Oteil Burbridge (born August 24, 1964) is an American multi-instrumentalist who is primarily known for his skill on the bass guitar. Burbridge was trained in jazz and classical music from an early age. He achieved fame primarily during the resurgence of the Allman Brothers Band (from 1997 through 2014), and as a founding member of the band Dead & Company. Burbridge was also a founding member of The Aquarium Rescue Unit and Tedeschi Trucks Band, which also featured his brother Kofi Burbridge on keyboards and flute. He has worked with other musicians including Bruce Hampton, Trey Anastasio, Page McConnell, Bill Kreutzmann and Derek Trucks.
Burbridge has been recognized for his ability to incorporate scat-singing into his improvised bass solos. Burbridge endorses Fodera, Modulus, Sukop and Dunlop guitars and effects. He is ranked 64th on Bass Player magazine's list of "The 100 Greatest Bass Players of All Time".
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Coming up
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Nov 3 · 8 PM
AN EVENING WITH JOHN SCOFIELD’S “ELECTROSPECTIVE”
Oteil Burbridge · LARRY GOLDINGS & ADAM DEITCH
Past shows
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Oct 8 · 8 PM
Oteil Burbridge Performing with LaMP
Oteil Burbridge · Russ Lawton · Scott Metzger · Ray Paczkowski
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