Biography
Nathan Harrell East (born December 8, 1955) is an American jazz, R&B, and rock bass player and vocalist. With more than 2,000 recordings, East is one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music. East holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music from the University of California, San Diego (1978). He is a founding member of contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay and has recorded, performed, and co-written songs with performers such as Bobby Womack, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson,[4] Joe Satriani, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Daft Punk, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock.
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Known For
Fourplay - Live in Cape Town
bass, vocal
2009
Eric Clapton: Slowhand at 70 - Live at The Royal Albert Hall
Bass, Backing Vocals
2015
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
Self - Bass and Vocals
2021
Babyface: MTV Unplugged NYC 1997
Self - Bass
1997
Phil Collins: Live and Loose in Paris
Self - Bass Guitar, Vocals
1997
Filmography
Acting Credits (32)
Eric Clapton Unplugged… Over 30 Years Later
Bass Guitar / Backing Vocals
2025
Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival 2023
Self
2024
Eric Clapton: To Save A Child - An Intimate Live Concert
Self
2024
Eric Clapton: The Definitive 24 Nights - Rock
Self - Bass Guitar
2023
Eric Clapton: The Lady in the Balcony - Lockdown Sessions
Self - Bass and Vocals
2021