Though rarely in the spotlight, bassist Carol Kaye shaped the sound of American pop music. As the bedrock of the ‘60s and ‘70s L.A. studio scene, her distinctive touch redefined the bass as both rhythmic anchor and expressive, counter-melodic voice. Her work proved invaluable to over 10,000 recordings, including iconic hits, film scores and TV themes. A pioneering woman in a male-dominated field, she significantly elevated the role of bassist.