IssaFord
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Bass, Vocalist - Baritone, Vocalist - Tenor, Vocalist - Soprano, Rhythm Guitar, Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Drums, Other Percussion, Violin, Trumpet, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Harmonica, Flute, Other, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Bagpipes, Steel guitar, Upright bass, Cello, Accordion.

ABOUT

I'm Eighteen years of age. I'm living in Springfield Ma. but will be attending Fitchburg State University in Fitchburg MA, in the fall of 2012. Currently on vacation in Sioux City Iowa until August 18th then will be back in Springfield for couple of days before heading to Fitchburg. Been playing trumpet for 7 years at a pretty high level. One time All-star Jazz trumpet player. 3 year District Jazz/Concert band trumpet player. Know all twelve scales memorized. Decent improviser. Also have been player in Baptist/gospel church for four years now, harmonizing, and improvising all by hear no music. Self taught drummer, been playing for 3 years now. can play standard jazz, rock, R&B, fu*k. still working on better stronger fills. Can backup sing enough to get by. Can Play any style on Trumpet, Most styles on drums

Screen name:
IssaFord
Member since:
Jul 05 2012
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Committed
Years playing music:
7
Gigs played:
Under 10
Tend to practice:
2-3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week
Most available:
Nights

Influences

My influences are Miles Davis, Dizzy, John Coltrane, Winton Marsalis. I'm attending a University not very music based. So trying to continue my music as much as possible.

EQUIPMENT

Cannonball Trumpet.