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James David Hughart was born July 28, 1936 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Fritz and Annette Hughart, the father being bassist with the Minneapolis Symphony and San Diego Symphony. He began studying the bass as a child.

Starting his music career working as a musician in 1953, four years later he received a B.A, degree in Music Composition & Theory, Bass from the University of Minnesota. Following graduation, Hughart was drafted into the Army and for two years, traveled throughout Europe performing with the Seventh Army Symphony Orchestra. After his discharge he joined Ella Fitzgerald’s touring band following a recommendation from Ray Brown. During his three years with Fitzgerald, he started his extensive recording career.

A move to Los Angeles, California in 1964 put him imposition to become a very active session musician. He studied electric bass under the veteran session musician Carol Kaye.

He performed as a regular sideman for guitarist Joe Pass and singer Tom Waits. He has participated in over 200 record albums, 300 motion picture scores, and many television shows. Jim has recorded with many artists including Frank Sinatra, Peggy Lee, Frank Rosolino, Paul Smith, Barney Kessel, Milt Jackson and Natalie Cole, as well as Diana Ross, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, and Barry Manilow,

Double bassist Jim Hughart continues to work locally and resides in Los Angeles.

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