Pino Palladino - I actively seek out his work
Nathan East
Leland Sklar
Bob Babbitt
Tony Levin
There are loads. But all of the above make me watch.
Steve Lewinson - love his playing
Lee Pomeroy
I could just list them all, full of admiration - wished I’d pushed harder at my dream of being a session bass player.
Managed a couple of low level release things and a bit of TV, but had kids and gave up.