Pate Johnny (Johnnie)

Johnny Pate Johnny Pate American jazz bassist, producer, and arranger John William Pate (born December 5, 1923) is an American former musician, a jazz bassist who became a producer, arranger, and leading figure in Chicago soul, pop, funk and rhythm and blues.[1][2] Quick facts Birth name, Born ... Johnny Pate Birth name John William Pate Born (1923-12-05) December 5, 1923 (age 101) Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S. Genres Jazz Chicago soul pop funk rhythm 'n' blues Occupation(s) Musician, producer/arranger, composer Instrument Bass guitar Years active 1940s–1980s Labels Chess Records Argo Records MGM Verve ABC-Paramount Formerly of Johnny Pate Trio Johnny Pate Quintet[1] Website www.patesplace.net Close He learned piano and tuba as a child and later picked up the bass guitar. He…

GENRES: Jazz, Bass