Nathan East is everywhere!

ZenderBender · #1 01-20-2009, 03:17 PM

I was just watching this video from yesterday's Obama inauguration concert and who do I see holding it down but NATHAN EAST!!?!?!?

Obama events have some seriously awesome bass. Before he walked out in Chicago for his electoral victory speech, they were playing "Higher and Higher." Jamerson, now East, who's next?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATr9qrbg7TU

You can see him at 3:47. And be sure to use the high-def mode so he is more audible!

57pbass · #2 01-20-2009, 03:19 PM

He gets around..but he deserves to ..he's a great player...

ZenderBender · #3 01-20-2009, 03:21 PM

I was kinda surprised because logistically, it would seem easier to fly Will Lee in from NYC than to fly Nate in from LA, but whatever. East is a beast.

bassrique · #4 01-20-2009, 03:50 PM

It's not easy playing with numb hands.

Jeff Martinez · #5 01-20-2009, 04:00 PM

If I could play like Nathan East, I would expect to be everywhere, as well. He can play anything, anywhere, at any time... and do it better than anyone else.

JTE · #6 01-20-2009, 04:06 PM

Oh, he can play. And his SOUND is always spot-on. And he sings. And he's apparently a really nice guy. Hmmm... sounds like a great formula for sucess.

His name pops up on a lot of stuff I've got- Clapton, Whitney Houston, Roberta Flack, Chaka Kahn, Anita Baker. Plus he played on a lot of Kenny Rogers' awful '80s and '90s hits (but don't hold it against him)

jte

pbass6811 · #7 01-20-2009, 04:07 PM

I know this is only partially related to this thread topic, BUT...Nathan East's bassline in the updated version of "After Midnight" is damn near PERFECT! Amazing guy!

duff beer · #8 01-20-2009, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by pbass6811

I know this is only partially related to this thread topic, BUT...Nathan East's bassline in the updated version of "After Midnight" is damn near PERFECT! Amazing guy!

+1

57pbass · #9 01-20-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JTE

Oh, he can play. And his SOUND is always spot-on. And he sings. And he's apparently a really nice guy. Hmmm... sounds like a great formula for sucess
jte

He also reads music like nobody's bizness.. The story I read about him was that he got his break after auditioning for a big time producer and nailing the charts to perfection...the rest is history...

I saw him live perform with Eric Clapton at Madison Square Garden..he played the song "Cant Find My Way Home" on the EUB and sang the tune....just amazing...

Gougedeye · #10 01-20-2009, 08:01 PM

I saw that too...what a gig to get! Did you see the smile on his face? You think he was having fun? Great gig for a great player!

NickBass81 · #11 01-21-2009, 01:47 AM

Nathan East is the best!!
He's been doin' a lot of pop stuff also here in Italy, along with Tony Levin is the bassist that most frequently flies here to work...
Anyway, he's always great in any musical situation, but to listen to some of his best lines, one should definitely check out Fourplay (and Clapton of course...)

jmarcus2 · #12 01-21-2009, 02:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenderBender

I was just watching this video from yesterday's Obama inauguration concert and who do I see holding it down but NATHAN EAST!!?!?!?

Obama events have some seriously awesome bass. Before he walked out in Chicago for his electoral victory speech, they were playing "Higher and Higher." Jamerson, now East, who's next?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ATr9qrbg7TU

You can see him at 3:47. And be sure to use the high-def mode so he is more audible!

Stop thinkin' what I'm thinkin'!

jamie'sdad · #13 01-21-2009, 04:10 AM

was it just the way it was mixed or did Stevie blow Usher and Shakira out of the mix completely?

mr east is everywhere for the simple reason that he is quality

DWBass · #14 01-21-2009, 05:50 AM

He also played in the great Barry White's Love Unlimited Orchestra!