Rhythm section musicians I work with :
Piano: Ron Kobayashi, John True, Joe Bagg, Norm Aberjam
Drums: Steve Dixon,Dann Glenn, Ronnie Ciago, Scott Ickes, Leo Vigil, Ramon Banda, Chris Wabash, Mike Bennett, Kofi Baker, James Nation, Jason Harnell, Gary Stanionis
Guitar: Joe Jewell, Jody Fisher, Blake White, John Heussenstamm, Daryl Caroco, Dave Murdy, Shan Kenner, Doug McDonald, Tony Palcovic
Freelance Bassist and composer Baba Elefante was nominated as one of the nation's top bass players in a Bass Player Magazine poll.
Baba has been the bassist for The Ron Kobayashi Trio, a trio that has been together for more that 12 years. The group members, Ron Kobayashi, Steve Dixon and Baba Elefante has recorded 4 CD’s… Starting with, the self titled “Ron Kobayashi Trio” 2nd release “Exotic Places” 3rd release “No Preservatives” and 4th “Be Bop and Swing”.
Baba is currently working with the Ron Kobayashi Trio as well as The Joe Jewell Quartet and the Jody Fisher Trio.
His studio work spans television, movies and records including the 1995 Universal movie "The Hunted". He has recorded and or performed with jazz trumpeter Roy Hargrove, saxophonists Pete Christlieb, Justo Almario, Eric Marienthal, Albert Wing and Brandon Fields, "Yes" keyboardist Patrick Moraz, Lee Osker of the band “War” and "Kansas" lead vocalist John Elefante.
Thanks Baba! I feel very fortunate to have you as a member of Eleven Eleven Orchestra. We will play face-melting music and pass out free gum...what could be better? :)
What a great show Tuesday @Steamers! I think Joe & Ron will now have some tough competition with J'nae if they ever go on stage together! I always look forward to seeing you perform. I know in advance that I am going to have fun, laugh and hear some Great music! Till next time, Bill
Wasup Baba! I hope all is well with you.I was just talking with a friend about you yesterday and there was no alcohol involved this time,I swear!!! How is it ,it's been almost a year since I've seen you. Yikes! I look forward to seeing you soon, Take it easy.. Nik
Great show yesterday at the Yorba Linda Art Festival. Nice to see you guys in a Picknic like setting. I love your song Hwy 131!! That was the first time I ever heard it and the visuals it brought up were incredible. See ya soon. Bill
I hope that all is well with you, your family and your music endeavors. Thank you for introducing me to your wonderful world of music and these excellent tracks. I really enjoyed them and you are an excellent bassist who remind me of my bass hero Jaco. Much continued success to you in all that you do. I look forward to talking to you in the future but until then, take care, stay safe and "Keep Your Music Alive !"
Baba you are playing about 2 minutes from my house tomorrow! I will come by to say hello and I have my new CD that I want to give you so yeah, it'll be great! May even walk there! It'll be great to see you again, its been too long. Tomorrow then, Andrea
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