Ric Fierabracci is an American bassist who has toured and/or recorded with such artists as

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, Chick Corea,

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. He is featured on Yanni's live concert videos and albums ''

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'', most recently touring during the 2003 '' Ethnicity'' world tour. He also appears in

's music video "Inevitable". Fierabracci had performed as the house bassist at the

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" until he relocated to

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, and has also contributed to numerous TV and film jingles.

Discography

*''Hemispheres'' (2007) with Phil Turcio on keyboards, Joel Rosenblatt on drums and cymbals, and Fierabracci on the basses.

References

Official website
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External links

Official websiteDiscussion With Ric Fierabracci, 2/01/2008
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