Tim Landers | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Timothy Gerard Landers |
Born | Taunton, Massachusetts, U.S. | November 1, 1956
Genres | Jazz, rock |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar, double bass |
Years active | 1978–present |
Timothy Gerard Landers (born November 1, 1956) is an American bassist best known for his contribution to the 1970s-80s jazz-fusion genre and his work with Al Di Meola, Billy Cobham, and Gil Evans. Landers is a session musician and was a member of Tom Scott's band on The Pat Sajak Show.[1][2]
Born in Taunton, Massachusetts, Landers has worked with Tracy Chapman, Tori Amos, Crimson Jazz Trio, Lee Ritenour, Dave Grusin, and Loreena McKennitt. He is also known for his contribution to bass guitar design with the Pedulla Buzz bass and Peavey Dyna Bass as well as his Signature Series, the Peavey TL-5 and TL-6.