SEEKING
Band to Join, Trumpet, Drums, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocalist, Background Singer, Keyboard, Saxophone, Trombone.ABOUT
I'm an Intermediate to advanced groove oriented bass player. I've been playing music and different instruments most of my life. I'm looking to join a band that has dedicated members and and a professional look and sound.
I can and have played classic rock and blues but am looking for something more in the Funk/R&B/Soul styles. I have pro gear and reliable transportation.
Please take a listen to the audio files above and if your interested you can hear more here :///jkramer5
- Screen name:
- jkramer5
- Member since:
- Aug 19 2008
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Committed
- Years playing music:
- 15
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- More than 3 times per week
- Available to gig:
- 2-3 nights a week
- Most available:
- Nights
Influences
Motown/Staxx/Volt, Chuck Rainey, James Jamerson, Rocco Prestia, Paul McCartney, Joe Osborne, Geddy Lee, George Porter Jr, Robert "Pops" Popwell, Travis Carlton.
Steely Dan, The Meters, The Crusaders, Slave, Con Funk Shun, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton, John Scofield, Lettuce, The Beatles, Rush, Jermaine Jackson, Sun, Tower Of Power, Boz Scaggs, Earth Wind & Fire, and many many more.
Instrument experience:
- Bass Guitar:
- Advanced
EQUIPMENT
Fender Jazz Bass
Lakland 44-60 (Jazz Bass)
Lakland 44-02
Lakland Bob Glaub P Bass
Lakland Joe Osborn 5 String Jazz Bass
Mesa Boogie M6 Carbine Amp
Bergantino AE410 Cabinet
TC Electronics RH450 Amp
TC Electronics RS210 and RS112 Cabinet
Eden WP100 Navigator Bass Pre Amp
Ampeg Micro VR
Ampeg 2x10 Cabinet
Pedal Train FX board, various effects.
Yamaha Motif XS6
Korg Kronos 73
Presonus Studiolive 16.4.2
Various Mics, mixers, audio interfaces etc for recording
MUSIC
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What Cha Gonna Do For Me - Chaka Khan Cover
What Cha Gonna Do For Me - Chaka Khan Cover Track number: 1 Year: 2011 Genre: Funk
Playing to a backing track I created on a Motif XS6.
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What is Hip, play along.
What is Hip, play along. Track number: 2 Year: 2011 Genre: Funk
Playing to a Rocco Prestia instructional CD Track.
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Just A Touch Of Love
Just A Touch Of Love Track number: 3 Year: 2012 Genre: Funk
A cover of Slaves "Just A Touch Of Love" Recorded and produced by Jon Kramer. Vocals by Roger Vaughn.
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That's The Way Of The World - Bass Cover Practice
That's The Way Of The World - Bass Cover Practice Track number: 3 Year: 2011 Genre: R&B
Me again playing to a backing track.
