What is a session musician?

A session musician is a professional musician who is hired to perform on recording sessions for albums, singles, and other musical projects. Session musicians are typically highly skilled and experienced performers who are able to play a variety of instruments and genres of music. They may be hired by record producers, artists, or other music professionals to provide backing tracks, solos, or other musical parts.

Session musicians often work on a freelance basis, and they may be hired for one-off sessions or for longer-term projects. They typically work in recording studios, but may also perform live in concert or on tour.

Some well-known session musicians include:

* Larry Carlton, who has played guitar on albums by Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, and Joni Mitchell

* Carol Kaye, who has played bass on albums by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, and The Beach Boys

* Steve Gadd, who has played drums on albums by Paul Simon, Eric Clapton, and James Taylor

* David Paich, who has played keyboards on albums by Steely Dan, Michael Jackson, and Boz Scaggs

Session musicians play an important role in the music industry, and their contributions can be heard on countless recordings.