 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Rune Nergaardb. 1983 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz John Neves1931–1988 · United States American jazz bassist (1931-1988). Clyde Newcombb. 1910 · United States American jazz bassist. Ernie Newton1909–1976 · United States Bass player (1909-1976). Buschi Niebergall1938–1990 · Germany German musician (1938-1990). Jazz Pascal Niggenkemperb. 1978 · Germany German bassist. Jazz Sture Nordin1933–2000 · Sweden Swedish jazz musician (1933-2000). Jazz Billy Novikb. 1975 · Russia Russian musician. JazzBluesPop & rock Orin O'Brienb. 1935 American musician. Jordan O'Connorb. 1972 · Canada Canadian musician. Linda May Han Ohb. 1984 · Australia Malaysian-Australian jazz bassist and composer. Jazz Michael Oienb. 1981 American jazz musician. Ugonna Okegwob. 1962 · United States, Germany, Nigeria Jazz musician. Jazz Marcin Oleśb. 1973 · Poland Polish musician. Jazz Darek Oleszkiewiczb. 1963 · Poland Polish bassist. Jazz Keith Olsen1945–2020 · United States American record producer and sound engineer (1945–2020). Pop & rock Mitsuru Ono1929–2008 · Japan (1929-2008). Jazz Eivind Opsvikb. 1973 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz John Ore1933–2014 · United States American musician (1933–2014). Jazz Jacek Ostaszewskib. 1944 · Poland Polish musician. Arthur Österwall1910–1990 · Sweden Swedish composer. Giona Ostinellib. 1986 · Switzerland Swiss–Italian composer. Kieran Oversb. 1950 · Canada Canadian musician. Jan Owenb. 1947 · United States American book artist. Scott Owenb. 1975 · Australia Australian musician. Walter Page1900–1957 · United States American jazz musician (1900-1957). Jazz Caterina Palazzib. 1982 · Italy Italian bass player. Donald Palma · United States American conductor and double bassist. Truck Parham1911–2002 · United States American musician (1911–2002). Jazz William Parkerb. 1952 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Nicki Parrottb. 1970 · Australia Australian bassist. Jazz Richard Parryb. 1977 · Canada Canadian musician, composer and producer. Pop & rock John Patituccib. 1959 · United States American jazz bassist and composer. Jazz Roman Patkolób. 1982 · Slovakia Slovak virtuoso double bass player. Benjamin Patterson1934–2016 · United States American artist and musician (1934–2016). Daniele Patucchi1945–2015 · Italy Italian composer. Daniele Patumib. 1956 · Italy Italian bassist. Jazz Alcide Pavageau1888–1969 · United States New Orleans jazz musician (1888–1969). Jazz Don Payne1933–2017 · United States American jazz bassist. Walter Payton1942–2010 · United States American musician (1942-2010). Jazz Gary Peacock1935–2020 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Jazz Bjørn Pedersen1935–2007 · Norway Norwegischer Jazzmusiker (Kontrabass). Jazz Guy Pedersen1930–2005 · France French bassist (1930–2005). Jazz Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen1946–2005 · Denmark Danish virtuoso, long-time partner of Oscar Peterson. Jazz Beverly Peer1912–1997 · United States American musician. Aladár Pege1939–2006 · Hungary Hungarian jazz musician (1939–2006). Jazz Bill Pemberton1918–1984 · United States American musician (1918–1984). Jazz Orlando Peña1928–1994 Cuban musician (1928-1994). Ralph Peña1927–1969 · United States American jazz double bassist and composer (1927–1969). Jazz François-Louis Perne1772–1832 · France French composer. Jorge Pescarab. 1966 · Brazil Brazilian musician. Pop & rock Franco Petracchib. 1937 · Italy Italian musician. Davide Petroccab. 1980 · Italy Italienischer Jazz- und Fusionmusiker (Bass, Gitarre, Komposition). Oscar Pettiford1922–1960 · United States American musician (1922–1960). Jazz Barre Phillips1934–2024 · United States American bassist (1934–2024). Jazz Dudley Phillipsb. 1960 British jazz fusion bassist. Enzo Pietropaolib. 