Nathan Harrell East (born December 8, 1955) is an American jazz, R&B, and rock bass guitarist and vocalist. With more than 2,000 recordings, East is one of the most recorded bass players in the history of music. East holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in music from the University of California, San Diego (1978). He is a founding member of contemporary jazz quartet Fourplay and has recorded, performed, and co-written songs with performers such as Bobby Womack, Eric Clapton, Michael Jackson, Joe Satriani, George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Phil Collins, Stevie Wonder, Toto, Kenny Loggins, Daft Punk, Chick Corea, and Herbie Hancock.
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Nathan East joined John McLaughlin at Crossroads 2026 for a fiery jazz fusion set featuring “Little Miss Valley,” “Jean Pierre,” and plenty more music.
Nathan East lays down the low end while Trey Anastasio and John Mayer stretch out on a 12 minute “What’s Going Through Your Mind” jam at Crossroads in Austin.
A live take on “101 Eastbound” highlights the chemistry between Nathan and Noah East, with layered bass lines and a shared sense of groove.
With Nathan East on upright bass, Eric Clapton’s “Black Magic Woman” takes on a relaxed blues feel before the band lets it unfold into a jam.
Nathan East will once again hold down the low end as Eric Clapton returns to the Midwest this fall for a six-date U.S. tour with Jimmie Vaughan.
![Eric Clapton[70] 07. Can't Find My Way Home" (Featuring Nathan East)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/--ND7U44k_M/hqdefault.jpg)
![Nathan East - Sir Duke [DreamSession X Reproject]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/wAB9BNtNshM/hqdefault.jpg)
