“When I was a young bass player hoping to be a studio musician, this is what I thought sessions would be like.” So beams L.A. session ace Sean Hurley about his anchoring role on Paul Stanley’s eye-opening new record, Now and Then, featuring his 11-piece ensemble, Soul Station. The Kiss vocalist displays his considerable range as a vocalist and songwriter, balancing soul classics like “Let’s Stay Together,” “Ooo Baby, Baby,” and “Could It Be I’m Falling In Love” with his genre-savvy originals. Moreover, Stanley’s knowledge of the dominant role of the bass in R&B led him to lean on Hurley for hefty grooves, nuanced arrangements, and overall mojo. In-between working on the upcoming John Mayer record and his usual playing and writing projects, Sean shared his thoughts on being the album’s underlying alpha dog.Hurley with Paul Stanley How did you connect with Paul? I first met him while working on his solo album in 2006 [Live to Win, Universal], and he wo