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Craig Akin

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Craig is an upright and electric bass player in Nashville, TN

Craig is an upright and electric bass player in Nashville, TN. He has played and recorded with countless musicians of many different styles. From jazz to rock, and blues to pop, Craig is comfortable and creative, and can deliver the goods like any veteran on his instrument. Full time musician since 1997, he has performed over 6,000 gigs and is featured on 100+ albums with award winning songwriters to world class jazz musicians. Craig is available for tours, shows, film, and recording from home. He is also a dealer of Ear Trumpet Microphones, the famous Bass Buggie, and rents upright basses in Kansas City and Nashville.

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This page was last updated on 2026-11-02.

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