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 are especially notable for such work.
List
Abraham Laboriel Sr., bass guitar Airto Moreira, percussion Alex Acuña, drums, percussion Amos Garrett, guitar Bernard Purdie, drums Bob Babbitt, bass guitar Bobbye Hall, percussion — one of the few female session musicians Bobby Keys, saxophone Carol Kaye, bass guitar — one of the few female session musicians Chuck Rainey, bass guitar David Sanborn, saxophone Donald "Duck" Dunn, bass guitar Earl Palmer, drums Fred Lonberg-Holm, cello Geraint Watkins, accordion, piano Hal Blaine, drums Hugh McCracken, guitar James Jamerson, bass guitar Jay Graydon, guitar Joe Osborne, bass guitar Justo Almario, clarinet, flute, saxophone Karl Brazil, drummer Leland Sklar, bass guitar Luis Conte, percussion Michael Lang, pianoBurlingame, Jon (August 5, 2022). "Mike Lang, Leading Jazz and Studio Pianist, Dies at 80". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2023. Mike Mogis, guitar and other instruments Milton McDonald, guitar Mitchell Coleman Jr., drums Nathan East, bass guitar Nicky Hopkins, piano Paulinho Da Costa, percussion Pino Palladino, bass guitar Ramon "Ray" Yslas, drums Steve Cropper, guitar Tony Levin, bass guitar Wayne Jackson, trumpet — a regular house musician for Stax Records Willie Weeks, bass guitar Wilton Felder, bass guitar, saxophone
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