Nathan Brown

After experimenting with several instruments during his childhood and discovering that members of the opposite sex aren't interested in guys who play baritone horn, Nathan decided to take up electric bass. He began playing seriously at the age of 15, and has been tearing up the Detroit and L.A. music scenes ever since with his distinct brand of intelligent, funky, jazz-infused bass. Nathan currently performs as a member of the Scott Wilkie Band and as a session player for various other artists in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Nathan earned an A.A. in music from Henry Ford College, but attributes some of the best learning in his perpetual musical education to the time he spent in the Detroit music scene. It was in Detroit that Nathan met flutist Alexander Zonjic. As a member of Zonjic's band from 1986-1993, he performed with some of the world’s most eminent jazz artists, including Bob James, Earl Klugh, and Kirk Whalum. In 1993, Nathan moved to southern California and eventually hooked up with Detroit buddies Scott Wilkie (the Scott Wilkie Band) and Randy Jacobs (Boneshakers).

Nathan can be heard holding down the bottom on releases featuring the Scott Wilkie Band, the Boneshakers, Charlie Musslewhite, Joe Ely, Eliades Ochoa, Willie Nelson, Adam Duritz, Bill & Bonnie Hearne and many others. If you find yourself feeling the funk next time you're watching T.V., you're probably catching Nathan's trademark bass lines on one of the many commercials he's played for (recent projects include promos for GMC Trucks and Bongo Jeans).

Nathan is currently touring with the Scott Wilkie Band and working on a number of recording projects.