idiaz + Musician in Boynton Beach, FL

SEEKING

ABOUT

Born and raised in Bayamón, Puerto Rico until the age of 11, Imer Diaz has been playing bass for over 26 years.

Imer currently is an MTD Basses Endorsed Artist and has his hand in a number of projects. Played for a Worship Band, which performs for an audience of more than a thousand at Liberty Church locations in Worcester, MA and Shrewsbury, MA, he played bass in funk outfits like Dan Burke & The Royal Treatment and B. Heard Showcase Band and recently moved to South Florida and played Reggae/Rock for Karlos Marz Band.

Originally motivated by his father, a drummer, to play the instrument at age 7, Imer fell in love with the bass because of its unique combination of rhythm and melody. He soon gained inspiration from legends like Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, John Patitucci, Victor Wooten, Andrew Gouche, Herbie Hancock and Paul Jackson. From their sounds he developed, and continues to hone, his own playing style.

By day, Imer brings his creativity to another platform, working as a professional 3D Artist and Motion Graphics Designer.

Screen name:

idiaz

Member since:

Apr 22 2014

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

25

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Marcus Miller, Jaco Pastorius, John Patitucci, Victor Wooten, Andrew Gouche, Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Snarky Puppy, Headhunters, Funky Knucles, Robert Glasper, Orgone, Chick Corea, Incognito, The Mars Volta, Jamiroquai, Tower of Power, Lettuce, Soulive, Chimp Spanner, Stevie Wonder, Cloudkicker, Animals as Leaders

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

MTD AG6
MTD KZ5 with Aguilar DCB & OBP-3
Fender American P-Bass with Bartolini pups
Fender Marcus Miller V
Aguilar Tone Hammer 500
Aguilar GS 212
Aguilar 2x GS112
Avalon U5
Mesa Boogie M9 Carbine
Mesa Boogie Power House 4x10
Mesa Boogie Power House 1x12

MUSIC