Chuck Berghofer

# Chuck Berghofer

Chuck Berghofer is an American bassist whose extensive session work spans over six decades, establishing him as a foundational figure in studio musicianship. While primarily known for his contributions to jazz and film scoring, Berghofer’s versatile bass playing—both acoustic and electric—has provided essential low-end foundations for countless studio productions, appearing on more than 400 film soundtracks and numerous recording sessions.

His work as a session musician demonstrates the critical role of skilled bass players in shaping the sonic landscape of recorded music across multiple genres and eras.

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**Note:** This artist’s primary career focus is in jazz and film composition rather than electronic or dance music. For a dance/electronic music platform, Chuck Berghofer may have limited relevance unless his work appears in remixes, electronic reinterpretations, or collaborative projects within the electronic music sphere.