Johnny Pate

John William "Johnny" Pate (born December 5, 1923, Chicago Heights, Illinois, US)

Jazz Bassist, Johnny Pate, was an important figure in Chicago Rhythm and Blues, Pop and Soul. He first had a successful Jazz career as a sideman and Bandleader. And then worked as a Producer and Arranger for B.B. King, Wes Montgomery. He was also instrumental in the sound of Curtis Mayfield and the Impressions and works in his latter years included Soundtracks and Albums by Peabo Bryson and The Bee Gees. He retired in the 1980's; please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend: Shaft in Africa and Swinging Sheperd Blues (Johnny Pate Quintet)

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Pate

Background Information
Birth name	John William Pate
Born	December 5, 1923(age 94) Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Jazz, Chicago soul,pop, funk
Occupation(s)	Musician, producer
Instruments	Bass guitar
Years active	1950s–1980s
Labels	MGM Verve, ABC-Paramount
Associated acts	Monty Alexander ,Kenny Burrell, Stan Getz, Shirley Horn,Wes Montgomery,James Moody,Jimmy Smith, Phil Woods