Inside Bassist Nathan East's California Castle

Grammy-nominated musician Nathan East takes us through a tour of his six-bedroom home in Tarzana, Calif. The estate features an open and relaxed layout with references to his family, famous friends and his music.
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[@spinalcrackerbox]

You just have to love Nathan - he deserves everything and more.

[@Jaimebugs]

@spinalcrackerbox Indeed! Nathan seems to have a great heart and personality to match his extraordinary musical talent.

[@Kevin198898]

he worked with Angela Winbush Bass Please Bring Your Love Back The Real Thing 1989 and Ive Learned To Respect The Power Of Love 1989

[@titandallas6667]

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[@aidengrayson4056]

@Titan Dallas instablaster =)

[@titandallas6667]

@Aiden Grayson thanks for your reply. I got to the site through google and im in the hacking process now. Looks like it's gonna take a while so I will get back to you later when my account password hopefully is recovered.

[@jabez36]

Imagine being this good at your art and being this humble. That's something to aspire to, not just the money.

[@morganghetti]

Is he ever not smiling? what a cool guy.

[@classicrock71]

If I was personal friends with Clapton my smile would never stop either!!!

[@pabloperez4063]

A Reese I do believe Eric only hires musicians who are great persons as well. This guy seems really humble and down to earth.

[@RastaSaiyaman]

He's been in a band with GINGER BAKER, can you blame Clapton for going with musicians who are less high strung?

[@classicrock71]

;)

[@darrylpowell8247]

morgan ghetti - when life is that good.... What ya got to frown about? 🤣

[@billharrison6502]

I met this althele person at the Manchester downtown Hilton in the Gym locker room. He put his pound and the locker would not give him the key. I offer him my pound since I was leaving. He asked me why I was in my Manchester. I told him I was and IT manager and I asked him what he did and he said that he was playing base in a band. I asked him was he playing for the wedding that day at the Hilton. He said No I am playing for Herbie Hancock. My next words were that I saw Eric Clapton 1993 and he had this Great base player by the name Of Nathan East and he sang the Steve Winwood song (Find My way home) better than the original. His next words were I am Nathan East and I did not realize I was that Famous. He asked Me if I would like to come to the show that evening and i am like sure. When I got the ticket from the box office counter there were backstage pass and center 7 row seats. Herbie and Nathan played for about three hours it seems. One of the great shows I have ever seen besides Eric Clapton with Nathan East. This a true story.

[@danieltaylor4728]

Nice story man, this guys a real gent.

[@hushpuppykl]

Bill Harrison ... I’m totally jealous!!! 😂🤣 He’s one of my fav bassists. He sings in falsetto too.

[@luminositymusicbrianpricka6357]

Bill Harrison I said hello to Nathen January 2009.

[@sion_wilson]

Bill Harrison that’s a great story man! What an honour!

[@s3hooligan]

Awesome story. Thanks for sharing.

[@steverussell7645]

It would be easy to feel a bit envious of such a luxury home - but do you know what? - Nathan is such a top bloke, amazing bassist and seems an all round nice guy. So all power to him

[@cosmikdebris4950]

+Jpkrao "...Bernie Sander's lazy and freeloading supporters...", lmao. I perceived his comment as "positive jealousy" anyway.

[@SpaceCattttt]

He seems nice, sure. But what would he say if you went up to him and asked for some spare change? Generosity (or lack thereof) is a far greater judgement of a person's character than their success.

[@wertj3977]

@@SpaceCattttt Well, I enrol in a course with him. His only job is to help us with our playing. Next year, I will be going to a summer school and that includes an application. I asked him for help. Not only did he personally email me about helping me, he even offered a letter of recommendation. If that's not generous then I don't know what is. (Not trying to attack you btw just some insight on the man)

[@Pwrcritter]

Jp misses the point, lol.

[@ikigai47]

Considering his career, age and accomplishments I find the home rather modest

[@Killenmachine05]

I'm not in any way a religious person, but this right here is what you would call a blessed life.

[@AC-yq2fx]

@michael hines Exactl! Bible says ".so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust" You don't have to be a believer to receive his blessing. But he wants us to become his children and not only his creation.

[@arienfox]

@Jon micheal Right!!

[@arienfox]

@Jon micheal He's supposed to and I'm glad for Him.

[@franks8901]

He’s blessed for sure.

[@martyreking5487]

Maybe , but I'm sure he worked really hard for that " blessing " as in hours and hours and hours of practice and playing .

