Nathan East

American jazz, R&B and rock bassist, guitarist and singer (born 1955)

Born: 8 December 1955
Philadelphia
Country: United States
Active: 1975–
Discography: 5 albums

Biography

Nathan East is a jazz musician who plays guitar, double bass, bass instrument and bass guitar. Nathan East was born on 8 December 1955 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz, pop music and blues. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Daft Funk (Eric Kupper Club Remixes)” (2014) to “Father Son” (2025).

Nathan Harrell East (born December 8, 1955) is an American jazz, R&B, and rock bass guitarist 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, Joe Satriani, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Daft Punk, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Daft Funk (Eric Kupper Club Remixes) 2014

Nathan East 2014

Reverence 2017

Heart and Soul 2023

Father Son 2025

Also plays on

Albums where Nathan East is credited as a sideman

1984	Emotion — Barbra Streisand	bass guitar
1985	Behind the Sun — Eric Clapton	bass guitar, background vocals
1986	August — Eric Clapton	bass
1988	Homeboy — Eric Clapton	bass
1989	Back on the Block — Quincy Jones	bass
1989	Journeyman — Eric Clapton	bass, background vocals
1989	…But Seriously — Phil Collins	bass guitar
1992	Rush — Eric Clapton	bass
1993	Back to Broadway — Barbra Streisand	bass guitar
1996	Dance Into the Light — Phil Collins	bass guitar
1998	Pilgrim — Eric Clapton	bass guitar
1999	A Love Like Ours — Barbra Streisand	bass guitar
1999	Tarzan — Phil Collins & Mark Mancina	electric bass guitar
1999	Tarzan — Phil Collins & Mark Mancina	electric bass guitar
1999	Tarzan: An Original Walt Disney Records Soundtrack — Phil Collins & Mark Mancina	electric bass guitar
1999	Tarzan — Phil Collins & Mark Mancina	electric bass guitar
2001	Reptile — Eric Clapton	bass
2002	Tarzan — Phil Collins & Mark Mancina	electric bass guitar
2004	Me and Mr Johnson — Eric Clapton	bass guitar
2004	Sessions for Robert J — Eric Clapton	bass
2006	Tarzan: The Broadway Musical — Phil Collins	electric bass guitar
2016	Encore: Movie Partners Sing Broadway — Barbra Streisand	bass guitar
2018	Walls — Barbra Streisand	bass guitar
2024	Meanwhile — Eric Clapton	bass

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Nathan East play?

Nathan East is known for playing guitar, double bass, bass instrument and bass guitar.

When and where was Nathan East born?

Nathan East was born 8 December 1955 in Philadelphia.

What are Nathan East's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Daft Funk (Eric Kupper Club Remixes) (2014), Nathan East (2014), Reverence (2017), Heart and Soul (2023) and Father Son (2025).

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