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STAR BASS

British bassist Paul Turner is a musician steeped in funk and soul influences, having been a member of Jamiroquai since 2005. His astounding bass playing, first heard in public when he played alongside Edwin Starr and Ruby Turner in his early career, is at front and center with the Jay Kay-led band on 2010’s and from 2017, delivered by a range of gear from Aguilar, and Stenback. He also guests regularly with veteran acts such as Sister Sledge and has formed side projects including Shuffler, Dark Sinatras, Trioniq, and Brother Strut, and

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