SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Vocalist - Alto.ABOUT
I am a drummer that plays all styles; from metal to jazz to fusion to latin and funk. I am looking to join or help start up a band that wants to push the envelope.....to play music that incorporates different ideas and fuses them together in unique ways. I like the idea of having open sections that groove well, while also have very mapped out transitions and other sections that are sonically interesting.....with musicians who are technically adept at a wide array of styles and who aren't afraid of challenges. I dig playing great grooves while also messing around with odd time signatures and polyrhythms.
As an example.....having the ability to play songs that are more jazz oriented, say with an upright bass, and then turning around and melting people's faces with some heavy avant garde jazz/fusion/metal.....I love the idea of having an open pallet of styles to draw from, while occassionally mixing them together in interesting ways....but while also having a strong identity at the same time and giving credence to those who inspire us.
I have chops and groove, can play in odd time signatures and am technically proficient. I just need a vehicle to plug into with musicians who are serious, disciplined, and are looking to create something original and unique.
- Screen name:
- Fuzeit
- Member since:
- Nov 24 2009
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 30
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Bands: Everything from Frank Zappa and King Crimson, to the Mars Volta, Chick Corea, Screaming Headless Torsos, Zeppelin, Coltrane, Mingus, Miles, etc... plus Stevie Wonder, James Brown, and other R&B and funk greats.
Drummers: Vinnie Colaiuta, Dave Weckl, Dennis Chambers, John Bonham, Jojo Mayer, Billy Cobham, Tony Williams, among many others.
Instrument experience:
- Drums:
- Expert
- Other Percussion:
- Expert
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
PDP drums, Sabian cymbals, African and Latin hand drums.