Jimmy Alber

Musicians

User ID#: 233437
Location: Grand Blanc, Michigan, 48439
Style:: Blues, Classic Rock, Country
Instruments Played:: Acoustic Guitar, Background Singer, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Lead Guitar, Piano, Rhythm Guitar, Saxophone, Vocalist - Tenor

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Screen Name:: Jimmy Alber
Sex:: M
Age:: 36
Studio Musician:: Yes
Level Of Commitment:: Very Committed
Years Playing Music:: 25
Gigs Played:: Over 100
Tend to Practice:: 2-3 times per week
Available to Gig:: 4-5 time(s) per week
Most available:: Nights

I first began playing piano and organ at age 5. My father played accordian (Cordovox), and keyboard. I've always had a fascination for vintage Hammonds.

Music is a gift that has been passed down through my family for generations. My great-grandfather made a living playing piano and banjo during the Great Depression.
I am looking forward to passing my gift onto my daughter, Alyssa when she's older.

I began learning guitar at age 8 when one of dad's friends showed me a few chords on my mom's old guitar. Although keyboard has always been my main instrument, I love the sound of Chuck Berry, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and others.

At age 15, I began sitting in with my dad's band at private parties, festivals, and other various gigs. Soon after I turned 21, I was playing 2-5 nights per week, working with some of the area's best musicians, playing all over the state of Michigan.

After several great performances and fun times with my last band, we've decided to pursue other avenues.

I am available for weekend bar/nightclub gigs and events, studio work, occasional fill-ins, and various other projects.

Myspace: www.myspace.com/jimmyalber

Influences:

Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Brian Setzer, Steve Winwood, Herbie Hancock, Billy Preston, Ray Charles, Paul Schafer, Billy Joel, Bob Segar, Bruce Springsteen, Chuck Berry, Stevie Ray Vaughan, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, Huey Lewis, Otis Redding, B.B. King, Aretha Franklin, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, Brad Paisley, Muddy Waters, Carl Perkins, Chris Cornell, Gary Moore, John Melloncamp, Carlos Santana, Billy Gibbons, David Gilmour, Lynard Skynard, The Blues Brothers, Led Zepplin, Aerosmith, Deep Purple, and many others.