gary488894
Musician in Arlington, VA
- Member #
- 488894
- Member since
- 16 Aug 2012
- Last activity record:
- Active within 1 month
- Instruments played:
- Other Percussion, Background Singer, Other
- Genre:
- R&B, Jazz, Cover/Tribute
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Now Seeking
Vocalist - General, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Flute, Other, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Upright bass.
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.
