This is a list of session musicians — professional musicians who perform in individual sessions rather than being a permanent member of an ensemble. The list covers those who especially notable for such work.
List
- Bob Babbitt, bass guitar[2]
- Bobby Keys, saxophone[3]
- Fred Lonberg-Holm, cello[2]
- Jay Graydon, guitar[2]
- Karl Brazil, drummer[4]
- Mike Mogis, guitar and other instruments[2]
- Nicky Hopkins, piano[1]
- Pino Palladino, bass guitar[4]
- Geraint Watkins, accordion, piano[4]
- Milton McDonald, guitar[4]
References
- ^ a b Colin Larkin (2011), The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, p. 150, ISBN 0857125958,
...paid tribute with 'Session Man' from Face To Face.
- ^ a b c d Michaelangelo Matos (10 May 2011), "Indie music and the hired gun", The Guardian
- ^ Christopher J. Oglesby (2013), Fire in the Water, Earth in the Air, ISBN 0292749694,
Bobby Keys is one of the premier rock 'n' roll and R&B saxophone session players.
- ^ a b c d Graeme Thompson (14 June 2009), "Pop stars anonymous", The Observer