08/10/16 Neil Stubenhaus – Bassist with Barbara Streisand and Quincy Jones

Neil Stubenhaus has been a “first call” bass player for  recording sessions
and live playing in the Los Angeles area for the past 36 years.
Neil hails from Bridgeport, Connecticut and started his
professional career with Little Anthony and The Imperials at
age 17. In 1977, he joined Blood Sweat Tears. In 1978, he moved to Los Angeles to tour with Larry Carlton. Since 1979, he has performed on countless Platinum records,
Grammy-nominated albums and songs. He has also recorded over 500 movie soundtracks, as well as numerous jingles and commercials. 
Tours over the years include Barbra Streisand, Quincy Jones, Tom Scott, John Fogerty and Karizma. Other artists he has recorded/toured/played with include Frank Sinatra, Quincy Jones, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Rod Stewart, Billy Joel, Natalie Cole, Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, Patti LaBelle, Michael Bolton, Smokey Robinson, Dan Fogelberg, Cher, Gladys Knight, Glenn Frey, Joe Cocker, Bobby Caldwell, Vince Gill, George Benson, Al Jarreau, Don Henley, Luis Miguel, Julio Iglesias, BB King, Michael McDonald, Bette Midler, Milton Nascimento, Pointer Sisters, Lee Ritenour, Lionel Richie, Diane Schuur, Tom Scott and many others.
Neil has been the bass player for The Oscars, Emmys and the Grammys.

• Won “M.V.P. Award from NARAS L.A. Chapter in 1986
• Presented with “Outstanding Achievement Award” from Berklee College of Music
• Played on 70 + Gold and Platinum Records
• Played on over 70 songs albums nominated for Grammy Awards and over 20 songs that won. 

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