SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Keyboard, Piano, Trombone.ABOUT
Leslie began playing bamboo flute, 8yrs old in New York City. Graduated with honors in classical music, NYC public school system. Started rhythm and blues band at 17. Self-taught, also attended Wagner College and City College for further study. Majority of experience in NYC clubs,venues,recordings,concerts, especially jazz, latin and funk. Instruments played include clarinet,bass clarinet,oboe,acoustic bass, [tenor,alto,soprano,baritone saxophones],flute, and keyboards. Currently working with tenor saxophone, flute and vocals in performances, concerts, and recordings. Able to read, write and improvise. Visit his other website: ://lesliedacostajr/
Thank You
- Screen name:
- Saxmaster
- Member since:
- Oct 02 2007
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 45
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 4-5 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
John Coltrane, Michael Brecker, Joe Farrell,Joe Williams, Hubert Laws, Stanley Turrentine, Brook Benton, Charlie Parker,James Spaulding, Wayne Shorter, Harold Kinsey,Joe Henderson, Benny Maupin, Joe Locke, Thelonius Monk, Sonny Stitt, Charlie Parker, Brook Benton, Johnny Hartman, Joe Williams
Instrument experience:
- Saxophone:
- Expert
- Flute:
- Advanced
- Vocalist:
- Moderate
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Background Singer:
- Moderate
- Other:
- Moderate
- Other Percussion:
- Intermediate
- Piano:
- Beginner
EQUIPMENT
'Borgani'Soprano sax, 'conn m18' Alto sax, 'Selmer La Voix' Tenor sax, 'Gemeinhardt' Flute and 'Armstrong' solid silver open-hole flute,
MUSIC
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JB Goode
JB Goode Track number: 1
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St.James Infirmary
St.James Infirmary Year: 2008 Genre: Blues
I acquired these lyrics from a friend who had been to New Orleans. He said they were the original. Whether or not, I like how it sets the scenario, tells the story, and brings you into the experience...Les
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Wave
Wave
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Don't Get Around Much Anymore
Don't Get Around Much Anymore Year: 2011
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Greensleeves
Greensleeves Year: 2011 Genre: Jazz
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That's A Plenty (Video)
That's A Plenty (Video)ZrIeewMGrV0