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GrooveItSweet + Musician in Tarpon Springs, FL

GrooveItSweet
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SEEKING

Vocalist, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Drums, Saxophone, Piano.

ABOUT

Seasoned pocket player. Love locking in with the rhythm section and give a solid foundation, but can also play out of the box if the style needs it. From jazz through classic rock, reggae, R&B, I can lay it down.

Jazz - straight ahead to fusion. Love the progressive style with a deep groove (think ocean boat hull vs flats boat hull). I read music (charts and notes), compose a bit, have a good ear, and can contribute BGVs. Have played and enjoyed playing in big bands, combos, recording, and producing. Looking to form or join a band that has jazz/fusion/R&B roots. A steady Sunday night gig would be sweet - a 'guys night out'. Somewhere between 2 - 4 gigs per month (give or take), preferably festivals and special occasions would be in a sweet spot.

Locally, I've played at the Straz, the Mahaffey Theater, Tropicana field, Coachman Park, Pour Yours, many other event centers on bass and guitar, depending on the need. Longstanding jazz gig at the Vines Bar & Grill in Orlando; church- and restaurant friendly.

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Screen name:
GrooveItSweet
Member since:
Apr 13 2014
Active within 1 week
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
1 night a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

Dave Weckl Band, Steely Dan, Paul McCartney, Abraham Laboriel, Stanley Clarke, Phil Keaggy, Charlie Peacock. Tuck & Patti, Lee Ritenour, Larry Carlton, Chicago Transit Authority, Tedeschi Trucks, Lake Street Dive, many personal musician friends that I have collaborated with directly over the years; too many others.

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:
Expert
Upright bass:
Expert
Rhythm Guitar:
Advanced
Acoustic Guitar:
Advanced
Lead Guitar:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Bass: 6-string fretted and 5-string fretless, Fender Jazz and P-Basses, ESP, Pedulla, MusicMan, GK, Eden, Crown, JBL, Carvin, Boss, Shure, AKG, et al...

Guitar: Fender Strat, Crate Classic 30, Fender Super 60, foot pedals to tailor the sound as needed and for the event. Guild acoustic.

MUSIC