SEEKING
Band to Join, Vocalist, Vocalist - Soprano, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Other Percussion, Saxophone, Keyboard, Piano, Background Singer, Vocalist - Alto, Trombone, Upright bass.ABOUT
Education:University of Akron Bachelor of Music Education/Jazz Studies (Major instrument trumpet Professional Performance Experiences:
2014-present Akron Big Band
2013-present Medina Community Band
2010-2012 Hill Country Symphonic Wind Band
2011 Symphony of the Hills (guest soloist)
2007 Midland Symphony Orchestra
April 15, 2007 Duke Ellington Tribute Big Band (Guest Soloist) Midland, TX
2006-2007 Jimmy Boumont and Skyliners Big Band (lead trumpet)
2005-2006 performance at TMEA Convention
2005-2007 Loony Clark Big Band
2004-2010 Odessa Jazz Ensemble (lead trumpet)
2004-2010 Odessa First Baptist Church Orchestra
2002 Shaken Not Stirred Big Band
2001-2002 Empire Statesmen Drum &Bugle Corp. (Featured Soloist) (Rochester NY)
Soloist 6 time DCA World Champions
2001 Johnson United Methodist Church Orchestra
1998-2002 Calfee Jones & 8 Beats swing band
1998-1999 Tuscarawas Philharmonic Orchestra
1997-1998 Night Coach big band
1996-1997 Swing Machine big band
1995-1996 North Coast Jazz Ensemble European Tour
1995-1996 77 South & Interstate Horns Rock Band
1994-1995 Hoban High School Musical Director (West Side Story, Mame, Carnival)
1993-1994 Fountain Street Brass Quintet
1993 University of Akron Trumpet Ensemble at International trumpet Guild Conference
1993 & 1995 University of Akron Symphonic Band performance at OMEA Convention
1992 & 1996 University of Akron Jazz Ensemble performance at OMEA Convention
1988 All Star Drum & Bugle Corp. (Cotton Bowl Parade) 1987 DCI World Championship Solo Competition Soloist 5th place,1985-1987 Bluecoats Drum & Bugle Corp.
Professional Organizations:
Texas Music Education Association
Texas Bandmasters Association
International Association of Jazz Educators
Accomplishments/Honors:
2005-2009 TMEA All State Panel
2006 Performer at TMEA Convention
2001 published in OMEA Triad Sept./Oct.
2000 Tri-C Jazz Festival Directors Award (given by International Association of Jazz Educators)
- Screen name:
- james473147
- Member since:
- May 05 2012
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 6-7 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Maynard Ferguson
Instrument experience:
- Trumpet:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
horns, mics, stands, lights, cables, speakers, monitors
MUSIC
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Funky Cha Cha
Funky Cha Cha Track number: 1 Year: 2009 Album: Jim Fry lead trumpet Genre: Jazz
Odessa Big Band Jim Fry Lead trumpet
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Fun Time
Fun Time Track number: 9 Year: 2012 Album: Odessa Big Band Genre: Jazz
Odessa Big Band Jim Fry lead trumpet
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Woodyn You
Woodyn You Year: 2013 Album: Odessa Big Band Genre: Jazz
Odessa Big Band Jim Fry lead trumpet
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James soloing (Video)
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