SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Harmonica, Flute, Vocalist - Alto, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Electronic Music.ABOUT
I am a jazz guitarist, trained at Berklee in the 80's. I have taken lessons from guitarists who have played with Miles, George Shearing and Pat Metheny. I started as a pianist, and I still think pianistically. Complex harmony is my first love. I also like to play the blues. I had a regular gig at Tula's in Seattle, but haven't played out since moving to Reno a year ago. I am also a competitive rower (early morning practices) and CEO of a small biotech company, so my tolerance for mid week gigs till 1 A.M. is low.
- Screen name:
- michael1013525
- Member since:
- Jul 05 2014
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Miles, Coltrane, Wes, Bill Evans, Art Tatum, Monk, Pat Metheny, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock, McCoy Tyner, Bud Powell, Mike Stern, Carlos Santana, Jim Hall, John Scofield, Oz Noy. Classical music: Bartok, Stravinsky, Copland, Debussey, Brahms, Bach.
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
- Piano:
- Moderate
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Intermediate
- Bass Guitar:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
1974 ES-335, 1983 Strat, 1938 L-7, Paul Reed Smith Santana I, custom made nylon string electric guitar, (Sadowsky, NYC) Yamaha classical guitar. Fender twin and Polytone amps. Fretless electric bass and Harmon Kardon amp. Yamaha P-515 digital piano.
