Background
He was born in New York City and attended New York University.
He was born in New York City and attended New York University.
New York University.
After working for Muzak he was hired as a staff composer by Radio Corporation of America. He also recorded a number of albums for Radio Corporation of America, many appearing on their low-budget "Vik" label. One highlight of Bass" work was his orchestration of Gale Garnett"s 1964 hit album "My Kind Of Folk Songs". Working alongside producer Andy Wiswell, Bass" efforts also yielded Gale"s top 5 hit "We"ll Sing In The Sunshine" (which she also wrote) that same year.
In 1962 Bass also received arranging credits for the first two Four Seasons" hits "Sherry" and "Big Girls Don"t Cry" as well as their Christmas lp "Seasons Greetings".
His orchestra also recorded the "Here Come The Yankees" theme that"s still played before each New York Yankee radio broadcast.