Abraham Laboriel

 

(born July 17, 1947) is a Mexican bassist who has played on over 4,000 recordings and soundtracks.[1]

Guitar Player Magazine described him as "the most widely used session bassist of our time".[2][3]

Laboriel is the father of drummer Abe Laboriel Jr. and of producer, songwriter, and film composer Mateo Laboriel.

Laboriel was born in Mexico City. Originally a classically trained guitarist, he switched to bass guitar while

studying at the Berklee School of Music. Henry Mancini encouraged Laboriel to move to Los Angeles,

California and pursue a recording career.[4]

Laboriel has worked with artists of countless music genres including the following:!

Al Jarreau, George Benson, Alan Silvestri, Alvaro Lopez and Res-Q Band, Alvin Slaughter, Don Felder,

Andraé Crouch, Andy Pratt, Andy Summers, Barbra Streisand, Billy Cobham, Carlos Skinfill, Chris Isaak,

Christopher Cross, Crystal Lewis, Dave Grusin, Djavan, Dolly Parton, Don Moen, Donald Fagen, Elton

John, Engelbert Humperdinck, Freddie Hubbard, Hanson, Herbie Hancock, Johnny Hallyday, Keith

Green, Kelly Willard, Lalo Schifrin, Larry Carlton, Lee Ritenour, Leo Sayer, Lisa Loeb, Madonna, Michael

Jackson, Paul Jackson Jr., Paul Simon, Quincy Jones, Ray Charles, Ron Kenoly, Russ Taff, Stevie Wonder, and Umberto Tozzi.

When Laboriel recorded his three solo albums ‒ Dear Friends, Guidum, and Justo & Abraham, he

recruited a cast of musicians that included Alex Acuña, Al Jarreau, Jim Keltner, Phillip Bailey, Ron Kenoly,

and others. His son Abe Laboriel Jr. performed drums.

Laboriel was a founding member of the bands, Friendship and Koinonia. He plays live regularly with Greg

Mathieson, drummer Bill Maxwell, and Justo Almario. Laboriel is now in the band Open Hands with Justo Almario, Greg Mathieson,

and Bill Maxwell.

In 2005, Abraham was awarded an Honorary Doctorate of Music by the Berklee College of Music.[5]

Solo albums[edit]

! •! 1993: Abraham Laboriel (Dear Friends)

! •! 1994: Abraham Laboriel (Guidum)

! •! 1994: Justo Almario and Abraham Laboriel (Justo & Abraham)

! •! 2005: Abe Laboriel & Friends (Live in Switzerland)

! •! 2006: Tata Vega, Justo Almario, and Abe Laboriel (Aclamare Tu Gracia)

! •! 2011: Reyes y Sacerdotes (Cumbia y Vallenato)

Group albums[edit]

! •! 1982: Koinonia (More than a Feelin')

! •! 1984: Koinonia (Celebration)

! •! 1986: Koinonia (Frontline)

! •! 1989: Koinonia (Koinonia)

! •! 2009: Open Hands (Open Hands)

Session work[edit]

! •! 1973: Gary Burton ‒ The New Quartet (ECM)

! •! 1976: Henry Mancini ‒ The Cop Show Themes (RCA)

! •! 1978: Keith Green ‒ No Compromise

! •! 1978: Lalo Schifrin ‒ Gypsies (Tabu)

! •! 1978: Lee Ritenour ‒ The Captain's Journey (Elektra)

! •! 1978: Kelly Willard ‒ Blame It On The One I Love (Maranatha Music)

! •! 1978: Second Chapter of Acts ‒ Mansion Builder (Sparrow Records)

! •! 1980: Dolly Parton ‒ 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs (RCA)

! •! 1980: George Benson - Give me the Night (Warner Brothers)

! •! 1980: Al Jarreau - This Time (Warner Brothers)

! •! 1981: Al Jarreau ‒ Breakin' Away (Warner Bros.)

! •! 1981: Andrae' Crouch - Don't Give Up (Warner Brothers)

! •! 1981: Manhattan Transfer - Mecca For Moderns (Atlantic Records)

! •! 1982: Dave Grusin ‒ Tootsie (Warner Bros.)

! •! 1982: Herbie Hancock ‒ Lite Me Up (CBS)

! •! 1985: DeBarge ‒ Rhythm of the Night (Gordy)

! •! 1987: Phil Driscoll ‒ Make Us One (Compose Records)

! •! 1987: Dave Grusin ‒ Cinemagic (GRP)

! •! 1987: David Benoit ‒ Freedom at Mighnight (GRP)

! •! 1987: Justo Almario - Plumbline (Meadowlark/Sparrow)

! •! 1988: George Benson - Twice the Love (Warner Bros.)

! •! 1989: Greg Mathieson ‒ For My Friends

! •! 1990: Dave Grusin / GRP All-Stars ‒ GRP Live in Session (GRP)

! •! 1990: Twila Paris - "Cry For The Desert" (EMI CMG)

! •! 1992: Mark Conner - All Nations Worship (Integrity's a Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1992: Ron Kenoly ‒ Lift Him Up (Integrity Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1992: Don Moen - Worship with Don Moen (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1992: Rusty Nelson - Take The City (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1992: Rich Gomez - Almighty (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1992: Phil Driscoll ‒ The Picture Changes (Mighty Horn)

! •! 1993: Helen Baylor ‒ Start All Over

! •! 1993: Lionel Peterson - Rejoice Africa (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1993: Tom Inglis - We Are One (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1994: Andraé Crouch ‒ Mercy (Qwest Records)

! •! 1994: Ron Kenoly ‒ God Is Able (Integrity Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1994: Rick & Cathy Riso - As For My House (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1995: Don Moen ‒ Rivers of Joy (Integrity Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1995: Ron Kenoly - Sing Out With One Voice (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1995: Justo Almario ‒ Count Me In

! •! 1996: Alvin Slaughter ‒ God Can! (Integrity Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1996: Ron Kenoly - Welcome Home (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1997: Lou Pardini ‒ Night to Remember

! •! 1997: Don Moen - Let Your Glory Fall (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1998: Ron Kenoly - Majesty (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1998: Don Moen - God Is Good (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1999: Ron Kenoly - We Offer Praises (Integrity's Hosanna! Music)

! •! 1999: Phil Driscoll ‒ The Quiet (Mighty Horn)

! •! 2000: Don Moen ‒ The Mercy Seat (Integrity Hosanna! Music)

! •! 2000: Phil Driscoll ‒ Plugged In (Mighty Horn)

! •! 2001: Alan Silvestri ‒ The Mexican (Decca)

! •! 2007: Michael Giacchino ‒ Ratatouille (Walt Disney Records)

! •! 2008: Karen Blixt ‒ Mad Hope (HiFli Records)

! •! 2008: Chris Boardman ‒ Midtown Moves (Ambient Entertainment)

! •! 2009: Tom Brooks ‒ Hymns of Peace (Worship Alliance / 3:16 Media)