jamesjmusic + Musician in Columbia, SC

SEEKING

ABOUT

Hello, my name is James Jones and I am a professional musician on Woodwinds, Guitar and vocals. I have strong keyboard skills and can demonstrate proficiency in Rock, country, Jazz, R & B and Gospel music - I am currently looking for traditional jazz/fusion jazz collaborators in the Columbia, SC region

Screen name:

jamesjmusic

Member since:

Aug 08 2006

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

20

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

2-3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

From Charlie Parker to Michael Brecker, the Beatles to John Mayer, Keith Urban to Jason Mraz, my love of a wide range of musical styles has driven me to learn and engage with a diverse musical palette.

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Saxophone:

Expert

Background Singer:

Expert

Vocalist - Tenor:

Advanced

Lead Guitar:

Advanced

Acoustic Guitar:

Advanced

EQUIPMENT

My Horns: Selmer Mark VI Alto, Yamaha Custom Tenor and Soprano saxes, Gemeinhardt Flute, Selmer Clarinet.

Guitars - Tom Anderson Hollow T, Tom Anderson Strat, Gretsch Tennessee Rose Hollowbody, Les Paul Standard, Les Paul Junior, PRS, American Strat, Fender Jazzmaster, Jackson SL2Q, Taylor 614ce, Gibson J45 acoustics and a Godin Multiac Nylon string. For bass work I have Fender Jazz Basses and a Schecter Studio Plus 5 string bass. My amps are Mesa Boogie, Marshall JVM and a variety of Fenders. My extensive pedal inventory include Strymon, Wampler, Xotic, Ibanez, Boss and other industry standard pieces I also utilize a Roland Phantom and Kurzweil ps88 keyboards when needed.

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