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My Take
Tal Wilkenfeld is, to me, one of the most quietly astonishing musicians of her generation. Sharing a stage with Jeff Beck in her early twenties, then collaborating with Chick Corea, Prince, Clapton, Hancock and Jagger, is a resume most players would kill for over a lifetime. What strikes me is not just her technique but her restraint. She plays bass that breathes with the song rather than crowding it. Being named the most exciting new player back in 2008 felt less like hype and more like overdue recognition. I think she earned that trust through deep musical humility.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tal Wilkenfeld
- Name (Japanese)
- タル・ウィルケンフェルド
- Reading
- たる・うぃるけんふぇるど
- Born
- December 2, 1986 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Tiger
- Origin
- Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- bass guitarist / songwriter / record producer / singer / double-bassist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Los Angeles College of Music
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tal Wilkenfeld born?
Born December 2, 1986 (age 39).
Where is Tal Wilkenfeld from?
Tal Wilkenfeld is from Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
What does Tal Wilkenfeld do?
Tal Wilkenfeld works as bass guitarist, songwriter, record producer, singer, double-bassist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.