1955 · Italy Italian musician. Jazz Ignacio Piñeiro1888–1969 · Cuba Cuban musician. Berto Pisano1928–2002 · Italy Italian composer, conductor, arranger and jazz musician (1928-2002). Richard Pite British musician. Alfred Planyavsky1924–2013 · Austria Austrian classical musician. Lonnie Plaxicob. 1960 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Terry Plumeri1945–2016 · United States American conductor (1945–2016). Jazz Ray Pohlman1930–1990 American session musician and arranger who played both upright bass and bass guitar. Josef Poncar1902–1986 Czech composer (1902-1986). Alois Poschb. 1959 · Austria Performer (1959-). František Pošta1919–1991 Czech music educator and contrabassist (1919–1991). Tommy Potter1918–1988 · United States American jazz double bassist (1918–1988). Jazz Millard Powersb. 1965 · United States American musician, songwriter, record producer, and recording engineer. Pop & rock David Priceb. 1963 · United States American film and television actor and musician. Wesley Prince1907–1980 · United States American Jazz and R&B musician, double bassist. Gigi Proietti1940–2020 · Italy Italian actor (1940–2020). Frank Protob. 1941 · United States American musician. Jodi Proznickb. 1975 · Canada Canadian jazz musician. Jazz Carl Pruitt1918–1977 · United States American jazz and blues double bassist. Carlitos del Puertob. 1975 · Cuba Cuban jazz bassist. Carlos del Puertob. 1951 · Cuba Cuban bassist and contrebassist. Joel Quarringtonb. 1955 · Canada Canadian musician. Robert Quibel1930–2013 · France French conductor (1930-2013). Jazz François Rabbathb. 1931 · Syria, France Soloist and composer born in Aleppo, known for his own playing technique and method. ClassicalWorld music A. R. Rahmanb. 1966 · India Indian composer and musician. Pop & rockContemporaryFolk & bluegrass Steinar Raknesb. 1975 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Morten Ramsbølb. 1970 Danish musician. Jazz Hugo Rasmussen1941–2015 Danish musician (1941–2015). Jazz Jean-Louis Rassinfosseb. 1952 · Belgium Belgian bassist. Jazz Tom V. Rayb. 1965 · United States American double-bassist. Alison Raynerb. 1952 · United Kingdom British bassist. Jazz Nat Reevesb. 1955 · United States American jazz bassist. Jazz Rufus Reidb. 1944 · United States American bassist, educator, and composer. Jazz Rio Reiser1950–1996 · Germany German rock musician (1950–1996). Pop & rock Vitold Rekb. 1955 · Poland Polish musician. Jazz Marius Reksjøb. 1973 · Norway Norwegian jazz bassist. Jazz Alfredo Remus1938–2022 · Argentina Argentinian musician (1938–2022). JazzFolk & bluegrassTango Eric Revisb. 1967 · United States American musician. Jazz Trent Reznorb. 1965 · United States American musician. Pop & rock Jim Richardsonb. 1941 · United Kingdom English jazz bassist and session musician. Jazz Dave Richmondb. 1938 · United Kingdom British musician. Mike Richmondb. 1948 · United States American musician. Jazz Georg Riedel1934–2024 · Sweden Czech-Swedish jazz musician; double bass player and composer. Jazz Jean-Pierre Robertb. 1956 · France French musician. Mark Robertson · United States American bassist. Hal Robinsonb. 1952 · United States American musician. Sal La Roccab. 1961 · Belgium Belgian jazz bassist. Jazz Daniele Roccatob. 1969 · Italy Italian double-bassist. Lee Rockerb. 1961 · United States American musician. BluesPop & rockRockabilly Steve Rodbyb. 1954 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Paul Rogersb. 1956 · United Kingdom English bassist. Jazz Larry Roland1950–2023 · United States US-amerikanischer Jazzmusiker (Kontrabass, Sprache) und Lyriker. Rick Rosatob. 1988 · Canada Canadian musician. Jazz Antonio Rosetti1750–1792 Czech classical era composer and double bass player (1746-1792). Bruno Rousseletb. 1961 · France French jazz bassist. Jazz Gilbert Rovère1939–2007 · France French bassist (1939–2007). Jazz Jimmy Rowser1926–2004 · United States American bassist. Jazz Mark Rubinb. 