jim1023001
CONTACT

SEEKING

Band to Join, Drums.

ABOUT

I am Looking for a highly skilled drummer who truly enjoys playing a variety of rhythmic styles, heavy to light, in a thoughtful way that brings impact to a song. Attention to the pocket and comfort with odd meters is highly desired. This musical project is based in the Annandale, Falls Church area with plans to play local gigs and regional festivals. Original Jam-Fusion-Progressive plus classic rock covers by Jeff Beck, Rush, Genesis, Muse, Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple, Porcupine Tree and others. Target audience will feel the energy of musicians creating live music with underlying structure but lots of room for surprises. As a composer for small films, soundtracks and commercials I am looking to create a wide range of musical experience for an audience with interesting tonal and rhythmic explorations and a few cinematic journeys along the way.
talk/text 703.915.3260
Email Contact: what.ever4jim (at) gee-mail (dot) com
For AUDIO samples of my work please go to:
s:///james-lewis-mason
s:///silentworld

Screen name:
jim1023001
Member since:
Aug 27 2014
Active within 2 weeks
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
40
Gigs played:
Over 100
Tend to practice:
More than 3 times per week
Available to gig:
2-3 nights a week

Influences

Bach, Chopin, Debussy, Erik Satie, Erroll Garner, Django Reinhardt and Stéphane Grappelli, Chick Corea, Jan Hammer, Pat Metheny, Jean-Luc Ponty, Joe Zawinul, Jaco Pastorius, Wayne Shorter, Weather Report, Allan Holdsworth, David Gilmour, Jeff Beck, Keith Emerson & ELP, Yes, Gentle Giant, Tony Banks & Genesis, Kit Watkins, Happy the Man, Flower Kings, Porcupine Tree, Steven Wilson, Devin Townsend, Dream Theatre, Joe Satriani, John Bonham, Pink Floyd, Peter Gabriel, Steve Walsh, Jethro Tull, Eddie Van Halen, Rolling Stones, Allman Brothers, Chuck Leavell, Warren Haynes, Stephen Stills, Derek Trucks, Steve Winwood, Nickel Creek, Jerry Douglas, Allison Krauss, Eva Cassidy, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Joe Bonamassa, Jimmy McGriff, Talking Heads, Brian Eno, Massive Attack Dopapod, Papadosio, Umphrey's McGee, Ozric Tentacles, Ott, Garaj Mahal, John Scofield, Medeski, Martin & Wood, Tom Coster, Niacin, etc. (where should I stop?)

Instrument experience:

Keyboard:
Expert
Vocalist:
Moderate

EQUIPMENT

LIVE: Korg Kronos + controller keyboards, APC 40 + Ableton Live, Boss RC 505 Loop Station, TC Helicon Voice Live Touch, Korg Kaossilator, Roland XV 5050, Roland JV 1010, MacBook Pro running plug-ins: Electri6ity, Mach Five 3.0 and Omnisphere, MOTU audio Express.

STUDIO: iMac 27 , running MOTU DP 7, Mach Five 3, Omnisphere, Electri6ity, Symphonic Gold, MOTU Ethno Instrument, M-Tron, a few other Virtuals, MOTU 828 mK III, Roland A-800 controller kybd,

MUSIC