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My Take
John Patitucci is one of those names that turns up everywhere once you start paying attention to jazz bass. Born in Brooklyn in 1959 and schooled at Cal State Long Beach, he became a go-to session player as much as a composer, the kind of musician other musicians quietly revere. What strikes me is the staying power: decades of recordings, both as a leader and a sideman, without chasing the spotlight. I respect that he keeps his personal life private and lets the playing speak. If you only know the marquee soloists, his catalog is a rewarding rabbit hole, and his official site is a good place to start.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Patitucci
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・パティトゥッチ
- Reading
- じょん・ぱてぃとぅっち
- Born
- December 22, 1959 (age 66)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Boar
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- composer / jazz musician / session musician
2. Background
- High school
- Monte Vista High School
- University
- California State University, Long Beach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was John Patitucci born?
Born December 22, 1959 (age 66).
Where is John Patitucci from?
John Patitucci is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does John Patitucci do?
John Patitucci works as composer, jazz musician, session musician.
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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.