1966 · United States American composer. Jorge López Ruiz1935–2018 · Argentina Argentinian musician (1935-2018). Howard Rumsey1917–2015 · United States American musician (1917-2015). Jazz Daryl Runswickb. 1946 · United Kingdom British musician. Curly Russell1917–1986 · United States American jazz musician (1917–1986). Jazz Wyatt Ruther1923–1999 · United States American musician (1923–1999). Jazz Eddie Safranski1918–1974 · United States American musician (1918–1974). Jazz Gasparo da Salò1540–1609 Italian luthier. Jacky Samson1943–2012 · France French bassist. Jazz Ole Marius Sandbergb. 1975 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Joe Sandersb. 1984 · United States American bassist. Jazz Stuart Sankey1927–2000 · United States American musician (1927–2000). Saheb Sarbibb. 1944 · United States American musician. Jazz Pekka Sarmantob. 1945 · Finland Finnish musician. Jazz Russ Savakus1925–1984 · United States American musician. Mark Schatzb. 1955 · United States American musician and record producer. Frederick Schipizkyb. 1952 · Canada Canadian composer. Walter Schmockerb. 1953 · Switzerland Swiss jazz double bassist and music educator. Jazz Helge Schneiderb. 1955 · Germany German entertainer. Jazz Sergei Wladimirowitsch Schnurowb. 1973 · Russia Russian musician. Pop & rock Jacques Schols1935–2016 · Netherlands Dutch jazz bass player (1935-2016). Jazz Dirk Schoufs1962–1991 · Belgium Belgian record producer (1962–1991). Heiko Schrammb. 1971 · Germany, Germany Rock musician. Pop & rock Ed Schullerb. 1955 · United States American musician. Jazz Sebastian Schusterb. 1982 · Germany German bass player. Gina Schwarzb. 1968 · Austria Austrian accordionist. Jazz Adam Scimeb. 1982 Canadian composer and double bassist (born 1982). Stefano Scodanibbio1956–2012 · Italy Italian musician. Antonio Scontrino1850–1922 Italian composer. Classical Lynn Seatonb. 1957 · United States American musician. Jazz Clarence Seayb. 1957 · United States American musician. Jazz Karel Šejna1896–1982 Czech conductor and contrabassist (1896-1982). Dominic Seldisb. 1971 · United Kingdom British music academic. Luke Sellickb. 1990 · Canada Musical artist. Warren Vaché senior1914–2005 · United States American non-fiction writer (1914-2005). Jazz Olivier Sensb. 1965 · France French jazz musician. Jazz Ingo Senstb. 1964 · Germany German musician. Fabien Sevitzky1893–1967 · United States American conductor (1893-1967). Peter Seymourb. 1977 · United States American musician. Tarik Shahb. 1963 · United States American musician. Jazz David Shapiro1952–2011 · United States American musician (1952-2011). Jazz Avery Sharpeb. 1954 · United States American musician. Arvell Shaw1923–2002 · United States American musician. Jazz Marcus Shelbyb. 1966 · United States Musical artist. Jazz Ernie Shepard1916–1965 · United States American singer and musician (1916–1965). Jazz Olivia Sophie L'Ange Shipp1880–1980 · United States American bass violinist. Gavin Shoesmith · Australia Australian musician. Folk & bluegrass Joe Shulman1923–1957 · United States American musician (1923–1957). Jazz Hank Van Sickleb. 1961 · United States American musician. Pop & rock Witold Silewicz1921–2007 · Austria Austrian composer. Alan Silvab. 1939 · United States American musician. JazzContemporary Franz Simandl1840–1912 · Czechia, Austria Double bassist of the Vienna Court Opera and teacher; his double bass method is still used today. Classical John Simmons1918–1979 · United States American jazz bassist (1918–1979). Jazz Andy Simpkins1932–1999 · United States American bassist (1932-1999). Jazz James Singletonb. 1955 · United States American musician. Jazz Sirone1940–2009 · United States American musician (1940–2009). Jazz Jack Six1930–2015 · United States American jazz musician. Jo Skaansarb. 1984 · Norway Norwegian jazz double bassist. Jazz Len Skeat1937–2021 · United Kingdom British musician (1937–2021). Jazz Audun Skorgenb. 1967 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Baard Slagsvoldb. 