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Nathan and Noah East: Sir Duke
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Nathan and Noah East: Sir Duke

Nathan East and his son Noah performed at Campus JAX in March, and cameras were rolling. Here they are performing Steve Wonder’s “Sir Duke.”

Nathan East, Erick Walls, and John Paris: Funky Jam
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Nathan East, Erick Walls, and John Paris: Funky Jam

Nathan East is back with another jam with more world-class musicians. This jam features Erick Walls on guitar, John Paris on drums, and East on bass. This trio is on point!

2023 Reader Favorite Bassists – #8: Nathan East
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2023 Reader Favorite Bassists – #8: Nathan East

Nathan East is no stranger to the annual reader favorite bassists list, and 2023 was no exception. Nathan takes the 8th spot on the 2023 list.

Sonny Emory and Nathan East Duo Performance: Live Custom Hybrid Oak
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Sonny Emory and Nathan East Duo Performance: Live Custom Hybrid Oak

A couple of weeks ago, we shared an interview with legends Sonny Emory and Nathan East. They got together for a few jams, and this one is a favorite of mine.

In Conversation: Sonny Emory and Nathan East
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In Conversation: Sonny Emory and Nathan East

Today’s video features two legends of the music industry. Virtuosos Nathan East and Sonny Emory sit down at Yamaha Japan and talk about this art form we call music.

Nathan and Noah East: Change The World
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Nathan and Noah East: Change The World

Nathan East and his son Noah took the stage together at Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023. Here they are performing “Change The World.”

Jeff Beck Tribute: Going Down
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Jeff Beck Tribute: Going Down

Two days ago, an incredible lineup of musicians got together at the Royal Albert Hall to pay tribute to Jeff Beck. Two bassists were on hand, including Rhonda Smith and Nathan East. Here’s the closing song of the night, “Going Down.”

Get Lucky: Nathan East’s Isolated Bass
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Get Lucky: Nathan East’s Isolated Bass

Maarten Plukker sent us this video he created to showcase Nathan East’s isolated bass on Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky.”

Ringo Starr Returns with “EP3”
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Ringo Starr Returns with “EP3”

Starr has released his third EP, simply called “EP3.” The tracks are anchored by session aces, including Billy Mohler and Nathan East.

Jeff Berlin Honors Jack Bruce on “Jack Songs”
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Jeff Berlin Honors Jack Bruce on “Jack Songs”

In 2014, the world lost a musical giant with the passing of Jack Bruce. Jeff Berlin began working on a tribute album shortly after his passing, and now that album is available as “Jack Songs,” with an unreal cast of musicians.

Antonio Sanchez and Nathan East: “The Chicken” Jam
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Antonio Sanchez and Nathan East: “The Chicken” Jam

Today, we have a nice video featuring bass legend Nathan East and drummer Antonio Sanchez. They take on the classic tune, “The Chicken” (popularized for us by Jaco Pastorius). Nathan solos the back pickup and goes to WORK!

Talking Bass with Nathan East
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Talking Bass with Nathan East

Nathan East is one of those bass players that can fit himself into any musician situation. In this video interview, he talks about what makes a great bass player, current gear, and more.