SEEKING
Bass Guitar, Drums, Keyboard.ABOUT
Our combo needs a drummer (or percussionist). Soul; jazz; smooth-jazz; jump blues; funk-lite; and ubi-jubi. Jazz, light-Funk, or Gospel styles would fit well (though we're secular). axamaxa at msn dot com
(now seeking bassist, as well)
(also seeking keyboardist)
- Screen name:
- john533919
- Member since:
- Jun 05 2013
- Active over 1 month ago
- Level of commitment:
- Very Committed
- Years playing music:
- 35
- Gigs played:
- Over 100
- Tend to practice:
- 2-3 times per week
Influences
We've developed a lively and rhythmic style that sounds something like a funky gospel-esque boogalooo. A basic funk-beat works extremely well (running 16ths, either straight or swing, with a reliable 'rim-crack' on the 2 and 4). We also like any various soft versions of that for the Smooth Jazz (possibly with a little 'spang-a-lang'). Plus some 'minimalist' down-tempo Soul stuff. Then again, Son Montuno with 3-2 clave (jazz salsa), or Soul-Jazz, if you're familiar with any of that kind of thing . Honestly though, it's not as difficult as it might sound. We play our Originals. We also play cover tunes but we enjoy taking them into our own special world. If you're inspired, we graciously invite you to spread the ubi-jubi with us.
Instrument experience:
- Lead Guitar:
- Expert
EQUIPMENT
prefer to go small and sparse (less lifting, easier on the old body, etc); we believe it could be done with a small kick, a snare, and a hi-hat. But all that's left up to you :-)