1963 · Norway Musician. Jazz Rodney Slatfordb. 1944 · United Kingdom British musician. Peter Slavovb. 1975 · Bulgaria Musician. Al Smith1923–1974 · United States American musician, songwriter. Carl Smith1927–2010 · United States American country singer (1927–2010). Folk & bluegrassRockabilly Carson Smith1931–1997 · United States American musician (1931–1997). Jazz Damon Smithb. 1972 · United States Musical artist. Putter Smithb. 1941 · United States American jazz bassist, recording artist, music teacher, author, actor. Jazz Sean Smithb. 1965 · United States American jazz musician. Teddy Smith1932–1979 · United States American bassist. Jazz William Oscar Smith1917–1991 · United States Jazz musician. Jazz Arnie Somogyib. 1965 · United Kingdom British bassist. Jazz Brice Sonianob. 1979 · France Französischer Jazz -und Improvisationsmusiker. Márton Soósb. 1982 · Hungary Hungarian jazz musician and double-bassist. Emmanuel Soudieux1919–2006 · France French bassist (1919–2006). Jazz Esperanza Spaldingb. 1984 · United States Bassist, singer and composer between jazz and pop. JazzPop & rock Johann Matthias Sperger1750–1812 · Austria Viennese double bassist and composer; wrote numerous concertos for the Viennese double bass. Classical Johannes Matthias Sperger1750–1812 Austrian double bass player and composer (1750–1812). Ferruccio Spinettib. 1970 · Italy Italian musician and composer. Victor Sproles1927–2005 · United States American musician (1927-2005). Jazz Neal Starkey · United States American musician. Sebastian Steinbergb. 1959 · United States American musician. JazzPop & rockContemporary Max Sternb. 1947 · United States American conductor, composer, and double bassist. Classical Slam Stewart1914–1987 · United States American musician (1914–1987). Jazz Bo Stiefb. 1946 Danish musician. Jazz Djordje Stijepovic Serbian-American musician. Stingb. 1951 · United Kingdom British musician (born 1951). JazzPop & rock Indi Stivínb. 2001 · Czechia Czech double-bassist. Øyvind Storesundb. 1974 · Norway Norwegian musician. Contemporary Ben Streetb. 1965 · United States American jazz double bassist. Jazz Ludwig Streicher1920–2003 · Austria Viennese soloist and teacher who shaped generations of bassists. Classical Jon Rune Strømb. 1985 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician and bassist. Jazz Rolf Stube Australian jazz bassist. Ike Sturmb. 1978 · United States American composer. Jazz Bronisław Suchanekb. 1948 · Poland Polish bassist. Jazz Selçuk Sun1934–2016 · Türkiye Turkish jazz musician (1934–2016). Mikyung Sungb. 1993 · South Korea South Korean musician. Christian Meaas Svendsenb. 1988 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Neil Swainsonb. 1955 · Canada Canadian jazz bassist. Jazz Lloyd Swantonb. 1960 · Australia Australian musician. Harvie Swartzb. 1948 · United States American musician. Jazz Dave Swiftb. 1964 · United Kingdom British bassist (born 1964). Jazz Miranda Sykesb. 1978 · United Kingdom English folk singer. Emil Tabakowb. 1947 · Bulgaria Bulgarian conductor. Simon Tailleub. 1983 · France French jazz bassist. Jazz Ronald Tammenb. 1933 · United States 1933-? disappeared student. Carl Frederick Tandberg1910–1988 · United States (1910-1988) American musician. Jazz Achim Tangb. 1958 · Germany German bassist. Jazz Frank Tateb. 1943 · United States American double bassist. Jazz Jim Tavaréb. 1963 · United Kingdom English actor and comedian. Billy Taylor1906–1986 · United States American jazz bassist (1906-1986). Jazz Dylan Taylorb. 2000 · United States American musician. Jazz Gene Taylor1929–2001 · United States American musician (1929–2001). Jazz Larry Taylor1942–2019 · United States American bassist (1942–2019). Pop & rockBluesContemporary Claude Tchamitchianb. 1960 · France French composer. Jazz Thelma Terry1901–1966 · United States American musician. Jazz Ace Tesone1930–2020 · United States American jazz musician. Carl Testab. 