About
Welcome! Thanks for visiting my website.
I am a Bristol-based professional session bassist and educator. Over my career, I’ve toured extensively across Germany, Portugal, Norway, the Canary Islands, and the UK, playing iconic venues and festivals like Glastonbury, The 100 Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club, and Bristol's own The Old Duke.
Beyond the stage, my music has been commissioned for BBC radio drama and featured in multiple sync licensing placements. I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Music, which included studying at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music in London.
I am a long-time proud Rotosound Strings endorsed artist, and I play Fender, MusicMan, and Overwater basses through EBS and Markbass amplification.
Live & Studio Collaboration
I’ve had the privilege of sharing the stage and recording with an incredible roster of musicians, producers, and engineers, including:
With a professional attitude, top-tier gear, and reliable transport, I am fully equipped for:
Best wishes,
Patrick
I am a Bristol-based professional session bassist and educator. Over my career, I’ve toured extensively across Germany, Portugal, Norway, the Canary Islands, and the UK, playing iconic venues and festivals like Glastonbury, The 100 Club, Pizza Express Jazz Club, and Bristol's own The Old Duke.
Beyond the stage, my music has been commissioned for BBC radio drama and featured in multiple sync licensing placements. I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Music, which included studying at the prestigious Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music in London.
I am a long-time proud Rotosound Strings endorsed artist, and I play Fender, MusicMan, and Overwater basses through EBS and Markbass amplification.
Live & Studio Collaboration
I’ve had the privilege of sharing the stage and recording with an incredible roster of musicians, producers, and engineers, including:
- Featured Live Performances: Ian Matthews (Kasabian), Trevor Mires (Incognito), John Baggott (Massive Attack), Jonny Henderson (Robben Ford), Stew Jackson (Phantom Limb), and Scott Hammond (Jethro Tull).
- Studio & Session Work: Appearances on records alongside John Garden (Scissor Sisters), Gary Alesbrook (Noel Gallagher), Daisy Palmer (Paloma Faith), and Ollie Harding (The Shires).
- Production Credits: Tracks engineered and produced by legendary industry names like Jim Barr (Portishead), John David (Love Sculpture), and John Leckie (Radiohead, Muse).
With a professional attitude, top-tier gear, and reliable transport, I am fully equipped for:
- Session & Dep Work: 4 and 5-string electric bass and double bass.
- Music Tuition: Electric bass lessons (beginner to advanced) and double bass lessons (beginner).
Best wishes,
Patrick
