About
Richard Bradbeer is a Melbourne-based electric and upright bassist with over 20 years of experience across Rock, Jazz, Pop, Afro-Cuban and Folk. He has performed nationally and internationally with leading artists including Paul Kelly, Mark Seymour, Jet, Mia Wray and Alex Lahey, and has contributed to over 80 recordings spanning Australia’s contemporary music landscape.
Testimonials
“Richard Bradbeer is that rare beast being not only a versatile and accomoplished player but also a total professional on and off stage. In 30 years working as a musician he is the first player I’d recruit for any new musical venture. Can’t recommend him highly enough”
— Paulie Stewart, Painters and Dockers“Put simply; Richard elevates those around him. He does this by being an exceptional listener and speaking up always exactly the right time. If a session is ever at a crossroads, so often he has a suggestion, a comment or directive that helps everyone find their way. As a producer this is obviously pure gold and of such value to me. This is aside from the fact he can show up to any session, any style and know the chords, form, arrangement and parts and crush it all perfectly.”
— Stephen Mowat, producer“Rich is my favourite bass player to call for sessions. I’ve never known him to be unprepared, uninspired or unkind and all of those things matter equally. I highly recommend him for electric bass, upright and even fretless lol … something I never thought I’d want. His feel and ideas are impeccable.”
— Anna Laverty, producer