SEEKING
Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Piano, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
I play guitar and keyboards, and I read and improvise. I mostly play jazz, standards, oldies R&B, and blues, but I am open to other possibilities.
- Screen name:
- clifford_t
- Member since:
- May 13 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Jazz guitar: Wes Montomery, Joe Pass, Don Mock, etc.
Blues guitar: BB, Albert King, Clapton, Robben Ford, SRV, etc.
Keys: Bill Evans, Bill Charlap, Ray Charles, etc.
Classic Vocalists: Etta James, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Bobby Blue Bland, Nina Simone, etc.
Classic jazz: Miles, Clifford Brown, MJQ, Stan Getz, etc.
Classic R&B/pop: Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, James Brown, Van Morrison, etc.
Recent artists: John Hiatt, Janiva Magness, Kurt Elling, Norah Jones, Dave Edmunds, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Sophie Milman, Vonda Shepard, etc.
Indie/unusual favs: Calexico, Alejandro Escovedo, Frou Frou, Lal Meri, Lila Downs, Neko Case, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Lake Street Dive, Cocteau Twins, Frou Frou, Robin Guthrie and Harold Budd, etc.
Instrument experience:
- Rhythm Guitar:
- Advanced
- Lead Guitar:
- Advanced
- Acoustic Guitar:
- Advanced
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
I have plenty of pro gear. I use Sibelius to write charts and Band in a Box for Karaoke / jam-track generation.
MUSIC
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Feels Like Rain
Feels Like Rain Year: 2011 Album: Live Genre: Blues
Recorded live in 2011. This is a John Hiatt tune.
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God Bless The Child
God Bless The Child Track number: 2 Year: 2008 Genre: Jazz
Guitar/vocalist duo home studio recording from 2008. Playing it with a 12/8 feel and some interesting chord substitutions.
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Blues for Baby and Me
Blues for Baby and Me Year: 2010 Genre: Classic Rock
I love this Elton John tune. It's a crappy recording of me playing solo piano.
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Temptation (Video)
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Feels Like Rain (Video)
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Wayfaring Stranger (Video)
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All Cried Out (Video)
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