ABOUT
Versatile, reliable keys player on the North Side looking to find a group and play some funk/jazz/rock/soul. I'm open to small groups, large groups, instrumentals, vocal groups, playing covers, playing originals, improvising, writing parts, whatever -- I'll consider just about anything, as long as it's in the pocket.
I started playing keys about 14 years ago. Over the years, I've performed with a variety of groups, including a jazzy funk group, a neosoul band, a singer-songwriter duo, a raucous party cover band, and several years in the house band for a local theater company. I’ve played at Reggie’s Music Joint, Uncommon Ground, the Joinery, Phyllis’ Musical Inn, Moe’s Tavern, and more.
I dig playing soul, funk, rock, jazz, pop, country, and everything in between! Love improvising and collaboratively arranging. Please reach out if you’re in the market for keys!
- Screen name:
- jakejsmith
- Member since:
- Oct 31 2023
- Active within 2 weeks
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 20
- Gigs played:
- 10 to 50
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 1 night a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Instrument experience:
- Keyboard:
- Moderate
- Piano:
- Moderate
- Saxophone:
- Intermediate
EQUIPMENT
Yamaha P95 - my solid workhorse stage piano!
KORG N5 synth - lots of solid Rhodes, wurly, and Hammond sounds, plus lots of other classic patches
Dunlop CryBaby Wah pedal