[quote name='JMT3781' post='1050447' date='Dec 7 2010, 12:55 PM']Have seen nathan east on the toto and eric clapton gig, and his performance is great, he just supports the band really well and provides some great backing vox too! haven't seen him slap the bass on either gig[/quote]
I was just about to say this.
There is no way Nathan East is sterile.
His technique is flawless, his choice of notes is almost damn near perfect. He can sit in the pocket & groove all night whilst adding to the music with tasteful lines & provide great backing vocals.