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My Take
Abraham Laboriel is a musician's musician, and I mean that as the highest compliment. Playing on over 4,000 recordings and being called by Guitar Player the most widely used session bassist of our time is a staggering body of work that most fans will never consciously notice, yet have absolutely heard. I love that his Mexican roots, his Berklee training, and his 2022 Latin Grammy Trustees Award all sit together. It also says something that both his sons became serious musicians, with Abe Jr. drumming for Paul McCartney. That kind of quiet, foundational influence is rarer than fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Abraham Laboriel
- Name (Japanese)
- エイブラハム・ラボリエル
- Reading
- えいぶらはむ・らぼりえる
- Born
- July 17, 1947 (age 79)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Boar
- Origin
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Occupation
- musician / guitarist / bass guitarist
2. Background
- University
- Berklee College of Music
Awards & achievements
- 2022 Latin Grammy Trustees Award
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Abraham Laboriel born?
Born July 17, 1947 (age 79).
Where is Abraham Laboriel from?
Abraham Laboriel is from Mexico City, Mexico.
What does Abraham Laboriel do?
Abraham Laboriel works as musician, guitarist, bass guitarist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.