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I am a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in bass (electric bass/bass guitar and upright bass) and cello in the central NJ region. I also sing in the bass range.
I'm available for short-term gigs, fill-ins, and studio work. I am already committed to two bands. I play primarily jazz and rock, but I an also experienced with classical and showtunes/musicals, and I can play in almost any genre desired on the bass.
I also compose and arrange.
I play some clarinet, violin, viola, saxophone, trombone, trumpet, percussion, and flute, to decreasing levels of competency.
- Screen name:
- elektrikhd
- Member since:
- Nov 26 2010
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
In no specific order...
Bass: Stanley Clarke, Geddy Lee, Charles Mingus, Jaco Pastorious, Greg Lake, Chris Squire
Cello: Mistlav Rostapovich, Janos Starker, Kronos Quartet, Turtle Island String Quartet
Composition/Aranging: Sergei Prokofiev, Dimitri Shostakovich, Charles Mingus, Rush, Pink Floyd, Dave Brubeck, Steve Reich, Philip Glass, Chicago (band), retro video games
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
- Upright bass:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Moderate
- Cello:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Violin:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Intermediate
- Keyboard:
- Intermediate
- Trumpet:
- Beginner
- Trombone:
- Beginner
- Saxophone:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
6-string fretless electric bass (nylon flatwound strings)
4-string electric bass (nylon flatwound strings)
4-string upright bass
cello
clarinet
alto saxophone
Korg M-1 synthesizer
Ampeg 100-watt bass amp
Crate 30-watt bass amp
SWR/Workingman's 100-watt bass amp
Samson 6-channel mixer
Roland CD/SD digital recorder
Microphone & stand
Boss DS-1 distortion
CryBaby Wah
Zoom BFX digital multi-effects pedal
Volume pedal
And, at ALL times: a power strip, extra strings, extra cables, and something to write with
MUSIC
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Tick
Tick Year: 2009 Genre: Electronic
Original work, just one short sample of what I can do as a composer/arranger.
- A Nest for Marble Hornets
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Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd cover - bass & vocals) (Video)
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd cover - bass & vocals) (Video)uwY5yZwLij8
