BIOGRAPHY
Bassist Derek Frank arrived on the Los Angeles music scene years ago with one goal in mind: To create good music with good people. That goal continues to be realized year after year, and Derek has made a name for himself as one of the hardest-working touring/studio bassists in Los Angeles. Building a career based on versatility, professionalism, and integrity, he has traveled the world several times over with a “who’s-who” of A-list artists and bands. Currently, he is touring with country-pop superstar Shania Twain, while also making time for his own instrumental solo project, UK Acid Jazz group Down to the Bone, plus other gigs and recording sessions with various bands and artists. As a solo artist, Derek has released two albums under his own name; 2009's "Let the Games Begin..." and 2020's "Eleven Years Later". Here's a list of touring/live performance credits:
Touring:
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2015-present: Shania Twain
2018-2022: Gwen Stefani
2021 - present (subbing): The Kelly Clarkson Show
2022 (subbing): Exposé
2021: Orianthi
2018 (subbing): Shakira
2018-19 (subbing): Paulina Rubio
2018: Daniel Powter
2016-17: Air Supply
2010-2018: Mindi Abair & The Boneshakers
2012-13: Victoria Justice
2012: Roman Arkhipov
2011-12: Jeff Golub
2011-12: David Pack
2007-9: Dancing With the Stars
2006-8: Aly & AJ
2002-2015: Brian Auger's Oblivion Express
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Select one-off performances (subbing, TV shows, etc.):
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1999: Christina Aguilera
2004: Siedah Garrett
2005: Alejandra Guzman
2005: Siavash Ghomeyshi
2005: Lari White
2005: Rachel Yamagata
2008: Jennifer Paige
2009: Gregg Rolie
2010: Bonnie McKee
2011-12: Peter White
2012: Alan Parsons
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Casual performances/sitting in/jam sessions:
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Joe Bonamassa
Richie Sambora
Jackson Browne
Nuno Bettencourt
Stevie Wonder
Colin Hay
TV Shows:
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The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
The Late Late Show with James Corden
Ellen
The Today Show
The Talk
Strictly Come Dancing (UK)
The Wayne Brady Show
The Megan Mullally Show
Soap Talk
Beverly Hills, 90210
The OC
American Dreams
Fame LA
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Music Videos:
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Demi Lovato "Heart Attack"
Aly & AJ: "Chemicals React", "The Greatest Time of Year"
Elliott Yamin: "Self Control", "You Say"
Steve Rushton: "Emergency"
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Recording:
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see DISCOGRAPHY
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