Alain Caron (bassist)
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Alain Caron (born May 5, 1955) is a Canadian jazz bassist.
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Born | (1955-05-05) May 5, 1955 (age 69) Saint-Éloi, Quebec, Canada |
Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Bass guitar |
Website | alaincaronbassmag |
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The youngest of 11 children, Caron started playing bass at age 11 and began pursuing jazz at age 15. His musical skills were formalised by correspondence lessons with the jazz improvisation teacher Charlie Banacos and by attending a summer session at Berklee College of Music.
Caron is a founding member of the jazz fusion band UZEB.[1] In 1993, Caron began releasing albums as Le Band.[1] He has also recorded with Leni Stern and with Gino Vannelli.