Ric Fierabracci is an Italian-born American bassist renowned for his virtuosity on electric, fretless, and upright bass. Born in Genoa in 1963, he built his career in the United States and has become one of the most respected session and touring bassists in jazz fusion, rock, and pop. His extensive résumé includes performances and recordings with artists such as Chick Corea, Billy Cobham, Dave Weckl, Frank Gambale, Andy Summers, Tom Jones, Shakira, Yanni, The Beach Boys, Nancy Sinatra, and the progressive fusion group Planet X alongside Derek Sherinian and Virgil Donati.