[@huarachudo47]

Who doesn't love Nathan? What a soul to open his house for us to see how he lives. Long life Nathan.

[@PixieintheMainframe]

He's brought a lot of happiness to people through music, so I'm pleased he has a nice sanctuary to relax and gain inspiration.

[@jtwls]

An incredible musician, gentleman and family man who has always been humble and grateful. 100% class act.

[@ChocolateAristocrat]

Beautiful Man, beautiful home, beautiful family and beautiful music. Can't get any better

[@gitaarlessenamersfoort920]

nice to see a world class musician doing good

[@troyancheta3803]

Nathan is like the go-to bassist of the icons of music. We probably even listen to music that we have no idea that he's the one playing the bass. And he deserves every accolade he ever had.

[@jammer777]

I sense such a humble and genuine spirit from him. Have loved his music over the years.

[@terrymiller111]

One of my favorite "blessed" people. He is appreciative and grateful for what he has. He is confident, but not arrogant. I would love to be a friend of his.

[@danielabisenius9858]

God bless you, Nathan! So nice seeing good, real musicians getting what they deserve!

[@PlanetRockJesus]

That infectious smile! He shows up everywhere, plays awesomely, and makes you smile just watching him! He of course plays with my favorite piano-player, Bob James.

[@relicofgold]

This guy is such an inspiration. Down to earth, humble, yet supremely talented, erudite and contributed so much to music over the years. This is the kind of person this planet needs more of.

[@mv9787]

I feel like bass is the glue in the band that binds rhythm and chord progression together. And many times bass is the one that gives the groove to the song along with vocals

[@Vpmatt]

Very inspiring bass player and man too.

[@FranckBassist61]

It's a blessing when you can play music with your son!

[@phenixreturns]

it's like Satriani: respect and cool attitude that's the pro, the masters are humble and nice

[@staffordfields4670]

Your son will remember these days long after you are not around..(playing piano with dad) . such a great video ... thanks for putting this together...

[@donmilland7606]

First time I noticed Nathan East was in the early 80s. He played on Hubert Law's album and it featured one of his songs. I can still hear the opening riffs of that wonderful bass solo. After that, he did the bass column for Guitar Player magazine. Although he had much hair back then, he doesn't look that much different today.

[@adamblister7706]

Hard Work has certainly paid off!!!

[@joe22589]

@Jpkrao you are an idiot

[@hassaneinrais1244]

A complete set of happiness. Grateful is the right word

[@azizbass]

You deserve all what you've worked hard for Mr East may you have many more years of success my Bass Brother. .........

[@carlydanyel5813]

Nathan is an outstanding musician and I'm so glad he could share the love of music with his son.

[@marcosguerra]

I'm so glad to see that he is very successful. Too many rappers and hip-hop artist make a lot of money but these really quality, talented musicians are the ones that really deserve this kind of lifestyle

[@theonecalledvino8165]

+Marcos Guerra Very true...in fact, I think The Wu Tang compound is down to the right. That scene looks very familiar.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Yeah, but Nathan's net worth is apparently 2 million dollars, and his house cost 2 million dollars. So I suspect that he has to be constantly working to make ends meet. Compare that with asshole rappers who have a handful of hits (at best) and still make more money than Nathan's made over 30 years of gruelling tours and studio work.

[@harrambeejackson1300]

Funny how you and the other guy single out rappers and hip-hop artist, but there are a lot of these "assholes" in every genre. smh

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

Harrambee Jackson Agreed, it’s only bigotry and player hate. Besides, what’s a rapper ever done to these guys other than bang a daughter or two. There’s room for everyone out there if you work for it and make a profitable product.

[@andrewmair7371]

Marcos Guerra - Never mind, he’d be doing it anyway 😄

[@metalrockguy7833]

Nathan is living the Musician dream

[@tylermills4254]

There is a musician who knows how great he has it and continues to earn what he has. Can see it in his smile. Instead of becoming a prominent unique voice in bass he helped lay the bedrock for so many and was rewarded for it. Love watching him and Pino play.

[@carlosconesa]

First time I saw him was with Phil Collins in Barcelona back in 1997. I attended with my sister and made it to the front row with a sign that said "NATHAN YOU'RE #1". I can still see him smiling at me.

[@markking6327]

The man comes across as down to earth good guy....he has played with some of the greats and built up love and respect from all...a man who deserves what he has ...carry on my friend

[@keeferdog5617]

WHY IS IT, THE BASS PLAYER IS ALWAYS THE COOLEST DUDE IN THE BAND???

