gary488894

Musician in Arlington, VA

gary488894

gary488894
61 years old, Male, Arlington, Virginia, 22204
Member #
488894
Member since
16 Aug 2012
Active within 1 month
Instruments played:
Other Percussion, Background Singer, Other
Genre:
R&B, Jazz, Cover/Tribute
Screen name:
gary488894
Location:
Arlington, Virginia, 22204
Gender:
Male
Age:
61 years old
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
30
Gigs played:
50 to 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

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About

I am an intermediate caliber professional percussionist,with a least 25-30 years experience in the genres of music: jazz,latin-jazz,gospel,funk,r&b,blues,pop,rock,world beat,etc.I am also familar with various nuances of the jazz tradition,ie.jazz-rock,funk-jazz. I would also desire to return to the studio.My philisophy is to not get in way,play the subdleties first via active listening and to do what I am told,Then make suggestions if necessary.In the end, provide options for the drummers pocket,keeping the groove alive and well as much as possible.

Influences

My greatest influences are the masters of drumming including mongo santomaria,sammy figueroia,Carl and Raul of Santana,Tony Williams,Billy Cobham, Miles Davis,Quincy Jones,James Brown,Herbie Hancock,the Beatles,Steve Winwood,Cold Blood,Donny Hathaway,Sade,Billy Holliday,Ahmad Jamal,Stanley Turrentine,Chuck Brown,Gene Ammonds,Bob Marley,Motown.I am also a huge fan of 50s,60s,70s,80s oldies self contained groups which are too many to mention,although Kool and the Gang and Incognito stand out.

Equipment List

I currently own moperc congas and bongos;assorted misc.percussions,lp matador fiberglass conga;I am looking to obtain a tumba and cajons for small group accompanyment.