Johnny Pate

Johnny Pate
Birth nameJohn William Pate
Born (1923-12-05) December 5, 1923 (age 100)
Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician, producer/arranger, composer
InstrumentBass guitar
Years active1950s–1980s
Labels
Formerly ofJohnny Pate Trio
Johnny Pate Quintet[1]
Websitewww.patesplace.net

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, and rhythm and blues.[1][2]

He learned piano and tuba as a child and later picked up the bass guitar. He learned arranging while serving in the United States Army.[1]

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  2. ^ Geoffrey Himes (August 13, 1993). "Mr. Smith Comes To Rhythm 'n' Blues". The Washington Post.