Bass

Derek Frank has been playing bass for nearly 20 years. He started his professional career in Cleveland, Ohio, where (while attending high school) he honed his chops playing in jazz clubs and playing for local musical theatre productions. He studied music at the Interlochen Arts Academy in Interlochen, Michigan, and at the University of Miami.

 In May, 1997 (after a brief stint in Boston), Derek packed his bags (and basses) and moved to Los Angeles. Since his arrival, he has proven to be an in-demand musician both on stage and in the studio. He has performed and/or recorded with an impressive list of artists, including: Brian Auger, Aly & AJ, Siedah Garrett, Jennifer Paige, Jonatha Brooke, Christina Aguilera, and Alejandra Guzman. As a studio musician, Derek has worked with such producers as Todd Rundgren, Neil Avron, and Greg Poree, and has played bass on tracks alongside such legendary musicians as Vinnie Colaiuta and Joe Sample. He has also recorded music for the television shows "Ally McBeal", "Malcolm and Eddie", "State of Grace", and “Malcolm in the Middle”. Aside from recording for television, Derek has appeared on camera performing with artists such as Rachel Yamagata, Bonnie McKee, and Lari White (and also with some of the aforementioned artists).

Currently, Derek is in LA working on material for his own album project, balancing tours with various artists, and doing many other performances and recording sessions as a freelance musician.

Derek passionately thumps away on 4 & 5 string fretted and fretless basses, expands his tonal palette with the use of synth bass and various effects, and he plays & endorses Celinder Basses, Aguilar amplifiers, Seymour Duncan pickups, and DR strings.