1984 · United States American composer. JazzContemporary Henri Texierb. 1945 · France French musician. Jazz Håkon Thelinb. 1976 · Norway Norwegian double bass player and composer. Kostas Theodoroub. 1965 · Greece Greek composer. Danny Thompson1939–2025 · United Kingdom English double bassist (1939–2025). JazzBluesPop & rockFolk & bluegrass Don Thompsonb. 1940 · Canada Canadian musician. Jazz Magne Thormodsæterb. 1973 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Jon Thorneb. 1967 · United Kingdom Double Bassist/Composer. Tim Thorntonb. 1988 Bass player. Nicolas Thysb. 1968 · Belgium Belgian musician. Jazz Frederick D. Tinsley1940–2016 American classical double bass player (1940-2016). Willi Iwanowitsch Tokarew1934–2019 · United States, Russia Russian and former expatriate Russian-American singer (1934—2019). Daniel Toledob. 1991 · Ecuador Ecuadorian bassist and composer. Jazz Bruno Tommasob. 1946 · Italy Italian musician. Jazz Giovanni Tommasob. 1941 · Italy Italian bassist. Jazz Anton Torello1884–1960 · Spain, United States Spanish-born American double bassist. Brian Torffb. 1954 · United States American musician. Jazz Nat Towles1905–1963 · United States Jazz musician. Jazz Uli Trepte1941–2009 · Germany German musician (1941-2009). Lloyd Trotman1923–2007 · United States American musician. Jazz Klaus Trumpfb. 1940 · Germany German professor. Peter Trunk1936–1973 · Germany German composer (1936–1973). Jazz Ben Tucker1930–2013 · United States American double-bassist. Jazz George Tucker1927–1965 · United States American musician (1927–1965). Jazz Bertram Turetzkyb. 1933 · United States American musician. Jazz Frank Tusa1947–2026 · United States American musician. Jazz Bjørnar Kaldefoss Tveiteb. 1987 · Norway Norwegian jazz upright bassist. Jazz Tymon Tymańskib. 1968 · Poland Polish musician. JazzPop & rock Noriko Uedab. 1972 · Japan Japanese jazz musician and composer. František Uhlířb. 1950 Czech jazz musician and contrabassist. Jazz Petr Ulrychb. 1944 · Czechia Czech singer and songwriter. Sigurd Ulvesethb. 1953 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Carolyn Utz1913–2005 · United States American musician, conductor and educator. Karel Vacek1902–1982 Czech composer (1902–1982). Ole Morten Våganb. 1979 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Bao Vang1934–2016 · France, Vietnam Vietnamese prince. René Vannes1888–1956 · Belgium Musicologist (1888–1956). Joris Vanvinckenroyeb. 1977 · Belgium Flemish double bass musician and composer (born 1977). Pop & rock Nazaire Le Vasseur1848–1927 · Canada Canadian writer and musician. Reginald Vealb. 1963 · United States American musician. JazzPop & rock Terje Venaas1947–2025 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician (1947–2025). Jazz Laurent Vernereyb. 1965 · France French musician. Victor Frédéric Verrimst1825–1893 · France French composer and double-bassist. Rene Van Verseveldb. 1959 · Netherlands Dutch record producer. Jazz Rémi Vignolob. 1972 · France Französischer Jazzmusiker (Kontrabass, Schlagzeug). Mads Vindingb. 1948 Danish jazz musician. JazzPop & rock Leroy Vinnegar1928–1999 · United States American jazz bassist (1928–1999). Jazz Miroslav Vitoušb. 1947 · Czechia Czech bass guitarist, jazz musician and contrabassist. Jazz Louis Vola1902–1990 · France French musician (1902–1990). Jazz Jack de Vries1906–1976 · Netherlands Dutch jazz musician ((1906–1976). Murray Wall1945–2022 · Australia Australian musician. Jazz Cedric Wallace1909–1985 · United States American jazz double-bassist (1909-1985). Jazz Jimbo Wallace American bassist and vocalist. Christophe Wallemmeb. 1964 · France French jazz bassist. Jazz Ellen Andrea Wangb. 1986 · Norway Norwegian musician. Jazz Wilbur Ware1923–1979 · United States American jazz musician (1923-1979). Jazz Butch Warren1939–2013 · United States American musician (1939-2013). Jazz Peter Washingtonb. 