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4 famous double bass players

Organized with dates, nationality, and key career highlights, along with sources. Current posts are as of November 2026.

  1. Giovanni Bottesini Giovanni Bottesini

    1821–1889 · Italy · Double bassist

    Conducted the 1871 Cairo premiere of Verdi's Aida

    Sources: en.wikipedia.org

  2. Gary Karr Gary Karr

    1941–2025 · USA · Double bassist

    Founded the International Society of Bassists (ISB)

    Sources: en.wikipedia.org

  3. Edgar Meyer Edgar Meyer

    1960– · USA · Double bassist

    Bassist and composer, seven-time Grammy winner

    Sources: en.wikipedia.org, curtis.edu

  4. Minje Sung Minje Sung

    South Korea · Double bassist

    Won the 2006 Sperger International Double Bass Competition

    Sources: koreajoongangdaily.com, seoul.co.kr