With her inventive lines and impeccable timing, Kaye was a key architect behind countless rock, pop, R&B, and film recordings. Though rarely in the spotlight, her playing powered the work of legends, from the Beach Boys and Simon and Garfunkel to the Supremes and Frank Zappa. Among an elite stable of first-call Los Angeles session musicians, Kaye played on an estimated 10,000 recordings, making her one of the most recorded bassists in history. Her musical intuition, sense of rhythm, and deep understanding of harmony redefined what the electric bass could do in popular music – serving not just as a supporting instrument but also as a melodic voice central to composition, arrangement, and groove.
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Studio Musician
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The Wrecking Crew : a Documentary
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