British multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, born 4 May 1951 in London, England, UK. His eclectic career has seen him working in a broad spectrum of music styles. Known to many for his distinctive bass playing and singing in progressive-rock legends Camel (1979 to the present day) he was also a member of the "world-music" pioneers 3 Mustaphas 3 from 1984-91 and he has worked with many top international artists on record, on stage and as record producer.
In 1994, under his 3 Mustaphas 3 alias Sabah Habas Mustapha, he recorded an album in Jakarta, Indonesia featuring some of the top Javanese musicians from the "dangdut" music scene.
A recognised expert on Indonesian Pop Music, he has contributed to "The Rough Guide to World Music" (Penguin Books), as well as magazines such as Folk Roots and Folk Roots.
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July 17, 2025
Lindisfarne Social Club
Wallsend, England, United KingdomJuly 16, 2025
Backstage at the Green
Kinross, Scotland, United KingdomSetlist now complete
1. More
2. As Far As I Can See
3. Out of My Head
4. Denpasar Moon(Sabah Habas Mustapha cover)
5. Sailor's Lament
December 1, 2024
Rockfabrik
Übach-Palenberg, North Rhine-Westphalia, GermanyComplete and in order
1. More
2. Out of My Head
3. Sailor's Lament
4. As Far as I Can See
5. Walking to Santiago
November 30, 2024
De Cacaofabriek
Helmond, North Brabant, Netherlands1. More
2. Out of My Head
3. Sailor's Lament
4. As Far as I Can See
5. Still for Now
6. Hunting Game
November 29, 2024
De Boerderij
Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlandswith Eddie Mulder
1. More
2. Out of My Head
3. Sailor's Lament
4. As Far as I Can See
5. Hunting Game
November 28, 2024
Musiktheater Piano
Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany1. More
2. Sailor's Lament
3. As Far as I Can See
4. As We Say Goodbye
5. Hunting Game
6. Hanging Man
7. Out of My Head
8. Still
9. Goodbye to Albion
October 22, 2022
Teatro Ferrocarrilero Gudelio Morales
Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico1. Never Let Go(Camel cover)
December 2, 2018
Blue Note
Poznań, Greater Poland Voivodeship, Poland1. Walking to Santiago
2. As Far as I Can See
3. Denpasar Moon(Sabah Habas Mustapha cover)
4. Holding Out My Hand
November 30, 2018
Ośrodek Kultury "Andaluzja"
Piekary Śląskie, Silesian Voivodeship, PolandFebruary 10, 2018
Progresja
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandOctober 24, 2009
Òran Mór
Glasgow, Scotland, United KingdomJune 1, 2008
Klub Kuźnia
Bydgoszcz, Kujawsko-Pomorskie Voivodship, PolandMay 30, 2008
Progresja
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PolandNovember 6, 2005
De Boerderij
Zoetermeer, South Holland, Netherlands1. As We Say Goodbye
2. Slow Train Blues
3. Denpasar Moon(Sabah Habas Mustapha cover)
4. Eyes of Ireland(Camel cover)
5. Goodbye to Albion
6. Fingertips(Camel cover)
7. Your Love Is Stranger Than Mine(Camel cover)
8. Reap What You Sew
November 4, 2005
Wapen van Hengelo
Hengelo, Overijssel, NetherlandsMay 20, 2005
Klub Muzyczny Od Zmierzchu do Świtu
Wrocław, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, PolandApril 8, 2000
Klub 38
Kraków, Lesser Poland Voivodeship, PolandMarch 30, 2000
Klub Siódemki
Łódź, Łódź Voivodeship, PolandJuly 10, 1999
Amfiteatr
Wągrowiec, Greater Poland Voivodeship, PolandApril 24, 1999
Sala Albéniz
Tiana, Catalonia, Spainnot complete
1. Refugee(Camel cover)
2. Hymn to Her(Camel cover)
3. Cloak and Dagger Man(Camel cover)
4. Drafted(Camel cover)
5. Goodbye to Albion
Some of Colin Bass's most popular tracks include Macassar, Denpasar Moon, As Far As I Can See, First Quartet, Holding Out My Hand. Listen to these songs and discover more from their extensive catalog.
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