Freddie Washington

Fred Douglas Washington Jr.

[b]American bassist - songwriter[/b]

Grew up in Oakland, California.
He was studying bass by his early teens, becoming so proficient so young that he landed a gig with jazz legend [a=Herbie Hancock] at age 19 that lasted for several years.

http://www.readyfreddiewashington.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freddie_Washington_(bassist)