James Kost
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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.

ABOUT

Trained at the Berklee College of Music and Rutgers University, Jim Kost is best known for his current work as a studio musician in Manhattan and Brooklyn as well as recordings and club dates with Zozo Afrobeat Featuring Fela Kuti Alumnus "Kaleta" and Kunle Ade. He has also worked with the Steve Kimock Band on their 2004 Winter, Spring and Summer Tours. Kost studied extensively with jazz master Jaki Byard and has shared the stage with many well-known artists such as Branford Marsalis, Ku-Umba Frank Lacy, Philly Joe Jones, Woody Shaw and Wallace Roney. He is currently a member of Rodney Holmes' LIthium Tree.


1) Live Performance NY Guitarfest 1/25/2004 w/Steve Kimock

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2) Zozo Afrobeat - Country of Guns CD all tracks, all keyboards

://./zozoafrobeat


3) Rodney Holmes - 12 months of october cd

://./rodneyholmes


4) Steve Kimock Band - Eudamonic cd

://.kimock/multimedia

Screen name:
James Kost
Member since:
Apr 24 2010
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Touring
Years playing music:
1
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
6-7 nights a week

Influences

Everything true and soulful!

EQUIPMENT

Korg SV 1 73 Stage Piano, USB Controller for MacBook Pro with Logic 9, Native Instruments Komplete 6 & B4, Gforce MiniMonsta &M-Tron Pro and More!

2 EV ZXA 1 Powered Speakers