Upright: Charlie Haden, Roy Huskey Jr., Junior Huskey, Bob Moore, (and every other GREAT Nashville upright bassist in the last 50 years!), Ray Brown, Gary Peacock, Paul Chambers
Electric:
James Jamerson, Duck Dunn, Joe Osborne, Tommy Cogbill, Bob Babbitt, Mike Leach, Tim Drummond, David Hungate, Michael Rhodes, Roger "Bob" Wills...and anybody else who's happy to just "lay it in there"
"When I think about what a bass player is supposed to mean to a band, I think they are the foundation, a safety net, most of all where the drummer meets the band. My friend Brad knows what a bass player means to the band, and that's why I love not only his playing, but his approach to his instrument. Selfless and sturdy."
- Joe Nichols, Universal Records Recording Artist
"Brad is one of the best young players to come along in awhile. I'm a fan."
- David Hungate, L.A. and Nashville Studio Bassist and founding member of Toto
"The playing Brad did on the Smokin' Section CD was phenomenal. His touch, tone and creative input added so much to the project."
- Brent Mason, Legendary Nashville Studio Guitarist
"Brad Albin is one of the most uniquely musical bassists I've ever heard - listen to this man's playing and rejoice!" - Chris Walters, Nashville Jazz Pianist and GrandVista Music Recording Artist
"Albin stepped into an established band (BadaBing BadaBoom) when our founding bassist left us to get married. We didn't miss a beat, literally and figuratively. Armed with some charts and a swingin' soul and wit, Brad injected a new energy into the band. As a producer, I've called on Brad to 'play what the the song wants'. Not only does he do that, but he plays what the song didn't even realize it wanted. Salute, Brad. I missya." - Ed Mugavero, Nashville Songwriter/Producer and founder of a seriously swingin' band, Badabing Badaboom
"Whenever I'm in Nashville and need some authentic bass on my record, I give a call to my good friend Brent Alpin and he always delivers in spades. I recommend you give him a call. He's reasonable too." - Doyle Mayfield, Country and Western Legend and Crooner Extraordinaire
Brad! Embarrassed! Yeah, right! Brad, close yer ears a second while i sing yer praises...
"Albin stepped into an established band (BadaBing BadaBoom) when our founding bassist left us to get married. We didn't miss a beat, literally and figuratively. Armed with some charts and a swingin' soul and wit, Brad injected a new energy into the band. As a producer, I've called on Brad to 'play what the the song wants'. Not only does he do that, but he plays what the song didn't even realize it wanted. Salute, Brad. I missya."
brad! hey dude, hope this finds you happy, healthy and cool..I'm listening to a project I produced a few years back...jazz, blues, swing deal..you played bass and G played drums...I'm diggin' the rhythm section groove you guys had...never overplayed, but SO in yer face...cool man... peace, Eddie :)
Brad, I've been in Atlanta since '93 just playin'. I work with Jon Chalden and Mark Coughlin. Married with two lovely daughters. Life is good. How about you?
