Melissa Hasin

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Melissa Hasin
Born (1954-11-03) November 3, 1954 (age 70)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres Jazz, rock
Instrument(s)Cello, violin, strings
LabelsCexton Records

Melissa "Missy" Hasin, (born November 3, 1954) is an American cellist who was raised in Newport Beach, California.

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Biography

Although her parents wanted her to stick with classical music, she played the electric bass in various blues and rock bands as a teenager but later concentrated mainly on the cello. She earned a BA in music from California State University Long Beach in 1978. Hasin considers Jaco Pastorius and John Patitucci as primary influences. [1]

Discography

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References

  1. Henderson, Alex. "Biography". Allmusic . Retrieved October 23, 2007.