SEEKING
Band to Join, Bass Guitar, Saxophone, Keyboard.ABOUT
Professional, CNY veteran drummer, over 40 years of experience in jazz (contemporary and traditional), funk, R&B, rock/pop, and Latin.
Currently working with the CNY-based contemporary band- The Longwood Jazz Project, and the Aaron Velardi Trio. Also, freelancing as much as possible.
Recently worked 9 years with Sammy Award winning Syracuse horn band Prime Time. Also worked with Rocco Barbato, Midnight Snack, Jaimie Willard, Dave Welsch, Donna Alfred, national avant garde recording artist Gary Wilson, Steely Dan cover band-Royal Scam, the Bob Cooper Band, and Rodney Dangerfield (may he rest in peace).
Seeking established, working band, committed to rehearsing, or available to sub. Preference would be a trio situation with standout vocals.
- Screen name:
- gary549254
- Member since:
- Sep 11 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 40
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Days
Influences
Incognito, Yellow Jackets, Kyle Eastwood, George Duke, Lee Ritenour, Steve Gadd, Mike Manieri, Sting, Alain Caron, Victor Wotten, Jaime Cullum, Bruno Mars, Chuck Loeb, David Garfield, Ricky Lawson, John Robinson, Dave Weckl, Joe McBride, Esperanza Spalding, Steely Dan, Kenny Rankin
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha Absolute Maple Custom
