The_Brad

Musician in West Lafayette, IN

The_Brad

The_Brad
24 years old, Male, West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906
Member #
164470
Member since
5 Nov 2007
Active over 1 month ago
Instruments played:
Vocalist - General, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Background Singer, Flute
Genre:
Alternative/Modern Rock, Jazz, Classic Rock
Screen name:
The_Brad
Location:
West Lafayette, Indiana, 47906
Gender:
Male
Age:
24 years old
Level of commitment:
Moderately Committed
Years playing music:
8
Gigs played:
10 to 50
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Mornings

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I have played in a ton of different ensembles from jazz to rock and sung in vocal ensembles. I've sung jazz, show tunes, rock, and everything in between. On the horn, I've played soprano, alto, tenor, and bari sax and own all but a bari. I have experience soloing and improv'ing over a chord progression and can improv fills and backgrounds on the fly. I just recently picked up the flute but I am comfortable covering parts on it. Vocally, I can sing lead - my range is high baritone but I wouldn't call myself a full tenor - in basically any style you please, and I can also sing harmonies pre-set or on the fly.

As far as time goes, I have a flexible schedule outside of class and I can usually make any time or date work as long as I have advance notice.

Influences

SAX: Dexter Gordon is one of my favorites but overall LeRoi Moore has to be my biggest influence. Dave Matthews Band as a whole is a huge influence on my musical tastes and my biggest aspiration is to be as versatile as they are.
VOCALS: I am a big fan of the classic baritone lounge singers - Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Wayne Newton. Freddie Mercury is also a big influence on me.

Equipment List

-Selmer S80 Tenor Sax
-Accent Soprano Sax
-King Alto Sax
-Barrington Flute

I play mainly Selmer mouthpieces at the moment, as well as a metal Link on my tenor. My mouthpiece collection is going to expand as soon as I get up to South Bend.