1964 · United States American bassist. Jazz Reggie Washingtonb. 1962 · United States American jazz musician. Rob Wasserman1952–2016 · United States American musician (1952–2016). Pop & rockFolk music (traditional) Doug Watkins1934–1962 · United States American jazz double bassist (1934-1962). Jazz John Webberb. 1965 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Jazz Christian Weberb. 1972 · Switzerland Swiss jazz musician. Eberhard Weberb. 1940 · Germany German musician. Jazz Zbigniew Wegehaupt1954–2012 · Poland Polish bassist (1954-2012). Jazz Hermann Weindorfb. 1953 · Germany German musician. Classical Sid Weiss1914–1994 · United States American double bass player (1914–1994). Jazz Bill Wellsb. 1963 · United Kingdom British jazz musician. Jazz Jair-Rôhm Parker Wellsb. 1958 · United States American musician. Jazz Hans-Eckardt Wenzelb. 1955 · Germany German singer-songwriter and poet. Paul Westwoodb. 1953 · United Kingdom British bassist. David "Buck" Wheat1922–1985 · United States American musician (1922–1985). Folk music (traditional) Rodney Whitakerb. 1968 · United States American jazz double bass player, educator. Jazz Chris White1936–2014 · United States American jazz bassist (1936–2014). Jazz Tadeusz Wieleckib. 1954 · Poland Polish composer. Ben Williamsb. 1985 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Buster Williamsb. 1942 · United States American musician. Jazz David Williamsb. 1946 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz John B. Williams1941–2026 · United States Jazz musician (1941-2026). Jazz Johnny Williams1908–1998 · United States American jazz double bassist and tuba player (1908–1998). Jazz Tommy Williamsb. 1934 · United States Jazz musician from America. Jazz Edgar Willis · United States American musician. Olly Wilson1937–2018 · United States African American composer (1937-2018). Quinn Wilson1906–1978 · United States American jazz bassist and tubist (1908–1978). Tiny Winters1909–1996 · United Kingdom English musician (1909–1996). Jazz Mac Wiseman1925–2019 · United States American musician (1925–2019). Folk & bluegrass Ben Wolfeb. 1962 · United States Academic and musician. JazzBlues Wladimir Alexandrowitsch Wolkowb. 1960 · Russia Russian musician (born 1960). JazzPop & rock Chris Woodb. 1969 · United States American jazz musician. Jazz Roy Woodb. 1946 · United Kingdom English rock musician (born 1946). Pop & rock Jimmy Woode1926–2005 · United States American bassist (1929–2005). Jazz Chuck Woolery1941–2024 · United States American former game show host, talk show host, and musician (1941–2024). Folk & bluegrassPop & rock Reggie Workmanb. 1937 · United States American double-bassist. Jazz Eugene Wright1923–2020 · United States American jazz musician (1923–2020). Jazz Herman Wright1930–1997 · United States American jazz musician (1930–1997). Bill Wymanb. 1936 · United Kingdom British musician, former bassist of the Rolling Stones. Pop & rockBluesJazz Walt Yoder1914–1978 · United States American jazz double-bassist. Jazz William Herbert York1918–2004 · United States American double-bassist (1918–2004). Motoharu Yoshizawa1931–1998 · Japan Japanese bassist. Jazz Dave Youngb. 1940 · Canada Canadian bassist. Jazz Eldee Young1936–2007 · United States American jazz musician; double-bass and cello player (1936-2007). Jazz Daniel Yvinecb. 1963 · France French double bass player and jazz musician. Jazz Per Zanussib. 1977 · Norway Norwegian jazz musician. Jazz Jan Dismas Zelenka1679–1745 Czech baroque composer. ClassicalPop & rock Rainer Zepperitz1930–2009 · Germany German double bassist (1930 - 2009). Torbjörn Zetterbergb. 1976 · Sweden Swedish jazz musician. Jazz Oscar Zimmerman1910–1987 · United States American double-bassist. Frederick Zimmermann1906–1967 · United States American double bassist (1906-1967). Mark Zubekb. 1974 · Canada Canadian singer. Itiberê Zwargb. 1950 · Brazil Brazilian musician. Jazz