gary1169300 + Musician in Pasadena, CA

SEEKING

ABOUT

Mature African-American with experience playing almost every genre of music but not much classical. Reads lead sheets and some sight reading skills. Interested in original as well as cover material. Not much into copy bands but will do if necessary. Can travel with few restrictions. Health is very good.

Screen name:

gary1169300

Member since:

Nov 29 2016

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Committed

Years playing music:

50

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

6-7 nights a week

Influences

Grew up listening to jazz, r&b, blues, etc. Ray Brown, Ron Carter, George DuVivier were some of the bassists I listened to. Of course, I like Jaco, Marcus Miller, Victor Wooten, etc. but I only borrow from these greats and developed my own style and approach..

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Upright bass:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

I have a 5 string upright with a low B. Mostly using my old 5 string Peavey Dyna Bass with EMG pickups and a 5 string ZON fretless with Bartolini pickups. Mostly using my Ampeg BA-115 for gigging lately. It's usually enough for most rooms and some outdoor venues.

MUSIC