[@adsensedd]

No huge ego like most singers and guitarists.

[@Cannonbo]

natural selection. if you're not cool you'll get frustrated not to get credit and pick up the guitar.

[@bassinblue]

+Pablo Horteg As a guitarist, I would agree. I may appear egotistical sometimes, but really it's just a driven passion.

[@daddymang9211]

keeferdog because bass players have a cool slow hand, they put the bottom in the bucket.

[@scottwheeler6946]

keeferdog correct

[@oddtimekeeper]

He’s such an awesome guy! Sooo down to earth and friendly. I met him at the Fry’s Electronics store in Burbank. I was the cashier that rung him up.. I recognized him and asked him if he was the bassist of Joe Satriani on one album I knew of..”. He was surprised I knew him from that album. He had a huge smile and said “ yes I am “. We chatted alil more ..very humble guy...Great guy, great musician! 👍

[@oholm09]

You meet Nathan east

[@patdorn4436]

Nice story. Definitely a class act and a great human being.

[@akayong7347]

Thumbs up 4 you!

[@jesseminton9984]

Wow! So humble and very nice. This is how acclaimed musicians should be!

[@NguyenLong-wh3ow]

he's never overplayed and that is the best thing about his bass playing... i'm a big fan of Fourplay

[@alvinfrazierTV]

Its an absolute blessing to do what you love for a living.

[@blinddog58]

What a joy it would be to play with Nathan on bass and Steve Gadd on drums!

[@dangreenwood]

Even with the great house and success, it’s the positivity that shines through. How can you not want to work with this man?

[@KeithCopeland778]

Not only is Nathan one of the most respected, gifted, recorded, and liked bassists on the planet but he's also one of the coolest, humblest, and funniest people who is a joy to be around! Every session and concert stage he's on is better because he's there.

[@ronalddavidleindecker3358]

A man grateful for his gift.

[@Kassiusday]

What a beautiful smile 24/7 !!!!! Reflects soul of a human being !!!!!

[@samsonmorrell]

Such a humble dude. What a legend.

[@lbc9762]

Wow! Such a delightful and talented guy!!!

[@comment.highlighted]

It’s great to see people appreciate and enjoy their success. He seems like a great guy 🙂

[@tiedupsmurf]

Your work with the Master Mr Collins, is nothing more than outstanding

[@donnastitz1497]

U have helped ROCK THE WORLD w your bass & such a happy personality to go with it :) thanks Nathan 4 inviting us into your home. I really enjoyed the tour !

[@zyrover]

You can tell he truly loves being a musician. And the rewards have been great for him.

[@johnmiller9219]

Nathan East is the personification of class in the music industry

[@tulsatombob2769]

I've been a professional bass player and road dog studio player for 35 years. It's nice to see a guy like Nathan East get some creds. He's a great musician and influence on a lot of young bass players. Who has Nathan NOT played with??? Cheers from Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[@odd_job_007]

Its so nice to see your heroes do well in life. Much deserved success Mr East!

[@Thefunkeemonkee]

He is the dream of every session musician, great playing, fabulous family and an amazing life! Way to go Nathan!

[@MinhNguyen-cn8kx]

Best bass player.....love & respect from Vietnam.

[@WHITE-pz8sv]

One of the most respected musicians. ❤

[@warrenmccune305]

Played with so many of the greats. Loved watching him play with his son.

[@alwolf2325]

Cool to hear him call his basses "guitars" unlike those dorks who don't think the bass guitar is a guitar.

[@andriadipura6393]

Davie504: "S L A P"

[@billsmith2212]

I met him after a Four Play concert in Avery Fisher Hall in NYC . Nice guy , great musician and very gracious speaking to fans after the show . Very versatile playing many different types of music .

[@talibe801]

this man can play wherever he wants and all kinds of music!the complete bass player!he deserves the best,top ten bass players ever.

[@angelrosethediva]

Who could not like this video? Thanks for letting us into your home and life my friend.

[@edwardprete]

One of my favorite musicians of all time. A true class act in every respect.

[@bruin4937]

Gorgeous home. So glad for all of Nathan's successes. He is such an incredibly talented bassist, we've all heard him on so many recordings and tours, and yet he seems like such a humble and down-to-earth guy and has such a refreshing sense of gratitude. Major props to this very talented gentleman.

[@ronaldo101000]

He is like sunshine. Just good vibes warm and great smile. His bass playing is other worldly!

