michaelbix

SEEKING

Vocalist, Piano.

ABOUT

Began playing jazz (upright) bass in a trio, where I also doubled as a vocalist. Switched three decades ago to fretless custom all-wood Steinberger copy (with Steinberger machines & Bartolini pickups). Available sometimes for jazz and ballad work, live or studio. I don't read charts well - pick up by listening.

Screen name:: michaelbix
Member since:: Feb 12 2016; Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:: Committed
Years playing music:: 50
Gigs played:: 50 to 100
Tend to practice:: 2-3 times per week
Most available:: Nights

Influences

Charlie Haden, Steve Swallow, George Mraz, Rob Wasserman

Instrument experience:

Vocalist:: Expert
Vocalist - Baritone:: Expert
Background Singer:: Advanced
Harmonica:: Advanced
Vocalist - Bass:: Advanced
Piano:: Moderate
Flute:: Moderate
Upright bass:: Moderate
Clarinet:: Moderate
Rhythm Guitar:: Moderate
Acoustic Guitar:: Moderate
Bass Guitar:: Moderate
Other Percussion:: Moderate
Saxophone:: Moderate
Keyboard:: Moderate
Mandolin:: Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

Steinberger (mod) fretless; Brad French strat copy; Martin D-18; Selmer alto sax; various wooden flutes inc. Irish & Native American; Fender 12-string acoustic; Starfire mandolin; Roland - Korg - Ensoniq keyboards w Pianoteq modeling; various Carib/African percussion plus full kit with Slingerland snare; Buffet Evette-Schaeffer clarinet