Eric Hochberg has been a first call bassist on the Chicago music scene for over forty-five years. His recorded work includes albums with "3", StringThing, Kurt Elling, Paul Wertico, Terry Callier, Howard Levy, Ken Nordine, Mark Colby, John Moulder, Larry Novak, Rich Corpolongo and many others. The Eric Hochberg Trio permormed nightly at Catch 35 Chicago for thirteen years until its closing in 2024