Freddie Washington (bassist)

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"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, to Donald Fagen, The Crusaders, George Benson, Denise Williams, Johnny Mathis, Burt Bacharach, Aaliyah, and Kenny Loggins.^[1]^[2]

He is best known for his songwriting contribution to "Forget Me Nots" by Patrice Rushen, later sampled by Will Smith for "Men in Black." During the '90s, 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.
↑ Official website

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