What I have been up to
Interview with John Carey for his acclaimed book The Working Bassist
Jack Daley is a world-class bassist, studio musician, record producer, mixer and Studio owner
After moving to New York city in the late eighties, Jack quickly established himself as one of the city’s top bassists. In 1993, he auditioned with about twenty of New York’s top players for Lenny Kravitz’s Universal Love Tour. That was the easy part. After the audition Jack and another hopeful were flown to L.A. to compete in an open, radio-fueled audition that involved 250 more contenders. Jack nailed that audition, and spent nearly 15 years as Lenny’s bassist of choice on world tours, tv appearances, videos, CD’s and DVD’s.
In addition to his work with Lenny, Jack has been in high demand as a studio bassist, musical director, producer and mixer for numerous prominent artists. Just a partial list of recording and live clients below
Beyonce Sara Bareilles Natalie Imbruglia
Rob Thomas Iggy Pop Des-ree
Joss Stone Phillip Phillips Mick Jagger
Jay-z Jason Mraz Jon Bon Jovi
James Brown Everlast Boz Scaggs
Naughty by nature Five for fighting Daryl Hall
Michael Jackson Avril Lavigne Chaka Khan
Leona Lewis Daniel Merriweather Bo Diddley
Alana Davis The Lighthouse Family Dana Fuchs
Janet Jackson David Johannson Shawn Colvin Natalie Merchant The Temptations Queen Latifah
Aurea Manolo Garcia Marius Westernhagen
Bruce Springsteen and the E street band
Jack’s been a very busy boy, currently juggling production and mixing projects with bass sessions, away and at home in his own personal production studio. He brings a joyful, professional intensity to every aspect of his career; his all-consuming love of music and his easygoing, collaborative nature have kept him on first-call basis with the best in the business.
Currently on World Tour with Little Steven and The Disciples of Soul