Jim Fielder
Jim Fielder is an American bassist, best known for his work as an original member of Blood, Sweat & Tears.
Fielder attended Loara High School in Anaheim, California. While at Loara, the young Fielder befriended classmates Tim Buckley and Larry Beckett, a relationship that would launch Fielder into the music industry. Prior to joining BS&T he worked with Buckley, and he played in several other notable bands including Mastin & Brewer with Mike Brewer and Billy Mundi, The Mothers of Invention, and Buffalo Springfield.
Since his departure from BS&T, Fielder has worked extensively as a session musician. He is currently a standing member of Neil Sedaka's band.Discography
All albums are with Blood, Sweat & Tears unless otherwise noted.
- Tim Buckley - with Tim Buckley
- Absolutely Free – with The Mothers of Invention
- Buffalo Springfield Again – with Buffalo Springfield on "Everydays"
- Child Is Father to the Man – Blood, Sweat & Tears : RIAA Gold, #47
- Tell It Like It Is – with George Benson
- Blood, Sweat & Tears – 1970 Grammy Award for Album of the Year, RIAA 4 x Multi-Platinum–, #1
- Blood, Sweat & Tears 3 – RIAA Gold, #1
- Blood, Sweat & Tears 4 – RIAA Gold, #10
- New Blood – #32
- No Sweat – #72
- What Goes Up! The Best of Blood, Sweat & Tears