[@quentinfernandez4673]

Wake up every mornin being grateful for what you have and Living what you doin. The key to his success. A brilliant musician and a very humble person. Not to mention the beautiful mansion. The best to you Mr. East.

[@dr.g2628]

Congratulations on the new album! Your home is beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@jmbf355]

What a humble man! God bless him.

[@keeferdog5617]

Love the smile, Man! Thanks for the tour...

[@okolekahuna3862]

It's great to see a (need I say) 'back up musician' being successful to award himself and his family a beautiful home. Good for you, Nathan East.

[@bluesman97]

Nathan you're an inspiration to the rest of the world. Really dig your bass playing.

[@banquo80s99]

so simple a man and humble too...

[@clapton79]

Nothing is as important as his fatherhood... having a great time with his son... a nice guy,.who knows how to remain uplifting even when he is rich... everything he is proud of is about those he loves... beautiful spirit.

[@nvlarcht]

He is one of the few that deserves and appreciates it,love him!

[@williamtauriello1581]

Nathan, you are a class act, a role model for all of us regardless of age, and one fantastic musician. Thank you for all you’ve given the world!

[@donatobaonguis4315]

he seems a very kind person... he seems very professional... he seems like a very respectful and respectable person... and thats why he is blessed with a good life...he is also blessed with youthful looks and talent! Good for him!

[@ddrums001]

That beautiful home just tells me what a brilliant and accomplished musician Nathan East is! One ofThe Greatest if not the Greatest ever!

[@JorgeSalasGuitar]

This guy seems so genuine and nice. Beautiful home, Mr. Nathan East!

[@LD-qj2te]

Being a bassist and session guy is better than I could imagine !!

[@andrepetersen1437]

Nathan East! OG! Who the heck disliked this!! Beautiful musician and soul. God bless you Nathan

[@philipmccloy6502]

What a wonderful down to earth man. Love your music Nathan ❤

[@noavgjoe]

Such a humble brother and bad-ass musician. Mad props and much love to you and your family Bruh Nathan!

[@hushpuppykl]

‘Just a bassist’ but he’s worked hard, keep it real ... totally successful man. Amazing home. A real home.

[@BuzzBlackburn]

That’s so beautiful! All that from just playing the bass! Love you Nathan!

[@dagostinoification]

The AMERICAN DREAM ! You are a great musician Mr.Nathan ! I love it !

[@DanielVerberne]

So many important recorded moments in musical history and there he is ... Nathan on bass.

[@grooveitman929]

Humble guy, very talented and professional. He deserves the best. Congrats, Nathan.

[@NelsonClick]

Wow! What a wholesome and pleasant vibe in that house. You can feel it through the video.

[@RRAREBEAR]

goals // beautiful guy, beautiful music, beautiful life.

[@larrycanepa]

Nathan East is a guy more people should know about. He's amazingly talented and just an all-around good guy.

[@nathanielsnipe1656]

So very nice to see Nathan managing his well-deserved earnings. There are people in the entertainment business, who can't tie Nathan's shoes when it comes to talent, that has been very lucky to have earned 20 times more money than Nathan. The people in question have gone broke from mismanagement. MC Hammer, Mike Tyson, Melba Moore, etc.

[@loreneaustin5304]

He is truly blessed

[@SpaceCattttt]

Jesus was SO into money and personal wealth, wasn't he? :)

[@deshonmiller5573]

Beautiful work brother keep the happiness and joy of music PEACE.

[@tomt8691]

Legend.He deserves all the success.

[@steverussell7645]

Watch this space for Nathan East's son to hit the music scene big time!

[@IkeByrd]

The man is awe inspiring. Nathan, Norman, Wayman, these are the kinda brothers you want to emulate. They just make the world seem alright.

[@turkelliott]

What a great guy. Met him once, very genuine. Good for him keep it going!!

[@garytaylor8344]

Man Nate ,you got it going on.A beautiful home,A gorgeous family,and an unbelievable wonderful career.What more does a man want?.Congratulations bro,you've earned every fruit of your labor of love,so savor every morsel of it! Peace.

[@LTAN2010]

Love the clip. Very hardworking and down to earth musician and man. God Bless. You have my fav art piece there by Klimt. :)

[@meh2199]

One of the best to ever do it. Well deserved and inspiring.

[@neilaltschuler6064]

Thank you so much for your dedication and forever joy. Love your house. My tastes all the way. God bless you.

[@motreble]

Love this talented, artistic great baas player Nathan East hope to get to see him play one day✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@spontaneousgroovincombusti2902]

Beautiful person, beautiful player.