ABOUT
Classically educated but jazz oriented, I enjoy playing with everything from small jazz trios to Big Bands. I play regularly but not as a profession. I am open to play fill-in or recording gigs anywhere in the Southeast area.
- Screen name:
- jazzbassman
- Member since:
- May 21 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 50
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
On upright, I have nost been influenced by Charlie Mingus and Ray Brown.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Expert
- Other:
- Expert
- Upright bass:
- Expert
- Vocalist - Bass:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Advanced
- Background Singer:
- Advanced
- Vocalist - Baritone:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
1947 Kay 5 string upright with pickup; 1965 Kay 4 string upright with pickup; 1876 Cruitzer classical upright; Emminence acoustic electric 5 string upright; 1967 Fender fretless Precision Bass;
Michael Kelly fretless 5 string acoustic bass guitar; Amati Helicon Tuba; Acoustic Image Contra amplifier with extension speakers.
