Johnny Pate

Johnny Pate
Johnny Pate
Birth name	John William Pate
Born	December 5, 1923 (age 100); Chicago Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Genres	Jazz; Chicago soul; pop; funk;
Occupation(s)	Musician, producer/arranger, composer
Instrument(s)	Bass guitar
Years active	1950s–1980s
Labels	Chess Records; Argo Records; MGM Verve; ABC-Paramount;
Formerly of	Johnny Pate Trio; Johnny Pate Quintet
Website	www.patesplace.net

John William Pate (born December 5, 1923) is an American former musician, a jazz bassist who became a producer, arranger, and leading figure in Chicago soul, pop, and rhythm and blues.^[1]^[2]

He learned piano and tuba as a child and later picked up the bass guitar. He learned arranging while serving in the United States Army.^[1]

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^ Geoffrey Himes (August 13, 1993). "Mr. Smith Comes To Rhythm 'n' Blues". The Washington Post.

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[2] Geoffrey Himes (August 13, 1993). "Mr. Smith Comes To Rhythm 'n' Blues". The Washington Post.

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