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'''"Ready" Freddie Washington''' is an [[United States|American]] [[session musician|session]] [[bassist]] who has played with artists such as [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Al Jarreau]], [[Aaron Neville]], [[Lionel Richie]], [[Anita Baker]], [[B.B. King]], [[Elton John]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Whitney Houston]], [[Donald Fagen]], [[the Crusaders]], [[George Benson]], [[Deniece Williams]], [[Johnny Mathis]], [[Burt Bacharach]], [[Kenny Loggins]] and [[Steely Dan]].<ref>{{cite news|work=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune|San Diego Union]]|date=October 18, 1991|author=Bradford, Gabriel|title=Loggins will leap back at Spreckels}}</ref><ref name="interview">{{cite web |last1=Liebman |first1=Jon |title='Ready Freddie' Washington |url=http://forbassplayersonly.com/interview-ready-freddie-washington/ |website=For Bass Players Only |publisher=Notehead Media Group, LLC |accessdate=September 2, 2018 |date=January 28, 2013}}</ref> |
'''"Ready" Freddie Washington''' is an [[United States|American]] [[session musician|session]] [[bassist]] who has played with artists such as [[Herbie Hancock]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[Al Jarreau]], [[Aaron Neville]], [[Lionel Richie]], [[Anita Baker]], [[B.B. King]], [[Elton John]], [[Stevie Wonder]] and [[Whitney Houston]], [[Donald Fagen]], [[the Crusaders]], [[George Benson]], [[Deniece Williams]], [[Johnny Mathis]], [[Burt Bacharach]], [[Kenny Loggins]] and [[Steely Dan]].<ref>{{cite news|work=[[The San Diego Union-Tribune|San Diego Union]]|date=October 18, 1991|author=Bradford, Gabriel|title=Loggins will leap back at Spreckels}}</ref><ref name="interview">{{cite web |last1=Liebman |first1=Jon |title='Ready Freddie' Washington |url=http://forbassplayersonly.com/interview-ready-freddie-washington/ |website=For Bass Players Only |publisher=Notehead Media Group, LLC |accessdate=September 2, 2018 |date=January 28, 2013}}</ref> |
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He is best known for his songwriting contribution to "[[Forget Me Nots]]" by [[Patrice Rushen]], which heavily features his bass work and was later sampled by [[Will Smith]] for "[[Men in Black (song)|Men in Black]] |
He is best known for his songwriting contribution to "[[Forget Me Nots]]" by [[Patrice Rushen]], which heavily features his bass work and was later sampled by [[Will Smith]] for "[[Men in Black (song)|Men in Black]]". During the 1990s, Washington and [[Patrice Rushen]] were part of a popular rhythm section known as "The Meeting". More recently, the bassist has toured with [[Steely Dan]]. |
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In 2005, Washington was a participant in [[Star Licks Productions]]’ All-Star Bass Series. |
In 2005, Washington was a participant in [[Star Licks Productions]]’ All-Star Bass Series. |
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Freddie Washington | |
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| Born | United States |
| Genres | R&B, rock, pop |
| Occupation | Bassist |
| Instruments | Bass |
"Ready" Freddie Washington is an American session bassist who has played with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Michael Jackson, Al Jarreau, Aaron Neville, Lionel Richie, Anita Baker, B.B. King, Elton John, Stevie Wonder and Whitney Houston, Donald Fagen, the Crusaders, George Benson, Deniece Williams, Johnny Mathis, Burt Bacharach, Kenny Loggins and Steely Dan.[1][2]
He is best known for his songwriting contribution to "Forget Me Nots" by Patrice Rushen, which heavily features his bass work and was later sampled by Will Smith for "Men in Black". During the 1990s, Washington and Patrice Rushen were part of a popular rhythm section known as "The Meeting". More recently, the bassist has toured with Steely Dan.
In 2005, Washington was a participant in Star Licks Productions’ All-Star Bass Series.
References
- ^ Bradford, Gabriel (October 18, 1991). "Loggins will leap back at Spreckels". San Diego Union.
- ^ Liebman, Jon (January 28, 2013). "'Ready Freddie' Washington". For Bass Players Only. Notehead Media Group, LLC. Retrieved September 2, 2018.
External links
- Freddie Washington Interview NAMM Oral History Library, January 24, 2015.
- "Ready" Freddie Washington at AllMusic
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