SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion, Ukulele, DJ, Electronic Music.ABOUT
Saxophonist (soprano, alto, tenor, bari) with experience in all styles of music including jazz (combo & big band), rock, soul, blues, R&B, classical, etc. Studied under Chip McNeil (played in Woody Herman's, Arturo Sandoval and Maynard's bands). I have shared the stage with Bobby Shew, Christian McBride, Arturo Sandoval, Jim Payne, Melvin Sparks and The Hit Men (from The Four Seasons/Shondells/Critters). Doubles include flute and clarinet.
Sample music and video at .mattmccarty
- Screen name:
- MOJA_Matt
- Member since:
- Jul 14 2014
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 25
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Studied jazz, but prefer taking the jazz influences and applying them to other styles of music such as rock, reggae, ska, latin, afrobeat, etc. Most interested in modern jazz /funk (John Scofield, Medeski Martin Wood, Lettuce, etc)
Instrument experience:
- Saxophone:
- Expert
- Flute:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Soprano, alto, tenor, bari sax and flute.
MUSIC
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Shake it Out
Shake it Out Track number: 2 Year: 2006 Album: Vol. 1 Genre: Other
From my work with Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics. I play in the horn section and have the tenor solo.
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Still Feels Naturally
Still Feels Naturally Track number: 3 Year: 2006 Album: Vol. 1 Genre: Other
From my work with Ruby Velle and the Soulphonics. I play bari sax on this track.
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Georgia on My Mind (Video)
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Agua de Beber (Video)
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A Place to Call Home (Video)
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CALENDAR
Past Events
Weekly jazz jam every Monday at Joey's Italian Grill in Niceville 7-10pm. Come sit in and play a few tunes!
Weekly jazz jam every Monday at Joey's Italian Grill in Niceville 7-10pm. Come sit in and play a few tunes!
Weekly jazz jam every Monday at Joey's Italian Grill in Niceville 7-10pm. Come sit in and play a few tunes!
I run a weekly jazz jam at Joey's Italian Grill and Bar in Niceville. 7-10pm every Monday.
