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Tal Wilkenfeld was born on December 2, 1986 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia and is credited as a bass guitarist, songwriter and record producer. Tal Wilkenfeld is 39 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Los Angeles College of Music.
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
- Occupation
- bass guitarist / songwriter / record producer / singer / double-bassist
2. Background
- University
- Los Angeles College of Music
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-20
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.
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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