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GeneB123 + Musician in Darien, CT

GeneB123
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Upright bass, Piano, Keyboard, Saxophone, Other Percussion, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Vocalist.

ABOUT

I started playing when I was 12 and stopped when I was 32 to get a "real" job. For several years I was playing weddings, teaching private lessons, playing clubs and doing recording studio work. I took a long break when I had a child. Now I'm practicing again regularly and have gotten the rust off my chops.

I like playing jazz of all sorts, many forms of rock, funk, fusion, Latin, R&B and more. I'm looking to join a band for fun and to play out when possible. I'd also be interested in doing recording sessions as I read music well. I studied at the Haddonfield Convservatory and The Curtis Institute while in high school and at the conservatory at Oberlin. I spent years studying with the great avante garde jazz drummer Andrew Cyrille and some more time with Tommy Campbell.

Screen name:
GeneB123
Member since:
May 16 2012
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Just for Fun
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Too many to count. An easier question might be: what hasn't influenced me?

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert

EQUIPMENT

Tama 9 piece double-bass drumset. I can bring just the right number of drums to any gig. Lots of Zildjians all around. LP Conga drum and bongos.

Depending on the week, I can play gigs from 1-3 times.

I'll include a photo of myself and my set soon...

MUSIC