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Bassist · Musical Director · Producer

The bass player
artists call first.

30+ years. 5,000+ recordings. Platinum credits. From the stages of Israel and New York to studios worldwide.

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5,000+
Songs
Recorded
30+
Years
Active
3×
Golden
Records
O-1
Extraordinary
Ability Visa
2×
Platinum
Albums
NYC
Based
2011–2021
5,000+
Songs
Recorded
30+
Years
Active
3×
Golden
Records
O-1
Extraordinary
Ability Visa
2×
Platinum
Albums
NYC
Based
2011–2021
@uri_kleinman
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About Uri

A life built
inside music

Uri Kleinman has been living inside music since he was three years old. What started as a child's fascination with sound grew into one of the most versatile careers in contemporary music — over 5,000 recordings, platinum credits, and three decades of work with artists he genuinely loves.

Raised in Israel, Uri became a professional musician in his teens, navigating everything from American soul to African rhythms, Brazilian grooves, and Eastern European folk. By 15 he was already working professionally alongside legendary Israeli artists — Idan Raichel, David Broza, Matti Caspi, Shiri Maimon, and Boaz Sharabi — earning platinum credits and touring the world.

That journey brought him to New York City, where he deepened his craft with Martha Wash, Darlene Love, and a wide range of touring acts. He has since built Mouthparty Studios in Toronto — combining live bass, guitars, synths, percussion, and programming into productions that are layered, intentional, and undeniably alive.

Uri's philosophy is simple: make the artist shine. Whether holding down the low end on a world stage, shaping the sound of an album, or steering a full production as musical director — everything is in service of the song.

"Being asked to create music to fulfil a vision is literally my favourite thing to do."
BasedToronto, Canada
OriginallyIsrael
PrimaryBass guitar
Also playsGuitar · Percussion · Drums
StudioMouthparty Studios, Toronto
Available forSessions · Tours · MD · Production
What I do

How we can
work together

01
Session Bass
In-studio or remote. Rock, soul, Brazilian, world, pop — anything with a groove. Mixed and delivered from Mouthparty Studios.
02
Musical Director
Full show production and MD work for established artists. Band selection, arrangements, rehearsal direction, and show design.
03
Live Performance
Tours, concerts, corporate events, and weddings at the highest level. Available solo or with a curated live ensemble.
04
Production
Full album production, mixing, and mastering. Live instruments with programming, synths, and beat-making — all under one roof.
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Recordings &
productions

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Live &
in the studio

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Selected credits

Artists &
collaborations

Martha Wash
Touring bassist · 2011–2022 · NYC
"It's Raining Men" · "Everybody Dance Now"
2× Grammy-nominated
Darlene Love
Live performance · NYC
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
Idan Raichel
Bassist · Musical Director · World tour
Israel
David Broza
Bassist · Israel & NYC
Israel
Shiri Maimon
Bassist · MD · Helicon Records
Platinum album
Boaz Sharabi
Bassist
Platinum album
Matti Caspi
Bassist · Israel
Legendary Israeli artist
Ninet Tayeb
Bassist · Israel
Israel
First Ladies of Disco
Bassist · "Show Some Love" 2015
NYC
3× Golden Record — Israel
Platinum — Shiri Maimon
Platinum — Boaz Sharabi
O-1 Visa · Extraordinary Ability in the Arts
Testimonials

What artists
say about Uri

"Uri possesses unmatched musical abilities and a boundless imagination. His ability to fuse influences with postmodern adventurousness enables him to engage with a diverse, growing community of listeners. He is one of the top rock and pop bassists and composers worldwide."
Martha Wash
2× Grammy-nominated artist · "It's Raining Men" · "Everybody Dance Now"
"Uri has a rare and distinct command on his bass, unlike any other bassist I have encountered. His faultless skills, in combination with a spectacular imagination, make him truly inspiring and distinct in the industry."
Johnny Goldstein
Record Producer · MTV Europe "Best Israeli Act" · Universal Music / Polydor
Selected stages

Where Uri
has performed

Joe's Pub — NYCBlue Note — NYCBB King — NYCIrving Plaza — NYCTown Hall — NYCRockwood Music Hall92nd Street YSkirball Center — LAFestival Lincoln CenterOttawa Jazz FestivalBoca Raton Performing ArtsShuni Jazz FestivalIndi Negev FestivalKansas City PrideFest
Get in touch

Let's work
together

Available for session work, tours, show production, and musical director roles worldwide. Reach out and let's talk about your project.

Based in Toronto, Canada
Available worldwide for sessions & touring
Remote recording available
Mouthparty Studios — Toronto
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