Tim Leong
Tim Leong was born in San Francisco’s Chinatown and grew up in the city’s Richmond District. As a natural lefty, he got his early inspiration for music by listening to the Beatles and Paul McCartney’s left- handed bass playing. He started playing bass left- handed in his early teens but was convinced of the benefits of playing right-handed and made the long and difficult switch and has played this way ever since.
Tim had the great fortune to perform in many bands that played different musical styles including jazz, blues, soul, R&B, smooth jazz and rock. The blending of all the different musical styles, and the opportunity to play with so many musicians, have contributed to his high level of musical understanding and playing. Tim enjoys working with a drummer to provide the foundation for the band, and the challenge of finding the unique role for the bass player in each band. He has performed on many stages throughout the bay area and nationally including venues in Denver, Washington DC, Reno and Las Vegas.
Although he has limited formal music training, Tim credits the wonderful diverse family of musicians he has had the pleasure to play with for providing the “on- the-job” training and experience that has led to his unique style of playing.