SEEKING
Vocalist.ABOUT
Seek to build a small combo around a lead vocalist, or arrange for and accompany lead performer. I am a versatile keyboard accompanist and improvisor with kills at arranging supplementary instrumental tracks and using voice processing to make the most of a small number of live musicians, and perform across a diverse range of styles.
- Screen name:
- Steve Rosen
- Member since:
- Jan 27 2015
- Active within 1 week
- Level of commitment:
- Moderately Committed
- Years playing music:
- 55
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
Influences
Tommy Flanagan, George Shearing, Ralph Sharon, Hank Jones, Ellis Larkins, Jimmy Rowles, Paul Smith, Oscar Peterson, Red Garland.
Stylistically, Michael Buble, Norah Jones, Elton John, and hundreds of performers who respect the symbiosis between melody and backing arrangement, between lyric and style choices.
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
EQUIPMENT
Bose amps, Yamaha and Casio digital keyboards, Keytar, TEC Breath Controller, TC-Helicon Voice Live Touch, Electronic Drum Set, Laptops, Monitors, wireless mikes.
MUSIC
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Rise
Rise Genre: Jazz
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Georgia on My Mind
Georgia on My Mind
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Black and White Rag
Black and White Rag
Gig with banjo player doing ragtime, Dixie, etc.
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Sunday Kind of Love
Sunday Kind of Love
Sunday brunch gig in MN
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When Sunny Gets Blue
When Sunny Gets Blue
Lounge in Madison, Wisconsin
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Your Song
Your Song Genre: Classic Rock
Custom ordered Valentine's Day CD (pre-edit)
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Here I'll Stay
Here I'll Stay Genre: Acoustic
Custom order CD: Birthday Gift (favorite songs)
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L'il Abner overture music
L'il Abner overture music Genre: Other
Accompanied local production of L'il Abner in St. Paul, MN