John Patitucci

John Patitucci (born 1959) is an American jazz double bass player, specializing in hard bop, contemporary and Brazilian jazz. At first know best for his electric bass playing, he now plays mostly acoustic.

He has led seve

John Patitucci (born 1959) is an American jazz double bass player, specializing in hard bop, contemporary and Brazilian jazz. At first know best for his electric bass playing, he now plays mostly acoustic.

He has led several acclaimed projects of his own, in addition to playing with Chick Corea's Elektric Band and Akoustic Band and on projects with Stan Getz, Freddie Hubbard and Danilo Pérez, among others. He now is active in Wayne Shorter's popular quartet.