Sebastian Steinberg (was in the band Soul Coughing).. better than he'll ever get credit for. The Soul Coughing songs had jazzy yet simple bass riffs.
For the simplisticness he's probably not regarded as high as he should be. Altho, for a short time after Soul Coughing called it a day, he played in a live drum&bass trio called UV Ray, which also no longer exist as far as I know. He tours with bands now and then I think, appears on artists albums here and there. I haven't been keeping up with his whereabouts lately. But, he is still an active musician. I just came across somewhere where it said he's touring with the Dixie Chicks. Wow, strange. Sebastian and Les Claypool battled it out one time I think, for competition in NYC. And of course, I like Les Claypool. And, Flea.
In order,
Sebastian
Flea
Les
Good choice. That dude IS very pleasing. And it's simplicity.
the bass lines on St Louise and true dreams of Wichita are classic...
As minimal as they are, it's very moving and rememberable. I really like the City of Motors bass line & Is Chicago, Is Not Chicago bass line. Can't forget those. All have great bass. I love when it gets jazzy.
Sebastian is very diversified too. He's done bass for John Zorn, Cibo Matto, Neil Finn (of Crowded House), Yerba Beuna, and more.