detroitfire

Description:

Screen Name:

detroitfire

Sex:

M

Age:

43

Studio Musician:

Yes

Level Of Commitment:

Very Committed

Years Playing Music:

30

Gigs Played:

Over 100

Tend to Practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to Gig:

2-3 time(s) per week

Most available:

Nights

Seeking female musicians for Jazz/Fusion Group... If you enjoy the sounds of Russ Freeman, and The Rippingtons, you'll dig this new band. Looking for: Reeds(1), Electric Keys(2), Elect. Guitars w/Accoustic(2), Electric Bass (1), Percussion w/Drummer background(1). Must have own instruments. Classical/Jazz background a must. Site reading/charting sheet music is a plus. I'm hoping to re-establish my Casino connections. Been out of the game, for a while... Looking to play, again. Men are encouraged to apply also. Call and leave message or email. 313.460.8470 detroitfirefighter@yahoo(dot)com.

Detroit Metropolitan Orchestra 1986-89: Principal Percussionist

Has performed with Donald Walden, Marcus Belgrave, Raycee Biggs, The Brazeal Denard Chorale, Ernie Rogers, Joe Williams Quartet

Studied under James Gibson (1st Tenor, Composer/Arranger for The Falcons)... Studied under Donald Walden, Raycee Bigs, and Marcus Belgrave at The Center of Creative Studies, Detroit, Michigan.

Detroit Institute Of The Arts (National Tour), 1990-91: Drummer/Sound EFX

Lettie Alston and Friends (Electric Symphony), 1998-Current: Drummer/Percussionist

TFS Sound Studios, Detroit, Michigan (1988-Current): Session Drummer/Percussion, Piano

Influences:

Influences are: James Gibson, Grover Washington Jr., Chick Corea Electric Band, Herbie Hancock, John Scofield, Ronny Laws, The Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, Ramsey Lewis, Bob James, Billy Joe Walker Jr., George Benson, Al Jarreau, Spyro-Gyra, Joe Sample, Michael Franks, Earl Klugh, Mike Stern, Luther Vandross, Brian Culbertson, Sada, Motown, Prince (1st 3 albums) etc...

Equipment List:

Fredrick owns the following: 1 Roland TD-6SXT(electronic drums, pictured): V-Tour Series. Yamaha Stage Custom 8pc.(Cranberry Red w/many Sabian Cymbals, mics and hardware, pictured).

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