Thanks.
There are a number of session musicians in the band who have a number a worthy credits in their own right.
Whilst not quite in Paul's league, I've had some favourable comments about my own playing.
The thing that really comes out of this is that as a bass player (and this probably goes for drummers too) you are unlikely to have access to a band with another bass player. The few occasions where it does arise provide a great learning experience. At the very least you can have a look at another bass. In this case a 66 jazz, mmmm nice.