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Aaron Dressler + Musician in Renton, WA

Aaron Dressler
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SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Flute, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Upright bass, Cello.

ABOUT

I am a Berklee-trained Multi-Wind instrumentalist, specializing in Tenor / Alto saxophones, and Flute. I moved back from NYC in 2009 and have been playing with the Washington state funk group Bump Kitchen since 2011, playing festivals and high-profile clubs and casinos. I have over 10 years of professional recording experience and over 15 years of performance and ensemble experience. I have performed with artists such as Ryan Leslie, India Arie, Slick Rick and many others.

Contact me at aarondressler[at]mac[dot]com

Screen name:
Aaron Dressler
Member since:
Sep 29 2010
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
15
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

Influences

Tower of Power, Rick James, Sly and the Family Stone, P-Funk, Michael Brecker, Eric Alexander, Joshua Redman, Hubert Laws, Bob James, Steely Dan, Bob Marley, Dumpstaphunk, Lettuce, James Brown, Maceo Parker, Soul live, George Clinton..

Instrument experience:

Saxophone:
Expert
Flute:
Advanced
Other Percussion:
Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

I also produce and record music for all types of commercial applications. My setup is as follows.

Recording Platform:
ProTools HD 8
24/16 I/O
tons of plugins

Woodwinds:
Selmer Reference 54 Tenor Saxophone
Selmer Super Action 80 Tenor Saxophone
Keilwerth SX-90R Alto Saxophone
Vintage Conn Alto Saxophone
Keilwerth SX-90 Soprano Saxophone
Gemeinhardt Professional low B flute

Keyboards:
Rhodes 73 Stage Piano
Roland Juno 106
Roland XP-50
Dave Smith Mopho

MUSIC