The self-taught virtuoso jazz bassist is widely considered one of the best musicians alive, known for his very solid, well-rounded, and detail-driven sound with vocal-like attention to phrasing. Combined with a flair for melodic improvisation as a soloist he is one of the most transctibed bassists of his generation.

He lives in Los Angeles, from where he writes and produces music, collaborates with various artists on projects, and tours with some of the biggest names in the industry and his own band.

He has toured the world for over 25 years and worked with John McLaughlin, Chick Corea, Hiromi Uehara, Billy Cobham, Jean-Luc Ponty, Mike Stern, Kamasi Washington, Marcus Miller, Thundercat, Blood Sweat & Tears, Jada Pickett-Smith, and many others.

A constant fixture on the "100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time" and other World’s Top 100 and Top 50 lists, he was named "Electric Bassist of the Year".