Top five musicians in any genre who are also bassists

Charles Mingus, one of the most important figures in jazz, was not only an exceptional bassist and composer but also a visionary bandleader whose music defied categorization.

Songs:

1. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat
2. Moanin'
3. Haitian Fight Song

Stanley Clarke, bassist supreme, was born on June 30, 1951, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He showed an early interest in music, starting with the accordion before transitioning to the double bass. Clarke attended the Philadelphia Musical Academy (now the University of the Arts), where he honed his skills in classical bass.

Songs:

1. silly putty

Gear:

• Fender Jazz Bass

Sting, born Gordon Matthew Thomas Sumner on October 2, 1951, in Wallsend, England, is a renowned musician, singer, songwriter, and actor

Songs:

1. Every Breath you Take
2. Roxanne
3. Message in a bottle

Gear:

• Fender Jazz Bass

John Francis Anthony "Jaco" Pastorius III, born on December 1, 1951, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, was an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer

Songs:

1. Portrait of Tracy
2. Continuum
3. Birdland

Gear:

• Fender Jazz Bass

Marcus Miller is an American jazz bassist, composer, and producer known for his exceptional talent and contributions to the jazz, R&B, and fusion genres. Born on June 14, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York, Miller has worked with numerous legendary artists and has a successful solo career. His innovative techniques and musical versatility have made him a prominent figure in the music industry.

Songs:

1. Tutu
2. Amandla
3. Free

Gear:

• Fender Jazz Bass