jazzem
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Keyboard, Piano.

ABOUT

I'm a self taught keyboardist and drummer. Most of my experience comes from playing for church functions. Hailing from San Diego CA, I have a strong smooth jazz influence. I have done some writing and composing as well as some amateur studio work. So far I have recorded drums on 1 project/CD titled It Already Happened by Mike Klongpayabal released July 2011.

I've been fortunate to work with and array of talented musicians from different music genres. My hope in the near future will be to work on writing and producing my first jazz album and expanding my network in hopes of doing more production work.

Screen name:
jazzem
Member since:
Jul 18 2008
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Drums-Omar Hakim, Chris "Daddy" Dave, Dave Weckl, Tony Royster Jr, Dennis Chambers, Tony Williams, Aaron Spears, Marvin Mcquitty, Ladell Williams, Steve Gadd, Spanky McCurdy, Sput Searright, Khari Parker.

Keys-Brian Culberston, John Kee, Jeff Lorber, Alex Bugnon, Calvin Randolph, Teddy Riley, Herbie Hancock, George Duke, Ramsey Lewis, Tommie Walker, Asaph Ward, Bob James, Lawrence Waddell, Michael Brooks

The scope of my musical taste is extremely broad and eclectic. My first love is Jazz and gospel, but I take ideas and inspiration from all genres of music.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Advanced
Other Percussion:
Advanced
Keyboard:
Moderate
Piano:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Drums:
6pc Gretch Catalina Maple kit, Pacific 900 series hardware.
I currently use evans ec-2 clear heads on my toms, Evans e-mad2 on the bass drum. I also have a 13in steel snare drum from Pacific. I use Roadrunner drum cases to carry my equipment.
I also have zildjian A cymbals (14' fast crash, 17 in crash, 10' splash and 20' sweet ride).

Keyboards:
Korg Triton Pro X.

MUSIC